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Tender Tots Learning Academy LLC

Inspection · 2026-03-11

Date
2026-03-11
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Todd Scott
(276) 608-3749
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
Yes

Areas Reviewed

8VAC20-780 Administration
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision
8VAC20-780 Programs
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services
8VAC20-821 Licensure Requirements
8VAC20-821 Renewal
8VAC20-821 Application Fees
8VAC20-821 Background Checks
8VAC20-821 Standards of Conduct
8VAC20-821 Violation Review
8VAC20-821 Sanctions
8VAC20-821 Appeals
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-790 Introduction
8VAC20-790 Administration
8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training
8VAC20-790 Physical Plant
8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision
8VAC20-790 Programs
8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies
8VAC20-790 Special Services

During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on and completed on 3/11/2026. The on-site inspection began at 9:00 am and ended at 10:30 am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 40 children present and seven staff. The inspector reviewed five children?s records and five staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews and observations.

A subsidy health and safety inspection (SHSI) was conducted in conjunction with the licensing inspection. Subsidy standards that are not covered in licensing standards were reviewed during this SHSI, and this single inspection report reflects findings related to licensing standards and subsidy standards.

Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

5
Standard 22.1-289.011-F
The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

The findings from the most recent inspection were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.
Plan of Correction: The Director will ensure the most recent inspection is posted.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

In the preschool room there were spots of chipped paint.
Plan of Correction: The Director will report to the building's landlord about repairing the chipped paint in this room.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-H
When the outdoor activity area is not adjacent to the center, there shall be at least two staff members on the outdoor activity area whenever one or more children are present.

Two separate classes went to the playground, that is not adjacent to the center, with only one staff member present.
Plan of Correction: The Director will update playground procedure to ensure two staff members are present.
Standard 8VAC20-780-450-C
Crib sheets shall be clean and washed daily.

Staff reported crib sheets were washed weekly.
Plan of Correction: The Director will begin cleaning crib sheets daily.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

There was no documentation showing a completed evacuation drill for December 2025, January 2026 and February 2026.
Plan of Correction: The Director will ensure a monthly evacuation drill is conducted and documented.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services