Radford Early Learning Center
A child day center in Radford, Virginia 24141
1511 Tyler Avenue, Radford, Virginia 24141. (540) 838-2408.
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The short answer
- 8 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jun 32026 the latest visit on record
- 138 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean4
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
30 inspections on record, the latest on Jun 3, 2026.
8 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
8 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. The last 3 years, to Oct 30, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.
May 18, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.
The inspectors’ words, 92 words
“On 5/12/26 the center administration reported that Staff #1 was witnessed on video to grab a preschool aged child by the forearm and lift the child up and move the child across the room when the child was hitting another child. Witnesses stated that the child’s feet were not touching the floor when the staff was moving the child to another area. Staff #1 did not follow the center’s behavior guidance policy, and did not use appropriate behavior guidance to re-direct the child to an appropriate behavior as required by this standard.”
Jul 28, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
“Staff #1 failed to ensure the care, protection, and guidance of child #1 (4 year old) for approximately 2 minutes on 7/9/25 around 3:30pm. The child was left alone in the classroom, while in the restroom, when the group transitioned to combine with another class. Staff #1 was not aware the child was not with the group upon transition, and upon arriving back to the classroom found the child alone in the classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-340-F
“Staff #1 failed to ensure sight and sound supervision of child #1 (4 year old) for approximately 2 minutes on 7/9/25 around 3:30pm. The child was left unsupervised in the classroom, while in the restroom, when the group transitioned to combine with another class. Staff #1 was not aware the child was not with the group upon transition, and upon arriving back to the classroom found the child unsupervised in the classroom.”
Mar 13, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on a self report the center failed to ensure that children were in actual sight and sound supervision of staff as required.
“Evidence: At approximately 10:35am on 3/13/24 child #1, 3 year old, left the playground and went running towards the other playground. Staff #4 saw the child running past her window and went out to retrieve him and give him back to his teachers. Staff #1-#3 were unaware the child had left the playground. Child #1 was out of sight and sound supervision of staff #1-#3 during this period of time.”
Jan 19, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on a self-report of two (2) incidents the facility failed to ensure the care , protection, and guidance of the children.
The inspectors’ words, 230 words
“Evidence: On 1/19/24 child #1, 6 years old, was witnessed by staff #1, who was in the classroom, exiting the classroom door onto the gated area outside of the classroom. Staff #1 was the only teacher in the classroom and stood with the door open to continue to supervise child #1 and also the children that were in the classroom. There were 7 children and 1 staff meeting ratio. Child #1 then proceeded to attempt to exit the gated area that abutted the parking lot. At this time staff #1 closed the outside door and got another teacher to stand in the room while she went out onto the gated area to retrieve the child. Statements from staff said that although the staff member closed the door to obtain assistance, the child was seen on video by front office staff who immediately went to observe the child to ensure the child’s supervision, safety, and to assist. On 1/25/24 at approximately 7:22am child #2, 2 year old, was seen standing in the hallway by the front door by staff member #4 who was arriving for her shift. Staff #2 and #3 were unaware that the child had left the classroom during hand washing time. Documents showed there were 12 children and 2 staff meeting ratio. Staff reported that the child was in the area alone for no more than 30 seconds.”
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Based on a self-report the facility failed to ensure that children under 10 were within actual sight and sound supervision.
“Evidence: On 1/25/24 at approximately 7:22am child #2, 2 year old, was seen standing unsupervised in the hallway by the front door by staff member #4 who was arriving for her shift. Staff #4 took child #2 back to her classroom where staff #2 and #3 were found and unaware that the child had left the classroom during hand washing time. Documentation showed there were 12 children and 2 staff maintaining ratio. Staff reported that the child was in the area alone for no more than 30 seconds.”
Nov 14, 2023: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-570-D
“Based on interviews, an infant was not fed in accordance with parental instructions. Evidence: 1. Parent #1 reported that she was told on 11/09/23 that her child had not been given her 3:00pm bottle; the infant was currently drinking the bottle at 5:00pm. 2. Staff #1 verified that the bottle had been given late.”
Nov 9, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, the center did not have the required documentation for TB screenings. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (DOH 9/18/23) did not have a TB screening documented. Staff #5 (DOH 3/7/23) had a TB screening 3/7/23. Documentation of a negative TB screening shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment.”
Sep 15, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-340-A
“Based on interviews and record review, the center failed to ensure when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and staff #2 stated child #1, two years, eight months old, was inside the classroom alone and unsupervised for approximately three (3) minutes.”
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8VAC20-780-340-F
The inspectors’ words, 173 words
“Based on interviews and record review, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision. Evidence: 1. Interviews with staff #1 and staff #2 determined that child #1, two years, eight months old, was left out of sight and sound supervision of staff for an undetermined time. Staff #1 stated that she went to the fenced playground at 9:30am with her class. There is a date stamped picture of child #1 on the playground at 10:03am. During a head count staff #1 noticed child #1 was no longer on the playground. Staff #1 went to classroom which is attached to the playground and saw child #1 in the classroom. Staff #2 stated that she was in the hallway and noticed child #1 in the classroom alone at 10:33 am and this was the time staff #1 was opening the door to look for the child. Staff #1 states the approximate time the child was alone in the classroom was three (3) minutes.”
Jul 7, 2023: complaint inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-340-A
The inspectors’ words, 123 words
“Based on interviews, written reports, video recording, and photographs, the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. On June 26, 2023, staff #1 roughly handled child #1, (age 4 yrs. 10 mo.) that resulted in bruising on the neck of child #1. 2. Staff #2 provided in a written statement and in an interview that she heard staff #1 tell the child, ?that’s what happens when you try to hit me.? 3. Child #1 reported in a video interview that his neck was grabbed by two hands, and he could not breathe. Child reported he was told by staff #1, ?That is what I get for doing bad things.?”
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8VAC20-780-410-1
The inspectors’ words, 259 words
“Based on interviews, written reports, video recording, and photographs, the center failed to prevent occurrences of forbidden actions. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 provided in a written statement that on June 26, 2023, between 5:40-5:45 pm that: ?I moved on and asked him to please go over and he went to hit me again. I blocked it with my arm / hand repeating you may not hit me. When I blocked, it did land at his neck, but it wasn’t a grab. He went to the couch crying and I told him I was sorry I hit him at the neck while blocking his hit.? The child referenced as ?him? is 4 years, 10 months old. 2. Staff #1 stated during an interview with CPS and law enforcement that, ?When I went to put my hands up my hand kind of hit right here.? Staff #1 then pointed to their neck in the same area in which the injury was observed on the child. 3. Staff #2 provided in a written statement and in an interview that ?I did not see what happened but a few seconds later child #1 started crying and staff #1 was talking to him about that’s what happens when you try to hit me.? ?Staff #1 then told me that child #1 had ran into her hand.? 4. Child #1 stated in a video interview that: ?Someone grabbed me on the neck like this.? ?It hurt real bad.? ?I cried.? ?I could not breathe.? ?She said that is what I get for doing bad things.?”
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8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on record review, the center failed to maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Evidence: 1. The written record of the injury was dated on 07/07/2023. The date of the injury was 06/26/2023.”
May 24, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the playground resilient surfacing did not comply comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: Under the rock climbing wall, there was a hole in the poured mulch approximately one foot by 6 inches where gravel was exposed.”
Nov 14, 2022: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on record review, all staff who work directly with children had not completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was hired 05/23/22 and had not completed the Preservice training.”
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8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“based on record review, staff did not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 was hired 05/23/22 and had not completed CPR certification. Staff #7 was hired 02/15/2022 and had not completed CPR.”
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8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review, staff failed to have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. 1. Staff #5 was hired 05/23/22 and had not completed first aid certification. Staff #7 was hired 02/15/2022 and had not completed first aid.”
Nov 14, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, the center failed to get an out of state central registry check on an employee who had lived out of stare in the last 5 years. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was hired 09/07/2022 and had indicated on the sworn statement they had lived out of state in the last 5 years, and the out of state central registry check had not been completed.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to have employees submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming to contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was hired 09/07/22 and the TB screening was completed 11/10/22. Staff #3 was hired 09/14/22 and the TB screening was completed 10/24/22.”
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8VAC20-780-430-H
“Based on observation, the center had a trampoline. Evidence: 1. In the gym there was an individual sized trampoline.”
Nov 9, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 97 words
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Staff #5 had lived out of state and date of hire was 8/12/2021 and had lived out of state. The required out of state checks had not been completed and the director confirmed this.”
Aug 22, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-340-A
“Based on interviews and record review, the center failed to ensure when staff are supervising children that staff shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and staff #2 stated that child #1, four years old, was inside the classroom for approximately five (5) minutes alone and unsupervised.”
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8VAC20-780-340-F
The inspectors’ words, 133 words
“1. Interviews with staff #1 and #2 determined that child #1, four years old, was left out of sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately five (5) minutes. Both staff stated that they were unaware child #1 was not on the playground and was alerted by staff #3. 2. Review of records indicated that class A went outside at 11:23 am and class B came inside at 11:30 am. Staff #3 stated at 11:30 am she was taking her class (B) inside from the playground through classroom A. Child #1 was observed in classroom A, alone, near the window/play kitchen area. Both staff #1 and staff #2 confirmed this timeframe as they observed child #1 on the playground for approximately two to three minutes after arriving on the playground at 11:23 am.”
Jun 13, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on observation, an authorization for a medication had expired and it had been longer than 14 days. When an authorization has expired, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: 1. There was bottle of Tylenol in the Infant Room #1 and the the authorization had expired 04/24/22.”
All 30 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 18, 2026 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| May 31, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 31, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 3 violations cited |
| May 24, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 24, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Dec 22, 2026.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 138 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 3 complaint inspections on record.
- 1 complaint allegation published with Virginia’s findings, 1 of them found valid.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Date | What | Detail |
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| Jul 27, 2023 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Abuse/Neglect. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
Who does the caring?
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 7 child care providers in the City of Radford, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 8; this one had 8.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Central Church Preschool | 0 |
| Compassion Church - Radford | 11 |
| Radford Early Learning Center This child care provider | 8 |
| YMCA of Pulaski County-Riverlawn Elementary | 6 |
| Compassion Church - Radford | 9 |
| New River Community Action - Fairlawn | 1 |
| WonderTree Academy | 14 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Virginia Department of Education. Virginia’s own record is on legacy.dss.virginia.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Oct 30, 2026.
From the provider
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Replies
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Paid listing
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