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Small Steps Learning Academy Inc.

2131 Apperson Drive, Salem VA 24153 · License #1107252 · Child Day Center

Two Year
Capacity 120 childrenAges 1 mo – 12 yrLast inspected Jul 1, 2026
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Director
Taren Shancae Taylor Mccoy
Website
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Address
2131 Apperson Drive, Salem VA 24153 · Directions
State licensing specialist
James R Basham · (804) 588-2370

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Child Day Center

Ages served

1 month - 12 years 11 months
  • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program
  • Licensed for 120 children
2
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Virginia VDOE
14
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.1
Virginia average
0.5

Inspection history & violations

Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing
Jul 1, 2026 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 13, 2026 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 13, 2026 — Complaint-Related Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 14, 2026 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 1, 2025 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 1, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 24, 2025 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 24, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 8, 2024 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 8, 2024 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-270-A · Areas of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The bottom right hinge was not attached to the cabinet door on the right above the sink in the 2 ? year old room. The bottom right corner of the cabinet door would pull away from the cabinet when opened.

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Jan 17, 2024 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 17, 2024 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 12, 2023 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 12, 2023 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-280-B · Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

    Evidence: The boys bathroom in the last preschool room on the left side of the hallway contained a Swiffer mop with cleaning solution located on the right side of the bathroom entrance. No children were observed in the area but it was accessible to children.

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May 8, 2023 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 8, 2023 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 22, 2022 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 22, 2022 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 1, 2022 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-160-C · Based on review of staff records the facility failed to maintain complaince with this standard as required.

    Evidence: Staff record #1 did not have an updated PPD

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May 5, 2022 — Complaint-Related Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-40-E · Based on discussions with administration the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required related to walking field-trips.

    Evidence: The preschool classroom walked to the convenience store, located at the edge of their property, to obtain a surprise snack item from the store owner on 4-8-22. The parents were not notified of this outing until after the outing had occurred. Field-trip standards require that parents be notified prior to any field-trip.

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jul 12, 2023 inspection noted: “Evidence: The boys bathroom in the last preschool room on the left side of the hallway contained a Swiffer mop with cleaning solution located on the right side…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jun 1, 2022 inspection noted: “Evidence: Staff record #1 did not have an updated PPD” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The May 5, 2022 inspection noted: “Evidence: The preschool classroom walked to the convenience store, located at the edge of their property, to obtain a surprise snack item from the store owner o…” — what has changed since then?

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