Roanoke Valley Children's Academy
Licensed for 90 children from 1 month to 6 years 11 months, open weekdays 7:00 AM–6:00 PM.
2040 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA, 24153
Listing details last changed Oct 31, 2026
Roanoke Valley Children's Academy is a child day center in Salem, Virginia.
Capacity
90
Ages
1 month - 6 years 11 months
Hours
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday
License & details for Roanoke Valley Children's Academy
- Facility type
- Child day center
- A child care program for two or more children under age 13 in a facility that is not the home of the provider or of any child in care, or for 13 or more children at any location. Children are in care for less than 24 hours. Source: Code of Virginia §22.1-289.02 (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Two Year
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Apr 30, 2027
- Accepts subsidy
- Not reported as accepting subsidy
Hours at Roanoke Valley Children's Academy
- Monday
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Saturday
- Not listed
- Sunday
- Not listed
From the state record. Holidays and closures are not in it, so call ahead.
License and inspection timeline for Roanoke Valley Children's Academy
Last inspected
May 13, 2026
17 inspections on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Salem
| Measure | This center | Typical in Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 90 children | 115 children |
| Weekday opening time | 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| Youngest age served | 1 month | 2½ years |
Salem has 21 licensed centers. Roanoke Valley Children's Academy is one of 7 that take infants.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Virginia
Virginia sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–15 months
- 1:4
- 16–23 months
- 1:5
- 2 years
- 1:8
- 3–4 years
- 1:10
Rule: 8VAC20-780-350.A-B (Tables 1 and 2) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Virginia
Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) (opens in a new tab) is Virginia’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Overseen by VDOE; administered by Virginia Department of Social Services and local departments of social services.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for Roanoke Valley Children's Academy
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Questions parents ask about Roanoke Valley Children's Academy
Does Roanoke Valley Children's Academy accept child care subsidy?
The Virginia record does not list Roanoke Valley Children's Academy as accepting child care subsidy. That is not the same as a no, so ask the center directly.
What ages does Roanoke Valley Children's Academy serve?
Roanoke Valley Children's Academy is licensed to care for children from 1 month to 6 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: 1 month - 6 years 11 months.
What are the hours at Roanoke Valley Children's Academy?
Roanoke Valley Children's Academy is open weekdays 7:00 AM–6:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is Roanoke Valley Children's Academy licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 90 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Roanoke Valley Children's Academy licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Virginia record lists Roanoke Valley Children's Academy's license status as licensed. The most recent inspection on record was on May 13, 2026, and 17 inspections are on record in all. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety public records · Check this license on Search for Child Care (Virginia) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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