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A Child's Dream Daycare Center

928 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach, VA 234554.4· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
149
open each week
5 days

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About A Child's Dream Daycare Center

A Child's Dream Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 149 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
149 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity149 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

A Child's Dream Daycare Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for A Child's Dream Daycare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
149 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID46940
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Safe sleep 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 14 visits
  1. May 18, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-J

      “There shall be at least thirty inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. There were five occupied cribs in the infant room that did not have the required thirty inches of space between the service sides of the cribs.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-G

      “Cribs shall be used for children under 12 months of age. There were four children over the age of 12 months in the infant room sleeping in cribs during the inspection.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “Mats used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. There were four children napping on mats in the two year old classroom without bottom covers.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-L

      “Filled comforters shall not be used by children under two years of age. There was a one year old child sleeping in a crib in the infant room with a filled comforter.”
  2. Mar 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff 1, who has been employed for one week.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. The record for child 1, enrolled for eight months, does not contain the address of one of the emergency contacts.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The record for child 2, enrolled for over a year and a half, does not contain documentation of immunizations.”
  4. Sep 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff 1, who has been employed for one week.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. The record for child 1, enrolled for eight months, does not contain the address of one of the emergency contacts.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The record for child 2, enrolled for over a year and a half, does not contain documentation of immunizations.”
  5. Jun 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. There were 7 infants present at the center and the premade bottles with milk had no dates or labels to the that identifies the owner.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. In the toddler room, the lid to the large plastic bin of toys, in reach of children, had cracked plastic and broken handles which pose as a pinching hazard for the children in care.”
  6. Jun 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. There were 7 infants present at the center and the premade bottles with milk had no dates or labels to the that identifies the owner.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. In the toddler room, the lid to the large plastic bin of toys, in reach of children, had cracked plastic and broken handles which pose as a pinching hazard for the children in care.”
  7. Oct 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Children's records are required to contain each parent's home and employment addresses and phone numbers. The record for child 1, who has been in care for 4 months, was missing the home address and phone number and the place of employment and work number for one parent and the work number for the other parent. The record for child 2, who has been in care for 1 month, was missing the work number for one parent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Documentation that each child has had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician shall be obtained before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for child 3, who has been in care for 8 months, is missing documentation of a physical examination.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting. In the two-year-old classroom, the licensing inspector observed a staff person changing a child's diaper. The staff person did not ensure that the child's hands were washed with soap and running water after the diaper change.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. In the two-year-old classroom, the rubber baseboard had become detached from an area of the wall, creating a tripping hazard.”
  8. Oct 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Children's records are required to contain each parent's home and employment addresses and phone numbers. The record for child 1, who has been in care for 4 months, was missing the home address and phone number and the place of employment and work number for one parent and the work number for the other parent. The record for child 2, who has been in care for 1 month, was missing the work number for one parent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Documentation that each child has had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician shall be obtained before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for child 3, who has been in care for 8 months, is missing documentation of a physical examination.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting. In the two-year-old classroom, the licensing inspector observed a staff person changing a child's diaper. The staff person did not ensure that the child's hands were washed with soap and running water after the diaper change.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. In the two-year-old classroom, the rubber baseboard had become detached from an area of the wall, creating a tripping hazard.”
  9. Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about A Child's Dream Daycare Center

Is A Child's Dream Daycare Center licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was A Child's Dream Daycare Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Child's Dream Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can A Child's Dream Daycare Center care for?

149, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does A Child's Dream Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are A Child's Dream Daycare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Child's Dream Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 937-1043 to ask.

What is A Child's Dream Daycare Center's phone number?

(757) 937-1043.

Where is A Child's Dream Daycare Center?

928 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. The nearest other daycare we list is KinderCare Learning Center at Diamond Springs, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).