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Virginia Beach, VA 23456 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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April Smith is a licensed home daycare in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
April Smith has not listed its tuition.
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 7 rules in all
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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8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Documentation of a current physical exam was not on file for child 1, child 2 and child 3. All of these children have been enrolled in the FDH for more than 30 days.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, plant care chemicals, pesticides, and petroleum distillates shall be stored away from food in areas inaccessible to children. The child proof latch on the storage cabinet under the kitchen sink was loose and easily opened. Numerous household cleaning chemicals and disinfectants were stored inside of this cabinet. Children were observed in this area of the home.”
8VAC20-800-680-A
“Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering. The provider did not wash her hands between diaper changes for child 4 and child 5 at 11:15 am.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating and after diapering. The provider did not wash the hands of child 4 and child 5 before morning snack was served. Additionally, the provider did not wash the hands of child 4 and child 5 after diaper changes at 11:15 am.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. The provider did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after changing the diapers of child 4 and child 5 at 11:15 am.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. The provider did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after changing the diapers of child 4 and child 5 at 11:15 am.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. Documentation of current immunization information was not on file for child 1, child 2 and child 3. All of these children have been enrolled for approximately 30 days.”
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Virginia Beach, VA 23456 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Virginia Beach, VA 23456 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
2401 Seaboard Road, Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach, VA 23456 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Virginia Beach, VA 23456 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Va. Beach, VA 23456 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Virginia Beach, VA 23456 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Virginia Beach, VA 23456 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
2660 West Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA
FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 1 of 2 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 739-2277 to ask.
(757) 739-2277.
Virginia Beach, VA 23456. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.