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Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center

1974 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 238053.9· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
81
open each week
5 days
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About

About Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center

Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Petersburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 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
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
81 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 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 capacity81 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
81 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1069164
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 18 visits
  1. Jun 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. Medication for Child #4 was onsite, but the medication authorization was not in the child's file. Child #4 also had medication that had expired over 30 days. The medication was still on site and had not been picked up.”
  2. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-B

      “The program is required to submit results of potable water testing to VDH. The program did not have evidence of submitting test results to VDH.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-L

      “Filled comforters are not to be used by children under two years of age. There were 3 infants observed in cribs with blankets on or around them.”
  6. Jun 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-B

      “The program is required to submit results of potable water testing to VDH. The program did not have evidence of submitting test results to VDH.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-L

      “Filled comforters are not to be used by children under two years of age. There were 3 infants observed in cribs with blankets on or around them.”
  7. Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-C

      “The center shall ensure that crib sheets shall be clean and washed daily. Staff stated that crib sheets are washed weekly.”
  8. Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-C

      “The center shall ensure that crib sheets shall be clean and washed daily. Staff stated that crib sheets are washed weekly.”
  9. Jan 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure staff had a negative tuberculosis screening been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s record contained a tuberculosis (TB) dated for 8/23/2023. Staff #1?s hire date was 10/23/2023.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on record review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. The center did not practice a lockdown drill in 2023. 2. The administrator confirmed that they did not conduct a lockdown drill in 2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “(Repeat violation) Based on review of documentation, observation and interview, the center did not ensure parents were notified to pick up medication within 14 days after the medication authorization has expired or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: 1. The parent portion of the medication authorization for child #1 expired on 09/30/2023. The medication was on site and had not been returned to the parent or disposed of. 2. The administrator acknowledged the medication authorization had expired.”
  10. Jan 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure staff had a negative tuberculosis screening been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s record contained a tuberculosis (TB) dated for 8/23/2023. Staff #1?s hire date was 10/23/2023.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on record review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. The center did not practice a lockdown drill in 2023. 2. The administrator confirmed that they did not conduct a lockdown drill in 2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “(Repeat violation) Based on review of documentation, observation and interview, the center did not ensure parents were notified to pick up medication within 14 days after the medication authorization has expired or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: 1. The parent portion of the medication authorization for child #1 expired on 09/30/2023. The medication was on site and had not been returned to the parent or disposed of. 2. The administrator acknowledged the medication authorization had expired.”
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Jul 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not maintain areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence. 1. There were 3 tomato cages with sharp edges, stored on the playground accessible to children. 2. The administrator acknowledge that the tomato cages were improperly stored on the playground.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on a review of the medication being stored at the center, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that when an authorization expires, 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. The medication authorization for child #5 was expired, but the medication was still at the center. 2. The administrator confirmed that the medication for child #5 had been present in the center for more than 14 days since the expiration of the written authorization.”
  3. Nov 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. Evidence: Hot water temperature in the bathroom sink used by the children in care registered 133?F. Hot water temperature exceeds 120?F requirement.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure the diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: The licensing Inspector observed diapering procedures for one child. Diapering surface was not cleaned and sanitized after use.”
  4. Nov 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. Evidence: Hot water temperature in the bathroom sink used by the children in care registered 133?F. Hot water temperature exceeds 120?F requirement.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure the diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: The licensing Inspector observed diapering procedures for one child. Diapering surface was not cleaned and sanitized after use.”
  5. Jul 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on medication record review, the center failed to obtain written authorization to administer prescription medication from a parent or guardian. Evidence: Child #1's medication authorization form is missing the written signature of the parent.”
  6. Jul 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on medication record review, the center failed to obtain written authorization to administer prescription medication from a parent or guardian. Evidence: Child #1's medication authorization form is missing the written signature of the parent.”
  7. Dec 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 7, 2021InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center

Is Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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 Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center care for?

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

Does Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 733-7880 to ask.

What is Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center's phone number?

(804) 733-7880.

Where is Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center?

1974 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23805. The nearest other daycare we list is Divine Kare Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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