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Beginnings Academy of Learning

400 Sharon Drive, Newport News, VA 236024.5· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
6 days
Call (757) 369-0670Directions

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About Beginnings Academy of Learning

Beginnings Academy of Learning is a licensed child care center in Newport News, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Thursday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Friday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Saturday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
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 capacity99 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Beginnings Academy of Learning has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Beginnings Academy of Learning

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID35628
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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 20 visits
  1. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-G

      “Cribs shall be used for children under 12 months of age and for children over 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot or mat. Child #3 under 12 months of age was on a cot in the Infant room during the inspection.”
  3. Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-G

      “Cribs shall be used for children under 12 months of age and for children over 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot or mat. Child #3 under 12 months of age was on a cot in the Infant room during the inspection.”
  4. Mar 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Area and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. The handlebars of two the scooter bikes were missing on the playground area accessible to children during outdoor activity. A toy truck had multiple cracked areas with sharp points located on the playground accessible to the children in care during outdoor activity. The”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The diapering surface in the infant room was observed torn in multiple areas.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A container of disinfectant and dish washing liquid with the warning labels, "keep out of reach of children," were unlocked on the shelf in the kitchen area, the kitchen doors were unlocked and accessible to children in care.”
  8. Sep 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Area and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. The handlebars of two the scooter bikes were missing on the playground area accessible to children during outdoor activity. A toy truck had multiple cracked areas with sharp points located on the playground accessible to the children in care during outdoor activity. The”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The diapering surface in the infant room was observed torn in multiple areas.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A container of disinfectant and dish washing liquid with the warning labels, "keep out of reach of children," were unlocked on the shelf in the kitchen area, the kitchen doors were unlocked and accessible to children in care.”
  9. May 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 10, 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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FAQ

Questions about Beginnings Academy of Learning

Is Beginnings Academy of Learning licensed?

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

When was Beginnings Academy of Learning last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Beginnings Academy of Learning had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 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 Beginnings Academy of Learning care for?

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

Does Beginnings Academy of Learning accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Beginnings Academy of Learning's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Beginnings Academy of Learning cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 369-0670 to ask.

What is Beginnings Academy of Learning's phone number?

(757) 369-0670.

Where is Beginnings Academy of Learning?

400 Sharon Drive, Newport News, VA 23602. The nearest other daycare we list is The Peninsula Pentecostals, under 0.1 miles away.

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