Light Years Child Development Center
725 East Liberty Street, Norfolk, VA
4.4· 21 reviews
Berkley Christian Academy
- licensed capacity
- 36
- open each week
- 5 days
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Berkley Christian Academy
Berkley Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Norfolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Curriculum | STREAMin3 |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Virginia's subsidy program |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Berkley Christian Academy has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Berkley Christian Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1107692
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 22 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 12 visits
Apr 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn statement or affirmation background check for staff #1 that was available for review was dated 9/8/17 and therefore past due for update.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There are unlocked cleaning and sanitizing chemicals in a classroom on the second floor. The chemicals are accessible to children in care the room.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the first initial tuberculosis (TB) screening or testing staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. staff #1 most recent TB screening is dated 2/13/19 and therefore past due for follow-up.”
Dec 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There rest matts in a preschool classroom that are torn.”
Dec 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There rest matts in a preschool classroom that are torn.”
Jun 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.011-F
“The findings of the most recent inspection of the facility are required to be posted on the premises of each facility. The most recent inspection was not posted at the center.”
Jun 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.011-F
“The findings of the most recent inspection of the facility are required to be posted on the premises of each facility. The most recent inspection was not posted at the center.”
Dec 13, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
22.1-289.011-F
“The findings of the most recent inspection of the facility are required to be posted on the premises of each facility. The most recent inspection was not posted at the center.”
8VAC20-780-70
“When a staff reference check is taken over the phone, documentation shall include Signature of person making call. The documentation of telephone references for staff #1 did not include the signature of the person making the call. The staff has been employed for more than two years. The record for staff #2 did not include the documentation of age verification. Staff #2 has been employed for five months.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There is fraying carpet on the second floor posing a trip hazard. There continues to be, an area of approximately 21 feet long and 2 feet wide, tiles missing from the floor in the first-floor hallway and in the cafeteria. There are areas of dark black substance on some of the spaces missing tiles.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Staff #3 was alone caring for 6 children. However, the job title in the staff’s record is teacher assistant and there was any documentation of program leader qualifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the required information. The emergency contacts documented in the record for child #1 did not include the addresses for either contact listed.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The findings of the most recent inspection of the facility are required to be posted on the premises of each facility. The most recent inspection was not posted at the center.”
Dec 13, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
22.1-289.011-F
“The findings of the most recent inspection of the facility are required to be posted on the premises of each facility. The most recent inspection was not posted at the center.”
8VAC20-780-70
“When a staff reference check is taken over the phone, documentation shall include Signature of person making call. The documentation of telephone references for staff #1 did not include the signature of the person making the call. The staff has been employed for more than two years. The record for staff #2 did not include the documentation of age verification. Staff #2 has been employed for five months.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There is fraying carpet on the second floor posing a trip hazard. There continues to be, an area of approximately 21 feet long and 2 feet wide, tiles missing from the floor in the first-floor hallway and in the cafeteria. There are areas of dark black substance on some of the spaces missing tiles.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Staff #3 was alone caring for 6 children. However, the job title in the staff’s record is teacher assistant and there was any documentation of program leader qualifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the required information. The emergency contacts documented in the record for child #1 did not include the addresses for either contact listed.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The findings of the most recent inspection of the facility are required to be posted on the premises of each facility. The most recent inspection was not posted at the center.”
Mar 15, 2024Complaint investigation11 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure areas are maintained in clean condition. Evidence: 1 - There were areas of a black substance throughout a section of removed floor tiles. a. The area was approximately six inches wide and the width of the building. 2 - The areas of black substance were in the dinning room where children eat meals and snacks. Children were observed eating in the room during the inspection. 3 - The areas of black substance are within reach of children as it was located on the floor. 4 - Staff #1 confirmed that the tile was removed and there was black substance in the area where the tile once was.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a pinch point in the two-year-old room within reach of children. When pressure was applied to a wall a gap appears at the bottom between the wall and baseboard. point within reach of children. 2. There was a sharp, cracked wooden piece of a windowsill exposed and within reach of children in the two-year-old room. 3. Children’s fingers could become caught in the half doors in the school age room which were unsecured.”
8VAC20-780-280-H
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that harmful agents are not stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children. Evidence: 1. Lotion and bath salts were accessible to children in the school age classroom. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the materials listed above were accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation the center failed to demonstrate compliance with diaper disposal requirements. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 was observed using her hand to open the trash can in order to dispose of a soiled diaper 2. Staff #1 confirmed the staff touch the trash can lid with their hands.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that diaper cream was inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. There was diaper ointment within reach of children on the diaper changing table in the bathroom. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the diaper cream was accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of annual update. The most recent documented update was dated on 9/22/2022. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the information was last updated on 9/22/2022.”
8VAC20-780-540-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that first aid kits were inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. There was a first aid kit accessible to children in the school age classroom. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the first aid kit was accessible to the children.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“160C Based on record review the center failed to ensure that tuberculosis screening are obtained within required time frames. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening on file for Staff #1 is dated December 15, 2021. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the tuberculosis screening is past due for update.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that one carbon monoxide detector is present in the building. Evidence: Staff 1 confirmed that there was not a carbon monoxide detector in the building.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that background checks are maintained as required Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 did not contain an updated fingerprint. The most recent fingerprint is dated February 15, 2019. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the most recent fingerprint on file is past due for update.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that required annual training is obtained by each staff. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 and #3 did not contain any documentation of annual training during the 2023 calendar year. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that there is not any documented training for 2023 in the records of Staff #1 and #3.”
Mar 15, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure areas are maintained in clean condition. Evidence: 1 - There were areas of a black substance throughout a section of removed floor tiles. a. The area was approximately six inches wide and the width of the building. 2 - The areas of black substance were in the dinning room where children eat meals and snacks. Children were observed eating in the room during the inspection. 3 - The areas of black substance are within reach of children as it was located on the floor. 4 - Staff #1 confirmed that the tile was removed and there was black substance in the area where the tile once was.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a pinch point in the two-year-old room within reach of children. When pressure was applied to a wall a gap appears at the bottom between the wall and baseboard. point within reach of children. 2. There was a sharp, cracked wooden piece of a windowsill exposed and within reach of children in the two-year-old room. 3. Children’s fingers could become caught in the half doors in the school age room which were unsecured.”
8VAC20-780-280-H
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that harmful agents are not stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children. Evidence: 1. Lotion and bath salts were accessible to children in the school age classroom. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the materials listed above were accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation the center failed to demonstrate compliance with diaper disposal requirements. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 was observed using her hand to open the trash can in order to dispose of a soiled diaper 2. Staff #1 confirmed the staff touch the trash can lid with their hands.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that diaper cream was inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. There was diaper ointment within reach of children on the diaper changing table in the bathroom. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the diaper cream was accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of annual update. The most recent documented update was dated on 9/22/2022. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the information was last updated on 9/22/2022.”
8VAC20-780-540-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that first aid kits were inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. There was a first aid kit accessible to children in the school age classroom. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the first aid kit was accessible to the children.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“160C Based on record review the center failed to ensure that tuberculosis screening are obtained within required time frames. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening on file for Staff #1 is dated December 15, 2021. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the tuberculosis screening is past due for update.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that one carbon monoxide detector is present in the building. Evidence: Staff 1 confirmed that there was not a carbon monoxide detector in the building.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that background checks are maintained as required Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 did not contain an updated fingerprint. The most recent fingerprint is dated February 15, 2019. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the most recent fingerprint on file is past due for update.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that required annual training is obtained by each staff. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 and #3 did not contain any documentation of annual training during the 2023 calendar year. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that there is not any documented training for 2023 in the records of Staff #1 and #3.”
Mar 15, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure areas are maintained in clean condition. Evidence: 1 - There were areas of a black substance throughout a section of removed floor tiles. a. The area was approximately six inches wide and the width of the building. 2 - The areas of black substance were in the dinning room where children eat meals and snacks. Children were observed eating in the room during the inspection. 3 - The areas of black substance are within reach of children as it was located on the floor. 4 - Staff #1 confirmed that the tile was removed and there was black substance in the area where the tile once was.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a pinch point in the two-year-old room within reach of children. When pressure was applied to a wall a gap appears at the bottom between the wall and baseboard. point within reach of children. 2. There was a sharp, cracked wooden piece of a windowsill exposed and within reach of children in the two-year-old room. 3. Children’s fingers could become caught in the half doors in the school age room which were unsecured.”
8VAC20-780-280-H
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that harmful agents are not stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children. Evidence: 1. Lotion and bath salts were accessible to children in the school age classroom. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the materials listed above were accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation the center failed to demonstrate compliance with diaper disposal requirements. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 was observed using her hand to open the trash can in order to dispose of a soiled diaper 2. Staff #1 confirmed the staff touch the trash can lid with their hands.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that diaper cream was inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. There was diaper ointment within reach of children on the diaper changing table in the bathroom. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the diaper cream was accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of annual update. The most recent documented update was dated on 9/22/2022. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the information was last updated on 9/22/2022.”
8VAC20-780-540-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that first aid kits were inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. There was a first aid kit accessible to children in the school age classroom. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the first aid kit was accessible to the children.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“160C Based on record review the center failed to ensure that tuberculosis screening are obtained within required time frames. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening on file for Staff #1 is dated December 15, 2021. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the tuberculosis screening is past due for update.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that one carbon monoxide detector is present in the building. Evidence: Staff 1 confirmed that there was not a carbon monoxide detector in the building.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that background checks are maintained as required Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 did not contain an updated fingerprint. The most recent fingerprint is dated February 15, 2019. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the most recent fingerprint on file is past due for update.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that required annual training is obtained by each staff. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 and #3 did not contain any documentation of annual training during the 2023 calendar year. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that there is not any documented training for 2023 in the records of Staff #1 and #3.”
Show 2 earlier visits
- Apr 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that applicant/agent repeat background checks are obtained within required time frames. 1 ? The record for applicant 1 did not contain documentation of repeat sworn statement, central registry or fingerprint background checks as required 2 ? The record for applicant 2 did not contain documentation of repeat central registry or sworn statement.”
8VAC20-780-50-A
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that staff and children’s records are treated confidentially. Evidence: 1 ? During the inspection on April 8th the office where children and staff records are stored was unlocked and unmanned. a. The file cabinets where the staff and children’s records are stored in the office where unlocked during the inspection on April 8th. 2 ? Staff 1 confirmed that the office and file cabinets in the office were unlocked.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe operable condition. Evidence: 1 ? On the second floor in the four-year-old room there are two mini blinds on the windows that have broken and missing slates allowing the inner cords to be exposed and accessible. 2 ? There was a coat cubby in the toddler/two-year-old room and at the top of the stairs that were not secured to the wall and pose a toppling hazard. 3 ? Staff 1 confirmed that cubbies were not secured to wall.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present will have current certification in first aid. Evidence: 1 ? The record for staff 4 did not have any documentation that first aid certification was obtained. a. Staff 4 had a documented date of hire as June 15, 2021. b. Staff 4 was observed working alone with groups of school age children on April 8th and 11th. 2 ? Staff 1 and 3 confirmed that staff 4 did not have any documentation of first aid training in the staff file.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that emergency equipment is available on each floor. Evidence: 1 ? There was not a working battery operated radio on the second floor during the inspection of April 8th or 11th. 2 ? Staff 2 present on the second floor on April 8th stated that the radio did not have batteries.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that fingerprint background checks are obtained prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1 ? The record for staff 3 contains a fingerprint background check dated March 17, 2022. However, the documented date of hire is August 15, 2021. Therefore the fingerprint background check was obtained approximately six months after the documented date of hire. 2 ? The record for staff 4 contains a fingerprint background check dated June 20, 2021. However, the documented date of hire is June 15, 2021. Therefore, the fingerprint background check was obtained approximately five days after the documented date of hire.”
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Berkley Christian Academy
Monchel Stallins
Portsmouth, VA 23704 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chesapeake Christian Center
300 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, VA
3.0· 8 reviews
KCE Champions LLC @ St. Helena Elementary
903 S. Main Street, Norfolk, VA
My Joy II Learning Center and Childcare
596, 598, 600 & 602 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, VA
4.3· 16 reviews
My Joy II Infant Center
612 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, VA
5.0· 1 review
Light Years Child Development Center, Inc II
712 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, VA
5.0· 1 review
KCE Champions LLC - Southside STEM Academy @ Campostella
1106 Campostella Rd., Norfolk, VA
Impact UM Church
1200 Chesapeake Ave, Chesapeake, VA
FAQ
Questions about Berkley Christian Academy
Is Berkley Christian Academy licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Berkley Christian Academy last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Berkley Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 10 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 Berkley Christian Academy care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Berkley Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Berkley Christian Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Berkley Christian Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 545-1100 to ask.
What is Berkley Christian Academy's phone number?
(757) 545-1100.
Where is Berkley Christian Academy?
956 Berkley Avenue Ext., Norfolk, VA 23523. The nearest other daycare we list is Light Years Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.