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Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center

2320 Hunters Way, Charlottesville, VA 229114.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
61
open each week
5 days

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About Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center

Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 61 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks of age to Pre-kindergarten
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
61 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks of age to Pre-kindergarten
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
StaffCertified staff
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Potty training: Full support of staff for potty training Toddlers
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsSubsidy
LanguagesSpanish
MoreFounded 2014
Licensed capacity61 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
61 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1107512
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 12 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Aug 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-I

      “The center shall develop a written procedures for injury prevention. The center’s injury prevention plan was not in writing.”
  2. Apr 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-E

      “Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Only one shelter in place procedure was practiced in 2025.”
  3. Nov 19, 2025Inspection1 rule 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. One lunch box in the 2's room and two lunch boxes in the PreK room were not labeled.”
  4. Nov 19, 2025Inspection1 rule 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. One lunch box in the 2's room and two lunch boxes in the PreK room were not labeled.”
  5. May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on observation, the center failed to post the most current inspection results. Evidence: The last inspection conducted was dated 5/15/24. The inspection posted is dated 12/13/23.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on interview, the center failed to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: Per interview with the director the center does not have an allergy care plan for child 6.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-G

      “Based on observations, the center failed to keep hazardous substances that are not kept in their original containers clearly labeled with their content. Evidence: In two classrooms hazardous substances in spray bottles were found unlabeled.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The medication box sitting on the counter in the office was unlocked. The office door was open.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to notify parents, when parent authorization for medication expires, that medication needed to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: The parent authorization for MAT 5 expired on 08/14/2024. As of the date of the inspection the center had not notified the parent of the expired authorization.”
  8. Aug 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on observation, the center failed to post the most current inspection results. Evidence: The last inspection conducted was dated 5/15/24. The inspection posted is dated 12/13/23.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on interview, the center failed to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: Per interview with the director the center does not have an allergy care plan for child 6.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-G

      “Based on observations, the center failed to keep hazardous substances that are not kept in their original containers clearly labeled with their content. Evidence: In two classrooms hazardous substances in spray bottles were found unlabeled.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The medication box sitting on the counter in the office was unlocked. The office door was open.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to notify parents, when parent authorization for medication expires, that medication needed to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: The parent authorization for MAT 5 expired on 08/14/2024. As of the date of the inspection the center had not notified the parent of the expired authorization.”
  9. May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the infant room, the closet beside the changing table was unlocked with bleach spray and a bleach bottle on the floor. The closet in the hall bathroom downstairs was unlocked. There was bleach and Lysol disinfectant on the floor. Under the sink in the bathroom used by children in the hall on the main floor was Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner.”
  10. May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the infant room, the closet beside the changing table was unlocked with bleach spray and a bleach bottle on the floor. The closet in the hall bathroom downstairs was unlocked. There was bleach and Lysol disinfectant on the floor. Under the sink in the bathroom used by children in the hall on the main floor was Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner.”
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Dec 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain central registry search results every five years for all employees. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff 1 contained documentation of a central registry dated 06/08/2018, which expired 06/08/2023. Documentation of an updated central registry check dated 06/14/2023.”
  2. Dec 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain central registry search results every five years for all employees. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff 1 contained documentation of a central registry dated 06/08/2018, which expired 06/08/2023. Documentation of an updated central registry check dated 06/14/2023.”
  3. Feb 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure the written allergy list for staff was kept confidential in each room. Evidence: In the PreK room, a sign was posted listing the name of a child in the class and stating the child's allergy and medication the child was prescribed for the allergy.”
  4. Feb 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure the written allergy list for staff was kept confidential in each room. Evidence: In the PreK room, a sign was posted listing the name of a child in the class and stating the child's allergy and medication the child was prescribed for the allergy.”
  5. Sep 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “Based on record review, interview and observation, the center failed to ensure at least one staff in each classroom was present with CPR and first aid certification. Evidence: 1. The director verified that staff 2 is the lead teacher and supervises the 3 year old classroom alone. The record for staff 2 did not contain documentation of staff 2 completing CPR and first aid certification. 2. The director stated staff 2 had not completed CPR and first aid certification yet.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all required information was obtained for staff records. Evidence: 1. The records for staff 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not contain the name address and phone number of an emergency contact. 2. The director verified that the emergency contact information for not obtained for the four staff.”
  6. Sep 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “Based on record review, interview and observation, the center failed to ensure at least one staff in each classroom was present with CPR and first aid certification. Evidence: 1. The director verified that staff 2 is the lead teacher and supervises the 3 year old classroom alone. The record for staff 2 did not contain documentation of staff 2 completing CPR and first aid certification. 2. The director stated staff 2 had not completed CPR and first aid certification yet.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all required information was obtained for staff records. Evidence: 1. The records for staff 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not contain the name address and phone number of an emergency contact. 2. The director verified that the emergency contact information for not obtained for the four staff.”
  7. Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 2, 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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Questions about Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center

Is Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 10 of 12 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 Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center care for?

61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 984-4150 to ask.

What is Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center's phone number?

(434) 984-4150.

Where is Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center?

2320 Hunters Way, Charlottesville, VA 22911. The nearest other daycare we list is Faith Christian Center International, 0.5 miles away.

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