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Bullfrogs and Butterflies

2844 North Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 234564.4· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days

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About Bullfrogs and Butterflies

Bullfrogs and Butterflies is a licensed child care center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 3 to 6
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday to Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (school year); 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (summer)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3 to 6
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care and preschool
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bullfrogs and Butterflies has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bullfrogs and Butterflies

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1105724
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • 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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See all 10 visits
  1. Sep 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “An annual health inspection is required. The center's last health inspection was completed on 08/15/2026.”
  2. Apr 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have CPR and First Aid Training. None of the 5 staff present had a current certification in CPR/First Aid.”
    • 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. The children's lunch boxes/bags were not labeled in a way that identified the owner or dated.”
  3. Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A Complaint related: No

      “All staff are required to submit repeat background checks every five years following the last checks. Staff #2's last fingerprint was dated 01/21/2020, last central registry check was dated 02/13/2020 and last sworn statement of affirmation was dated 01/15/2020.”
  5. Feb 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff A and Staff B did not have documentation that they completed the minimum of 16 hours of annual training in 2024.”
  6. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 6, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure there was at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: During nap a classroom of children were observed sleeping on cots that were lined in a row and did not have any space between them. In a second classroom the owner and staff were placing cots down to prepare for nap. The cots were lined up in a row with no space between them. The inspector asked the owner about the 12 inches of spacing that is required between each cot. The owner said there was not enough room to provide the space between the cots and "we will just bite the violation, as we have in the past."”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “The center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. Evidence: The merry-go-round on the outside pay area did not have any resilient surfacing. This piece of equipment required resilient surfacing at least 6 inches deep with a 6 foot fall zone.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden handicap ramp leading into the building had an opening at the top that measured around 7 inches wide. Spaces measuring more than 4 inches may pose a head entrapment hazard to children.”
  9. Apr 27, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. Evidence: The merry-go-round, located on the playground, did not have resilient surfacing underneath it and grass was growing in the fall zones.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-F

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all hazardous substance requirements were met. Evidence: In the kindergarten classroom there was a spray bottle containing a liquid substance. The bottle was not labeled in any way that identified the content of the bottle.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The metal car structure on the playground had peeling paint. 2. The wooden stairs leading from the kitchen to the playground and the wooden stairs/ walkway leading into the building had openings from the base to the ground that measured wider than 4 inches. In addition, space between slats measured more than 4 inches.”
  10. Oct 13, 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 Bullfrogs and Butterflies

Is Bullfrogs and Butterflies licensed?

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

When was Bullfrogs and Butterflies last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bullfrogs and Butterflies had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 6 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 Bullfrogs and Butterflies care for?

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

Does Bullfrogs and Butterflies accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Bullfrogs and Butterflies' 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 Bullfrogs and Butterflies cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 563-2844 to ask.

What is Bullfrogs and Butterflies' phone number?

(757) 563-2844.

Where is Bullfrogs and Butterflies?

2844 North Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. The nearest other daycare we list is Beach Manor School, 0.7 miles away.

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