The Word Works Worship Center
535 Denbigh Blvd, Newport News, VA
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Busy Bees Learning Care is a licensed child care center in Newport News, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 14 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 14 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Busy Bees Learning Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all
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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8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records should have all required documents. Staff #2 record did not have documentation of program leader qualification. Staff has been employed for five months.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff #2 record did not have documentation of a TB test or assessment. Staff #2 has been employed for five months.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home it should be labeled with name and date. There was one lunch box was not labeled with date and three lunch box was not labeled with name and date.”
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 was bleach and water spray bottle on diaper table. There was a unlocked closet with bleach. In the unlocked office there was disinfectant wipes and aerosol spray.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. There was not documentation of Staff #2 completing Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. Staff #2 has been working 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. In front of the building, there is a parking block that has been crushed causing a concrete crumbles and exposed medal rod that is a tripping hazard.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. There was no one on duty that had daily health observation training.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The center allergy, sensitivities, and dietary restriction list was not dated.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There were no physical examination in the record for child 1, child 2, child 3, and child 5, who had been enrolled for 1 month and 14 days.”
8VAC20-780-290-3
“Electrical outlets should have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. In the first classroom, there were 2 outlets not covered. The gathering/entrance area there were 2 outlets not covered. In the second classroom, there was one outlet not covered.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“Emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. The center did not have shelter in place procedures or maps posted.”
22.1-289.058
“Each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a child day program that is licensed that serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. The center had a battery operated carbon monoxide detector but did not have batteries for the carbon monoxide detector.”
8VAC20-780-320-B
“Each restroom area provided for children shall have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. The water temperature taken in both bathrooms were between 127 F and 129 F.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“The following non medical emergency supplies are needed one working, battery-operated flashlight on each floor of each building that is used by children; and one working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children. The center did not have batteries for the flashlight. The center did not have a battery operated radio.”
8VAC20-780-540-A
“A first aid kit shall have all required supplies. The center did not have a thermometer during the inspection.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 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.
14, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 537-5547 to ask.
(757) 537-5547.
558 Denbigh Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608. The nearest other daycare we list is The Word Works Worship Center, 0.1 miles away.