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Chesapeake Academy

107 Steamboat Road, Irvington, VA 224805.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days

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About Chesapeake Academy

Chesapeake Academy is a licensed child care center in Irvington, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

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

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

Monday12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Thursday12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Friday12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Chesapeake Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1102165
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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.

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  1. May 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The evacuation drill log did not contain documentation of an evacuation drill for the months of December 2025 and February 2026. The director acknowledged that the drills had not been documented for both months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a child abuse and neglect search or a search of the sex offender registry check from one state for Staff #2, who has been employed for over 1 year and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1?s updated screening was due seven months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
  2. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #2, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 3 months.”
  4. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 29, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to obtain the results of the out-of-state sex offender registry check and out-of-state child abuse and neglect search for each staff as required. Evidence: S2 documented on the sworn disclosure statement having lived out-of-state in the last five years. Record for S2, employed 07/01/2023 did not contain a sex offender registry check prior to the 1st day of employment. The record for S2, employed 07/01/2023 did not contain results for an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “(Repeat and Systemic Violation) Based on the review of emergency evacuation documents, the provider failed to ensure that the center implemented monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Records did not document a monthly practice drill in May 2023.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-90-A

      “Based on child record review, the provider failed to have a signed written agreement between the parent and center in the child’s record by the first day of the child’s attendance. Evidence: The record for C1, enrolled 09/03/2023 did not contain a written agreement between the center and the parent as required by 8VAC20-780-90.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of six staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: The record for S5, documented a screening completed 08/27/2021.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on staff record review, the licensee failed to ensure that all applicants for employment shall undergo a background check prior to employment. Evidence: The record for S2, employed 07/01/2023 documented background check results received on 07/10/2023. The record for S3, employed 07/01/2022 documented background check results received on 07/07/2022.”
  6. May 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on the of review of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drill documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained all required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation dated January 2023 ? April 2023 did not document the number of staff participating in the drills.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on the review of emergency evacuation documents, the provider failed to ensure that the center implemented monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Records did not document a monthly practice drill in March 2023.”
  7. Jan 4, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-E

      “Based on the review of shelter-in-place documents, the provider failed to ensure that the center implemented the shelter-in-place procedure twice in 2022. Evidence: Records only documented one shelter-in-place drill during 2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on the of review of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drill documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained all required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation dated March 2022 ? December 2022 did not document the number of staff participating in the drills.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on the review of documents, the provider failed to ensure that the center implemented a lockdown procedure in 2022. Evidence: Recordsreviewed during inspection did not document practice of the lockdown procedure during 2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on the review of emergency evacuation documents, the provider failed to ensure that the center implemented monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Records did not document a monthly practice drill in January, February, and April 2022.”
  8. Jun 2, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on documentation review and interview, the center did not ensure practiced evacuations drills were implemented at least on a monthly basis. Evidence: The documentation reviewed indicated the last evacuation drill occurred in March 2022. A member of management stated evacuation drills were not conducted in April and May 2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children. Evidence: The licensing inspector observed a container of sanitizing wipes sitting in one of the bathrooms used by the children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on review of five children's records and interview, the center did not obtain a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to or within the first 30 days of attending the center. Evidence: The record for Child #4 (start date 08/19/2021) did not contain a physical exam. The director stated the private school record located onsite also did not contain a physical exam.”
  9. Oct 6, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-185-160-A

      “Based on review of two staff records, the center did not ensure one staff member obtained documentation of tuberculosis (TB) screening that was completed within 12 months prior to or 21 days after beginning employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #1 (hire date 09/30/2021) contained a TB screening dated 02/08/2019.”

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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Is Chesapeake Academy licensed?

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

When was Chesapeake Academy last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Chesapeake Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 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 Chesapeake Academy care for?

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

Does Chesapeake Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Chesapeake Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Chesapeake Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 438-5575 to ask.

What is Chesapeake Academy's phone number?

(804) 438-5575.

Where is Chesapeake Academy?

107 Steamboat Road, Irvington, VA 22480.

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