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Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church

1024 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 236015.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$200

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About Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church

Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church is a child care center in Newport News, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 99 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes its programs: preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $200 to $260.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 or 4 Years Old
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Classes 9:30am - 12:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 3 or 4 Years Old
ProgramsPreschool
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church lists monthly tuition from $200 to $260.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
3 Day class (Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30am-12:30pm), ages 3 or 4 by December 31, 2026$200
4 Day class, ages 4 by September 30, 2026$230
5 Day class, only 4 years old$260
3 Day non-refundable registration fee$100
4 Day non-refundable registration fee$130
5 Day non-refundable registration fee$160
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#549272
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Upon enrollment of a child in a regulated child day program, such child day program shall require information from the person enrolling the child regarding previous child day care and schools attended by the child. There was no documentation of previous child day care or schools attended in the six children's records that were reviewed.”
  3. Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-1

      “Based on observation and staff interview the center did not establish and implement procedures for hand washing by children before eating. Evidence: Staff was observed putting hand sanitizer in children’s hands, before lunch, rather than having them wash their hands. The director confirmed they use hand sanitizer because it is quicker.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and staff interview the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #3 indicated on the sworn statement as to having lived outside of the state of Virginia within the last five years. The staff person in charge confirmed that the center had not obtained all required out of state background checks. 1. There was no documentation of an out of state (Louisiana) criminal record check and an out of state child abuse and neglect search in the record for Staff #1. 2. There was no documentation that an out of state (Florida) child abuse and neglect search in the record for Staff #3.”

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 Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church

Is Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church licensed?

No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.

When was Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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.

How many children can Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church care for?

99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church cost?

Monthly tuition from $200 to $260, as it lists it.

What is Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church's phone number?

(757) 591-0429.

Where is Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church?

1024 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601. The nearest other daycare we list is Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders, 0.7 miles away.

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