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Children of the Village Learning & Day Care Center

616 Bellwood Road, Newport News, VA 236054.6· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days

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About Children of the Village Learning & Day Care Center

Children of the Village Learning & Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Newport News, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Children of the Village Learning & Day Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
60 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1096145
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 30 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Mar 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #5 TB was dated three months prior to date of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #5, who had been attending for three years, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
  2. Oct 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “(Repeat Violation) Staff who work directly with children are required to annually attend the department's health and safety update course. The health and safety update course was overdue by more than 7 months for staff #1 and was overdue by more than 1 month for staff #2.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-1

      “The required ratio of adult to children for children birth to 6 months old is 1 staff per 4 children. There were six infants, ages 2 months to 1 year old with one staff in the infant room.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “(Repeat Violation) At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening, staff members must obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The most recent documentation of TB screening for staff #1 is more than 2 months overdue. The TB screening for staff #2 is more then 5 months overdue.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, they must follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The children were observed eating an afternoon snack which consisted of animal crackers and water, which only meets one food component and does not meet the requirements of USDA.”
  3. Oct 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “(Repeat Violation) Staff who work directly with children are required to annually attend the department's health and safety update course. The health and safety update course was overdue by more than 7 months for staff #1 and was overdue by more than 1 month for staff #2.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-1

      “The required ratio of adult to children for children birth to 6 months old is 1 staff per 4 children. There were six infants, ages 2 months to 1 year old with one staff in the infant room.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “(Repeat Violation) At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening, staff members must obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The most recent documentation of TB screening for staff #1 is more than 2 months overdue. The TB screening for staff #2 is more then 5 months overdue.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, they must follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The children were observed eating an afternoon snack which consisted of animal crackers and water, which only meets one food component and does not meet the requirements of USDA.”
  4. Jun 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “(Repeat Violation). The program is required to maintain a written record of daily attendance, for each group of children, that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care, as it occurs. The written attendance record in the three year old room documented 5 children in care when 9 children were present. The written attendance record in the four year old room documented 8 children in care when 10 children were present.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, must be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was a pest control glue trap located on the floor in a classroom approximately 6 inches from a child who was sleeping on a rest mat during nap time.”
  5. Jun 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “(Repeat Violation). The program is required to maintain a written record of daily attendance, for each group of children, that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care, as it occurs. The written attendance record in the three year old room documented 5 children in care when 9 children were present. The written attendance record in the four year old room documented 8 children in care when 10 children were present.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, must be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was a pest control glue trap located on the floor in a classroom approximately 6 inches from a child who was sleeping on a rest mat during nap time.”
  6. Nov 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval, current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1 has been employed for over 3 years and does not have documentation of current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care on record.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1 has been employed for over 3 years and did not have documentation of current certification on record.”
  7. Nov 22, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child's record at least annually. Child #1's record (enrolled more than 2 years), Child #3's record (enrolled over 4 years), child #4's record (over 2 years) and child #4's record (enrolled over 3 years) did not have documentation of the required information having been updated during their enrollment in the program.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “(Repeat Violation) Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall. All of the pieces of play equipment within the bordered area on the older children's playground had a ring of fresh mulch piled around the base of the equipment. The mulch had not been spread to cover the required 6 foot fall zones. There was approximately 5 feet between the arched climber and the red steering wheel platform where a minimum of 6 feet is required. There was approximately 4 1/2 feet between the arched climber and the blue airplane rocker where each of the two pieces must have a separate 6 foot fall zone (12 feet between the 2 pieces). The Orange tricycle merry-go-round and the Blue bench merry-go-round were both located over compacted dirt and did not have any resilient surfacing under and around them.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On the outdoor play area, a pink metal tricycle and a red and blue metal tricycle are each missing the handlebar end-caps exposing blunt, metal, open ends. A pink plastic tricycle is missing one foot pedal, leaving the metal arm of the pedal exposed. A hand-pedaled platform had a 3 inch crack in the plastic riding surface. A small red plastic slide had a piece of plastic that had broken off at the base leaving a sharp edge.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #2 and staff #3 who have both been employed for over 25 years did not have documentation to demonstrate that they had completed a center specific orientation training appropriate to the age of the children in care on record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “(Repeat Violation) For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 12:00 pm, on 11/22/2024, there were 9 children, ages 17 months to 2 years old present in the twos room. There were no children marked present on the attendance record for this group of children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan is required 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. Child #1, who has been enrolled for over 2 years, Child #2, who has been enrolled for almost 2 years, and Child #3, who has been enrolled for over 4 years, each have a diagnosed food allergy documented in their records but did not have a written care plan in their file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #2 had no documentation of the result s of a TB Screening in her record and had been employed for more than 25 years.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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. The physical examination in the record of child #1, was dated more than 11 months after enrollment in the program and was overdue by more than 10 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1, who had been attending for over 2 years, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 6/10/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Centers must keep a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. Child #4's record (enrolled over 2 years) was missing information regarding allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation and information regarding previous or concurrent child day care and schools attended by the child. Child #5's record (enrolled more than 3 years) was missing information regarding allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation).”
  8. Jun 10, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure staff complete the department's annual health and safety update training. Evidence: The record for staff #4 did not have documentation of completing the annual update course and the preservice training was completed 3/27/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 3 of 5 staff have current CPR certification. Evidence: The records for staff #2, #3 and #4 had CPR certification that is expired 4/2024.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 3 of 5 staff have current first aid certification. Evidence: The records for staff #2, #3 and #4 had first aid certification that is expired 4/2024.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Repeat Violation Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is adequate resilient surfacing under and around climbing parts or equipment with moving parts on the outside playground. Evidence: The following was observed on the playground: 1. On the toddler playground, a 14" high plastic slide was stored on dirt directly against the fence. There was no resilient surfacing and no fall zone. 2. On the big playground, a 3 seat merry-go-round and tricycle merry-go-round were stored on dirt with no resilient surfacing. 3. On the big playground, a 4 seat teeter-totter and arch climber had less than 1" of resilient surfacing around the exterior when there should be at least 6" depth. 4. On the big playground, there was approximately 4' of fall zone between the arch climber and the 3 seater steering bench when there should be at least 6' of fall zone. 5. On the big playground, a 17" high blue airplane rocker had approximately 1" of resilient surfacing when it should have at least 6" depth.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure staff complete an updated TB test or screening every two years. Evidence: The record for staff #4 had a most recent TB test/screening dated 2/18/2022 which is more than two years old.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on observation and review, facility did not ensure there is a written record of daily attendance that documents arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs for each group of children. Evidence: The following classrooms did not have an attendance documentation for their group of children: school age, 2's, 3's and 4/5's. The attendance for these classrooms were combined with other groups.”
  9. Jun 10, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure staff complete the department's annual health and safety update training. Evidence: The record for staff #4 did not have documentation of completing the annual update course and the preservice training was completed 3/27/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 3 of 5 staff have current CPR certification. Evidence: The records for staff #2, #3 and #4 had CPR certification that is expired 4/2024.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 3 of 5 staff have current first aid certification. Evidence: The records for staff #2, #3 and #4 had first aid certification that is expired 4/2024.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Repeat Violation Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is adequate resilient surfacing under and around climbing parts or equipment with moving parts on the outside playground. Evidence: The following was observed on the playground: 1. On the toddler playground, a 14" high plastic slide was stored on dirt directly against the fence. There was no resilient surfacing and no fall zone. 2. On the big playground, a 3 seat merry-go-round and tricycle merry-go-round were stored on dirt with no resilient surfacing. 3. On the big playground, a 4 seat teeter-totter and arch climber had less than 1" of resilient surfacing around the exterior when there should be at least 6" depth. 4. On the big playground, there was approximately 4' of fall zone between the arch climber and the 3 seater steering bench when there should be at least 6' of fall zone. 5. On the big playground, a 17" high blue airplane rocker had approximately 1" of resilient surfacing when it should have at least 6" depth.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure staff complete an updated TB test or screening every two years. Evidence: The record for staff #4 had a most recent TB test/screening dated 2/18/2022 which is more than two years old.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on observation and review, facility did not ensure there is a written record of daily attendance that documents arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs for each group of children. Evidence: The following classrooms did not have an attendance documentation for their group of children: school age, 2's, 3's and 4/5's. The attendance for these classrooms were combined with other groups.”
  10. Dec 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is adequate resilient surfacing under and around play equipment that is climbing and/or has moving parts. Evidence: The following was observed: 1. On the small playground, a 16" plastic slide was observed placed directly on the ground with no resilient surfacing. 2. On the large playground, a merry-go-round and circular tricycle rider were observed with less than a 1" of resilient surfacing.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat violation Based on observation, facility did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The following was observed during inspection: 1. One of three toilets in the hall bathroom is not operable with a sign "out of order" on the lid. 2. Two signs 4' x 8' were observed propped against the building and fence on the outside playground. The signs were not secured, within reach of children when playing outside and could fall on someone. 3. Two tricycles on the playground were missing a foot pedal. 4. The privacy fence on one portion of the playground did not reach the ground level (approximately 1' opening) and could allow a child to crawl out of the play area. Owner stated trees had recently been removed that had blocked the openings.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure restrooms are equipped with required supplies. Evidence: Two sinks in the hall bathroom did not have soap available for children.”
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  1. Dec 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is adequate resilient surfacing under and around play equipment that is climbing and/or has moving parts. Evidence: The following was observed: 1. On the small playground, a 16" plastic slide was observed placed directly on the ground with no resilient surfacing. 2. On the large playground, a merry-go-round and circular tricycle rider were observed with less than a 1" of resilient surfacing.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat violation Based on observation, facility did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The following was observed during inspection: 1. One of three toilets in the hall bathroom is not operable with a sign "out of order" on the lid. 2. Two signs 4' x 8' were observed propped against the building and fence on the outside playground. The signs were not secured, within reach of children when playing outside and could fall on someone. 3. Two tricycles on the playground were missing a foot pedal. 4. The privacy fence on one portion of the playground did not reach the ground level (approximately 1' opening) and could allow a child to crawl out of the play area. Owner stated trees had recently been removed that had blocked the openings.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure restrooms are equipped with required supplies. Evidence: Two sinks in the hall bathroom did not have soap available for children.”
  2. Jun 21, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure there is an annual health inspection completed. Evidence: The most recent health inspection report available for review was dated 10/19/2021.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure areas and equipment of the center are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the toddler room, a 5" fan was observed on a shelf approximately 5' high. The fan did not have a front protective cover.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director is regularly present. Evidence: In the 4's room, there is not a staff member currently program leader or program director regularly present. The record for staff #5 had documentation of programmatic experience and 14 hours of training for the position. Program Director confirmed the individual is not currently program leader qualified but she is working on completing a training program.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure the most recent inspection findings were posted in a consipicous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The most recent inspection findings dated February 2023 were not posted in the facility.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 1 of 5 staff have an updated negative TB test or screening dated within the past 2 years. Evidence: The record for staff#1 (start date 5/12/2008) had a most recent TB screening dated 12/19/2019 which is more than 2 years old.”
  3. Jun 21, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure there is an annual health inspection completed. Evidence: The most recent health inspection report available for review was dated 10/19/2021.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure areas and equipment of the center are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the toddler room, a 5" fan was observed on a shelf approximately 5' high. The fan did not have a front protective cover.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director is regularly present. Evidence: In the 4's room, there is not a staff member currently program leader or program director regularly present. The record for staff #5 had documentation of programmatic experience and 14 hours of training for the position. Program Director confirmed the individual is not currently program leader qualified but she is working on completing a training program.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure the most recent inspection findings were posted in a consipicous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The most recent inspection findings dated February 2023 were not posted in the facility.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 1 of 5 staff have an updated negative TB test or screening dated within the past 2 years. Evidence: The record for staff#1 (start date 5/12/2008) had a most recent TB screening dated 12/19/2019 which is more than 2 years old.”
  4. Apr 6, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E Complaint related: No

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is at least 12" of space between occupied cots, beds and rest mats. Evidence: The following was observed during naptime. 1. In the toddler classroom, six children were observed napping. Four of the cots were touching each other and two of the cots had approximately 4" of space between them. 2. In the 3's classroom, six children were observed napping. Two of the cots were touching each other.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: No

      “Based on interview, facility did not ensure the following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: physical punishment or striking a child. Evidence: Staff #1 stated she popped child #1 while on a field trip on April 4, 2023. Staff #1 stated she did this in response to the child hitting her. Staff #1 demonstrated using the palm of her hand hitting the top of the child's hand and then stating "that hurts". "That hurts, doesn't it?" Staff #1 stated child #1 then cried.”
  5. Feb 15, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review, center did not ensure 4 of 5 staff complete the department’s health and safety update course annually. Evidence: The records for staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not complete the update training course in 2022. Director stated she was not aware the course needed to be completed each year.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on observation and staff interviews the center did not ensure for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: Staff in the Toddler room confirmed their attendance sheet showed 6 children checked in when there were 9 children in the classroom.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review the center did not ensure 1 of 5 staff complete the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #5 (start date 4/10/2022) did not have documentation of completing VDOE sponsored orientation training. Director confirmed the staff is in the process of completing the training.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-A

      “Based on observation and staff interview the center did not ensure cribs shall be provided for children during the designated rest period. Evidence: The director confirmed that Child #7?s crib was put away in the closet because they sleep better in a baby bouncer/rocker.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview the center did not maintain a record for each child enrolled which contained all of the required information. Evidence: The director confirmed that the following items were missing from children’s records: ? The records for child #3 and #4 did not contain first date of attendance or proof of identity. ? The record for child #3 did not include documentation of a physical or documentation of immunizations.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “Based on observation and staff interview the center did not ensure there shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. Evidence: Children were observed during naptime. There was approximately 2-6 inches between the cots in the Toddler classroom and the cots were directly touching in the 3-4 year old classroom. Director confirmed the cots were too close.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-B

      “Based on observation and staff interview the center did not ensure cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: Staff confirmed that the crib for child #9, sleeping in the crib at the time, was not labeled with their name.”
  6. Feb 15, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review, center did not ensure 4 of 5 staff complete the department’s health and safety update course annually. Evidence: The records for staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not complete the update training course in 2022. Director stated she was not aware the course needed to be completed each year.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on observation and staff interviews the center did not ensure for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: Staff in the Toddler room confirmed their attendance sheet showed 6 children checked in when there were 9 children in the classroom.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review the center did not ensure 1 of 5 staff complete the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #5 (start date 4/10/2022) did not have documentation of completing VDOE sponsored orientation training. Director confirmed the staff is in the process of completing the training.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-A

      “Based on observation and staff interview the center did not ensure cribs shall be provided for children during the designated rest period. Evidence: The director confirmed that Child #7?s crib was put away in the closet because they sleep better in a baby bouncer/rocker.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview the center did not maintain a record for each child enrolled which contained all of the required information. Evidence: The director confirmed that the following items were missing from children’s records: ? The records for child #3 and #4 did not contain first date of attendance or proof of identity. ? The record for child #3 did not include documentation of a physical or documentation of immunizations.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “Based on observation and staff interview the center did not ensure there shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. Evidence: Children were observed during naptime. There was approximately 2-6 inches between the cots in the Toddler classroom and the cots were directly touching in the 3-4 year old classroom. Director confirmed the cots were too close.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-B

      “Based on observation and staff interview the center did not ensure cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: Staff confirmed that the crib for child #9, sleeping in the crib at the time, was not labeled with their name.”
  7. Jun 13, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure 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. Evidence: A disinfectant spray solution labeled ?Caution and Keep out of Reach of Children? was sitting on a table in the school age classroom where children were sitting.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure an annual fire inspection is completed. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection report was dated December 21, 2020, which is more than a year old.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 2 of 3 staff have completed background checks within 30 days of beginning employment. Evidence: The records for staff # 1 (start date April 10, 2022) and staff #2 (start date April 10, 2022) did not have a completed central registry search. Facility had documentation that the forms were mailed on March 9, 2022 but there was no documentation of follow up with the central registry search unit to get an update on the status.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure 3 of 3 staff records has documentation of required information. Evidence: The following was found during staff record review: 1. The records for staff #1 (start date April 10, 2022) and staff #2 (start date April 10, 2022) did not have documentation of orientation training although staff report the training was completed. 2. The record for staff #3 (start date June 8, 2022) did not have documentation of two reference checks and emergency contact information.”
  8. Jun 13, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure 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. Evidence: A disinfectant spray solution labeled ?Caution and Keep out of Reach of Children? was sitting on a table in the school age classroom where children were sitting.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure an annual fire inspection is completed. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection report was dated December 21, 2020, which is more than a year old.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 2 of 3 staff have completed background checks within 30 days of beginning employment. Evidence: The records for staff # 1 (start date April 10, 2022) and staff #2 (start date April 10, 2022) did not have a completed central registry search. Facility had documentation that the forms were mailed on March 9, 2022 but there was no documentation of follow up with the central registry search unit to get an update on the status.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure 3 of 3 staff records has documentation of required information. Evidence: The following was found during staff record review: 1. The records for staff #1 (start date April 10, 2022) and staff #2 (start date April 10, 2022) did not have documentation of orientation training although staff report the training was completed. 2. The record for staff #3 (start date June 8, 2022) did not have documentation of two reference checks and emergency contact information.”
  9. Dec 16, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is adequate fall zones and resilient surfacing under and around climbing equipment and/or equipment with moving parts on the outside playground. Evidence: The following was observed on outside playground: 1. There was approximately 3' between the tunnel train and arch climber where there should be at least 6'. 2. There was no resilient surfacing under and around the arch climber and tunnel train, both of which are pieces of climbing equipment.”
  10. Dec 16, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is adequate fall zones and resilient surfacing under and around climbing equipment and/or equipment with moving parts on the outside playground. Evidence: The following was observed on outside playground: 1. There was approximately 3' between the tunnel train and arch climber where there should be at least 6'. 2. There was no resilient surfacing under and around the arch climber and tunnel train, both of which are pieces of climbing equipment.”

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 Children of the Village Learning & Day Care Center

Is Children of the Village Learning & Day Care Center licensed?

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

When was Children of the Village Learning & Day Care Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children of the Village Learning & Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 11 of 11 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 Children of the Village Learning & Day Care Center care for?

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

Does Children of the Village Learning & Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Children of the Village Learning & Day Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children of the Village Learning & Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 595-7211 to ask.

What is Children of the Village Learning & Day Care Center's phone number?

(757) 595-7211.

Where is Children of the Village Learning & Day Care Center?

616 Bellwood Road, Newport News, VA 23605. The nearest other daycare we list is The Nest Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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