First Discovery Academy
338 Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA
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Denbigh Baptist Church is a child care center in Newport News, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 47 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool and summer camp.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Two-and-a-half through four years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Denbigh Baptist Church, Inc (Baptist)) |
| Safety | Key card locks installed at primary doors |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (ACSI) |
| More | Founded 1970 |
| Licensed capacity | 47 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Denbigh Baptist Church has not listed its tuition.
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 1 rule 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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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on review of staff records and interview, in 2 of 3 records the center did not ensure to obtain all background checks every five years thereafter. Evidence: 1. In Staff#1's record the criminal results was dated 03/27/2019. 2. In Staff#2's record the criminal results was dated 03/27/2019.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Based on a review of records and interview, the religious exempt program was unable to demonstrate that each staff has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #5 did not contain documentation from a physician or physician assistant certifying that staff #5 is free from any disability which would prevent her from caring for children under her supervision. The program director confirmed that this documentation was not available for staff #5.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on a review of records and interview, the religious exempt program was unable to demonstrate that they obtain, for each employee within 30 days of employment, results of a Search of the Central Registry. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The records for staff #2 and staff #5 who were working with children at the time of the inspection, did not contain results of a Search of the Central Registry. The program director confirmed that staff #2 and staff #5 had been employed in excess of 30 days and that this documentation had not yet been obtained.”
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 2 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.
47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 249-2654 to ask.
(757) 249-2654.
13010 Mitchell Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602. The nearest other daycare we list is First Discovery Academy, 0.1 miles away.