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Denbigh Christian Academy

1233 Shields Road, Newport News, VA 23608
licensed capacity
200
open each week
5 days

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About Denbigh Christian Academy

Denbigh Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Newport News, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 200 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
200 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity200 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Denbigh Christian Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Denbigh Christian Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
200 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#20788
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jun 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Two containers of disinfectant wipes with the warning labels, "Keep out of reach of children," were unlocked in the four and five year old and the two year old classroom, within reach of children. A container of disinfectant wipes with the warning labels, "Keep out of reach of children," were unlocked in on top of the diapering station in the girls bathroom.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff#3 did not have current certification documentation of a cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the file during the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff#3 did not have documentation for current certification in first aid appropriate in the file during this inspection.”
  2. Apr 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 #6, who has been enrolled for over one year, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
    • 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. There were two sink basins in the bathroom showing visible rusting and deterioration along the front edge, with areas of chipped and corroded surface.”
  3. Mar 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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. Staff #3, employed for more than two months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check and sex offender search from one state.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-C

      “When toilet chairs are used, they shall be emptied promptly, cleaned and sanitized after each use. A child-sized toilet chair in one of the bathrooms was observed to have urine in the bowl.”
  4. Mar 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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. Staff #3, employed for more than two months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check and sex offender search from one state.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-C

      “When toilet chairs are used, they shall be emptied promptly, cleaned and sanitized after each use. A child-sized toilet chair in one of the bathrooms was observed to have urine in the bowl.”
  5. Jul 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. The center has not done an annual update to their injury prevention procedures.”
  7. Jul 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. The center has not done an annual update to their injury prevention procedures.”
  8. Jul 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. The center has not done an annual update to their injury prevention procedures.”
  9. Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4

      “Based on observation and staff interview the licensee did not ensure to maintain required staff-to-children ratios whenever children are in care. Evidence: The required ratio for 3 year old children is 1 staff for every 10 children. The following classrooms were out of ratio at the time of the inspection. 1. Room #108 there were 11 children present with 1 staff member. 2. Room #110 there were 11 children present with 1 staff member.”
  10. Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4

      “Based on observation and staff interview the licensee did not ensure to maintain required staff-to-children ratios whenever children are in care. Evidence: The required ratio for 3 year old children is 1 staff for every 10 children. The following classrooms were out of ratio at the time of the inspection. 1. Room #108 there were 11 children present with 1 staff member. 2. Room #110 there were 11 children present with 1 staff member.”
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Jul 25, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interviews the center did not ensure when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance Evidence: On December 2, 2022, Child #1 (age 3) crawled around a cart of stacked chairs to retrieve a ball. The cart of chairs moved and three wooden folding tables that were leaned against the cart fell on Child #1. Staff confirmed that three tables were on top of Child #1. It was confirmed that Child #1 had to obtain outside medical treatment as a result of the incident.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interviews the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: It was confirmed by staff that on December 2, 20222, in the cafeteria/gymnasium, three wooden folding tables were leaned against a cart of stacked chairs where they are usually chained to the cart. The three tables that were leaned against the cart fell on a child (age 3) in care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-80-B-2 Complaint related: No

      “Based on record review and staff interview the center did not inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Evidence: On December 2, 2022 Child #1 (age 3) sustained an injury which required outside medical attention. The incident was not reported to the department.”
    • 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 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 confirmed that Staff #2?s first date of employment was 2/6/2023 and they had not obtained an out of state child abuse and neglect record check for Pennsylvania where they had lived within the last five years.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review and staff interview the center did not ensure staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff confirmed that staff #2 (start date 2/6/2023) completed orientation on 3/1/2023, more than seven days of assuming job responsibilities.”
  2. Jul 25, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interviews the center did not ensure when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance Evidence: On December 2, 2022, Child #1 (age 3) crawled around a cart of stacked chairs to retrieve a ball. The cart of chairs moved and three wooden folding tables that were leaned against the cart fell on Child #1. Staff confirmed that three tables were on top of Child #1. It was confirmed that Child #1 had to obtain outside medical treatment as a result of the incident.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interviews the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: It was confirmed by staff that on December 2, 20222, in the cafeteria/gymnasium, three wooden folding tables were leaned against a cart of stacked chairs where they are usually chained to the cart. The three tables that were leaned against the cart fell on a child (age 3) in care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-80-B-2 Complaint related: No

      “Based on record review and staff interview the center did not inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Evidence: On December 2, 2022 Child #1 (age 3) sustained an injury which required outside medical attention. The incident was not reported to the department.”
    • 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 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 confirmed that Staff #2?s first date of employment was 2/6/2023 and they had not obtained an out of state child abuse and neglect record check for Pennsylvania where they had lived within the last five years.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review and staff interview the center did not ensure staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff confirmed that staff #2 (start date 2/6/2023) completed orientation on 3/1/2023, more than seven days of assuming job responsibilities.”
  3. Jul 25, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interviews the center did not ensure when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance Evidence: On December 2, 2022, Child #1 (age 3) crawled around a cart of stacked chairs to retrieve a ball. The cart of chairs moved and three wooden folding tables that were leaned against the cart fell on Child #1. Staff confirmed that three tables were on top of Child #1. It was confirmed that Child #1 had to obtain outside medical treatment as a result of the incident.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interviews the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: It was confirmed by staff that on December 2, 20222, in the cafeteria/gymnasium, three wooden folding tables were leaned against a cart of stacked chairs where they are usually chained to the cart. The three tables that were leaned against the cart fell on a child (age 3) in care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-80-B-2 Complaint related: No

      “Based on record review and staff interview the center did not inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Evidence: On December 2, 2022 Child #1 (age 3) sustained an injury which required outside medical attention. The incident was not reported to the department.”
    • 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 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 confirmed that Staff #2?s first date of employment was 2/6/2023 and they had not obtained an out of state child abuse and neglect record check for Pennsylvania where they had lived within the last five years.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review and staff interview the center did not ensure staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff confirmed that staff #2 (start date 2/6/2023) completed orientation on 3/1/2023, more than seven days of assuming job responsibilities.”
  4. May 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 following rooms confirmed their attendance sheet did not show the accurate number of children present: 1. Room 104 had 9 children present and only 6 checked in. 2. Room 112 had 8 children present and only 6 checked in. 3. Room 103 had 8 children present and only 6 checked in. 4. Room 105 had 10 children present and only 7 checked in. 5. Room 109 had 8 children present and only 6 checked in. 6. Room 113 had 9 children present and only 6 checked in.”
  5. May 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 following rooms confirmed their attendance sheet did not show the accurate number of children present: 1. Room 104 had 9 children present and only 6 checked in. 2. Room 112 had 8 children present and only 6 checked in. 3. Room 103 had 8 children present and only 6 checked in. 4. Room 105 had 10 children present and only 7 checked in. 5. Room 109 had 8 children present and only 6 checked in. 6. Room 113 had 9 children present and only 6 checked in.”
  6. Aug 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which any staff has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Five staff Records were reviewed. The record for staff #4 who began employment at the center 5/11/2021 contained a signed Sworn disclosure or affirmation statement which indicated that staff #4 lived in North Carolina within 5 years of employment. The record for staff #4 did not contain the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from the state of North Carolina. The program director confirmed that this documentation had not been obtained for staff #4.”
  9. May 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which any staff has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Five staff Records were reviewed. The record for staff #4 who began employment at the center 5/11/2021 contained a signed Sworn disclosure or affirmation statement which indicated that staff #4 lived in North Carolina within 5 years of employment. The record for staff #4 did not contain the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from the state of North Carolina. The program director confirmed that this documentation had not been obtained for staff #4.”

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 Denbigh Christian Academy

Is Denbigh Christian Academy licensed?

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

When was Denbigh Christian Academy last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Denbigh Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 9 of 10 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 Denbigh Christian Academy care for?

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

Does Denbigh Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Denbigh Christian Academy's hours?

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

How much does Denbigh Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 874-8661 to ask.

What is Denbigh Christian Academy's phone number?

(757) 874-8661.

Where is Denbigh Christian Academy?

1233 Shields Road, Newport News, VA 23608. The nearest other daycare we list is Newport News Parks & Recreation-Youth Programs - Richneck, 0.8 miles away.

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