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Firefly Child Care

2426 New Dorset Circle, Powhatan, VA 231394.6· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
135
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$170

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About Firefly Child Care

Firefly Child Care is a licensed child care center in Powhatan, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 135 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $170 to $235.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 16 months - 5th grade
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
135 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 6:00pm; Saturday - Sunday: Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 16 months - 5th grade
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumEarly Learning Matters
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Day focuses on toilet training (Toddler program)
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsMulti Child and First Responders Discount
Licensed capacity135 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Firefly Child Care lists weekly tuition from $170 to $235.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2026-2027 Full time Care Ages 16 Months-24 Months$235
2026-2027 Full time Care Preschool Ages 3-4$225
2026-2027 Limited 2 day Part time Care for Toddlers and Preschool$170
2026-2027 Limited 3 day Part time Care for Toddlers and Preschool$190
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Firefly Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Conditional)
Capacity
135 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110317
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 4 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 3, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “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. In classroom #3, there were three cans of interior wall paint that was accessible on a shelf and was not locked away. In classroom #3, there was a spray bottle labeled ?disinfectant? in a closet that was not locked.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “The following nonmedical emergency supplies shall be required: One working, battery-operated flashlight and one working, battery-operated radio. There was no radio present at the time of the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “The required first aid kits shall include all required items. The first aid kit was missing tweezers, a second triangular bandage, and adhesive tape.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. On bus #1 and bus #3, the outside back panels were broken with cracks observed in the framework of the bus. 2. In classroom #4, a ceiling tile was stained and a section of the ceiling tile was missing. 3. On the school-age playground, the swing chains were rusty with the plastic tearing off creating visible cracks. 4. The school-age playground equipment was made of wood that was splintered. The paint used on the wood was peeling off. 5. The playground floor had landscape fabric that was protruding through the resilient surface, creating tripping hazards.”

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 Firefly Child Care

Is Firefly Child Care licensed?

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

When was Firefly Child Care last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Firefly Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 1 visit 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 Firefly Child Care care for?

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

Does Firefly Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Firefly Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Firefly Child Care cost?

Weekly tuition from $170 to $235, as it lists it.

What is Firefly Child Care's phone number?

(804) 822-1185.

Where is Firefly Child Care?

2426 New Dorset Circle, Powhatan, VA 23139. The nearest other daycare we list is 5 Stone Church, under 0.1 miles away.

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