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First Discovery Academy

338 Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 236024.7· 49 reviews
licensed capacity
117
open each week
5 days

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About First Discovery Academy

First Discovery Academy is a licensed child care center in Newport News, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 117 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMBilingual program

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
117 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

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Spanish (dual-language))
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity117 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for First Discovery Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
117 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1107627
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 was a 1-2 inch rust spot with paint peeling on the bottom two steps of the pre-school/pre-k outdoor play equipment.”
  6. Feb 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 was a 1-2 inch rust spot with paint peeling on the bottom two steps of the pre-school/pre-k outdoor play equipment.”
  7. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
  1. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure that staff who work directly with children shall annually complete the health and safety update course. Evidence: The records for two of the five staff contained documentation of the most recent health and safety update course that was dated more than one year ago (Staff #2 - 4/11/2022; Staff #3 - 4/3/2022)”
  3. Sep 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure that staff who work directly with children shall annually complete the health and safety update course. Evidence: The records for two of the five staff contained documentation of the most recent health and safety update course that was dated more than one year ago (Staff #2 - 4/11/2022; Staff #3 - 4/3/2022)”
  4. Apr 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 22, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

      “Based on record and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure areas of the center were maintained safe and operable. Evidence: In the infant classroom, the closet door will not close causing a possible pinching hazard.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-570-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interview, the licensee did not ensure when high chairs or feeding infant seats are used the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: Infant room staff confirmed the three high chairs/ feeding table are used. Two of three high chairs were missing bottom strap that is attached to the seat. Confirmed with staff.”
  6. Feb 7, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure staff had a negative tuberculosis screening been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 hire date 03/07/2022, most recent TB test was 03/11/2022. Staff #2 hire date 10/03/2022, most recent TB test was 10/03/2022. Staff #4 hire date 10/03/2022, most recent TB test was 10/22/2022. Staff # 5 hire date 09/26/2022, most recent TB test was 09/26/2022. Staff #6 hire date 10/17/2022, most recent TB test was 10/17/2022. TB test results were not completed with in 30 days prior to hire.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not enusre there the menu be dated. Evidence: The menu posted did not have date. Confirmed by staff.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure diapering surface be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Staff confirmed they did not sanitize diapering surface between each use.”
  7. Feb 7, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure staff had a negative tuberculosis screening been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 hire date 03/07/2022, most recent TB test was 03/11/2022. Staff #2 hire date 10/03/2022, most recent TB test was 10/03/2022. Staff #4 hire date 10/03/2022, most recent TB test was 10/22/2022. Staff # 5 hire date 09/26/2022, most recent TB test was 09/26/2022. Staff #6 hire date 10/17/2022, most recent TB test was 10/17/2022. TB test results were not completed with in 30 days prior to hire.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not enusre there the menu be dated. Evidence: The menu posted did not have date. Confirmed by staff.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure diapering surface be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Staff confirmed they did not sanitize diapering surface between each use.”
  8. Aug 30, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure to have each staff sanitize the diapering surface after each use as required. Evidence: In the toddler and woddler classroom, the staff confirmed they do not santize the diapering surface after each diapering change. In the in the twos room, the staff person changed one child's diaper, cleaned the diapering surface with soap and water, and changed a second child's diaper. The staff person did not sanitize [treat in such a way to remove bacteria and viruses from inanimate surfaces through using a disinfectant solution (i.e., bleach solution or commercial chemical disinfectant) or physical agent (e.g., heat)] the diapering surface after each use. The staff stated that she typically sanitizes the pad at the end of diapering the children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure every two years from the date of the first tuberculosis screening there was updated results. Evidence : Staff #3 most recent TB test results provided remotley during inspection was 06/26/2020. Which is more than 2 years old.”
  9. Aug 30, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure to have each staff sanitize the diapering surface after each use as required. Evidence: In the toddler and woddler classroom, the staff confirmed they do not santize the diapering surface after each diapering change. In the in the twos room, the staff person changed one child's diaper, cleaned the diapering surface with soap and water, and changed a second child's diaper. The staff person did not sanitize [treat in such a way to remove bacteria and viruses from inanimate surfaces through using a disinfectant solution (i.e., bleach solution or commercial chemical disinfectant) or physical agent (e.g., heat)] the diapering surface after each use. The staff stated that she typically sanitizes the pad at the end of diapering the children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure every two years from the date of the first tuberculosis screening there was updated results. Evidence : Staff #3 most recent TB test results provided remotley during inspection was 06/26/2020. Which is more than 2 years old.”
  10. May 6, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  11. Apr 12, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not enure dipaering area is non-absorbant and able to be cleaned and santized after each use. Evidence: In the Preschool classroom, there was multiple tears on the diapering surface.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation , the licensee did not ensure the equipment outside is maintained in clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: On the playground area, there wer 2 of 4 toy lawn mower were broken with sharp points on the side, 2 of 2 radio flyers had baskets were broken with sharp points, 1 of 4 rocking horses had a broken handle that had sharp point and pinch points. Observations were made with the director on the playground.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-G

      “Based on observation , the licensee did not ensure subsitute containers indicate the content. Evidence: In the the Wobbler room, there was a hand soap in a bottle labeled hand sanitizer. The center Director confirmed it was hand soap not hand sanitizer.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure all required written record of children's injuries contained all required information. Evidence: Injury records reviewed, 5 of 6 injury records did not have the time the parent was notified. Confirmed with the program director.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a working battery operated radio. Evidence : Center director confirmed there was not a working battery operated radio. Evidence: Director confirmed the center did not have working battery operated radio.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure there was a physical obtained before the child attendance or with 30days of start date. Evidence: Child #2 (start date 12/2/2019) did not have a physical with in 30days of start date.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-C

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a emergency evactuation and shelter in place map or procedures posted in the building. Evidence: The shelter in place map or procedures were not posted in the building. Confirmed with the Director.”
  12. Apr 12, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not enure dipaering area is non-absorbant and able to be cleaned and santized after each use. Evidence: In the Preschool classroom, there was multiple tears on the diapering surface.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation , the licensee did not ensure the equipment outside is maintained in clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: On the playground area, there wer 2 of 4 toy lawn mower were broken with sharp points on the side, 2 of 2 radio flyers had baskets were broken with sharp points, 1 of 4 rocking horses had a broken handle that had sharp point and pinch points. Observations were made with the director on the playground.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-G

      “Based on observation , the licensee did not ensure subsitute containers indicate the content. Evidence: In the the Wobbler room, there was a hand soap in a bottle labeled hand sanitizer. The center Director confirmed it was hand soap not hand sanitizer.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure all required written record of children's injuries contained all required information. Evidence: Injury records reviewed, 5 of 6 injury records did not have the time the parent was notified. Confirmed with the program director.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a working battery operated radio. Evidence : Center director confirmed there was not a working battery operated radio. Evidence: Director confirmed the center did not have working battery operated radio.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure there was a physical obtained before the child attendance or with 30days of start date. Evidence: Child #2 (start date 12/2/2019) did not have a physical with in 30days of start date.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-C

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a emergency evactuation and shelter in place map or procedures posted in the building. Evidence: The shelter in place map or procedures were not posted in the building. Confirmed with the Director.”
  13. Feb 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on record review and staff interviews, the vendor did not ensure that, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions is listed and shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. On February 23, 2022, in the Wobbler classroom, Child #1 had a allergic reaction to eggs. Staff #1 who provided care to child #1, had a written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions from October 27, 2021. The list did not list Child #1 having an allergey to eggs. 2. Staff #2 stated a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions was updated on February 11, 2022 and child #1's name was on the list. Staff #1 confirmed she did not have a updated copy.”
  14. Jul 27, 2021VisitNo rules cited

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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Is First Discovery Academy licensed?

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

When was First Discovery Academy last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Discovery Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 2 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 First Discovery Academy care for?

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

Does First Discovery Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Discovery 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 First Discovery Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 882-1000 to ask.

What is First Discovery Academy's phone number?

(757) 882-1000.

Where is First Discovery Academy?

338 Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602. The nearest other daycare we list is Denbigh Baptist Church, 0.1 miles away.

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