Randee Holmes
Virginia Beach, VA 23464 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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First Discovery Academy is a licensed child care center in Virginia Beach, 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 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish (dual-language)) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 117 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
First Discovery Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 15 visits · 5 rules 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-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The record for staff 1, employed for more than 9 months, did not contain the results of the criminal history check, the sex offender check or the central registry check from one state.”
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. The record for staff 1, employed for more than 9 months, did not contain the results of the criminal history check, the sex offender check or the central registry check from one state.”
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. The record for staff 1, employed for more than 9 months, did not contain the results of the criminal history check, the sex offender check or the central registry check from one state.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on a review of children's injury reports, the center did not ensure that written records of children's serious and minor injuries contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. Six out of ten children's injury reports did not contain the time when parents were notified of the injury and five out of ten children's injury reports did not contain the date when parents were notified of the injury. 2. The center director confirmed the injury reports did not contain all the required information.”
8VAC20-780-580-B
“Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that any vehicle used by the center for transportation of children met all safety standards set by the Department of Motor vehicles. Evidence: 1. One of the center's two passenger vans used to transport children has an inspection sticker that expired in December 2023. 2. The center director confirmed that the van used by the center to transport children has an expired inspection sticker.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 10/30/23) contains documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 6/8/23, which is more than 30 days prior to the date of employment. 2. The center director confirmed that the tuberculosis screening for staff 2 was not completed within the timeframe required by licensing standards.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry is obtained from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 (date of hire: 8/28/23) indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the past five years. The record for staff 1 does not contain the results of the out-of-state criminal history record information check or the results of the out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of the results of the required out-of-state background checks.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on a review of children's injury reports, the center did not ensure that written records of children's serious and minor injuries contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. Six out of ten children's injury reports did not contain the time when parents were notified of the injury and five out of ten children's injury reports did not contain the date when parents were notified of the injury. 2. The center director confirmed the injury reports did not contain all the required information.”
8VAC20-780-580-B
“Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that any vehicle used by the center for transportation of children met all safety standards set by the Department of Motor vehicles. Evidence: 1. One of the center's two passenger vans used to transport children has an inspection sticker that expired in December 2023. 2. The center director confirmed that the van used by the center to transport children has an expired inspection sticker.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 10/30/23) contains documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 6/8/23, which is more than 30 days prior to the date of employment. 2. The center director confirmed that the tuberculosis screening for staff 2 was not completed within the timeframe required by licensing standards.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry is obtained from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 (date of hire: 8/28/23) indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the past five years. The record for staff 1 does not contain the results of the out-of-state criminal history record information check or the results of the out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of the results of the required out-of-state background checks.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on a review of children's injury reports, the center did not ensure that written records of children's serious and minor injuries contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. Six out of ten children's injury reports did not contain the time when parents were notified of the injury and five out of ten children's injury reports did not contain the date when parents were notified of the injury. 2. The center director confirmed the injury reports did not contain all the required information.”
8VAC20-780-580-B
“Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that any vehicle used by the center for transportation of children met all safety standards set by the Department of Motor vehicles. Evidence: 1. One of the center's two passenger vans used to transport children has an inspection sticker that expired in December 2023. 2. The center director confirmed that the van used by the center to transport children has an expired inspection sticker.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 10/30/23) contains documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 6/8/23, which is more than 30 days prior to the date of employment. 2. The center director confirmed that the tuberculosis screening for staff 2 was not completed within the timeframe required by licensing standards.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry is obtained from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 (date of hire: 8/28/23) indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the past five years. The record for staff 1 does not contain the results of the out-of-state criminal history record information check or the results of the out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of the results of the required out-of-state background checks.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on a review of children's injury reports, the center did not ensure that written records of children's serious and minor injuries contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. Six out of ten children's injury reports did not contain the time when parents were notified of the injury and five out of ten children's injury reports did not contain the date when parents were notified of the injury. 2. The center director confirmed the injury reports did not contain all the required information.”
8VAC20-780-580-B
“Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that any vehicle used by the center for transportation of children met all safety standards set by the Department of Motor vehicles. Evidence: 1. One of the center's two passenger vans used to transport children has an inspection sticker that expired in December 2023. 2. The center director confirmed that the van used by the center to transport children has an expired inspection sticker.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 10/30/23) contains documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 6/8/23, which is more than 30 days prior to the date of employment. 2. The center director confirmed that the tuberculosis screening for staff 2 was not completed within the timeframe required by licensing standards.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry is obtained from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 (date of hire: 8/28/23) indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the past five years. The record for staff 1 does not contain the results of the out-of-state criminal history record information check or the results of the out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of the results of the required out-of-state background checks.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on a review of children's injury reports, the center did not ensure that written records of children's serious and minor injuries contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. Six out of ten children's injury reports did not contain the time when parents were notified of the injury and five out of ten children's injury reports did not contain the date when parents were notified of the injury. 2. The center director confirmed the injury reports did not contain all the required information.”
8VAC20-780-580-B
“Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that any vehicle used by the center for transportation of children met all safety standards set by the Department of Motor vehicles. Evidence: 1. One of the center's two passenger vans used to transport children has an inspection sticker that expired in December 2023. 2. The center director confirmed that the van used by the center to transport children has an expired inspection sticker.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 10/30/23) contains documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 6/8/23, which is more than 30 days prior to the date of employment. 2. The center director confirmed that the tuberculosis screening for staff 2 was not completed within the timeframe required by licensing standards.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry is obtained from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 (date of hire: 8/28/23) indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the past five years. The record for staff 1 does not contain the results of the out-of-state criminal history record information check or the results of the out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of the results of the required out-of-state background checks.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on playground observation and measurement, it was determined that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. The mulch at the base of the slides on the playground measures approximately 2 inch in depth, where 6 inches are required. 2. The center director confirmed that there is not at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing at the base of the playground slides.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of emergency practice drills contain all the required elements. Evidence: 1. The emergency drill log for the center does not include the method used for notification of the drill, any special conditions simulated or the weather conditions. 2. The center director confirmed that the center's emergency drill log does not contain the above required elements.”
8VAC20-780-580-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that any vehicle used by the center for transportation of children met all safety standards set by the Department of Motor vehicles. Evidence: 1. The center's two passenger vans used to transport children have inspection stickers that expired in April 2022 and June 2022. 2. The center director confirmed that both vans used by the center to transport children have expired inspection stickers.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that the results of a central registry finding are received within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 9/14/22) does not contain the results of a central registry finding. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of a central registry finding.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 10/17/22) does not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. The record for staff 3 (date of hire: 9/6/22) does not contain the name, address and telephone number of a person to be contacted in an emergency or documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 3. The center director confirmed that the records for staff 2 and staff 3 are lacking the above missing information.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There is a plastic fire department play structure on the playground that is broken and cracked, with a large jagged hole in the plastic approximately 12 inches in diameter. This creates a pinching and snagging hazard. 2. The concrete at the base of the funnel ball pole on the playground is cracked and raised and there is a hole in the concrete approximately 4 inches deep, creating a tripping and falling hazard. 3. The center director confirmed that the items listed above are not currently in a safe and operable condition.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on playground observation and measurement, it was determined that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. The mulch at the base of the slides on the playground measures approximately 2 inch in depth, where 6 inches are required. 2. The center director confirmed that there is not at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing at the base of the playground slides.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of emergency practice drills contain all the required elements. Evidence: 1. The emergency drill log for the center does not include the method used for notification of the drill, any special conditions simulated or the weather conditions. 2. The center director confirmed that the center's emergency drill log does not contain the above required elements.”
8VAC20-780-580-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that any vehicle used by the center for transportation of children met all safety standards set by the Department of Motor vehicles. Evidence: 1. The center's two passenger vans used to transport children have inspection stickers that expired in April 2022 and June 2022. 2. The center director confirmed that both vans used by the center to transport children have expired inspection stickers.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that the results of a central registry finding are received within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 9/14/22) does not contain the results of a central registry finding. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of a central registry finding.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 10/17/22) does not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. The record for staff 3 (date of hire: 9/6/22) does not contain the name, address and telephone number of a person to be contacted in an emergency or documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 3. The center director confirmed that the records for staff 2 and staff 3 are lacking the above missing information.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There is a plastic fire department play structure on the playground that is broken and cracked, with a large jagged hole in the plastic approximately 12 inches in diameter. This creates a pinching and snagging hazard. 2. The concrete at the base of the funnel ball pole on the playground is cracked and raised and there is a hole in the concrete approximately 4 inches deep, creating a tripping and falling hazard. 3. The center director confirmed that the items listed above are not currently in a safe and operable condition.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that they obtain the results of the fingerprint based background check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 2/1/22. The results of the fingerprint based background check for staff 1 was not received until 2/8/22. 2. The center director confirmed that staff 1 began employment prior to the results of the fingerprint background check being received.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that children's records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 5/3/21) does not contain the phone number of one of the two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking a contact number for one of the emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-1
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 3/14/22) does not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 2. Staff 3 has a hire date of 1/31/22 and documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening was not received by the center until 2/23/22. 3. Staff 4 has a hire date of 1/31/22 and documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening was not received by the center until 2/25/22. 4. The center director confirmed that documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for staff 2, staff 3 and staff 4 were not obtained within the required timeframes.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that they obtain the results of the fingerprint based background check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 2/1/22. The results of the fingerprint based background check for staff 1 was not received until 2/8/22. 2. The center director confirmed that staff 1 began employment prior to the results of the fingerprint background check being received.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that children's records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 5/3/21) does not contain the phone number of one of the two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking a contact number for one of the emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-1
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 3/14/22) does not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 2. Staff 3 has a hire date of 1/31/22 and documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening was not received by the center until 2/23/22. 3. Staff 4 has a hire date of 1/31/22 and documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening was not received by the center until 2/25/22. 4. The center director confirmed that documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for staff 2, staff 3 and staff 4 were not obtained within the required timeframes.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that they obtain the results of the fingerprint based background check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 2/1/22. The results of the fingerprint based background check for staff 1 was not received until 2/8/22. 2. The center director confirmed that staff 1 began employment prior to the results of the fingerprint background check being received.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that children's records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 5/3/21) does not contain the phone number of one of the two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking a contact number for one of the emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-1
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 3/14/22) does not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 2. Staff 3 has a hire date of 1/31/22 and documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening was not received by the center until 2/23/22. 3. Staff 4 has a hire date of 1/31/22 and documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening was not received by the center until 2/25/22. 4. The center director confirmed that documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for staff 2, staff 3 and staff 4 were not obtained within the required timeframes.”
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Virginia Beach, VA 23464 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Virginia Beach, VA 23464 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Virginia Beach, VA 23464 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Virginia Beach, VA 23464 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 8 of 15 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.
117, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 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) 424-0040 to ask.
(757) 424-0040.
5355 Lila Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. The nearest other daycare we list is Kempsville Academy, Inc. t/a Barefoot Kids, 0.3 miles away.