The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Great Bridge/Hickory
633 South Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA
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Great Bridge Preschool is a licensed child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 157 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 157 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Great Bridge Preschool has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 13 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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8VAC20-780-245-J Complaint related: No
“Whenever the center has agreed to administer prescribed medications, the administration shall be performed by a staff member who has Medication Administration Training (MAT). Staff B administered an over-the-counter medication to an infant (Child #2) and did not have MAT.”
8VAC20-780-510-B Complaint related: Yes
“Nonprescription medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent. Staff B administered an over-the-counter medication to an infant (Child #2) without written authorization from the parent.”
22.1-289-036-B-4
“Staff who have lived outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years are required to submit background checks from those states. Staff #4 indicated living outside the state of Virginia on their sworn statement of affirmation. The center did not have documentation of a sex offender check or central registry check from that state.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child Record #4 did not have documentation that the child was adequately immunized by the State Board of Health.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“The staff-to-children ratio for 3 and 4 year-old children is 1 staff for every 10 children. A staff member was observed supervising 15 children between the ages 3 and 4 years..”
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. In infant room a bottle containing disinfectant spray was not locked.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. The wooden roofs of the outside play structures were warped.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center is required to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry pursuant to ? 63.2-1515 for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect against him. Staff B did not have documentation of having central registry results.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“The center is required to submit fingerprinting for all staff. Staff B did not have documentation of having submitted fingerprinting.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. Three cribs in the infant room were not labeled for specific use by a child.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden play structure, located on the playground had a collapsed roof with broken and splintered boards.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all required information was kept for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #2, hired 06/10/2023, did not have documentation of the person who completed reference checks upon employment. 2. Staff #3, hired 10/29/2023, did not have documentation of having 2 references checked prior to employment or having completed an orientation.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Staff #3, hired 10/29/2023, did not have documentation of a tuberculosis screening.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review the center did not ensure all required background checks were obtained. Evidence: Staff #1 and #2, observed working with children, did not have documentation of having the results of fingerprints.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was a bottle of disinfectant wipes on the ledge and a bottle of sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet in room 125.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment, inside and outside were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: On the playground the large composite play structure had a cracked wooden board at the platform at the top of the slide.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place. Evidence: In room 128 there was a can of disinfectant spray on top of a cabinet.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: There were several loose and splintered boards on the wooden play structure on the playground.”
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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 April 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 6 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.
157, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 482-9788 to ask.
(757) 482-9788.
201 Stadium Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320. The nearest other daycare we list is The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Great Bridge/Hickory, 0.2 miles away.