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Great Bridge Preschool

201 Stadium Drive, Chesapeake, VA 233204.2· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
157
open each week
5 days

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About Great Bridge Preschool

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.

InfantsSchool-age

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
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
157 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity157 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Great Bridge Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
157 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#867232
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 15, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  2. Jan 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  3. Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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..”
  4. Mar 6, 2025Inspection5 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. In infant room a bottle containing disinfectant spray was not locked.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Safe sleep

      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.”
  5. Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  7. Sep 12, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  8. May 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  9. Oct 13, 2021InspectionNo 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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Questions about Great Bridge Preschool

Is Great Bridge Preschool licensed?

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

When was Great Bridge Preschool last inspected?

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.

Has Great Bridge Preschool had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Great Bridge Preschool care for?

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

Does Great Bridge Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Great Bridge Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Great Bridge Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 482-9788 to ask.

What is Great Bridge Preschool's phone number?

(757) 482-9788.

Where is Great Bridge Preschool?

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.

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