Hope Lutheran Church
5350 Providence Road, Va. Beach, VA
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Happy Feet Academy is a licensed child care center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 27 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 27 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Happy Feet Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 16 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 25 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-1
“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who is currently working, did not have a sworn statement in the record.”
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 4, who had been attending for five months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #5, enrolled for five months and Child 6 enrolled for two months.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff 1 TB was dated 12 months prior to date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“8VAC20-780-60-A (A2) Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. The record for Child 1 and Child 2 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of child’s age and identity. The record for Child 3 was missing the full address and phone number for one emergency contact. The record for Child 4 was missing the full address.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Staff records shall be kept for each staff member and include all the required information. The record for Staff 1 was missing the following components: documentation of orientation training; dated reference checks. The record for Staff 2 was missing two reference checks and date of hire.”
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. 1. There were three electrical extension cords plugged into each other and laying across the hallway creating a trip and fire hazard. 2. There was a broken electrical outlet face plate in the hall. 3. In a bathroom used by children there were broken subway tiles laying on the floor next to the toilet.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Repeat Violation Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In a preschool classroom there was a bag of charcoal on the floor. In multiple locations there were unlocked air fresheners on counters. These substances were labeled ?keep out of reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-290-3
“Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. There were multiple electrical outlets uncovered on the extension cords laying on the floor.”
8VAC20-780-440-G
“Cribs shall be used for children under 12 months of age. Child 6, an 11-month-old, was observed sleeping on a mat on the floor.”
8VAC20-780-440-G
“Cribs shall be used for children under 12 months of age. Child 6, an 11-month-old, was observed sleeping on a mat on the floor.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Cots and mats used by children other than infants during the designated rest period or during evening and overnight care shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Three children were observed laying on mats that did not have a bottom cover.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The lid of the diaper pail had to be opened by hand, the foot mechanism was not working.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Repeat Violation Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills that contain all of the required information. There was no documentation of practice evacuation drills conducted in April and May. Documentation of the emergency drill conducted in June did not include the weather conditions.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Repeat Violation When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Child 2 lunch box was not dated.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Repeat Violation Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff 1 criminal record check was completed four weeks after employment. .”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #1, who is currently working, was incomplete.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. The records for Staff 1 and Staff 2, employed for more than seven days, did not contain documentation of orientation training. Staff 1 was working alone with children.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. There were two cans of deodorizer spray that were unlocked on the sink and changing table in the infant and two's classroom.”
8VAC20-780-340-C
“During the stated hours of operation, there shall always be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age. On 4/20/26 there was only one staff member in the facility with 3 children for approximately 15 minutes.”
8VAC20-780-530-C
“There shall be at least two staff members certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid present on the premises during the center's hours of operation and wherever children are in care. When the inspector arrived at 2:15pm there was only one staff member on the premises with certification in CPR and first aid.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home the container shall be clearly dated and labeled with the owners name. A child's bottle containing juice was not dated.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of staff reference checks taken over the phone shall include the date the call was made and the signature of the person making the call. The refence checks for Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not include the required signature and date.”
8VAC20-780-540-D
“Emergency supplies shall be required at the center to include an ice pack or cooling agent. The center did not have the required ice pack or cooling agent available.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“Emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. The center did not have the required maps posted that include evacuation and shelter in place locations.”
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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 August 18, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 3 of 3 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.
27, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
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) 284-4575 to ask.
(757) 284-4575.
5312 Providence Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464. The nearest other daycare we list is Hope Lutheran Church, 0.1 miles away.