Great Bridge Children's Center
253 Fresno Drive, Chesapeake, VA
4.5· 6 reviews
Just Beginning Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 122
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Just Beginning Day Care
Just Beginning Day Care is a licensed child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 122 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 122 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 122 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Just Beginning Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 122 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #615856
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 29 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Background checks 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
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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Aug 13, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.1 (Staff #4) out of 7 records reviewed did not contain any documentation that required annual training was obtained.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, they will follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). For snack in one out of three classrooms only one component was served where two are required.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members and individuals from independent contractors shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening as stated in subsection B of this section. 1 (Staff #5) out of 7 records contained a TB screening that was more than 2 years old.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance in one out of three classrooms was not accurate and showed 8 children present when there were only 7 children in the room.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #3 was overdue by two months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The center will keep staff records for each staff person as required. The record for Staff #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of any reference checks prior to employment. Both have been employed for more than one year. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of orientation. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of age verification.”
Aug 13, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.1 (Staff #4) out of 7 records reviewed did not contain any documentation that required annual training was obtained.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, they will follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). For snack in one out of three classrooms only one component was served where two are required.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members and individuals from independent contractors shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening as stated in subsection B of this section. 1 (Staff #5) out of 7 records contained a TB screening that was more than 2 years old.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance in one out of three classrooms was not accurate and showed 8 children present when there were only 7 children in the room.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #3 was overdue by two months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The center will keep staff records for each staff person as required. The record for Staff #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of any reference checks prior to employment. Both have been employed for more than one year. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of orientation. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of age verification.”
Aug 13, 2026Visit6 rules cited
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.1 (Staff #4) out of 7 records reviewed did not contain any documentation that required annual training was obtained.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, they will follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). For snack in one out of three classrooms only one component was served where two are required.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members and individuals from independent contractors shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening as stated in subsection B of this section. 1 (Staff #5) out of 7 records contained a TB screening that was more than 2 years old.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance in one out of three classrooms was not accurate and showed 8 children present when there were only 7 children in the room.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #3 was overdue by two months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The center will keep staff records for each staff person as required. The record for Staff #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of any reference checks prior to employment. Both have been employed for more than one year. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of orientation. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of age verification.”
Jul 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
22.1-289.035-A Complaint related: No
“All applicants for employment and employees shall undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B every five years. The sworn statement or affirmation and central registry check for staff 1 have not been updated every five years as required. Both of these background checks were completed more than five years from the date of the inspection.”
May 7, 2026Complaint investigation11 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-C Complaint related: Yes
“When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. Prior to 9am, 4 children ages 2 to 3 years old were combined in a classroom with 10 other children ages 3 to 5 years with one staff present. Ages and number of children present required an additional staff.”
8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. A child left the facility unsupervised and was found walking on a road outside the center where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour. The child was found by a passenger in a ride share vehicle which stopped abruptly near the child and was brought back to the center.”
8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. A child under the age of 3 years old was not within sight sound supervision of staff when he left the center building and property and was found walking down a street by a passenger in a ride share vehicle. The child was out of sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately five minutes.”
63.2-1509-A Complaint related: No
“Staff employed by a child day program who have reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected shall report the matter immediately to the local department's toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline. Staff became aware of a reportable offense and did not report it to the local department.”
8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. The staff handbook provided by the facility states ? As employees working with children all staff members are considered mandated reporters under the state law. If a staff member has reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect, they are legally required to report their concerns to the appropriate authorities. Reporting should be based on what was seen, heard, disclosed, or reasonably suspected.? However, after an incident on May 5, 2026 regarding suspected neglect, no staff reported the incident to Child Protective Services.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for Staff 4 contains documentation of expired Fist Aid as of 8/2023. The staff has been employed since 2025.”
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 center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry, criminal records or sex offenders background checks from two state for Staff #2, who has been employed for 3 days and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for 1 month, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who had been employed for 3 days, did not have a central registry search requested until 5/5/26. Staff #2 was working with children.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #3 does not have any documentation of annual training after 2024. Staff #4 has documentation of 7 annual training hours for 2025.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for Staff 4 contains documentation of expired CPR as of 8/2023. The staff has been employed since 2025.”
May 7, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-C Complaint related: Yes
“When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. Prior to 9am, 4 children ages 2 to 3 years old were combined in a classroom with 10 other children ages 3 to 5 years with one staff present. Ages and number of children present required an additional staff.”
8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. A child left the facility unsupervised and was found walking on a road outside the center where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour. The child was found by a passenger in a ride share vehicle which stopped abruptly near the child and was brought back to the center.”
8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. A child under the age of 3 years old was not within sight sound supervision of staff when he left the center building and property and was found walking down a street by a passenger in a ride share vehicle. The child was out of sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately five minutes.”
63.2-1509-A Complaint related: No
“Staff employed by a child day program who have reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected shall report the matter immediately to the local department's toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline. Staff became aware of a reportable offense and did not report it to the local department.”
8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. The staff handbook provided by the facility states ? As employees working with children all staff members are considered mandated reporters under the state law. If a staff member has reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect, they are legally required to report their concerns to the appropriate authorities. Reporting should be based on what was seen, heard, disclosed, or reasonably suspected.? However, after an incident on May 5, 2026 regarding suspected neglect, no staff reported the incident to Child Protective Services.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for Staff 4 contains documentation of expired Fist Aid as of 8/2023. The staff has been employed since 2025.”
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 center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry, criminal records or sex offenders background checks from two state for Staff #2, who has been employed for 3 days and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for 1 month, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who had been employed for 3 days, did not have a central registry search requested until 5/5/26. Staff #2 was working with children.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #3 does not have any documentation of annual training after 2024. Staff #4 has documentation of 7 annual training hours for 2025.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for Staff 4 contains documentation of expired CPR as of 8/2023. The staff has been employed since 2025.”
Aug 4, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-355-B-4
“The staff-to-children ratio for children 3 years old up to school age eligible is 1 staff for every 10 children. However, there were 12 children ages 3 to 5 years old in care with one staff member at 8:43am until approximately 9:10am.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks they shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The meal served to children in care today did not follow USDA requirements for portions served of each food group.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening as stated in subsection B of this section. 3 out of 5 staff records reviewed do not have current TB screening on file. 1 ? The most recent TB screening on file for Staff #1 is dated 1/11/2023 2 - The most recent TB screening on file for Staff #2 is dated 3/16/2023.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance sheet for the 3 to 5 year old classroom showed 3 children present for care. However, there were 7 children in care at approximately 11:30am the preschool.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. 2 out of 5 staff records reviewed documented less than the required 16 annual training hours for the 20203 and 2024 licensure years.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The resilient surfacing on the small playground has gravel rocks mixed in with the rubber mulch. Additionally, the rubber mulch measures less than 6 inches where a minimum 6 inch depth is required.”
Aug 4, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-355-B-4
“The staff-to-children ratio for children 3 years old up to school age eligible is 1 staff for every 10 children. However, there were 12 children ages 3 to 5 years old in care with one staff member at 8:43am until approximately 9:10am.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks they shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The meal served to children in care today did not follow USDA requirements for portions served of each food group.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening as stated in subsection B of this section. 3 out of 5 staff records reviewed do not have current TB screening on file. 1 ? The most recent TB screening on file for Staff #1 is dated 1/11/2023 2 - The most recent TB screening on file for Staff #2 is dated 3/16/2023.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance sheet for the 3 to 5 year old classroom showed 3 children present for care. However, there were 7 children in care at approximately 11:30am the preschool.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. 2 out of 5 staff records reviewed documented less than the required 16 annual training hours for the 20203 and 2024 licensure years.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The resilient surfacing on the small playground has gravel rocks mixed in with the rubber mulch. Additionally, the rubber mulch measures less than 6 inches where a minimum 6 inch depth is required.”
Aug 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-410-1
“Staff will ensure that the action or threat of roughly handling is forbidden. Child #1 is seen on video footage as Staff #1 yanks the child up off the cot by one arm and tosses him back down on the cot twice. Staff #1 then yanks a blanket off the child causing his legs to swing up in air, then replaces the blanket on top of the child before walking away.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that there is always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. 1 - Five out of six staff records reviewed, staff present during the inspection,do not have documentation of daily health observation training. One out of the six staff records reviewed has documentation that the required training expired on May 22, 2024. 2 - Staff #1 stated that there was not any staff present with current daily health observation training.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that written attendance records as maintained as required. Evidence: 1 - The attendance records for the three of four classrooms where not accurate and did not include the names of all the children present in those rooms. 2 - Staff #2, #3 and #4 stated that children from another classroom joined their classrooms but their names were not added to their classroom attendance sheets.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center failed to maintain equipment in safe condition. Evidence: 1- The yellow slide on the large outside play space has cracked plastic in sides within reach of children. These cracks create potential pinch points 2 - There is rotting, splitting and splintering wood within reach of children on the posts and landings leading to the slides.”
Aug 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-410-1
“Staff will ensure that the action or threat of roughly handling is forbidden. Child #1 is seen on video footage as Staff #1 yanks the child up off the cot by one arm and tosses him back down on the cot twice. Staff #1 then yanks a blanket off the child causing his legs to swing up in air, then replaces the blanket on top of the child before walking away.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that there is always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. 1 - Five out of six staff records reviewed, staff present during the inspection,do not have documentation of daily health observation training. One out of the six staff records reviewed has documentation that the required training expired on May 22, 2024. 2 - Staff #1 stated that there was not any staff present with current daily health observation training.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that written attendance records as maintained as required. Evidence: 1 - The attendance records for the three of four classrooms where not accurate and did not include the names of all the children present in those rooms. 2 - Staff #2, #3 and #4 stated that children from another classroom joined their classrooms but their names were not added to their classroom attendance sheets.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center failed to maintain equipment in safe condition. Evidence: 1- The yellow slide on the large outside play space has cracked plastic in sides within reach of children. These cracks create potential pinch points 2 - There is rotting, splitting and splintering wood within reach of children on the posts and landings leading to the slides.”
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Aug 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-410-1
“Staff will ensure that the action or threat of roughly handling is forbidden. Child #1 is seen on video footage as Staff #1 yanks the child up off the cot by one arm and tosses him back down on the cot twice. Staff #1 then yanks a blanket off the child causing his legs to swing up in air, then replaces the blanket on top of the child before walking away.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that there is always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. 1 - Five out of six staff records reviewed, staff present during the inspection,do not have documentation of daily health observation training. One out of the six staff records reviewed has documentation that the required training expired on May 22, 2024. 2 - Staff #1 stated that there was not any staff present with current daily health observation training.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that written attendance records as maintained as required. Evidence: 1 - The attendance records for the three of four classrooms where not accurate and did not include the names of all the children present in those rooms. 2 - Staff #2, #3 and #4 stated that children from another classroom joined their classrooms but their names were not added to their classroom attendance sheets.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center failed to maintain equipment in safe condition. Evidence: 1- The yellow slide on the large outside play space has cracked plastic in sides within reach of children. These cracks create potential pinch points 2 - There is rotting, splitting and splintering wood within reach of children on the posts and landings leading to the slides.”
- Mar 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2022Visit2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that each group children maintained a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1 - In the three-year-old, at approximately 10:45am the attendance sheet indicated that there were 10 children present. However, there were 11 children present in classroom. 2 - Staff #2 stated that Child #1 arrived at 9:30am and she had not written his name on the attendance sheet.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that there is one staff every 10 children ages 3 years to school age. Evidence: 1 - At approximately 10:45am there were 11 three-year-old children in care with one staff where two staff needed. 2 - Staff #2 stated that there were 11 children present in the classroom and she was the only staff present caring for all 11 children.”
Oct 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that each group children maintained a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1 - In the three-year-old, at approximately 10:45am the attendance sheet indicated that there were 10 children present. However, there were 11 children present in classroom. 2 - Staff #2 stated that Child #1 arrived at 9:30am and she had not written his name on the attendance sheet.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that there is one staff every 10 children ages 3 years to school age. Evidence: 1 - At approximately 10:45am there were 11 three-year-old children in care with one staff where two staff needed. 2 - Staff #2 stated that there were 11 children present in the classroom and she was the only staff present caring for all 11 children.”
Oct 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that each group children maintained a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1 - In the three-year-old, at approximately 10:45am the attendance sheet indicated that there were 10 children present. However, there were 11 children present in classroom. 2 - Staff #2 stated that Child #1 arrived at 9:30am and she had not written his name on the attendance sheet.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that there is one staff every 10 children ages 3 years to school age. Evidence: 1 - At approximately 10:45am there were 11 three-year-old children in care with one staff where two staff needed. 2 - Staff #2 stated that there were 11 children present in the classroom and she was the only staff present caring for all 11 children.”
- Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that written attendance is maintained as required. Evidence: The attendance record in the two year old room lists 12 children however, 13 children were present during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that there is an accessible list of children's allergies that is dated and kept confidential. Evidence: 1 - Child 1 who has a documented allergy to milk, was not included on the allergy list maintained in the two year old classroom. a. Child was served milk with his lunch.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center has failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe condition. Evidence: There were three wooden cubbies, approximately four feet tall that are not secured to the wall and pose a toppling hazard.”
8VAC20-780-410-6
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure staff do not use verbal remarks which are demeaning to the child. Staff were overheard using degrading, annoyed and cross tones when speaking the following statements to children in care. "Leave it where I put it." "I'm not playing with you today" "Be still stop moving around." "Get that thumb out of your mouth now." "Get up! Get up! Get up!"”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that the diaper changing surface is used only for changing diapers. Evidence: Upon entering the toddler classroom there was a tray sitting on the diaper changing table. The tray held lunch foods that were served to the children.”
8VAC20-780-520-B
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that sunscreen is labeled with the child's name Evidence: There is one can of sunscreen in the two year old room that was not labeled with a child's name.”
8VAC20-780-50-A
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that staff and children's records are treated confidentially. Evidence: The children's records were stored in an unlocked file cabinet in the hallway next to the entrance used by parents to enter and exit the center. a. During the inspection there was not any staff in the area with the file cabinet.”
Mar 14, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home the containers are dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: Throughout the building there were snack, lunch and drink containers that are not dated or labeled so that the owner could be identified.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on record review and interview the center did not practice lockdown procedures annually as required. Evidence: During the inspection there was not any documentation of practiced lockdown procedures available for review.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that diapers are changed on a nonabsorbent surface. Evidence: 1 - Staff stated that there were children in care wearing pull-up diapers today and she changes them standing up in front of the toilet. a. There was not a diaper changing mat in the bathroom used by this class.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that resilient surface is maintained under around and into the fall/use zones of playground equipment. Evidence: 1 - The resilient surface on the playground is compacted and hard in all areas. 2 - The center owner and program director confirm that resilient surface has not been tilled, turned or replenished since fall.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe operable condition. Evidence: 1 - There are dangling electrical cords from a DVD player and flatscreen TV in the two/three year old room. These items pose a toppling hazard 2 - There are shelving units approximately 4 feet tall in the two/three and three year old child care rooms that are not secured to the wall and pose a toppling hazard. 3 - In the two/three year old room the bathroom sink is clogged with approximately 4 inches of standing water that is murky and cloudy. Staff 1 reports that sink has been clogged for some time.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that a fire inspection is obtained annually. Evidence: 1 - The most recent fire inspection available for review during the inspection was dated 1/26/2021. 2 - The program director stated the fire inspection dated 1/26/2021 is the most recent inspection available at the center.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to obtain fingerprints as required. Evidence 1 - There was not fingerprint background check available for review for the owner of the center. 2 - The program director confirmed that there was not fingerprint background check available for the owner.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-1-c
“Based on record review the center failed to maintain background checks for any applicant or agent as required. Evidence: 1 - The sworn statement or affirmation and central registry finding for corporation owner expired in 2021. 2 - The program director stated that the center had not updated the owner's background checks.”
8VAC20-780-40-D
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that the license is posted. Evidence: 1 - The license was not posted in place that is conspicuous to the public as there are two main entrances to the facility. 2 - The program director stated that license was not posted at the entrance on the school age side of the building.”
8VAC20-780-50-A
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that children's records are confidential. Evidence: 1 - The children's records were stored in an unlocked file cabinet near the preschool entrance to the facility. a. Parents and children were observed walking past the file cabinet. There were not any staff near the file cabinet monitor that the information stored with was being maintained confidential. 2 - The inspector was directed to and was able to easily access the children's records in the undlocked file cabinet without assistance or use of key during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each child's record contains all required information. Evidence: 1 -The record for child 1 does not contain documentation of emergency contact. 2 - Child 1 was in care today in the two/three year old room with staff 1 who stated she did not have any documentation of emergency contact information for child 1”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that attendance is maintained in each group as required. Evidence: In the two/three year old room staff 2 stated that a new child present for care today was not listed on the attendance sheet.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that posted menus are dated. Evidence: 1 - Menus posted throughout the building were not dated. 2 - The center cook stated that menus were not dated.”
Mar 14, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home the containers are dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: Throughout the building there were snack, lunch and drink containers that are not dated or labeled so that the owner could be identified.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on record review and interview the center did not practice lockdown procedures annually as required. Evidence: During the inspection there was not any documentation of practiced lockdown procedures available for review.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that diapers are changed on a nonabsorbent surface. Evidence: 1 - Staff stated that there were children in care wearing pull-up diapers today and she changes them standing up in front of the toilet. a. There was not a diaper changing mat in the bathroom used by this class.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that resilient surface is maintained under around and into the fall/use zones of playground equipment. Evidence: 1 - The resilient surface on the playground is compacted and hard in all areas. 2 - The center owner and program director confirm that resilient surface has not been tilled, turned or replenished since fall.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe operable condition. Evidence: 1 - There are dangling electrical cords from a DVD player and flatscreen TV in the two/three year old room. These items pose a toppling hazard 2 - There are shelving units approximately 4 feet tall in the two/three and three year old child care rooms that are not secured to the wall and pose a toppling hazard. 3 - In the two/three year old room the bathroom sink is clogged with approximately 4 inches of standing water that is murky and cloudy. Staff 1 reports that sink has been clogged for some time.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that a fire inspection is obtained annually. Evidence: 1 - The most recent fire inspection available for review during the inspection was dated 1/26/2021. 2 - The program director stated the fire inspection dated 1/26/2021 is the most recent inspection available at the center.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to obtain fingerprints as required. Evidence 1 - There was not fingerprint background check available for review for the owner of the center. 2 - The program director confirmed that there was not fingerprint background check available for the owner.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-1-c
“Based on record review the center failed to maintain background checks for any applicant or agent as required. Evidence: 1 - The sworn statement or affirmation and central registry finding for corporation owner expired in 2021. 2 - The program director stated that the center had not updated the owner's background checks.”
8VAC20-780-40-D
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that the license is posted. Evidence: 1 - The license was not posted in place that is conspicuous to the public as there are two main entrances to the facility. 2 - The program director stated that license was not posted at the entrance on the school age side of the building.”
8VAC20-780-50-A
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that children's records are confidential. Evidence: 1 - The children's records were stored in an unlocked file cabinet near the preschool entrance to the facility. a. Parents and children were observed walking past the file cabinet. There were not any staff near the file cabinet monitor that the information stored with was being maintained confidential. 2 - The inspector was directed to and was able to easily access the children's records in the undlocked file cabinet without assistance or use of key during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each child's record contains all required information. Evidence: 1 -The record for child 1 does not contain documentation of emergency contact. 2 - Child 1 was in care today in the two/three year old room with staff 1 who stated she did not have any documentation of emergency contact information for child 1”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that attendance is maintained in each group as required. Evidence: In the two/three year old room staff 2 stated that a new child present for care today was not listed on the attendance sheet.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that posted menus are dated. Evidence: 1 - Menus posted throughout the building were not dated. 2 - The center cook stated that menus were not dated.”
Sep 30, 2021Complaint investigation7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: No
“Based on interview, the center failed to ensure that behavior guidance is age and stage appropriate and is intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: On October 4, 2021 during interview staff 1 stated that she used timeout when interacting with child 3 who was 20 months old at the time and therefore not age or stage appropriate.”
8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure the care and protection of children when staff are directly supervising children in care. Evidence: 1 - On October 18th child 3 was observed rocking on a plastic rocking horse in the toddler classroom when the rocking horse tipped over and the child fell off the horse and cried briefly. However, neither staff present in the room was aware of the incident or went to this child’s aid after the incident occurred. 2 - On October 18th at approximately 7:41am staff 3 left the classroom to meet the morning bus leaving staff 2 standing between the toddler/two year old room and the preschool/school-age room caring for a total of 27 children alone. This continued for approximately seven minutes.”
8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No
“There is a yellow chair in the preschool room that had cracks in the seat area which pinched an adult’s skin upon sitting then standing up from the chair.”
8VAC20-780-560-J Complaint related: No
“On October 18th at approximately 7:55am a child was seated at a table in the preschool room to eat breakfast. However, the table was not cleaned or sanitized before the child was fed. Broken yellow chair in preschool room”
8VAC20-780-440-L Complaint related: No
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that fiber-filled blankets and comforters are not used with children under the age of 2 years old. Evidence: On September 30, 2021: 1 - Two children under the age of 2 years old were observed napping. Child 1 had a fiber-filled blanket and a pillow, child 2 was napping under a fiber filled blanket. 2 - Staff present during this observation confirmed that the children were under the age of two years old and that the blankets were fiber-filled and that there was a pillow in use.”
8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: No
“Based on interviews the center failed to ensure that rough handling of children is a forbidden action. Evidence; 1 - Staff 1 stated that she grabbed Child 3 by the shirt and pulled him up by the back collar of his shirt. She stated this action lifted him up off the floor ?he was dead weight.? Staff 1 stated that she then put him in a chair for time out. 2 - A parent stated that she ?didn't like what she saw.? She observed staff 1 use an open-hand to smack child 3 on the back of head so hard that he fell forward and then staff 1 ?yoked him up and he fell over.? Staff 1 then ?grabbed child 3 up and his feet left the floor. She then ?carried him through the air like a rag doll and threw him into a plastic chair.? 3 - Staff 4 stated that she was unaware that the child was seen at CHKD. However, it has been confirmed that the child was seen at CHKD the morning after the incident occurred.”
8VAC20-780-350-C Complaint related: No
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups the ratio of the youngest child present applies to the entire group. Evidence: 1 - On October 18, 2021, from 7:30 - 745am, there were 14 children with two staff where three staff are required. The children present in this group ranged in age from 16 months to 3 years. 2 - At approximately 7:53am, on October 18th there were 13 children present with one staff member where two are required. The children present ranged in age from three to five years old”
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FAQ
Questions about Just Beginning Day Care
Is Just Beginning Day Care licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Just Beginning Day Care last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Just Beginning Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 11 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 Just Beginning Day Care care for?
122, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Just Beginning Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Just Beginning Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Just Beginning Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 482-9007 to ask.
What is Just Beginning Day Care's phone number?
(757) 482-9007.
Where is Just Beginning Day Care?
377 Hanbury Road West, Chesapeake, VA 23322. The nearest other daycare we list is The YMCA of South Hampton Roads--Great Bridge Intermediate, 0.2 miles away.