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Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach

1644 Upton Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 234544.7· 68 reviews
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days

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About Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach

Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach is a licensed child care center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campSecure entryOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited

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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumLife Essentials curriculum
StaffEducators must meet or exceed state requirements, incl. background clearance, education qualifications, ongoing professional development
SafetySecure entries, authorized pick-up procedures
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity160 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
160 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1107990
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 12 visits
  1. Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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. There was no documentation to show that an out of state central registry check was requested for prior to hire for Staff #1(employed for three months) and Staff #2 (employed for four months).”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. The immunization documentation for Child #1 show that the documentation was not received once every six months, as required for children under the age of two years.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all the required information. The record for Child #2 (enrolled for two years) did not contain documentation of an annual update in 2025.”
  3. Feb 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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. There was no documentation to show that an out of state central registry check was requested for prior to hire for Staff #1(employed for three months) and Staff #2 (employed for four months).”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. The immunization documentation for Child #1 show that the documentation was not received once every six months, as required for children under the age of two years.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all the required information. The record for Child #2 (enrolled for two years) did not contain documentation of an annual update in 2025.”
  4. Aug 26, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided. There was no documentation of an environmental sanitation report for the center in 2025.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Four of nine water bottles in a preschool classroom were not dated or labeled to show who the water bottles belonged to.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In a toddler classroom, a container of disinfectant wipes were left unlocked by a sink in the diaper changing area.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all the required information. The record for Child #1 (enrolled for two years) did not contain documentation of an annual update, which is required.”
  5. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 11, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on record review and interview the center did not ensure to follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: 1.On the day of the inspection, only four of five nutritional requirements were met for lunch time; protein was not on the menu for lunch. 2.The owner confirmed that only four of five nutritional requirements were met for lunch.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1.The references for Staff #1 were dated for 8/15/24 and 8/16/24, which is after their date of hire. References were not checked before employment as required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review the center did not ensure that children’s records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1.The records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 were missing the previous child day care and schools attended by the child as required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review the center did not ensure that documentation of tuberculosis (TB) screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #2 had tuberculosis (TB) results dated 4/8/24, which is after their hire date. TB results were not submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children, as required. 2. The record for Staff #3 had tuberculosis (TB) results dated 8/19/24, which is after their hire date. TB results were not submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children, as required.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review the center did not ensure to have all required out of state background checks. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #1 (employed for a month) did not contain documentation that a required out of state central registry check was requested before employment. 2. The record for Staff #4 (employed for three months) did not contain a required out of state criminal history check or a required out of state central registry check.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview the center did not ensure that staff have a criminal history check prior to employment. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #3 (employed for a month) contained a criminal history check that was received after their date of hire. 2.The program director confirmed that the criminal history check for Staff #3 was received after their date of hire.”
  7. Jan 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. In the preschool classroom there was a supply closet door that had peeling paint along the frame.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all requirements were met when diapering: Evidence: While changing a baby's diaper, infant staff disposed of a soiled diaper, with her hand, touched the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.”
  8. Feb 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “Based on interviews, a record review and review of video footage, the center did not ensure the care, protection and guidance of children when staff are supervising them. Evidence: On 08/26/2022, around or about 5:05pm, After spitting on the floor, Child 1 began running in the classroom. Staff B followed behind him in an attempt to stop the child from running. As Child 1 came around the the carpet, Staff A extended her leg and foot in the child's path. Child 1 tripped over Staff A's foot and fell to the floor. Staff B picked the child up and he briefly lost consciousness in her arms. Staff A stated she extended her foot in the child's path in an attempt to stop him from running.”
  10. Sep 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “Based on interviews, a record review and review of video footage, the center did not ensure the care, protection and guidance of children when staff are supervising them. Evidence: On 08/26/2022, around or about 5:05pm, After spitting on the floor, Child 1 began running in the classroom. Staff B followed behind him in an attempt to stop the child from running. As Child 1 came around the the carpet, Staff A extended her leg and foot in the child's path. Child 1 tripped over Staff A's foot and fell to the floor. Staff B picked the child up and he briefly lost consciousness in her arms. Staff A stated she extended her foot in the child's path in an attempt to stop him from running.”
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Mar 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 3, 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 Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach

Is Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach licensed?

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

When was Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 7 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 Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach care for?

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

Does Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 689-2223 to ask.

What is Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach's phone number?

(757) 689-2223.

Where is Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach?

1644 Upton Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. The nearest other daycare we list is General Booth KinderCare, 0.7 miles away.

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