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Kindercare Education - Great Bridge

929 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 233224.5· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
150
open each week
5 days
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About Kindercare Education - Great Bridge

Kindercare Education - Great Bridge is a licensed child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentCooking Academy™, Music Explorers™, Phonics Adventures®
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Aware® of America military fee assistance
TransportationTransportation (transportation from the center to the child's school and back)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kindercare Education - Great Bridge has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kindercare Education - Great Bridge

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
150 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#538203
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 13 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Sep 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Annual approval from the health department for environmental sanitation and food services is required. The center did not have documentation of having an environmental sanitation inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after helping a child use the toilet. In the twos classroom a staff member did not wash her hands after changing a child's diaper.”
  2. Apr 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and condition. There was areas of peeling paint on the composite structure (play equipment) on the preschool playground .”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-560-L

      “Staff shall sit with children during meal times. Staff in both the Discovery Preschool and Preschool classrooms were not sitting with the children during lunch.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “All components of a staff record are required to be kept for each staff person to include documentation of qualifications. Staff B did not have documentation that demonstrated she has the qualifications of her title as a program leader.”
  3. Oct 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff did not have all of the required records: 1. Staff #1 did not have documentation of having the qualifications of a Program Leader.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-B

      “Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. When escorting a group of children in the building following a bus run, Staff #11 used a harsh tone and commands , instead of redirecting children to appropriate behavioral in a constructive nature.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-B

      “Staff shall follow all requirements when sunscreen is used. In the unlocked supply cabinet in the front room there were 2 bottles of sunscreen that were not labeled, or have written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Staff are required to have a tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Staff #2's last TB test was dated 05/20/2022.”
  4. Oct 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff did not have all of the required records: 1. Staff #1 did not have documentation of having the qualifications of a Program Leader.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-B

      “Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. When escorting a group of children in the building following a bus run, Staff #11 used a harsh tone and commands , instead of redirecting children to appropriate behavioral in a constructive nature.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-B

      “Staff shall follow all requirements when sunscreen is used. In the unlocked supply cabinet in the front room there were 2 bottles of sunscreen that were not labeled, or have written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Staff are required to have a tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Staff #2's last TB test was dated 05/20/2022.”
  5. Aug 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Staff are required to submit fingerprinting prior to employment. Staff C did not have documentation of having fingerprinting completed with the center.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a condition. In the cubby area in the toddler room there were 2 screws with at least 8 threads exposed protruding from just below the window sill.”
  6. Mar 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. The Discovery Preschool room had 5 children sleeping on cots that had about 9 inches of space between them where 12 inches was required.”
  7. Mar 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. The Discovery Preschool room had 5 children sleeping on cots that had about 9 inches of space between them where 12 inches was required.”
  8. Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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. 1. The laundry room door, located inside the preschool classroom was not latched, where a dozen cans of paint and 2 one gallon containers of floor cleaner were stored. 2. There were 2 disinfectant sprays that were not locked in the two year-old room.”
  9. Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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. 1. The laundry room door, located inside the preschool classroom was not latched, where a dozen cans of paint and 2 one gallon containers of floor cleaner were stored. 2. There were 2 disinfectant sprays that were not locked in the two year-old room.”
  10. Jun 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “Based on interview and record review the center did not ensure children were not rough handled. Evidence: 1. On 01/13/20923 Staff #2 received a written coaching for pulling child #3 by the arm into the bathroom and screaming in his face for hitting her with a shoe.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-6

      “Based on interview the center did not ensure staff did not use verbal demeaning remarks to children. Evidence: Staff interviews confirmed staff #2 used remarks that were verbally demeaning to children in her care. a. It was reported Staff #2 called a child weird. b. It was reported Staff #2 called another child "retarded." c. It was reported Staff #2 got in a child's face and screamed, "I am the boss."”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure there was a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period. Evidence: The center had a menu posted in the front lobby that was dated for the following week. 05/13 - 05/17/2024. the current one-week period was not posted.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-B

      “Based on interviews and record review the center did not ensure when behavioral guidance is used it was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: 1. It was reported by multiple staff that they have heard Staff #2 use aggressive language toward children. a. The tone of voice used by Staff #2 was described as " very aggressive, demanding, unkind, screaming and has scared children." 2. Staff #2 had a written coaching for her behavior on 01/13/2023 being in direct conflict with the center's "positive child guidance and respect for children policies." 3. Management confirmed Staff #2 had been verbally coached on her tone used with children on several occasions.”
  3. May 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “Based on interview and record review the center did not ensure children were not rough handled. Evidence: 1. On 01/13/20923 Staff #2 received a written coaching for pulling child #3 by the arm into the bathroom and screaming in his face for hitting her with a shoe.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-6

      “Based on interview the center did not ensure staff did not use verbal demeaning remarks to children. Evidence: Staff interviews confirmed staff #2 used remarks that were verbally demeaning to children in her care. a. It was reported Staff #2 called a child weird. b. It was reported Staff #2 called another child "retarded." c. It was reported Staff #2 got in a child's face and screamed, "I am the boss."”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure there was a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period. Evidence: The center had a menu posted in the front lobby that was dated for the following week. 05/13 - 05/17/2024. the current one-week period was not posted.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-B

      “Based on interviews and record review the center did not ensure when behavioral guidance is used it was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: 1. It was reported by multiple staff that they have heard Staff #2 use aggressive language toward children. a. The tone of voice used by Staff #2 was described as " very aggressive, demanding, unkind, screaming and has scared children." 2. Staff #2 had a written coaching for her behavior on 01/13/2023 being in direct conflict with the center's "positive child guidance and respect for children policies." 3. Management confirmed Staff #2 had been verbally coached on her tone used with children on several occasions.”
  4. Nov 1, 2023Inspection2 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 using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The supply closet in the preschool/school age side of the building was unlocked. The closet contained 5 spray bottles of various cleaning chemicals.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas of center was maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In the middle "boys" bathroom there was peeling paint and a floor border separated from the wall behind the toilet and in reach of children.”
  5. Nov 1, 2023Inspection2 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 using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The supply closet in the preschool/school age side of the building was unlocked. The closet contained 5 spray bottles of various cleaning chemicals.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas of center was maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In the middle "boys" bathroom there was peeling paint and a floor border separated from the wall behind the toilet and in reach of children.”
  6. Jul 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all required supplies were in each restroom. Evidence: The bathroom next to the prek classroom did not have toilet paper in the restroom.”
  7. Jul 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all required supplies were in each restroom. Evidence: The bathroom next to the prek classroom did not have toilet paper in the restroom.”
  8. Jan 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “Based on interviews and record review the center did not ensure staff did not use physical punishment. Evidence: On 12/07/2021, After one year-old Child 1 pushed a chair, Staff A used her fingers to tap Child 1 on the forehead, causing the child to fall to his bottom. The child's parent witnessed the situation watching through the classroom window. Staff A confirmed to the director that she had used her fingers to tap the child's forehead because he pushed a chair.”
  9. Jan 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “Based on interviews and record review the center did not ensure staff did not use physical punishment. Evidence: On 12/07/2021, After one year-old Child 1 pushed a chair, Staff A used her fingers to tap Child 1 on the forehead, causing the child to fall to his bottom. The child's parent witnessed the situation watching through the classroom window. Staff A confirmed to the director that she had used her fingers to tap the child's forehead because he pushed a chair.”
  10. Jan 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “Based on interviews and record review the center did not ensure staff did not use physical punishment. Evidence: On 12/07/2021, After one year-old Child 1 pushed a chair, Staff A used her fingers to tap Child 1 on the forehead, causing the child to fall to his bottom. The child's parent witnessed the situation watching through the classroom window. Staff A confirmed to the director that she had used her fingers to tap the child's forehead because he pushed a chair.”
  11. Oct 25, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-185-500-A

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all hand washing requirements were met. During the inspection a child on the playground was observed using a tissue to wipe nasal discharge from his nose. The staff member helped the child with the tissue and placed it inside of a bag where first aid supplies were kept. Neither staff, nor child washed their hands after coming into contact with the nasal discharge.”
  12. Oct 25, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-185-500-A

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all hand washing requirements were met. During the inspection a child on the playground was observed using a tissue to wipe nasal discharge from his nose. The staff member helped the child with the tissue and placed it inside of a bag where first aid supplies were kept. Neither staff, nor child washed their hands after coming into contact with the nasal discharge.”
  13. Oct 25, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-185-500-A

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all hand washing requirements were met. During the inspection a child on the playground was observed using a tissue to wipe nasal discharge from his nose. The staff member helped the child with the tissue and placed it inside of a bag where first aid supplies were kept. Neither staff, nor child washed their hands after coming into contact with the nasal discharge.”

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 Kindercare Education - Great Bridge

Is Kindercare Education - Great Bridge licensed?

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

When was Kindercare Education - Great Bridge last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Education - Great Bridge had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 11 of 13 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 Kindercare Education - Great Bridge care for?

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

Does Kindercare Education - Great Bridge accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kindercare Education - Great Bridge's hours?

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

How much does Kindercare Education - Great Bridge cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 436-4747 to ask.

What is Kindercare Education - Great Bridge's phone number?

(757) 436-4747.

Where is Kindercare Education - Great Bridge?

929 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322. The nearest other daycare we list is Cedar Road Assembly of God, under 0.1 miles away.

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