Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3
1485 Johnstons Road, Norfolk, VA
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Leaping and Learning Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Norfolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 65 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Leaping and Learning Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 4 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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8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of. One prescription medication in the facility had an authorization that expired more than 6 months ago. This medication had been administered to child 1 after the authorization had expired.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of. One prescription medication in the facility had an authorization that expired more than 6 months ago. This medication had been administered to child 1 after the authorization had expired.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. The allergy list maintained in all classrooms did not include a diagnosed food allergy for child 1.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall ensure that children's records contain all of the required elements. There was no written allergy care plan for child 1 who has a diagnosed food allergy according to medical documentation on file.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. The allergy list maintained in all classrooms did not include a diagnosed food allergy for child 1.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall ensure that children's records contain all of the required elements. There was no written allergy care plan for child 1 who has a diagnosed food allergy according to medical documentation on file.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. The most recent TB screening on file for staff 1 was completed on 02/15/2022. a. Staff 1 was observed caring for children during the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that an updated TB screening had not been obtained for staff 1.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. The most recent TB screening on file for staff 1 was completed on 02/15/2022. a. Staff 1 was observed caring for children during the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that an updated TB screening had not been obtained for staff 1.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 07/12/2022, lacks first aid certification. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 1 had not obtained first aid certification.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 07/12/2022, lacks CPR certification with an in-person competency demonstration. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 1 had not obtained CPR certification.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 07/12/2022, lacks first aid certification. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 1 had not obtained first aid certification.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 07/12/2022, lacks CPR certification with an in-person competency demonstration. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 1 had not obtained CPR certification.”
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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 September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 6 of 10 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.
65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 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) 857-6659 to ask.
(757) 857-6659.
7036 Chesapeake Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23513. The nearest other daycare we list is Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church, 0.1 miles away.