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Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3

1485 Johnstons Road, Norfolk, VA 235134.6· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
62
open each week
5 days

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About Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3

Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3 is a licensed child care center in Norfolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 62 children, serving infants, 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
62 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity62 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
62 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109675
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 31, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 the following information: A work phone number of each parent who has custody. The record for child #1 listed a place of employment for each parent but did not have documentation of each parent’s work numbers.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: Name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which shall be kept at the center. The record for staff# 1 did not have documentation of an emergency contact.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The following items were unlocked had the warning labels, ?keep out of reach of children.? A canister of cleaning wipes and a package of soap in the two year old restroom.”
  6. Jan 31, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 the following information: A work phone number of each parent who has custody. The record for child #1 listed a place of employment for each parent but did not have documentation of each parent’s work numbers.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: Name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which shall be kept at the center. The record for staff# 1 did not have documentation of an emergency contact.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The following items were unlocked had the warning labels, ?keep out of reach of children.? A canister of cleaning wipes and a package of soap in the two year old restroom.”
  7. Aug 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. A criminal record check and central registry check is not on file for a state outside of Virginia that staff 1 has resided in within the past five years. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that these out-of-state background checks were not on file for staff 1.”
  8. Jul 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the required elements. Evidence: 1. Documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment were not on file for staff 1 or staff 2. a. Staff 1 has a hire date of 05/17/2024. b. Staff 2 has a hire date of 04/19/2024. 2. Administrative staff verified that reference checks were not on file for these two staff.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. Child 1, enrollment date 06/17/2024, lacked documentation of having received all required immunizations. a. Documentation of required immunizations were obtained during the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that immunizations were not on file for child 1 prior to the inspection.”
  9. Jul 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the required elements. Evidence: 1. Documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment were not on file for staff 1 or staff 2. a. Staff 1 has a hire date of 05/17/2024. b. Staff 2 has a hire date of 04/19/2024. 2. Administrative staff verified that reference checks were not on file for these two staff.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. Child 1, enrollment date 06/17/2024, lacked documentation of having received all required immunizations. a. Documentation of required immunizations were obtained during the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that immunizations were not on file for child 1 prior to the inspection.”
  10. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo 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 Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3

Is Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3 licensed?

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

When was Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3 last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 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 Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3 care for?

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

Does Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3'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 Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 937-2020 to ask.

What is Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3's phone number?

(757) 937-2020.

Where is Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3?

1485 Johnstons Road, Norfolk, VA 23513. The nearest other daycare we list is HRCAP Oakmont North, 0.1 miles away.

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