My Joy II Learning Center and Childcare
596, 598, 600 & 602 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, VA
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Light Years Child Development Center, Inc II is a licensed child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 34 children, serving infants and toddlers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants and toddlersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 34 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Light Years Child Development Center, Inc II has not listed its tuition.
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 7 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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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Physical examination documentation for Child #1 was not received in the required timeframe.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. The criminal history check for Staff #1 (employed for four months) was received nine days after their hire date.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. The criminal history check for Staff #1 (employed for four months) was received nine days after their hire date.”
8VAC20-780-80-B-2 Complaint related: No
“Based on record review and staff interviews, the center did not inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Evidence: 1. The parent of child 1 notified center administrative staff, on 06/24/2024, that child 1 required outside medical care because of ingesting balloons while in care at the facility on 06/21/2024. 2. Administrative staff confirmed they had been notified, by the parent of child 1, on 06/24/2024, that child 1 had ingested balloons and required medical care. a. Administrative staff received confirmation from center staff on 06/24/2024 that child 1 had been putting balloons in her mouth while in care on 06/21/2024. 3. Administrative staff failed to notify the department's representative of this injury which required outside medication attention.”
8VAC20-780-360-A Complaint related: No
“Based on staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that the variety of daily activities for all age groups shall be age and stage appropriate. Evidence: 1. On 06/21/2024, at approximately 3:45 pm, staff 1 and staff 2 took 10 children ages 16 months - 2 years, outside and implemented a planned activity of throwing 12 water filled latex balloons up in the air. a. Staff 1 and staff 2 stated that the balloons broke into multiple pieces when they landed on the ground. b. Staff 1 and staff 2 confirmed that staff 2 pulled pieces of balloons out of child 1's mouth multiple times during the planned activity. 2. Latex balloons are described as a potential hazard by Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Association of Pediatrics (AAP), who do not recommend use with children younger than eight years of age.”
8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No
“Based on interviews and record review, the center failed to ensure when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. Evidence: 1. Child 1, age 22 months, ingested pieces of approximately 3 latex type balloons and one whole balloon while in care at the facility on 06/21/2024. a. The parent learned that the child had ingested the balloons during a diaper change on 06/22/2024 and 06/23/2024 when the balloons were eliminated via the child's fecal matter. b. Medical attention was obtained for child 1 on 06/22/2024 and 06/24/2024, as a result of ingestion of the balloons. 2. Staff 1, who was responsible for the care of child 1 on 06/21/2024, stated she had implemented a water play activity using latex balloons she found stored on top of the toddler classroom cabinet. a. Staff 1 stated that staff 2 told her that child 1 was putting balloons in her mouth and she saw staff 2 take approximately 4 balloons out of child 1's mouth. 3. Staff 2, who was also responsible for the care of child 1, stated she observed child 1 putting the balloons in her mouth during the water play activity. a. "I saw her chewing on something, and I had to (5 times) pull balloons out of her mouth." b. Staff 2 stated she estimated she pulled the pieces of approximately 6 balloons out of child 1's mouth. 4. Staff 1 and staff 2 confirmed they did not alert the parent or administrative staff that child 1 had been putting balloons in her mouth because child 1 "was fine" and not exhibiting any signs of distress. a. Staff 1 acknowledged she should have informed the parent however, "it slipped my mind as (child 1) was the last to leave."”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on review and interview, the center failed to 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. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. The written allergy list was not maintained in the infant classroom. a. Classroom staff and the program director stated that the allergy list had not been placed in this classroom. 2. The written allergy list in the toddler classroom was not dated as required.”
8VAC20-780-350-I
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that for children ages 16 months through preschool age, during the designated rest period, when children are resting or in an inactive state, the following staff-to-child ratio shall be maintained: one staff per 10 children. Evidence: 1. When the inspector reviewed the toddler classroom at approximately 1:05 pm, 13 toddlers were observed napping with 1 staff present in the classroom. (staff 1) a. Staff 1 stated that she did not know where the 2nd staff was (staff 2) and did not know how long she had been out of the classroom. 2. Staff 2, who was assigned to the toddler classroom during nap, was observed in the adjacent infant classroom at approximately 1:05 pm. a. Staff 2 was sitting in a rocking chair holding an infant. b. Staff 2 acknowledged that she had left the toddler classroom and was assigned to the toddler classroom during nap. c. Administrative staff stated that staff 2 was supposed to be in the toddler classroom during nap with staff 1.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on review and interview, the center failed to 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. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. The written allergy list was not maintained in the infant classroom. a. Classroom staff and the program director stated that the allergy list had not been placed in this classroom. 2. The written allergy list in the toddler classroom was not dated as required.”
8VAC20-780-350-I
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that for children ages 16 months through preschool age, during the designated rest period, when children are resting or in an inactive state, the following staff-to-child ratio shall be maintained: one staff per 10 children. Evidence: 1. When the inspector reviewed the toddler classroom at approximately 1:05 pm, 13 toddlers were observed napping with 1 staff present in the classroom. (staff 1) a. Staff 1 stated that she did not know where the 2nd staff was (staff 2) and did not know how long she had been out of the classroom. 2. Staff 2, who was assigned to the toddler classroom during nap, was observed in the adjacent infant classroom at approximately 1:05 pm. a. Staff 2 was sitting in a rocking chair holding an infant. b. Staff 2 acknowledged that she had left the toddler classroom and was assigned to the toddler classroom during nap. c. Administrative staff stated that staff 2 was supposed to be in the toddler classroom during nap with staff 1.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review, 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. The CPR certification for staff 1 did not include an in-person competency demonstration. a. The class taken was an on-line class obtained on 07/30/22. b. Staff 1 has a hire date of 07/12/2022. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that the CPS class completed by staff 1 lacked an in-person skills demonstration.”
8VAC20-780-440-J
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure there shall be at least thirty inches of space between the service side of an occupied crib and any other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. Evidence: 1. The service side of one occupied crib lacked the required 30 inches of space between cribs. a. The service side of the crib was approximately 12 inches from another crib.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of 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. Staff 1, hire date 07/12/2022, lacks the results of a central registry check from another state she has resided in within the past five years. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that a request for an out-of-state central registry check had not been made for staff 1.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review, 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. The CPR certification for staff 1 did not include an in-person competency demonstration. a. The class taken was an on-line class obtained on 07/30/22. b. Staff 1 has a hire date of 07/12/2022. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that the CPS class completed by staff 1 lacked an in-person skills demonstration.”
8VAC20-780-440-J
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure there shall be at least thirty inches of space between the service side of an occupied crib and any other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. Evidence: 1. The service side of one occupied crib lacked the required 30 inches of space between cribs. a. The service side of the crib was approximately 12 inches from another crib.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of 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. Staff 1, hire date 07/12/2022, lacks the results of a central registry check from another state she has resided in within the past five years. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that a request for an out-of-state central registry check had not been made for staff 1.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: 1. Child 1, a young infant, hands were cleaned with a disposable wipe after a diaper change.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on review, the center failed to ensure that prepared infant formula shall be dated. Evidence: None of the bottles of prepared infant formula were dated.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: 1. Child 1, a young infant, hands were cleaned with a disposable wipe after a diaper change.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on review, the center failed to ensure that prepared infant formula shall be dated. Evidence: None of the bottles of prepared infant formula were dated.”
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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 June 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 12 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.
34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 937-6498 to ask.
(757) 937-6498.
712 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324. The nearest other daycare we list is My Joy II Infant Center, 0.1 miles away.