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Light Years Child Development Center, Inc II

712 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, VA 233245.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days

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About Light Years Child Development Center, Inc II

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.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants and toddlers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Light Years Child Development Center, Inc II has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Light Years Child Development Center, Inc II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
License number
#ID47198
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Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jun 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  2. Dec 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
  6. Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
  7. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jun 27, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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."”
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  1. Dec 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
  2. Dec 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
  3. Nov 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Safe sleep

      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.”
    • 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 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.”
  4. Nov 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Safe sleep

      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.”
    • 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 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.”
  5. May 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
  6. May 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
  7. Dec 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 16, 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 Light Years Child Development Center, Inc II

Is Light Years Child Development Center, Inc II 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 II last inspected?

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.

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

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.

How many children can Light Years Child Development Center, Inc II care for?

34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.

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

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

What are Light Years Child Development Center, Inc II's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Light Years Child Development Center, Inc II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 937-6498 to ask.

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

(757) 937-6498.

Where is Light Years Child Development Center, Inc II?

712 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324. The nearest other daycare we list is My Joy II Infant Center, 0.1 miles away.

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