La Petite Academy #7140
1921 South Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA
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Little Achievers is a licensed child care center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 34 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with drop-in care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2½ to 5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | STEM/STEAM, Spanish, Zumba |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | VDSS subsidy provider; Child Care Aware of America subsidy provider |
| Licensed capacity | 34 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little Achievers has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 28 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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8VAC20-780-340-C
“During the stated hours of operation, there shall always be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct means for communication between the two of them. At the time of the inspection, staff 2 was alone in the facility supervising 4 children who were napping, with no other immediately available staff member.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff 1, who had been employed for over a month, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated TB screening for staff 2 is overdue by one month.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced in 2025.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1's CPR certification was expired by 5 months.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1's first aid certification was expired by 5 months.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat Violation Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record for child 1, who has been enrolled for at least eight months, or for child 2, who has been enrolled for nine months.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child 2, who had been attending the center for nine months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain and keep at the cneter a separate record for each child that contains all the required information. The record for child 1 does not contain the first date of attendance or the addresses for either of the emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat Violation Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record for child 1, who has been enrolled for over one year.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. On the outside play area, there was a chair with a broken seat, creating a pinching and snagging hazard. There is also a four foot high wooden kitchen playset that is unstable. The playset sways from side to side when touched, creating a toppling hazard.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Repeat Violation The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent national criminal background check for staff 1 was overdue by a year and 6 months.”
8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who has been trained in medication administration. Child 2 is prescribed an emergency medication and was in care on the day of the inspection. There was no staff member trained in the administration of medication present at the center until approximately 11:45am.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat Violation Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record for child 1, who has been enrolled for over one year.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. On the outside play area, there was a chair with a broken seat, creating a pinching and snagging hazard. There is also a four foot high wooden kitchen playset that is unstable. The playset sways from side to side when touched, creating a toppling hazard.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Repeat Violation The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent national criminal background check for staff 1 was overdue by a year and 6 months.”
8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who has been trained in medication administration. Child 2 is prescribed an emergency medication and was in care on the day of the inspection. There was no staff member trained in the administration of medication present at the center until approximately 11:45am.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Documentation that at least two references as to character, reputation and competency are to be checked prior to employment. The record for staff 1, who has been working at the center for 6 years, contained only one of the two required reference checks.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Cots used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top and bottom cover. There were 8 cots being used by children during nap time that did not have a bottom cover.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff 3 has been employed at the center for more than 90 days. Staff 3's record did not contain documentation of having completed the VDOE sponsored online orientation course.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Repeat Violation The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff 1 was overdue by a year and 6 months and the most recent national criminal background check for staff 1 was overdue by a year and 4 months.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The most recent documented TB screening in the record for staff 1 was overdue by more than four years. Staff 2's updated TB screening is overdue by over one year.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Violation Centers must keep a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for child 1 (enrolled for five months) does not contain the work information for either parent and contains only one of the two emergency contacts. The record for child 2 (enrolled for two years) does not contain the name, address and phone number for one parent or the addresses for the two emergency contacts. The record for child 3 (enrolled for two months) does not contain the work phone number for one parent and contains only one of the two emergency contacts.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat Violation Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record for child 3, who has been enrolled for 2 months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Documentation that at least two references as to character, reputation and competency are to be checked prior to employment. The record for staff 1, who has been working at the center for 6 years, contained only one of the two required reference checks.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Cots used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top and bottom cover. There were 8 cots being used by children during nap time that did not have a bottom cover.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff 3 has been employed at the center for more than 90 days. Staff 3's record did not contain documentation of having completed the VDOE sponsored online orientation course.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Repeat Violation The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff 1 was overdue by a year and 6 months and the most recent national criminal background check for staff 1 was overdue by a year and 4 months.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The most recent documented TB screening in the record for staff 1 was overdue by more than four years. Staff 2's updated TB screening is overdue by over one year.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Violation Centers must keep a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for child 1 (enrolled for five months) does not contain the work information for either parent and contains only one of the two emergency contacts. The record for child 2 (enrolled for two years) does not contain the name, address and phone number for one parent or the addresses for the two emergency contacts. The record for child 3 (enrolled for two months) does not contain the work phone number for one parent and contains only one of the two emergency contacts.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat Violation Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record for child 3, who has been enrolled for 2 months.”
8VAC20-780-340-C Complaint related: Yes
“During the stated hours of operation, there shall always be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct means for communication between the two of them. There is only one staff person in the facility daily during the hours of 7:00am and 8:00am when children are in care.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1's first aid certification was expired by 5 months.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1's CPR certification was expired by 5 months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Documentation that at least two references as to character, reputation and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff 1, who has been working at the center for 2 years, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Centers must keep a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. Child 1's record (enrolled 8 months) was missing the name, home address, home phone number, place of employment and work phone number for one parent and the address for one of the emergency contacts. Child 2's record (enrolled 4 months) was missing the work phone number for both parents and the address for one of the emergency contacts. Child 3's record (enrolled 9 months) was missing the work phone number for both parents and the addresses for the two emergency contacts. Child 4's record (enrolled 8 months) was missing the work phone number for both parents.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record for child 1, who has been enrolled for 8 months, or child 2, who has been enrolled for 4 months.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff 2 was overdue by one year.”
8VAC20-780-340-C Complaint related: Yes
“During the stated hours of operation, there shall always be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct means for communication between the two of them. There is only one staff person in the facility daily during the hours of 7:00am and 8:00am when children are in care.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1's first aid certification was expired by 5 months.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1's CPR certification was expired by 5 months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Documentation that at least two references as to character, reputation and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff 1, who has been working at the center for 2 years, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Centers must keep a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. Child 1's record (enrolled 8 months) was missing the name, home address, home phone number, place of employment and work phone number for one parent and the address for one of the emergency contacts. Child 2's record (enrolled 4 months) was missing the work phone number for both parents and the address for one of the emergency contacts. Child 3's record (enrolled 9 months) was missing the work phone number for both parents and the addresses for the two emergency contacts. Child 4's record (enrolled 8 months) was missing the work phone number for both parents.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record for child 1, who has been enrolled for 8 months, or child 2, who has been enrolled for 4 months.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff 2 was overdue by one year.”
8VAC20-780-340-C Complaint related: Yes
“During the stated hours of operation, there shall always be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct means for communication between the two of them. There is only one staff person in the facility daily during the hours of 7:00am and 8:00am when children are in care.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1's first aid certification was expired by 5 months.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1's CPR certification was expired by 5 months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Documentation that at least two references as to character, reputation and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff 1, who has been working at the center for 2 years, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Centers must keep a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. Child 1's record (enrolled 8 months) was missing the name, home address, home phone number, place of employment and work phone number for one parent and the address for one of the emergency contacts. Child 2's record (enrolled 4 months) was missing the work phone number for both parents and the address for one of the emergency contacts. Child 3's record (enrolled 9 months) was missing the work phone number for both parents and the addresses for the two emergency contacts. Child 4's record (enrolled 8 months) was missing the work phone number for both parents.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record for child 1, who has been enrolled for 8 months, or child 2, who has been enrolled for 4 months.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff 2 was overdue by one year.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that 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. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 7/13/23) does not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. Staff 3 (center owner) confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on a review of the most recent health inspection and interview, the center did not ensure that annual approval from the health department is provided. Evidence: 1. Documentation of the most recent health inspection for the center is dated 5/11/22. 2. Staff 3 (center owner) confirmed that the most recent health inspection is expired.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff 3 is dated 8/25/21. Staff 3 was due for an updated tuberculosis screening in August 2023. 2. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff 4 is dated 4/17/21. Staff 4 was due for an updated tuberculosis screening in April 2023. 2. Staff 3 (center owner) confirmed that the TB screenings for herself and staff 4 are overdue.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall be posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents. Evidence: 1. There was no menu for the current week posted in the center or in the online application used by parents. 2. Staff 3 (center owner) confirmed that the current menu for the week was not posted in the center or made available to parents.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not unsure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was a can of Lysol and a spray bottle containing bleach water on an unlocked open shelf in the children's bathroom. 2. Staff 3 (center owner) confirmed that there were unlocked cleaning materials in the children's bathroom.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 5/18/22) does not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Staff 2 (date of hire: 5/18/22) has a documented position title of program leader. The record for staff 2 does not contain documentation that she possesses the education required by the job position. 3. Staff 3 (center owner) confirmed that the records for staff 1 and staff 2 do not contain all the information required by the standards.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that 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. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 7/13/23) does not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. Staff 3 (center owner) confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on a review of the most recent health inspection and interview, the center did not ensure that annual approval from the health department is provided. Evidence: 1. Documentation of the most recent health inspection for the center is dated 5/11/22. 2. Staff 3 (center owner) confirmed that the most recent health inspection is expired.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff 3 is dated 8/25/21. Staff 3 was due for an updated tuberculosis screening in August 2023. 2. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff 4 is dated 4/17/21. Staff 4 was due for an updated tuberculosis screening in April 2023. 2. Staff 3 (center owner) confirmed that the TB screenings for herself and staff 4 are overdue.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall be posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents. Evidence: 1. There was no menu for the current week posted in the center or in the online application used by parents. 2. Staff 3 (center owner) confirmed that the current menu for the week was not posted in the center or made available to parents.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not unsure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was a can of Lysol and a spray bottle containing bleach water on an unlocked open shelf in the children's bathroom. 2. Staff 3 (center owner) confirmed that there were unlocked cleaning materials in the children's bathroom.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 5/18/22) does not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Staff 2 (date of hire: 5/18/22) has a documented position title of program leader. The record for staff 2 does not contain documentation that she possesses the education required by the job position. 3. Staff 3 (center owner) confirmed that the records for staff 1 and staff 2 do not contain all the information required by the standards.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 5/18/22) does not contain documentation of her job title or documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 1/1/20) does not contain documentation of his job title. 3. Staff 3 (date of hire: 8/25/21) has a documented job title of program leader. The record for staff 3 does not contain documentation to demonstrate that she possesses the experience and training required for the job position of program leader. 4. The record for staff 4 (date of hire: 5/18/22) does not contain the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. 5. The record for staff 5 (date of hire: 5/5/19) does not contain documentation of her job title and contains documentation that only one of the two required references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 6. The center owner confirmed that the records for staff 1, staff 2, staff 3, staff 4 and staff 5 are lacking the above missing items.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 4 (date of hire: 5/18/22) does not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff 4 was working with children on the day of the inspection. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for staff 4 is lacking documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that 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. Evidence: 1. The records for child 1 (date of enrollment: 10/25/22), child 2 (date of enrollment: 10/31/22), child 3 (date of enrollment: 9/20/22) and child 4 (date of enrollment: 9/20/22) do not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The center owner confirmed that the records for child 1, child 2, child 3 and child 4 are lacking documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that an employee of a licensed registered child day program must not be employed until the agency has the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 5/18/22) does not contain a sworn statement or affirmation. Staff 1 was working on the date of the inspection. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking a sworn statement or affirmation.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There are 8 cans of paint in an unlocked cabinet under a sink used by children. During the inspection, children were observed washing their hands at the sink. 2. Staff 2 confirmed that the cabinet containing the cans of paint was unlocked.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of shelter-in-place and lockdown drills contain all the required elements. Evidence: 1. The shelter-in-place and lockdown drill log for the center does not include the method used for notification of the drill, the number of staff participating, any special conditions simulated, the time it took to complete the drill or problems encountered, if any. 2. The center director confirmed that the center's shelter-in-place and lockdown drill log does not contain the above required elements.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that the results of a national fingerprint search are received for each staff member before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a documented date of hire of 5/18/22. The results of the national fingerprint search were not received by the center until 6/23/22. 2. The center owner confirmed that staff 1 began employment at the center prior to receiving the results of a national fingerprint search.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden fence on the outside play area has several boards that are warped and bent. One board has 2 protruding nails within reach of the children in care. 2. Staff 2 confirmed that the wooden fence on the outside play area has not been maintained in a safe condition.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff 5 (date of hire: 5/5/19) is dated 2/15/19. Staff 5 was due for an updated tuberculosis screening in February 2021. 2. The center owner confirmed that the tuberculosis screening for staff 5 is expired.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 5/18/22) does not contain documentation of her job title or documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 1/1/20) does not contain documentation of his job title. 3. Staff 3 (date of hire: 8/25/21) has a documented job title of program leader. The record for staff 3 does not contain documentation to demonstrate that she possesses the experience and training required for the job position of program leader. 4. The record for staff 4 (date of hire: 5/18/22) does not contain the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. 5. The record for staff 5 (date of hire: 5/5/19) does not contain documentation of her job title and contains documentation that only one of the two required references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 6. The center owner confirmed that the records for staff 1, staff 2, staff 3, staff 4 and staff 5 are lacking the above missing items.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 4 (date of hire: 5/18/22) does not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff 4 was working with children on the day of the inspection. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for staff 4 is lacking documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that 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. Evidence: 1. The records for child 1 (date of enrollment: 10/25/22), child 2 (date of enrollment: 10/31/22), child 3 (date of enrollment: 9/20/22) and child 4 (date of enrollment: 9/20/22) do not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The center owner confirmed that the records for child 1, child 2, child 3 and child 4 are lacking documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that an employee of a licensed registered child day program must not be employed until the agency has the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 5/18/22) does not contain a sworn statement or affirmation. Staff 1 was working on the date of the inspection. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking a sworn statement or affirmation.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There are 8 cans of paint in an unlocked cabinet under a sink used by children. During the inspection, children were observed washing their hands at the sink. 2. Staff 2 confirmed that the cabinet containing the cans of paint was unlocked.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of shelter-in-place and lockdown drills contain all the required elements. Evidence: 1. The shelter-in-place and lockdown drill log for the center does not include the method used for notification of the drill, the number of staff participating, any special conditions simulated, the time it took to complete the drill or problems encountered, if any. 2. The center director confirmed that the center's shelter-in-place and lockdown drill log does not contain the above required elements.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that the results of a national fingerprint search are received for each staff member before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a documented date of hire of 5/18/22. The results of the national fingerprint search were not received by the center until 6/23/22. 2. The center owner confirmed that staff 1 began employment at the center prior to receiving the results of a national fingerprint search.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden fence on the outside play area has several boards that are warped and bent. One board has 2 protruding nails within reach of the children in care. 2. Staff 2 confirmed that the wooden fence on the outside play area has not been maintained in a safe condition.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff 5 (date of hire: 5/5/19) is dated 2/15/19. Staff 5 was due for an updated tuberculosis screening in February 2021. 2. The center owner confirmed that the tuberculosis screening for staff 5 is expired.”
8VAC20-780-340-C Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that during the stated hours of operation, there shall always be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct means for communication between the two of them. Evidence: 1. On 4/28/22, staff 1 was alone in the center supervising 9 children, ages 3 to 5 years, when inspectors arrived at the building at 10:30am. A tenth child arrived at the center at 10:36am. a. Staff 1 stated that staff 2 had been present at the center but left at approximately 10:00am due to an emergency. b. Staff 2 arrived at the center at approximately 11:15am. 2. Staff 1 confirmed that she was alone in the center supervising children with no other staff present on the premises and immediately available for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: 1. The records for child 1 and child 3 (date of enrollment: 6/3/21) do not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The center owner confirmed that the records for child 1 and child 3 are lacking documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The half door entrance into the child care area of the center has a broken door hinge. 2. The interior wall in the main child care area has a hole that is approximately 2 inches in circumference close to the base of the floor and is accessible to the children in care. 3. The rubber carpet transition strip separating the carpet from the wood flooring in the main classroom area is detached from the carpet, which poses a tripping hazard. 4. There is plastic netting protruding from under the pine straw on the outdoor play area, which poses a tripping hazard. 5. The center owner confirmed the areas listed above were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each child's record contains all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 does not contain the first date of attendance, the addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached and documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. 2. The record for child 2 (date of enrollment: 3/1/21) contains only one of the required two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The address for the listed emergency contact is also missing. 3. The record for child 3 (date of enrollment: 6/3/21) does not contain the addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached and does not contain the phone number for one of the two emergency contacts. 4. The center owner confirmed that the records for child 1, child 2 and child 3 are lacking all the required information.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that they obtain the results of the fingerprint based background check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 8/25/21. The results of the fingerprint based background check for staff 1 was not received until 9/3/21. 2. The center owner confirmed that staff 1 began employment prior to the results of the fingerprint background checks being received.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/25/21) does not contain the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. 2. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 5/5/19) does not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 3. The center owner confirmed that the records for staff 1 and staff 2 are lacking all the required information.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that an employee of a licensed child day program must be denied continued employment if the licensed child day program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/25/21) does not contain documentation of a central registry finding. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of a central registry finding.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that cots and mats used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1. Of the 11 children in care, 4 of the children did not have bottom covers and 2 did not have top covers during the designated rest period. 2. The center owner confirmed that not all of the children in care have the required top and bottom covers during nap time.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/25/21) does not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. a. Staff 1 was observed working with the children during the inspection. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health is obtained before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 does not contain documentation of immunizations. Child 1 was in care at the time of the inspection. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-340-C Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that during the stated hours of operation, there shall always be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct means for communication between the two of them. Evidence: 1. On 4/28/22, staff 1 was alone in the center supervising 9 children, ages 3 to 5 years, when inspectors arrived at the building at 10:30am. A tenth child arrived at the center at 10:36am. a. Staff 1 stated that staff 2 had been present at the center but left at approximately 10:00am due to an emergency. b. Staff 2 arrived at the center at approximately 11:15am. 2. Staff 1 confirmed that she was alone in the center supervising children with no other staff present on the premises and immediately available for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: 1. The records for child 1 and child 3 (date of enrollment: 6/3/21) do not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The center owner confirmed that the records for child 1 and child 3 are lacking documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The half door entrance into the child care area of the center has a broken door hinge. 2. The interior wall in the main child care area has a hole that is approximately 2 inches in circumference close to the base of the floor and is accessible to the children in care. 3. The rubber carpet transition strip separating the carpet from the wood flooring in the main classroom area is detached from the carpet, which poses a tripping hazard. 4. There is plastic netting protruding from under the pine straw on the outdoor play area, which poses a tripping hazard. 5. The center owner confirmed the areas listed above were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each child's record contains all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 does not contain the first date of attendance, the addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached and documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. 2. The record for child 2 (date of enrollment: 3/1/21) contains only one of the required two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The address for the listed emergency contact is also missing. 3. The record for child 3 (date of enrollment: 6/3/21) does not contain the addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached and does not contain the phone number for one of the two emergency contacts. 4. The center owner confirmed that the records for child 1, child 2 and child 3 are lacking all the required information.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that they obtain the results of the fingerprint based background check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 8/25/21. The results of the fingerprint based background check for staff 1 was not received until 9/3/21. 2. The center owner confirmed that staff 1 began employment prior to the results of the fingerprint background checks being received.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/25/21) does not contain the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. 2. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 5/5/19) does not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 3. The center owner confirmed that the records for staff 1 and staff 2 are lacking all the required information.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that an employee of a licensed child day program must be denied continued employment if the licensed child day program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/25/21) does not contain documentation of a central registry finding. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of a central registry finding.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that cots and mats used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1. Of the 11 children in care, 4 of the children did not have bottom covers and 2 did not have top covers during the designated rest period. 2. The center owner confirmed that not all of the children in care have the required top and bottom covers during nap time.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/25/21) does not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. a. Staff 1 was observed working with the children during the inspection. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health is obtained before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 does not contain documentation of immunizations. Child 1 was in care at the time of the inspection. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-340-C Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that during the stated hours of operation, there shall always be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct means for communication between the two of them. Evidence: 1. On 4/28/22, staff 1 was alone in the center supervising 9 children, ages 3 to 5 years, when inspectors arrived at the building at 10:30am. A tenth child arrived at the center at 10:36am. a. Staff 1 stated that staff 2 had been present at the center but left at approximately 10:00am due to an emergency. b. Staff 2 arrived at the center at approximately 11:15am. 2. Staff 1 confirmed that she was alone in the center supervising children with no other staff present on the premises and immediately available for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: 1. The records for child 1 and child 3 (date of enrollment: 6/3/21) do not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The center owner confirmed that the records for child 1 and child 3 are lacking documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The half door entrance into the child care area of the center has a broken door hinge. 2. The interior wall in the main child care area has a hole that is approximately 2 inches in circumference close to the base of the floor and is accessible to the children in care. 3. The rubber carpet transition strip separating the carpet from the wood flooring in the main classroom area is detached from the carpet, which poses a tripping hazard. 4. There is plastic netting protruding from under the pine straw on the outdoor play area, which poses a tripping hazard. 5. The center owner confirmed the areas listed above were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each child's record contains all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 does not contain the first date of attendance, the addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached and documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. 2. The record for child 2 (date of enrollment: 3/1/21) contains only one of the required two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The address for the listed emergency contact is also missing. 3. The record for child 3 (date of enrollment: 6/3/21) does not contain the addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached and does not contain the phone number for one of the two emergency contacts. 4. The center owner confirmed that the records for child 1, child 2 and child 3 are lacking all the required information.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that they obtain the results of the fingerprint based background check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 8/25/21. The results of the fingerprint based background check for staff 1 was not received until 9/3/21. 2. The center owner confirmed that staff 1 began employment prior to the results of the fingerprint background checks being received.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/25/21) does not contain the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. 2. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 5/5/19) does not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 3. The center owner confirmed that the records for staff 1 and staff 2 are lacking all the required information.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that an employee of a licensed child day program must be denied continued employment if the licensed child day program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/25/21) does not contain documentation of a central registry finding. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of a central registry finding.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that cots and mats used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1. Of the 11 children in care, 4 of the children did not have bottom covers and 2 did not have top covers during the designated rest period. 2. The center owner confirmed that not all of the children in care have the required top and bottom covers during nap time.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/25/21) does not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. a. Staff 1 was observed working with the children during the inspection. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health is obtained before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 does not contain documentation of immunizations. Child 1 was in care at the time of the inspection. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking documentation of immunizations.”
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1921 South Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach, VA 23453 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1305 Windmill Point Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA
1484 Drawbridge Circle, Virginia Beach, VA
3820 Stoneshore Road, Virginia Beach, VA
2032 S. Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA
1425 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA
3420 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA
3740 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA
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 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 9 of 9 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 toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 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) 301-3903 to ask.
(757) 301-3903.
1591 Dahlia Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy #7140, 0.3 miles away.