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Little Bear Learning Center

601 Washington St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days

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About Little Bear Learning Center

Little Bear Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 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
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:00am-5:30pm; Sat & Sun closed; closed major U.S. holidays”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 2026
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Bear Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Bear Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Conditional)
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID53485
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Background checks 3
  • 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. Aug 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Three of the five staff records reviewed had their tuberculosis screening that were obtained several months prior to the date of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “A copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry 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. Staff #1 confirmed on their sworn statement dated July 29, 2026, they lived outside of Virginia in the past five years and no background search for that state was requested or completed.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Staff shall obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry maintained pursuant to ? 63.2-1515 for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect against him. Staff #2, started working with children at the center four days prior to today’s inspection and did not have Virginia Central Registry results requested or completed.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Staff shall submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information described in subdivision B 2 of ? 19.2-392.02. Staff #2, started working with children at the center four days prior to the inspection and did not have Virginia Background check results completed.”
  2. May 18, 2026InspectionNo 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 Little Bear Learning Center

Is Little Bear Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Little Bear Learning Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Bear Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 2 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 Little Bear Learning Center care for?

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

Does Little Bear Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Bear Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Bear Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 550-0075 to ask.

What is Little Bear Learning Center's phone number?

(757) 550-0075.

Where is Little Bear Learning Center?

601 Washington St., Portsmouth, VA 23704. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Harbor - Olde Towne, 0.2 miles away.

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