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Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders

853 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
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About Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders

Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders is a licensed child care center in Newport News, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

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Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
120 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#890323
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure all applicants for employment, employees, applicants to serve as volunteers undergo a background check every five years thereafter. Evidence: In Staff# 2's records (date of hire: 02/28/08), the Office of Background Investigation (OBI) fingerprint-based background check was dated March 10, 2018.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.020

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure a copy of the provisional license was displayed by the provider at each public entrance. Evidence: The current license was not posted on the licensed premises. Interview with staff confirmed the current license was not available for review during the inspection.”
  9. Jul 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure all applicants for employment, employees, applicants to serve as volunteers undergo a background check every five years thereafter. Evidence: In Staff# 2's records (date of hire: 02/28/08), the Office of Background Investigation (OBI) fingerprint-based background check was dated March 10, 2018.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.020

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure a copy of the provisional license was displayed by the provider at each public entrance. Evidence: The current license was not posted on the licensed premises. Interview with staff confirmed the current license was not available for review during the inspection.”
  10. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders

Is Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders licensed?

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

When was Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 11 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders' hours?

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

How much does Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 926-1400 to ask.

What is Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders' phone number?

(757) 926-1400.

Where is Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Saunders?

853 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601. The nearest other daycare we list is Resurrection Lutheran School, 0.6 miles away.

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