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Norfolk, VA 23502 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Plaza Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 5th grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (interdenominational Christian) |
| Curriculum | Abeka |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Plaza Christian Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 12 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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8VAC20-780-570-A
“When feeding tables are used the protective belt shall be fastened securely. In the junior toddler classroom, there were five children sitting at a feeding table without protective belts.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the two's classroom, there was a can of air freshener sitting on the desk and a container of couch cleaner/stain removernin an unlocked cabinet under the sink.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The annual health inspection was expired by 3 months.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. The records for child 1 (enrolled for 6 months) and child 2 (enrolled for over 1 month) do not contain the addresses for the two emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-570-A
“When feeding tables are used the protective belt shall be fastened securely. In the junior toddler classroom, there were five children sitting at a feeding table without protective belts.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the two's classroom, there was a can of air freshener sitting on the desk and a container of couch cleaner/stain removernin an unlocked cabinet under the sink.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The annual health inspection was expired by 3 months.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. The records for child 1 (enrolled for 6 months) and child 2 (enrolled for over 1 month) do not contain the addresses for the two emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Staff records shall include documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the experience required for the job position. The record for staff 1, who has been employed for five months, does not contain documentation that they possess the experience required for their job position.”
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.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Staff records shall include documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the experience required for the job position. The record for staff 1, who has been employed for five months, does not contain documentation that they possess the experience required for their job position.”
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
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the records of child 1, child 2 or child 3, all of whom have been enrolled for over 2 months.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Sanitizer, disinfectant, multi-purpose cleaner and window/glass cleaner were in an unlocked cabinet above the sink in the infant room. Air freshener, sanitizer and disinfectant were also found on an open shelf in the toddler classroom.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The TB screening for staff 1 was completed two days after the date of employment. Staff 4 has no documentation of a TB screening and has been employed for over two months. The TB screening for staff 5 was completed 2 months after the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall include a name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment and documentation to demonstrate the the individual possesses the education required for the job position. The records for staff 1, employed for 4 months, does not contain emergency contact information or documentation of two reference checks. The record for staff 2, employed for 4 months, does not contain emergency contact information, documentation of two reference checks or documentation that they possess the education required for their job position. The records for staff 3, employed for 4 months, does not contain emergency contact information and contains documentation of only one reference check. The records for staff 4, employed for over 2 months, does not contain emergency contact information, documentation of two reference checks or documentation that they possess the education required for their job position. The records for staff 5, employed for over 2 months, does not contain emergency contact information or documentation of two reference checks. The records for staff 6, employed for less than 1 week, does not contain emergency contact information or documentation of two reference checks.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff 3, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 1 month.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Cots used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. There were four children napping on cots that did not have a bottom cover.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the records of child 1, child 2 or child 3, all of whom have been enrolled for over 2 months.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Sanitizer, disinfectant, multi-purpose cleaner and window/glass cleaner were in an unlocked cabinet above the sink in the infant room. Air freshener, sanitizer and disinfectant were also found on an open shelf in the toddler classroom.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The TB screening for staff 1 was completed two days after the date of employment. Staff 4 has no documentation of a TB screening and has been employed for over two months. The TB screening for staff 5 was completed 2 months after the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall include a name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment and documentation to demonstrate the the individual possesses the education required for the job position. The records for staff 1, employed for 4 months, does not contain emergency contact information or documentation of two reference checks. The record for staff 2, employed for 4 months, does not contain emergency contact information, documentation of two reference checks or documentation that they possess the education required for their job position. The records for staff 3, employed for 4 months, does not contain emergency contact information and contains documentation of only one reference check. The records for staff 4, employed for over 2 months, does not contain emergency contact information, documentation of two reference checks or documentation that they possess the education required for their job position. The records for staff 5, employed for over 2 months, does not contain emergency contact information or documentation of two reference checks. The records for staff 6, employed for less than 1 week, does not contain emergency contact information or documentation of two reference checks.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff 3, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 1 month.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Cots used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. There were four children napping on cots that did not have a bottom cover.”
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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 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 8 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.
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 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) 904-5026 to ask.
(757) 904-5026.
815 Baker Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. The nearest other daycare we list is Enoch Baptist Church, 0.1 miles away.