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Rita's Bright Beginnings

2363 Commonwealth Drive, Charlottesville, VA 229015.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
58
open each week
5 days

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About Rita's Bright Beginnings

Rita's Bright Beginnings is a licensed child care center in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 58 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
58 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity58 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Rita's Bright Beginnings has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Rita's Bright Beginnings

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
58 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID52340
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 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, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Diapering surface was not cleaned or sanitized by Staff 4 after a diaper change and before placing another child on the diapering surface.”
  3. Nov 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Sep 23, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A Complaint related: No

      “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 #1, who had been attending for over one month, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-C Complaint related: No

      “The record of each child on formula shall contain the brand of formula and the child's feeding schedule. Child #2 did not have a record on file of the brand of formula and the feeding schedule.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A Complaint related: No

      “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 record of Child #1, who had been enrolled for over 30 days.”
  5. Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo 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 Rita's Bright Beginnings

Is Rita's Bright Beginnings licensed?

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

When was Rita's Bright Beginnings last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rita's Bright Beginnings had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 5 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 Rita's Bright Beginnings care for?

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

Does Rita's Bright Beginnings accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rita's Bright Beginnings' 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 Rita's Bright Beginnings cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 249-7429 to ask.

What is Rita's Bright Beginnings' phone number?

(434) 249-7429.

Where is Rita's Bright Beginnings?

2363 Commonwealth Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901. The nearest other daycare we list is Atlantic Coast Athletic Clubs of Virginia, Inc.- Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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