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Riverside Child Development & Learning Center

11879 Canon Blvd, Newport News, VA 236064.1· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
129
open each week
5 days

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About Riverside Child Development & Learning Center

Riverside Child Development & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Newport News, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 129 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
129 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity129 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Riverside Child Development & Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
129 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#800286
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 24 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 12
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Sep 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 20, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-C

      “Ground supports shall be covered with materials that protect children from injury. A four way spring bouncer has been installed on top of resilient surfacing and there are no materials covering the metal supports.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Repeat Violation For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance sheet for PreK was not accurate as it listed 14 children in care and there were only 12.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. One medication for Child #1 did not include the child's name, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation The areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. There is metal bolt that is rusty and protruding from the ground support of the 4 person spring bouncer.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Repeat Violation When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. Child #2 has a medication authorization for 1 medication. The authorization had expired by over 3 weeks and the medication dad not been returned or disposed of as required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The list in the Young Toddlers and Old Toddlers rooms were not kept confidential and the list was not dated in the Young Toddler room.”
  3. Aug 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: No

      “The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden; physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment. Staff #1 was observed lifting up Child #1 so his feet were not on the ground by grasping him under both of his arms and then roughly laying him down on their back on a nap mat.”
  4. Jun 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-5 Complaint related: Yes

      “The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: Withholding or forcing of rest. It was determined that at least three staff members in Classroom #1 placed cool gel packs on children's upper backs to keep them awake prior to lunch being served.”
  5. Jan 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment. The trashcan in Room E had areas of flacking rust.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance sheet for Classroom A was not accurate as it listed 7 children in care and there were 9.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Repeat Violation When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiration or that a new authorization should be completed. Child #1 has 3 medication authorization for 3 medications, and the authorizations were overdue by more then 2 weeks. The authorizations had not been renewed, and the medications had not been returned or disposed of as required.”
  6. Jul 30, 2025Visit6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. Child #1 had 1 medication (medication A) with an expired authorization by over 2 months, and the medication had not been sent home or disposed as required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction is required. There was not a care plan for child #1, who has a diagnosed food allergy.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The following areas were not in compliance; 1.The playground surfacing/rubber padding has a 12? by 6? divot in the surfacing and it possess as a tripping hazard. 2.There are areas of chipped, peeling paint and cracked drywall in classroom B, D, F and Classroom G. 3.There are 9 nap mats observed that have areas of broken and cracked plastic edges with exposed foam/cushioning.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Immunization records are required to be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization records for Child #4 and Child #5 were not signed. Child #4 has been enrolled for over 3 weeks and Child #5 has been enrolled for 7 weeks.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets should have protective covers. There were 3 uncovered outlets in both Classroom D and Classroom G.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A medication (medication B) was observed in an unlocked box stored on top of refrigerator in Classroom G.”
  7. Jul 30, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. Child #1 had 1 medication (medication A) with an expired authorization by over 2 months, and the medication had not been sent home or disposed as required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction is required. There was not a care plan for child #1, who has a diagnosed food allergy.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The following areas were not in compliance; 1.The playground surfacing/rubber padding has a 12? by 6? divot in the surfacing and it possess as a tripping hazard. 2.There are areas of chipped, peeling paint and cracked drywall in classroom B, D, F and Classroom G. 3.There are 9 nap mats observed that have areas of broken and cracked plastic edges with exposed foam/cushioning.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Immunization records are required to be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization records for Child #4 and Child #5 were not signed. Child #4 has been enrolled for over 3 weeks and Child #5 has been enrolled for 7 weeks.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets should have protective covers. There were 3 uncovered outlets in both Classroom D and Classroom G.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A medication (medication B) was observed in an unlocked box stored on top of refrigerator in Classroom G.”
  8. Apr 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “(Repeat Violation) The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff did not clean or sanitize the diaper changing surface after a diaper change.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change and children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine. Staff did not wash their hands after changing a child’s diaper and did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in CPR and shall include an in-person competency demonstration. The staff with a group of twelve, two-year-old children, had not completed the in-person competency demonstration required.”
  9. Nov 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Child #3 has milk sensitivity, Child #5 has a nut allergy and Child #6 has an egg allergy and their names were not written on a current list in their classrooms. These 3 children are in sperate classrooms.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On the "older" playground there were areas of rust, chipping and peeling paint on the metal playground piece.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-1

      “The required ratio for children ages birth up to 16 months is one staff per 4 children. 1.Staff #7 was observed alone in the classroom supervising 8 children , the youngest child, child #2 was age 10 months old. Staff #7 was alone for approximately an hour. 2. Staff #6 was observed alone in the classroom supervising 5 children, the youngest child, child #6 was age 15 months old. Staff #6 was alone for approximately an hour.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “The diapering surface shall be used only for diapering or cleaning children, and it shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff #8 was observed diapering a child and did not wash or sanitize the diaper pad.”
  10. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Jul 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and photograph, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the Young Infant room, there was a bottle of surface disinfectant cleaner observed unlocked on the diapering station. A photograph of observation during the inspection.”
  2. Feb 27, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-1

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure to staff to children ratios are followed whenever children are in care. Evidence: In the Infant room, there was observation of a 2:10 staff to children ratio during the inspection. Interview with staff confirmed the staff to children ratio followed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to practice all monthly evacuation drill. Evidence: During the inspection on February 27, 2023, there was no practiced evacuation drill documented for January 2023 review. Interview with staff confirmed this documentation was not available during the inspection.”
  3. Feb 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-1

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure to staff to children ratios are followed whenever children are in care. Evidence: In the Infant room, there was observation of a 2:10 staff to children ratio during the inspection. Interview with staff confirmed the staff to children ratio followed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to practice all monthly evacuation drill. Evidence: During the inspection on February 27, 2023, there was no practiced evacuation drill documented for January 2023 review. Interview with staff confirmed this documentation was not available during the inspection.”
  4. Aug 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “Based on observation of center's video footage, interview, and review of documentation, the center did not ensure all staff refrained from forbidden actions. Evidence: On August 19, 2022, there was a review of video footage capturing the incident on August 18, 2022 involving Staff#1 interactions with Child#1 and Child#2 in the classroom. The observations consists of the following: 1. Child#1 and Child#2 were separated and placed on opposite sides of the green wall. 2. Staff#1 roughly grabbed Child#1 by the arm and directed child to sit down on the floor. The second time Staff#1 grabbed child by the arm while Child#1 was standing and roughly sat child back down on the floor . The third time Child#1 was sitting down and Staff#1 grabbed child by the arm and roughly sat the child down on the floor. 3. Child#2 attempted to go to the other side and Staff#2 immediately grabbed child by the hand, roughly and directed child to sit down. 4. Interview with staff confirmed observations in the video footage. 5. Documentation reviewed confirmed incident observed at the center.”
  5. Aug 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of staff record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of all criminal history results as required. Evidence: 1. In Staff#2's record (date of hire: 01/17/22), there was not a copy of a sex offender registry check found. 2. Interview with staff confirmed a copy of this search was not completed prior to this inspection, however a search has been completed and included in staff's record at this time.”

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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Is Riverside Child Development & Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Riverside Child Development & Learning Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Riverside Child Development & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 8 of 10 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 Riverside Child Development & Learning Center care for?

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

Does Riverside Child Development & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Riverside Child Development & Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Riverside Child Development & Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 594-3300 to ask.

What is Riverside Child Development & Learning Center's phone number?

(757) 594-3300.

Where is Riverside Child Development & Learning Center?

11879 Canon Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606. The nearest other daycare we list is Hampton Roads International Montessori School, 0.7 miles away.

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