La Petite Academy #7143
1569 Mill Dam Road, Virginia Beach, VA
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Stratford Preschool is a licensed child care center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 63 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with full-time care, part-time care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $510 to $910.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages three to six years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care and preschool |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 1:6 teacher to student ratio; 1:9 for Senior Kindergarten |
| Class size | Three year old classes limited to 8; four year old and Junior Kindergarten classes limited to 12; Senior Kindergarten limited to 18 |
| Staff | All teachers and aides have college degrees AND extensive classroom experience; all classes from 4's up have at least one teacher with a Masters degree |
| Languages | French, German |
| More | Founded 1969 |
| Licensed capacity | 63 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Stratford Preschool lists monthly tuition from $510 to $910.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 year old half day, 3 days/week, 9:00 a.m. - noon | $510 |
| 4 year old full day, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | $910 |
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule 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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22.1-289.035-B-4
“The child day center shall obtain a copy of the results of 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. The facility lacked documentation of an out-of-state sex offender check and central registry check for staff 1. Staff 1 indicated on the completed Sworn Statement or Affirmation residence in a state outside Virginia within the past 5 years.”
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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 February 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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.
63, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $510 to $910, as it lists it.
(757) 409-7319.
1445 North Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy #7143, 0.2 miles away.