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The Friends School
- licensed capacity
- 160
- open each week
- 5 days
- yearly, posted tuition
- $12,000
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About
About The Friends School
The Friends School is a child care center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 160 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It lists yearly tuition from $12,000 to $14,000.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedPosts tuition
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Preschool through 8th Grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Quaker) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (VAIS - Virginia Association of Independent Schools) |
| More | Founded 1955 |
| Licensed capacity | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Friends School lists yearly tuition from $12,000 to $14,000.
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Cottage (5 Full Days) | $12,000 |
| Kindergarten | $14,000 |
| Pre-Kindergarten / Early Kindergarten | $12,000 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for The Friends School
License
- Status
- License-exempt and operating
- License type
- Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
- Capacity
- 160 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #293277
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 3 rules in all
- Background checks 3
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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Sep 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.035-A
“Staff are required to submit repeat background checks every 5 years since the last check. The following staff had background checks dated beyond five years: Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #4,”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Staff are required to submit fingerprints prior to employment. The following staff did not have documentation of fingerprints: Staff #5, Staff #6”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“Staff are required to submit a copy of the results of a search of the central registry maintained pursuant to ? 63.2-1515 for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect. The following staff did not have documentation of a central registry check: Staff #1 and Staff #3”
- Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Friends School
Is The Friends School licensed?
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
When was The Friends School last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has The Friends School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 1 visit 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 The Friends School care for?
160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Friends School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Friends School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Friends School cost?
Yearly tuition from $12,000 to $14,000, as it lists it.
What is The Friends School's phone number?
(757) 428-7534.
Where is The Friends School?
1537 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.