La Petite Academy #7135
625 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake, VA
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The Goddard School (Chesapeake) is a licensed child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 138 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
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 | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Virginia Quality) |
| More | Founded Opened March 2005 |
| Licensed capacity | 138 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Goddard School (Chesapeake) has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 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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8VAC20-780-70
“All staff records shall contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education required by the job position. Staff 1 and staff 2 have a documented job position of program leader. The records for staff 1 and staff 2 do not contain documentation that they possess the education required for the job position of program leader.”
8VAC20-780-550-H
“Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, the center did not ensure that a record of the dates of the practice drills are maintained for one year. Evidence: 1. There was no monthly practice evacuation drill documented for August 2023. 2. The center director confirmed that the practice evacuation drill for the month of August 2023 was not documented on the emergency drill log.”
22.1-289-036-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry is obtained from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 6/22/20. Staff 1 indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she has resided in the states of Maryland and Maine within the past five years. The results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry were not available for staff 1 from the state of Maine. 2. The center director confirmed that all of the required out-of-state background checks were not completed for staff 1.”
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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 July 22, 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.
138, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 547-2700 to ask.
(757) 547-2700.
300 Cedar Lane, Chesapeake, VA 23322. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy #7135, under 0.1 miles away.