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The Goddard School (Chesapeake)

300 Cedar Lane, Chesapeake, VA 233224.5· 51 reviews
licensed capacity
138
open each week
5 days

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About The Goddard School (Chesapeake)

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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
138 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 licenseHours it lists: “Open Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
SafetyOutdoor playground
AccreditationOther accreditation (Virginia Quality)
MoreFounded Opened March 2005
Licensed capacity138 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School (Chesapeake) has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Goddard School (Chesapeake)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
138 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1105537
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  6. Sep 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  7. Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”

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 The Goddard School (Chesapeake)

Is The Goddard School (Chesapeake) licensed?

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

When was The Goddard School (Chesapeake) last inspected?

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.

Has The Goddard School (Chesapeake) had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can The Goddard School (Chesapeake) care for?

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

Does The Goddard School (Chesapeake) accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Goddard School (Chesapeake)'s 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 The Goddard School (Chesapeake) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 547-2700 to ask.

What is The Goddard School (Chesapeake)'s phone number?

(757) 547-2700.

Where is The Goddard School (Chesapeake)?

300 Cedar Lane, Chesapeake, VA 23322. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy #7135, under 0.1 miles away.

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