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The Little Gym of Chesapeake

237 Hanbury Road E, Chesapeake, VA 23322
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days

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About The Little Gym of Chesapeake

The Little Gym of Chesapeake is a licensed child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Little Gym of Chesapeake has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Little Gym of Chesapeake

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109364
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jun 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. There was not a staff member present that had a current training in daily health observation.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-H

      “Cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents shall not be stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children. A parent from one of the unlicensed gym programs told a staff that they thought a vitamin fell from her pocket and onto the floor as they passed through the daycare room. Later that day a 4 year-old child found the gel capsule, picked it up and brought it to his teacher.”
  2. Nov 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The last fire inspection of the center was dated07/26/2024.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “An annual approval from the health department shall be provided. the last documented health inspection was dated 10/29/2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills. The center did not have documentation of having a practice fire drill in October.”
  3. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-H

      “Based on a record review the center did not have public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site with a minimum limit of at least $500,000 each occurrence. Evidence: The center's insurance policy had an expiration date of 08/01/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all required items were in the center's first aid kit. Evidence: The center's first aid kit did not have gauze.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on a record review, the center did not ensure there was an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The center's last fire inspection report provided by the director was dated 09/13/2022.”
  5. Oct 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on a record review the center did not ensure there was an annual health inspection. Evidence: The last inspection at the center was 06/17/2022.”
  6. May 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation 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: There was an unlocked bottle of air deodorizer on top of the towel dispenser in the bathroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The handle to one of the drawers in the kitchen was broken.”
  8. Oct 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Little Gym of Chesapeake

Is The Little Gym of Chesapeake licensed?

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

When was The Little Gym of Chesapeake last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Little Gym of Chesapeake had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 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 Little Gym of Chesapeake care for?

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

Does The Little Gym of Chesapeake accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Little Gym of Chesapeake's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Little Gym of Chesapeake cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 919-4451 to ask.

What is The Little Gym of Chesapeake's phone number?

(757) 919-4451.

Where is The Little Gym of Chesapeake?

237 Hanbury Road E, Chesapeake, VA 23322. The nearest other daycare we list is The YMCA of South Hampton Roads--Great Bridge Intermediate, under 0.1 miles away.

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