La Petite Academy #7136
2453 Taylor Road, Chesapeake, VA
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WB Academy is a licensed child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, drop-in care, full-time care and part-time care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children ages two through twelve |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | WEE Learn |
| Enrichment | Dance in Motion, Mad Science, Starz Fitness, and Chapel |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Childcare Assistance through the Virginia Department of Social Services |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
WB Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 15 rules 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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8VAC20-780-260-B
“The center is required to provide documentation of annual approval from the health department. The director did not have documentation of having a health inspection and stated she was in the process of scheduling an inspection.”
22.1-289.058
“Each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a child day program or serves preschool age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. The center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Staff are required to obtain a tuberculosis screening or test at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Staff #3 did not have a current tuberculosis screening at least 2 years since the last one.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records are to maintain required components. The center did not have all of the required components in the records for staff A and Staff B.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“The required staff-to-children ratio doe children 3 years and up to school-age is 1 staff for every 10 children. The back classroom was not in ratio when one of the 2 staff left the room leaving the other staff with 18 three and four year-old children”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was an open package of acid relief tablets in a preschool classroom in reach of children. The packaging had a warning label that said "keep out of reach of children."”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. The center's composite play structure on the playground had about 4 inches of resilient surfacing where 9 inches was required.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #, hired 03/14/2025 did not have documentation of having the required 10 hour subsidy Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. There were several wooden locker cubbies in the classroom halls that were not secured, posing a tipping hazard.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records are to maintain required components. The center did not have all of the required components in the records for staff A and Staff B.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“The required staff-to-children ratio doe children 3 years and up to school-age is 1 staff for every 10 children. The back classroom was not in ratio when one of the 2 staff left the room leaving the other staff with 18 three and four year-old children”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was an open package of acid relief tablets in a preschool classroom in reach of children. The packaging had a warning label that said "keep out of reach of children."”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. The center's composite play structure on the playground had about 4 inches of resilient surfacing where 9 inches was required.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #, hired 03/14/2025 did not have documentation of having the required 10 hour subsidy Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. There were several wooden locker cubbies in the classroom halls that were not secured, posing a tipping hazard.”
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 center's last fire inspection was dated 10/10/2023.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“Staff are required to provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth. Staff A and Staff C did not have the most current sworn statement of affirmation that includes disclosing having lived outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Centers may not employ staff that do not have the required background checks and/or repeat checks every 5 years. Staff B's record did not have documentation of a repeat fingerprint since the last one that was date over 5 years ago on 08/19/2019.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Staff C who was assigned to supervise the school-age classroom did not have documentation of having met the qualifications of a program leader.”
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 center's last fire inspection was dated 10/10/2023.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“Staff are required to provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth. Staff A and Staff C did not have the most current sworn statement of affirmation that includes disclosing having lived outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Centers may not employ staff that do not have the required background checks and/or repeat checks every 5 years. Staff B's record did not have documentation of a repeat fingerprint since the last one that was date over 5 years ago on 08/19/2019.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Staff C who was assigned to supervise the school-age classroom did not have documentation of having met the qualifications of a program leader.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency are required to be checked before employment or volunteering. The center did not have documentation that staff #4 had at least 2 references checked prior to employment.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. There were tall wooden cubbies for children's belongings along the hallway that were not secured, posing a tipping hazard.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency are required to be checked before employment or volunteering. The center did not have documentation that staff #4 had at least 2 references checked prior to employment.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. There were tall wooden cubbies for children's belongings along the hallway that were not secured, posing a tipping hazard.”
8VAC20-780-280-G
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all hazardous substances not kept in original containers clearly indicated its contents. Evidence: There were spray bottles containing a liquid substance, in the school age room and in room 5. None of the bottles were labeled in a way to identify its contents.”
8VAC20-780-430-K
“Based on observation the center did not ensure provision was made for an individual place for each child's personal belongings. Evidence: Children's book bags and clothing were hanging on unlabeled hooks in the hallway. The Assistant Director stated the children don't have a specific area to hang their belonging, just on the hooks.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required out-of-state background checks. 1. Staff #1 (hired 1/27/21) indicated living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years and did not have documentation of a background check, central registry check or sex offender check from that state. 2. Staff #3 (hired 10/06/20) indicated living in 2 states outside of Virginia within the past 5 years and did not have documentation of a background check, central registry check or sex offender check from that state from one and the other did not have a criminal record check or sex offender check.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: There was peeling and paint and rust in one of the bathroom stalls. A reddish brown substance rubbed off and onto the director's finger when touched.”
22VAC40-185-560-F
“Based on a record review and interview the center did not ensure when food was provided the most recent USDA nutritional requirements. Evidence: The menu did not have milk being served to the children. The director confirmed that it is not served everyday with meals and snacks.”
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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 March 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 10 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.
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 488-4306 to ask.
(757) 488-4306.
4225a Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321. The nearest other daycare we list is The YMCA of South Hampton Roads - E.W. Chittum Elementary, 0.7 miles away.