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Newport News, VA 23602 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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We Love Kids is a licensed child care center in Newport News, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 181 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Curriculum |
| Safety | Parent app (Playground) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | One week of tuition free, 4th week of the first month |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Playground) |
| Licensed capacity | 181 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
We Love Kids has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 18 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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8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records should have all required documents. Staff #2 and Staff #3 record was missing documentation of 2 references.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have results of negative tuberculosis screening.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: Before the child's attendance; or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #1 and child #6 did not have documentation of physical within 30 days after the first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled is missing required proof of identity.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain a central registry results..Any employees hired after 7/1/2024 may begin employment without having all required background checks if (i) eligible national fingerprint results have been received; (ii) a completed sworn statement is on file; (iii) all other background checks have been requested;and (iv) the staff is supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks completed within the last five years. Staff #1 hired 3 days ago did not have CPS requested before beginning employment. Staff #3 was alone in a classroom and did not have results for central registry.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #3 was alone with a group of six, two-year-old children and was not certified in CPR or first aid. Staff #5 was alone with a group of six, prep roomand was not certified in CPR or first aid.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Repeat Violation A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. For children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. In the toddler classroom, the diapering surfaces was torn on the side on the seem causing the foam to be exposed.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #2 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 43days after their first day of employment.Staff #3 has a TB screening that was completed a month and 14 days prior to hire.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #2, enrolled for seven months, was missing the following required component proof of identity document.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain a central registry results..Any employees hired after 7/1/2024 may begin employment without having all required background checks if (i) eligible national fingerprint results have been received; (ii) a completed sworn statement is on file; (iii) all other background checks have been requested;and (iv) the staff is supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks completed within the last five years. Staff #1 hired 3 days ago did not have CPS requested before beginning employment. Staff #3 was alone in a classroom and did not have results for central registry.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #3 was alone with a group of six, two-year-old children and was not certified in CPR or first aid. Staff #5 was alone with a group of six, prep roomand was not certified in CPR or first aid.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Repeat Violation A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. For children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. In the toddler classroom, the diapering surfaces was torn on the side on the seem causing the foam to be exposed.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #2 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 43days after their first day of employment.Staff #3 has a TB screening that was completed a month and 14 days prior to hire.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #2, enrolled for seven months, was missing the following required component proof of identity document.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Providers must obtain a completed national fingerprint check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Background checks from previous owner can not be transferred . The center transferred new ownership in February. Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 had national fingerprint results from previous owner in the record. A new national fingerprint results were not completed prior to employment under new ownership.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. There was a soiled diaper in a plastic bag sitting in the hallway. The diaper was not disposed in a storage system. In classroom 6, the diapering surface was torn on both ends causing it to be absorbent diapering surface.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Repeat violation Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In classroom 6, there was a cabinet that was unlocked with floor cleaner . The chemical was labeled with keep out of reach of children .”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records did not obtain name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which shall be kept at the center and . Staff #1 employed for three weeks and staff #2 employed for 7 weeks did not have name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency Orientation from previous owner can not be transferred . The center transferred new ownership in February. Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 had a orientation from previous owner in the record but not for the new owner.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. The center transfer to new owner February 2025 from previous owner. Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5 and Staff #6 tuberculosis results were completed under the previous owner and the results were more than 30days old.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. Background checks from previous owner can not be transferred . The center transferred new ownership in February. Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 had a sworn statement from previous owner in the record. There were not a new sworn statement in the record. The new sworn statement was not completed prior to employment under new ownership.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Background checks from previous owner can not be transferred . The center transferred new ownership in February. Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 had a central registry results from previous owner in the record. A new request for a central registry was not completed prior to employment under new ownership. Staff #2, who had been employed for 7 weeks, did not have a central registry search requested prior to hire. Staff #2 was working alone with children without results.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #1 and child #2, who had been enrolled for 7 weeks.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the bathroom in the three year old classroom, underneath the sink was leaking there was water on the floor and bucket under the pipe. In the two year old prep class, the handle on a drawer was broken, with a protruding screw and sharp edges. In the hallway by the infant classroom, there was a door with a push bar that was broken causing it to be inoperable.”
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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 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 6 of 6 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.
181, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 875-5437 to ask.
(757) 875-5437.
699 Brick Kiln Blvd, Newport News, VA 23602. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Light House Care R&R, under 0.1 miles away.