Great Bridge Children’s Center
A child day center in Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
253 Fresno Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322. (757) 759-6516.
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The short answer
- 20 deficiencies in the last three years
- Sep 152026 the latest visit on record
- 91 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean4
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
12 inspections on record, the latest on Sep 15, 2026.
20 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
19 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Sep 15, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.
“There was no tuberculosis screening documentation in the record for staff #5.”
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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.
“There was less than 2” of resilient surfacing in the fall zones of the playground equipment.”
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Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and contain all the required documentation.
“The record for staff #5 did not contain proof of identification and two required references.”
Jan 27, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection.
“There were three infants sleeping in infant seats. Blankets were hung over the side of the cribs or in the cribs with sleeping infants.”
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Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
“At approximately 1:50 pm there were 12 two year old and 11 three year old children napping in three separate adjacent classrooms. There was one staff member supervising all three classrooms. One staff member left for a van at 1:45 pm and the other staff member went on break at 1:00pm and did not return until 2:00 pm.”
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For children ages 16 months through preschool age, during the designated rest period, when children are resting or in an inactive state, the following rest period ratios are permitted children two years of age: one staff per 16 children.
“Staff #4 was observed supervising 23 children (youngest child two years old) from approximately 1:50-2:00pm.”
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In addition to the staff required by rest period ratios, an additional staff member shall always be available on-site to offer immediate assistance. The staff required by rest period ratios shall be able to summon the additional staff member without leaving the room or area of the sleeping or resting children.
“There was no staff immediately available to assist during the rest period.”
Sep 8, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.
“There was no updated documentation of immunizations in the record for Child #3(under two years of age).”
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“There was a screw protruding from a board at the base of the chain link fence along the perimeter of the playground. There was peeling paint in the two toddler and the four year old class rooms. The molding around the bathroom door frame in the four year old room was rotted.”
Sep 8, 2025: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
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Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
“On 08/08/2025 staff #5 took six 3 year old children on a walk outside of the center. Staff #5 was positioned in front of the children who were walking behind her. Children were not in sight supervision during this walk due to the only staff present being in front of the children.”
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The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department.
“The center did not follow it’s on policies on walking trips. The center’s policy states that two staff must be on any walking trips with one staff person at the front of the group and one in the back of the group.”
Feb 18, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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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 10 days after their first day of employment. Staff #3 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 11 days after their first day of employment. Staff #4 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 2 days after their first day of employment. Staff #5 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 14 days after their first day of employment.”
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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.
“There was less than 2” of resilient surfacing in the fall zones of the playground equipment.”
Feb 18, 2025: complaint inspection3 deficiencies
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Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
“During the video footage from 2/14/25 viewed by the inspector and director on 2/18/25, ten three-year-old children were unsupervised on two separate occasions for approximately 2 mins each occasion as staff #1 left the room.”
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Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.
The inspectors’ words, 170 words
“For several minutes 2 children were playing with the trash can and the back door while 2 other children were pushing each other. Staff #2 did not acknowledge or redirect their behaviors. Staff #1 did not use constructive, or stage appropriate behavioral guidance intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflict when she placed three-year-old children in time-out because they did not dance during an activity. Staff #1 sternly said the following to the children that were put in time-out: “Go ahead and test me? and “Not dancing because you don’t like the music is silly.” Staff used directives in a harsh tone instead of redirecting children to appropriate behavior. Staff #1 used her hand on a child’s head and sternly said, “Move? and “No, don’t start” to child sitting against the wall. Staff #2 said “We’re not going to have fun, you understand?” and “go sit down all of you” Staff #3 told four-year-old children “don’t shout, come here, you yell again and you’re out of here”
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When time out is used as a behavior guidance technique it should be used sparingly and shall not exceed one minute for each year of the child’s age.
“Video footage dated 2/14/2025 of the three-year-old classroom was viewed by inspector and Program Director on 2/18/25. Video footage from 2/14/25 confirmed that staff #1 did not use time out sparingly and only one minute for each year of the child’s age. Child #1 a three-year-old was in time out for approximately 25 minutes. At several points during the period of observation there were 5-6 three-year-old children out of the 10 in this classroom in time out at the same time.”
Aug 13, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-330-B
The inspectors’ words, 95 words
“Repeat Violation Based on measurement and interview it was determined the center did not ensure 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. Evidence: 1. There was less than 1 inch of resilient surfacing in the fall zones of the fixed outdoor play equipment, therefore not providing adequate impact attenuation and posing injury risks. 2. Staff confirmed that the resilient surfacing was not in the fall zones of fixed outdoor play equipment.”
Feb 5, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-330-B
The inspectors’ words, 95 words
“Repeat Violation Based on measurement and interview it was determined the center did not ensure 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. Evidence: 1. There was less than 1 inch of resilient surfacing in the fall zones of the fixed outdoor play equipment, therefore not providing adequate impact attenuation and posing injury risks. 2. Staff confirmed that the resilient surfacing was not in the fall zones of fixed outdoor play equipment.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not implement practice evacuation drills every month. Evidence: 1. There was no evacuation drill for January 2024. 2. The director confirmed there was no evacuation drill practiced in January 2024.”
Nov 21, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-330-B
The inspectors’ words, 95 words
“Repeat Violation Based on measurement and interview it was determined the center did not ensure 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. Evidence: 1. There was less than 1 inch of resilient surfacing in the fall zones of the fixed outdoor play equipment, therefore not providing adequate impact attenuation and posing injury risks. 2. Staff confirmed that the resilient surfacing was not in the fall zones of fixed outdoor play equipment.”
Mar 16, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that 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. Evidence: On the outdoor playground there was not the required 6” of resilient surfacing in the fall zones of the 4 swings and 2 Little Tikes Slides.”
Jul 27, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-130-E
The inspectors’ words, 106 words
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1 did not contain documentation of additional immunizations every six months until the age of two. The documentation in the record was dated 8/28/18 when the child was 1 year and 3 months old. 2. The record for child #3 did not contain documentation of additional immunizations every six months until the age of two. The documentation in the record was dated 3/27/19 when the child was 2 months old.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
The inspectors’ words, 100 words
“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that 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. Evidence: 1. On the outdoor playground there was no resilient surfacing in the fall zones of the 4 swings and 2 Little Tikes Slides. 2. Staff #1(Director) stated that they “were scheduled to have mulch installed in March but the contractor was out of the country and the new contractor has had issues locating playground mulch in bulk”.”
Feb 14, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was peeling paint in areas used for childcare throughout the building. 2. Staff #4 confirmed that they were aware of the peeling paint and it is on the maintenance list.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that 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. Evidence: 1. On the outdoor playground there was no resilient surfacing in the fall zones of the 4 swings and 2 Little Tikes Slides. 2. Staff #1(Director) stated that they “are scheduled to have mulch installed in March”.”
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8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all written record of children’s serious and minor injuries contained all of the information required. Evidence: 1. 4 of the 4 injury reports reviewed did not contain the method of parent notification. 2. Staff #4 confirmed that this documentation was missing on the 4 injury reports reviewed.”
All 12 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Mar 13, 2028.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 91 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 2 complaint inspections on record.
- 3 complaint allegations published with Virginia’s findings, 2 of them found valid.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Date | What | Detail |
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| Sep 8, 2025 | Complaint | Allegation: Supervision. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Complaint | Allegation: Unlicensed Activity. Virginia’s finding: Not Reported/Found. |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Complaint | Allegation: Verbal Abuse. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
Who does the caring?
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 121 child care providers in the City of Chesapeake, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 13; this one had 20.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Great Bridge Children’s Center This child care provider | 20 |
| KINDERCARE EDUCATION - GREAT BRIDGE | 17 |
| La Petite Academy #7135 | 15 |
| Just Beginning Day Care | 29 |
| Messiah United Methodist Church | Not given |
| Centerville Baptist Church | Not given |
| Great Bridge Presbyterian Church | Not given |
| THE YMCA OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS-BUTTS ROAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 48 |
| YMCA School Age Child Care-Cedar Road Elementary | 59 |
| The YMCA of South Hampton Roads--Great Bridge Intermediate | 36 |
| YMCA School Age Child Care at Southeastern Elementary | 44 |
| Great Bridge Freewill Baptist Church | 5 |
| The Goddard School (Chesapeake) | 1 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.
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