Bright Bee Academy

NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VAChild Day CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity194
Hours6:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Est. price$848/mo

Contact information

Address5531 Belmont Road, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, 23234

CityNORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23234

CountyCHESTERFIELD

Phone(804) 745-0243

Operating details

Hours6:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Capacity194

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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5531 Belmont Road, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, 23234, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23234

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/21/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 81/21/2026

    8VAC20-780-270-A

    ***Repeat Violation*** Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. 1. On the roof of building #1, a large piece of the roofing was hanging down the side of the building. 2. The school age playground had broken fence boards and slats missing from the fence. 3. The school age playground had trash which included: plastic cups, chip bags, Styrofoam, and candy wrappers.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 81/21/2026

    8VAC20-780-160-C

    ***Repeat Violation*** A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. 1. Board Member #2 had an updated screening which was dated 18 days late. 2. Board Member #1 did not have an updated TB screening which was overdue by 349 days.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 89/16/2025

    8VAC20-780-270-A

    ***Repeat Violation*** Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. 1. In room #4 and bathroom #3 window blinds are cracked, broken in two, and hanging from window. 2. In bathroom #4, brown liquid was observed around the base of the two toilets. The seal on the base of toilets was cracked. 3. In room #5, a gap between the door and door frame with sharp edges.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 89/16/2025

    8VAC20-790-600-F

    Staff shall complete the departments health and safety update course annually. The record for staff #5 did not have documentation of the completing the health and safety course for 2025.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 89/16/2025

    8VAC20-780-70

    ***Repeat Violation*** Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. The record for staff #3 did not have reference checks which are overdue by 134 days.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 85/15/2025

    8VAC20-790-600-D-1

    All staff are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #3, employed for over seven months, did not have documentation of current CPR certification.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 85/15/2025

    8VAC20-790-600-D-2

    All staff are required to have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #3, employed for over seven months, did not have documentation of current first aid certification.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 85/15/2025

    8VAC20-780-160-A

    Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The screening for staff # 5 was completed 64 days prior to hire.

    Not corrected
  7. High riskStandard 85/15/2025

    8VAC20-780-350-I

    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 #3 was observed supervising two classrooms with a total of 17 two-year-old children during the designated rest period.

    Not corrected
  8. High riskStandard 85/15/2025

    8VAC20-780-350-M

    One staff member shall not supervise more than one room or area during rest time. Staff #3 was observed supervising two separate rooms of two-year-old children from the doorway during rest time.

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 810/15/2024

    8VAC20-780-550-P

    The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence as required by the Standards. 1. The accident report for child #1 did not contain documentation of staff present, any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury, and staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures 2. The accident report for child #2 did not contain documentation of staff present and any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury. Complaint related: No

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 810/15/2024

    8VAC20-780-530-A-1

    At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #2 was alone with a group of five, toddler children and was not certified in CPR and first aid

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 810/15/2024

    8VAC20-780-270-A

    Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. In the infant room, the backdoor double-pane window had a scattered windowpane. 2. On the playground, a total of eight fence boards were broken, pulled away from the fence base or missing. 3. In the toddler room, the wall was cracking and damp to the touch. 4. In the Pre-K room, the molding was missing exposing cracked drywall.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 810/15/2024

    8VAC20-780-70

    Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training as required in 8VAC20-780-240 and 8VAC20-780-245. The record for staff #2 did not have documentation of education and / or certification required by the job position.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 810/15/2024

    8VAC20-780-40-M

    The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. The current allergy list had names of children no longer enrolled in the child day center.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 810/15/2024

    8VAC20-780-160-C

    A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The record for staff #5 had a TB screening seven days past the date of the last TB screening.

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$848/month

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Typical prices in Virginia run about $1,267/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Virginia by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: NORTH CHESTERFIELD, CHESTERFIELD County
  • Capacity: 194
  • Type: Child Day Center

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