Eastern Shore of Virginia
Child Care Directory

This directory is provided as a service to parents to assist them in obtaining the best childcare that is possible on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Information contained in this directory is not intended to endorse or recommend any particular provider. The list of care providers are either state licensed, exempt from licensing (i.e., church-sponsored), certified by the Department of Social Services, or participate in the Voluntary Registration program. The parent must always carefully select and continually monitor the centers or providers that will care for their child.


Contents

Child Care Choices
A Safe and Healthy Setting
Questions To Ask A Provider
Qualities of A Good Provider
A Program to Help Your Child Grow
School Age Child Care
The Parent's Role
Things to Talk Over
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
The Telephone Interview
On-Site Interview with Provider
Electronic Connections for Child Care Information
Project Head Start
Family Day Care Providers - Accomack county (DSS Certified)
Volunteer Registered Family Day Care Providers - Northampton Extension
Family Day Care Providers - Northampton County (DSS Certified)
Licensed Facilities - Family Day Homes - Accomack County
Licensed Facilities - Family Day Homes - Northampton County
Licensed Day Care - Accomack/Northampton Counties
East Coast Migrant Head Start
Church Sponsored Centers


Child Care Choices

When you are looking for good childcare, you have many choices on the Eastern Shore. As you are trying to decide what is best for you and your child, consider these options:

  • Family Day Care
    In this setting, your child would go to the home of a family day care provider. These providers must meet basic standards of health and safety. The number of children a provider can keep will vary, based on the type of licensure or certification/registration the provider has; whether or not the provider cares for her own children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and space available. All family day care providers who care for five or fewer children on a regular basis must meet minimum standards for family day care homes if the Department of Social Services pays for the care.
  • Center Based Care
    In this setting, a group of children are cared for in a place not used as a home. These centers may be run by individuals, churches, or non-profit organizations. Virginia law requires a license for childcare centers (except those run by churches). If you visit a center ask to see the license. This license means that the provider meets the standards of health, safety, and programming necessary to provide for the well-being of children.
  • In-home Care
    For this type of care, someone comes to, or lives in, your house to care for your children.
  • Extended Day Care
    This care is for school-age children and is provided before and/or after the regular school day.
  • Head Start Programs
    These are preschool programs for children from low-income families and/or children with special needs. Head Start charges no fee for its services and is subject to the same licensing requirements as other centers.
  • Nursery Schools
    These schools usually provide half-day educational programs sponsored by parents, private individuals, or religious groups. They do not have to meet licensing requirements.
  • Voluntary Registration Program
    This program can serve no more than five children and must be registered with an organization that is under contract with DSS.

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    A Safe and Healthy Setting

    Visiting the place where your child will be cared for will give you an idea about your child's safety. Look for these things:
  • Play equipment in good condition; no sharp points, parts that pinch, or pieces that can be swallowed.
  • Outdoor play area is fenced or away from traffic; no dangerous equipment or hazards.
  • Stairways, windows, and doors that have gates or locks to protect small children from wandering or falling out.
  • Hot pipes, radiator, and furnaces covered.
  • No lead-based paint.
  • Electric sockets covered by safety caps.
  • Medicines and cleaning materials locked up and stored out of reach of children.
  • Emergency numbers posted by the telephone.
  • First Aid Kit available; someone trained in giving emergency medical care.
  • Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers present.
  • Fire escape plan posted.
  • Enough space for children to move freely.

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    Qualities of a Good Provider

    A good provider is someone who has...
  • Experience and/or training in childcare and child development
  • Enough time to care for your child


    • A good provider is someone who...
  • Wants to learn more about caring for children
  • Is friendly and eager to care for your child
  • Likes his/her work and takes pride in it
  • Is warm and understanding and gives affection to the children
  • Talks directly to your child and listens to the child's questions, opinions, and problems
  • Understands the stages and development of children
  • Gives individual attention to each child
  • Lets you observe and participate in your child's care
  • Can handle problems when they come up
  • Practices good health with a daily schedule that includes:
              1. Outdoor play and exercise
              2. Time for napping
              3. Nutritious meals and snacks
              4. Clean building with safe, suitable bathrooms

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    A Program to Help Your Child Grow

    Play is a child's work. Your child's day should include a schedule that includes:
  • Active and quiet play.
  • Indoor and outdoor play.
  • Organized and free play.
  • Play with other children.
  • Play by himself/herself.
  • Dramatic play (dress-up; housekeeping; "pretend").
  • Music (listening, singing, playing with instruments).
  • Time to run, climb, and exercise large muscles.
  • Time to use art materials, clay, puzzles, books.
  • Field trips.
  • Nutritious meals and snacks.
  • Naps.
  • Individual attention from adults.
    • The day care program should help the child grow and develop. All equipment and play materials should be suitable for the age of the child.

    The day care provider should know the developmental age and level of children in their care.
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    School Age Child Care - What Is It?

    School age childcare is a safe place to be when school is out and children's parents are at work. The children need access to a variety of enriching activities that are appropriate for their age. They need help with their homework and reading, and should have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with their peers and caring adults. Older elementary and middle school children should have flexible programs that allow them to pursue sports or other interests.

    Studies also show that negative behaviors by young adolescents, particularly substance abuse and early sexual encounters, usually occur during unsupervised after-school hours.
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    The Parent's Role

    When choosing day care for your child, find out how you can be involved in the program. You should be able to visit whenever you wish. The provider should meet with you on a regular basis to discuss your child's progress.

    Here are some ways you may participate, depending on the program:
  • Parent meetings, get-togethers, or special events
  • Volunteering your time and skills. This might include:
  • Raising money
  • Painting a room
  • Cooking
  • Going on field trips
  • Serving on a parent advisory group


    • When you choose a day care provider, find out what type of parent participation is available. Always give your caregiver:
  • Your child's name
  • Your child's address
  • Your home phone number
  • A number where you can be reached at all times
  • Names and telephone numbers of physicians and hospitals
  • The name and phone number of another person to contact in case of an emergency and you can't be reached (friend, neighbor, relative)
  • Written permission to seek emergency medical care if you cannot be reached.
  • A list of any special needs your child has:
  • Allergies
  • Fears
  • Toilet training
  • Favorite games and toys
  • Food likes and dislikes
  • Information about any significant occurrence since she last cared for your child or any upcoming changes. For example:
              Restless night
              Congested
              Teething
              Family or special friend moving
              New baby expected in family
              Upcoming divorce or separation
              Major illness or death of someone close
              Missing or ill pet, new pet, etc.

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    Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

    Child abuse is mistreatment or neglect of the child by parents, guardians, or other persons charged with caring for the child resulting in injury or harm to the child. Child care workers are required by law to report suspected cases of abuse and neglect. As a parent, you should report suspected cases immediately to the local department of Social Services. When calling, ask for the Child Protective Services Department. You do not have to prove that abuse or neglect has taken place. The social service workers will decide that.

    How to Report Child Abuse/Neglect

    When you suspect abuse or neglect, call the Child Protective Services Department of Social Services. During the day, the numbers are: Reports can also be made to the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline seven days a week, 24 hours a day. When making a report, give as much information as possible about the child and the reason for suspecting. You do not have to give your name when reporting, but you are encouraged to do so. This makes it possible for the investigator to contact you later if needed. Your name will not be revealed to the person(s) being investigated. Giving your name will enable the Child Protective Services worker to let you know the outcome of the case. Stopping child abuse is the job of all of us. If we are to keep our communities safe for children, we must all work together for the benefit of children.
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    Electronic Connections for Child Care Information

    The World Wide Web (WWW) sites listed on these pages include general clearinghouses and individual organizations that provider relevant information for ACF child care grantees and others in the child care field. Sites are listed alphabetically by organization name, followed by the electronic address.

    strong>Child Care Bureau:
    Department of Health and Human Services:
    Information on the Child Care and Development Block Grant, links to other Administration on Children and Families sites, and other information within the Department of Health and Human Services, with links to other related child care sites.
    Child and Family Connection:
    A program of the Center for Child and Family Services. They provide a variety of services, resources and training to help families and caregivers raise confident, competent and happy children.
    Electronic Policy Network:
    A resource site, including information and links to national organizations working in child and family policy, welfare reform, health policy and economic research.
    ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education:
    Provides access to an extensive body of education-related literature with a focus on child development, caring for young children, and parenting.
    FedWorld Information Network:
    This site lists recent government reports and lets the user search government information by keywords.
    Library of Congress' State and Local Government Resource Page:
    Lists indexes of state and local sources of information on the World Wide Web and provides maps of every state. Also links to other Library of Congress information resources and to other government sites.
    National Child Care Information Center:
    Sponsored by the Child Care Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, this site provides a central access point for child care related information.
    National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care:
    Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Department of Health and Human Services, this site has the child care licensure regulations for each state. Also available are health and safety tips and full-text resources.
    Native Web:
    A site that provides information about the lives and cultures of Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and other indigenous peoples. The topics include languages, education, organizations, newsletters, and other sites which focus on Native issues.
    U.S. Bureau of the Census:
    This site offers useful child care data, including information on child care costs and use of various child care arrangements.
    American Academy of Pediatrics
    American Pubic Human Services Association
    Bureau of Labor Statistics
    Center for Career Development in Early Care and Education
    Center for the Child Care Workforce
    Child Welfare League of America
    Children's Defense Fund
    Children's Foundation
    Consumer Product Safety Commission
    Department of Education
    Department of Labor
    Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Communities
    Families and Work Institute
    Indian Health Service
    Military Child Development Program
    National Association for Family Child Care
    National Association for the Education of Young Children
    National Association of Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies
    National Center for Children in Poverty
    National Child Care Association
    National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
    National Conference of State Legislatures
    National Head Start Association
    NEC*TAX
    National Institute on Out-of-School Time
    National School Age Care Alliance
    The ARC
    Zero to Three


    This information has been compiled by the National Child Care Information Center. At the time of printing, it was as accurate as possible; however, due to the ever-changing nature of the Internet, some addresses may not be available. The NCCIC does not endorse any organization, practice, publication or resource.

    National Child Care Information Center
    243 Church Street, NW, 2nd Floor
    Vienna, VA 22180
    Phone: (800) 616-2242
    Fax: (800) 716-2242
    TTY: (800) 516-2242

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    Project Head Start - ESAAA

    Ms. Tange Francis, Ms. Diane Musso, Ms. Roxie Smith
    (757) 787-8774
    P.O. Box 940
    24429 Front Street
    Accomac, Virginia 23301


    Mr. Norman Giddens
    (757) 442-9652, ext. 23
    Wrap Around Program Coordinator
    Project Discovery Program Director
    36282 Lankford Highway
    Colonial Square, Suite 13D
    P.O. Box 415
    Belle Haven, VA 23306



    Head Start Centers

    Cheriton Head Start Center #1
    22198 Bayside Road
    Cheriton, VA 23316
    (757) 331-4849
    Ages Served3-5 years
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours8:30 - 3:00
    TransportationYes
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareNo

    Cheriton Head Start Center #2
    21314 South Bayside Road
    Cheriton, VA 23316
    (757) 331-4849
    Ages Served3-5 years
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours8:30 - 3:00
    TransportationYes
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Hallwood Head Start Center
    28281 Main Street
    Hallwood, VA 23389
    (757) 854-1800
    Ages Served18 mos. - 5 yrs.
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours5:30a.m. - 6:00p.m.
    TransportationYes
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareNo

    Belle Haven Head Start #2
    5161 Merry Cat Lane
    Belle Haven, VA 23306
    (757) 442-0900
    Ages Served3-5 years
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours8:30am - 3:30pm
    TransportationYes
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Belle Haven Head Start #3
    15150 Merry Cat Lane
    Belle Haven, VA 23306
    (757) 442-5672
    Ages Served3-5 years
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours8:30am - 12:30pm
    TransportationYes
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Pine Street Head Start
    49 Market Street
    Onancock, VA 23417
    (757) 787-3933
    Ages Served3-5 years
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours8:30am - 5:00pm
    TransportationYes
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareNo

    Nelsonia Head Start
    16087/16089 Lankford Highway
    Nelsonia, VA 23414
    (757) 665-5874
    Ages Served3-7 years
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours8:30am - 3:30pm
    TransportationYes
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes
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    Family Day Care Providers
    Accomack County DSS Certified

    Lanette Ballard
    25394 Parks Road
    Parksley, VA 23421
    (757) 787-9312
    Ages ServedInfant - 4 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours6:00am - 5:00pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsNo
    Extended CareEscorts children to & from school bus

    Brenda Carey
    23342 Leemont Road
    Parksley, VA 23421
    (757) 665-5470
    Ages ServedNewborn - 10 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Sun
    HoursWhatever needed
    TransportationIf necessary
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Alphine Matthews
    25135 Church Road
    Tasley, VA 23441
    (757) 787-8527

    Robin McCray
    P.O. Box 302
    Atlantic, VA 23303
    (757) 824-4465
    Ages ServedInfants - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Sun
    HoursWhatever needed
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsNo
    Extended CareYes

    Ruby Rue
    27064 Seaside Park, P.O. Box 1780
    Parksley, VA 23421
    (757) 665-1404
    Ages ServedInfants - 9 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours5:00am - 1:00am
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsNo
    Extended CareNo

    Sonya Spady
    27419 Beacon Road
    Melfa, VA 23410
    (757) 787-3130
    Ages ServedInfants - School Age
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours6:00am - 5:00pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareOccasionally

    Linda Taylor
    30251 Temperanceville Road
    Temperanceville, VA 23442
    (757) 854-0929
    Ages ServedInfants - School Age
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours6:00am - 5:00pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareNo

    Mabel Tyler
    P.O. Box 534
    Onancock, VA 23417
    (757) 787-4419
    Ages Served6 weeks - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Sun
    Hours5:00am - Midnight
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes
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    Voluntary Registered Family Day Care Providers
    Northampton County Extension Office

    Betty Jean Bailey
    19047 Deerfoot Road
    Melfa, VA 23410
    (757) 787-2394
    Ages Served6 months & up
    Days of OperationMon-Fri
    Hours5:00am - 3:00pm & 3:00pm - Midnight
    TransportationYes
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Olivia Theresa Baines
    36315 Bells Neck Road
    Painter, VA 23420
    (757) 442-6027
    Ages Served6 weeks - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon-Fri
    Hours5:00am - midnight
    TransportationYes
    Special NeedsNo
    Extended CareYes

    Cynthia Burton - Early Start Child Care
    P.O.Box 1214
    Eastville, VA 23347
    (757) 678-7826
    Ages Served18 mos - 10 yrs
    Days of OperationMon-Fri
    Hours6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Samantha Chantal Ewell
    8486 Wander Lane
    Mappsville, VA 23407
    (757) 824-4190
    Ages ServedInfant - 8 yrs
    Days of OperationMon-Fri
    Hours5:30am - 7:00pm
    TransportationYes
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Barbara A. Grimes
    Pine Street Apts.
    4 Carter Street, Apt. A
    Onancock, VA 23417
    (757) 787-2898
    Ages ServedInfant - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon-Sun
    Hours3:45am - 12:30am
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsNo
    Extended CareYes

    Claudette Johnson
    6111 Rantz St., P.O. Box 303
    New Church, VA 23415
    (757) 824-0696
    Ages ServedInfant - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon-Fri
    Hours2:00pm - 2:00am
    Starting January 2004;
    5:30am - 2:00am
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareNo

    Elizabeth Louise Jordan
    20261 Fox Grove Road
    Parksley, VA 23421
    (757) 665-5623
    Ages ServedInfant - 2 yrs
    Days of OperationMon-Fri
    Hours5:00am - 1:00am
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Ginger Jordan-Knox
    Rainbow Kids Elite Child Care Service
    24367 Bennett Street, Parksley, VA 23421
    P.O. Box 172, Accomac, VA 23301
    (757) 665-7266
    Ages Served2 yrs. - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon-Sun
    Hours24 Hour Service
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsNo
    Extended CareYes

    Deborah Ann Schrieves
    31313 Drummondtown Road, P. O. Box 40
    Wachapreague, VA 23480
    (757) 787-9342
    Ages ServedInfants - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon-Fri
    Hours24 Hours
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsDepends
    Extended CareYes

    Shiela A. Thomas
    10084 Johnson Town Road, Birdsnest, VA 23307
    P.O. Box 657, Nassawadox, VA 23413
    (757) 442-6659
    Ages ServedInfants - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon-Fri
    Hours24 Hours
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsNo
    Extended CareYes
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    Family Day Care Providers
    Northampton County - DSS Certified

    Auzalia Braxton
    P.O. Box 953
    Eastville, VA 23347
    (757) 331-3932
    Ages Served
    Days of Operation Weekends only!
    Hours
    Transportation
    Special Needs
    Extended Care

    Sylvia Bundick
    P.O. Box 1134
    Nassawadox, VA 23413
    (757) 414-0193
    Ages Served Infants - 12 yrs
    Days of Operation Mon - Fri
    Hours5:30 am - 8:00 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Gail Carter
    P.O. Box 204
    Birdsnest, VA 23307
    (757) 678-7153
    Ages Served Infants - 12 yrs
    Days of Operation Mon - Sun
    Hours24 Hours
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Kathleen Edwards
    5129 Plantation Drive, Cape Charles, VA 23310
    P.O. Box 975, Cheriton, VA 23316
    (757) 331-1558
    Ages Served Infants - 12 yrs
    Days of Operation Mon - Sun
    Hours5 am - 11 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Pandora Kellam
    7045 Reedtown Lane, P.O. Box 902
    Eastville, VA 23347
    (757) 678-5951
    Ages Served Infants - 12 yrs
    Days of Operation Mon - Sat
    Hours5 am - 11 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Lotheal Mitchell
    P.O. Box 3007
    Cheriton, VA 23316
    (757) 331-4151
    Ages ServedInfants - 12 yrs
    Days of Operation Mon - Fri
    Hours6:30 am - midnight
    TransportationNo
    Special Needs
    Extended CareNo

    Linda Ross
    P.O. Box 793
    Exmore, VA 23350
    Ages ServedInfants - School Age
    Days of Operation Days/Nights/Weekends
    Hours24 Hours
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Diane Savage
    P.O. Box 1035
    Cheriton, VA 23316
    (757) 331-4954
    Ages ServedInfants - 12 yrs
    Days of Operation Mon - Fri; Sometimes Sat & Sun
    Hours8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Patricia Simpkins
    P.O. Box 162
    Cheriton, VA 23316
    (757) 331-1737
    Ages Served6 weeks - 12 yrs
    Days of Operation Mon - Fri & ½ Sat
    Hours5 am - 8 pm
    TransportationOccasionally
    Special NeedsMild ADHD
    Extended Care

    Rosetta Treherne
    529 Jefferson Ave.
    Cape Charles, VA 23310
    (757) 331-3101
    Ages Served1 - 12
    Days of Operation Mon - Sun (Sun after 12 )
    HoursAny
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Centralia Upshur
    P.O. Box 74
    Birdsnest, VA 23307
    (757) 678-7812
    Ages Served6 weeks - 12 yrs
    Days of Operation Mon - Fri
    Hours6:30 am - 4:30 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareSometimes

    Charlotte Weeks
    P.O. Box 175
    Birdsnest, VA 23307
    (757) 678-7343
    Ages ServedInfants - 12 yrs
    Days of Operation Mon - Fri
    Hours5:30 am - 8:00 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareNo

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    Licensed Facilities
    Family Day Homes Accomack County

    Tammi & Windell Bagwell
    24084 Nedab Drive
    Daughtery, VA 23301
    (757) 787-3456 Happy Care
    Ages ServedInfants - 12 yrs old
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours5 am - 1 am
    TransportationYes
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareNo

    Fannie Conquest
    30302 Seaside Road
    Melfa, VA 23410
    (757) 787-3927
    Ages Served6 mos - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours7:00 am - 5:30 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsWill Consider
    Extended CareNo

    Annie Fisher
    36374 Seaside Road, Painter, VA 23420
    P.O. Box 156, Belle Haven, VA 23306
    (757) 442-4392
    Ages ServedInfants - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Althea Goodwine
    P.O. Box 103
    Atlantic, VA 23303
    (757) 824-5016
    Ages ServedInfants - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Sat
    Hours6:00 am - 2:30 am
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Dolores Littleton
    7 Hall Street
    Onancock, VA 23417
    (757) 787-7365
    Ages ServedInfants - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsNo
    Extended CareNo

    Catherine Parker
    30370 Race Track Road, P.O. Box 127
    Melfa, VA 23410
    (757) 787-4398
    Ages Served9 mos - 12 yrs
    Days of Operation Mon - Fri; Sometimes Saturday
    Hours7:00 am - ll:00 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Kathy Parker
    28084 Beacon Road, P.O. Box 411
    Melfa, VA 23410
    (757) 787-1347
    Ages ServedInfants - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Sat (some Sundays)
    Hours6:00 am - 1:00 am
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    Diane Watson - Preschool
    5357 Deephole Road
    Chincoteague, VA 23336
    (757) 336-6618
    Ages Served 3 yr olds 4 yr olds
    Days of Operation Tues & Thurs M, W, F
    Hours 9 am - 11:30 am 12:30 - 3 pm
    Transportation No
    Special Needs No
    Extended Care No

    Dora West
    14 Pine Street
    Onancock, VA 23417
    (757) 787-8654
    Ages ServedInfants - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours6:00 am - 11:00 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsDepends on case
    Extended CarePossibly - depends on case

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    Licensed Facilities - Family Day Homes
    Northampton County

    Carleen Battle
    4187 Sunnyside Road, P.O. Box 3041
    Cheriton, VA 23316
    (757) 331- 2755
    Ages ServedInfants - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours6:30 am - 11:45 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended Care No; Only if emergency

    Susan Dunton - Lil Bear Paws
    9371 Seaside Road
    Marionville, VA 23408
    (757) 442-6769
    Ages Served 9 mos - 5 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsNo
    Extended CareNo

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    Licensed Day Care Centers
    Accomack/Northampton Counties

    Belle Croft Preschool
    Jean Steelman
    24051 Drummondtown Road
    Accomac, VA 23301
    (757) 787-4321
    Ages Served2 - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours7:45 am - 5:45 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareNo

    Eastern Shore Family YMCA
    Tonya Bates
    26164 Lankford Highway
    Onley, VA 23418
    (757) 787-5601
    Watch children while parents exercise.
    Ages Served Infants - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon -Sat
    Hours Saturday: 8am - 12 noon;
    M - F: 8am - 12 & 4pm - 8:30pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareNo

    Kiddie Kollege Preschool
    Robin Ford
    24454-A Parksley Road
    Parksley, VA 23421
    (757) 665-4866
    Ages Served2 ½ - 5 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours8 am - 5 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsNo
    Extended CareNo

    Onley Preschool
    Patricia Parker
    26122 Redwood Road, Onancock, VA 23417
    Mailing Address: 13 Frances Street, Onancock, VA 23417
    (757) 787-1867
    Ages Served2 - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours7:30 am - 5:30 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareNo

    Three Bears Day Care
    Mrs. Dana Penney
    8019 Hickman Farm Road
    Wallops Island, VA 23337
    (757) 824-5954
    Ages Served6 weeks - 8 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours7 am - 6 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsNo
    Extended CareNo

    Broadwater Academy Prekindergarten
    Martha Hennessey
    3500 Broadwater Road, P.O. Box 546
    Exmore, VA 23350
    (757) 442-9041
    Ages Served4 - 5 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours8:35 am - 3:20 pm
    TransportationYes
    Special NeedsNo
    Extended CareNo

    Eastville Play Care
    Mrs. Douglas J. Coburn
    6063 Willow Oak Road, P.O. Box 185
    Eastville, VA 23347
    (757) 678-5746
    Authorized Accredited Teaching
    Pre-School Hours: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Ages ServedInfants - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours6:30 am - 5:30 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareNo

    Montessori Children's House of the Eastern Shore
    Maraji Gwynallen
    9599 Hospital Avenue
    Nassawadox, VA 23413
    (757) 442-4214
    Ages Served2 ½ - 12 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours8 am - 5 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    School Kids in Partnership (SKIP)
    Brenda Holden
    Kiptopeke Elementary
    24023 Fairview Road
    Cape Charles, VA 23310
    (757) 414-0731
    Ages Served4 yr - 12 yr
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours3:00 pm - 5:15 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareNo

    School Kids in Partnership (SKIP)
    Brenda Holden
    Occohannock Elementary
    4208 Seaside Road
    Exmore, VA 23350
    (757) 678-0453 (O.E.S.)
    Ages Served4 yr - 12 yr
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours3:00 pm - 5:15 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareNo

    Shore Kid's, Inc.
    Lynn Turner
    12136 Grayson Avenue, P.O. Box 862
    Exmore, VA 23340
    (757) 442-9741
    Ages Served2 yr - 12 yr
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours7:30 am - 5:30 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsNo
    Extended CareNo

    Short Stop Child Care Center
    Nancy O'Meara
    9507 Hospital Ave.
    Nassawadox, VA 23413
    (757) 414-8714
    Ages Served2 yrs - 12 yr
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours6:45 am - 5:30 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special Needs Individually Assessed
    Extended CareNo

    Wee Care Daycare
    Tanya R. Derrickson
    5212 Woody Lane
    Chincoteague, VA 23336
    (757) 336-0663
    Ages Served2 - 8 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours7 am - 5 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareNo
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    East Coast Migrant Head Start

    Program Office
    Ms. LaNeen Sample, Program Coordinator
    Ms. Ruth Brown, Health Manager
    P.O. Box 29
    28423-B Railroad Avenue
    Melfa, VA 23410
    (757) 787-7755


    Cheriton Migrant Head Start
    Mrs. Annie Collins
    22198 South Bayside Road, P.O. Box 1060
    Cheriton, VA 23316
    (757) 331-4897
    Ages ServedInfant - 5 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    TransportationYes
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

    La Cosecha Del Futuro Migrant Head Start
    Site to be relocated
    Call Program Office for Information in December 2003

    Parksley Migrant Head Start Center
    Ms. Laneen Sample
    20344 Lankford Highway, P.O. Box 497
    Parksley, VA 23421
    (757) 665-4976
    Ages ServedInfant - 5 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    TransportationYes
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareYes

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    Church Sponsored Centers

    Agape Christian Children's Community Center
    Ms. Dawn Thomas, Director
    4605 Fleming Road, P.O. Box 155
    Horntown, VA 23395
    (757) 824-0072
    Ages Served2 ½ - 5 yrs
    Days of OperationMon - Fri
    Hours7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    TransportationNo
    Special NeedsYes
    Extended CareNo

    St. Paul on the Shore Lutheran Church & School
    Ms. Marie Bonniewell, Administrator
    28281 Main St.
    Hallwood, VA 23359
    (757) 824-3500 or (757) 824-0325
    Ages Served Pre-School: 2 - 4 yrs
    Before & After School: 9 yrs
    Days of Operation Mon - Fri
    Hours Pre-School: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    School-Age: Before 8am, After 3pm
    Transportation No
    Special Needs No


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    Land-Grant Universities--The Commonwealth Is Our Campus
    Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments.

    If you are a person with a disability and require assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Northampton County Extension Office at (757) 414-0731, during our business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to discuss accommodations. Please contact us five (5) days prior to this event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

    Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless, of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, national origin, disability, or political affiliation. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


    Compiled by:

    Eastern Shore Child Care Task Force Team
    &
    Northampton County Extension Office
    Maryanne Rhoad, Child Care Project Coordinator/Trainer
    Brenda E. Holden, MS, FCS, Senior Extension Agent


    5432-A Bayside Road
    Exmore, VA 23350
    Phone: (757) 414-0731
    Fax: (757) 414-0745



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    www.EasternShoreVirginiaPortal.com


    Revised October 2003