Child Daycare & PreschoolsNorfolk, VA

Ocean Learning Center

4.5(11 reviews)

About

Ocean Learning Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 9266 Chelsea Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia VA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Ocean Learning Center in Norfolk, Virginia receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-oriented facility. Parents highlight the exceptional dedication of owner Mrs. Miller and her staff, who go beyond typical daycare duties to support families. Multiple long-term families and alumni express deep gratitude and lasting positive memories from their time at the center.

Caring and loving staffowner Mrs. Miller's exceptional leadershipfamily-like atmosphereeducational qualitygoing above and beyond for families (transportation helpbirthday gifts)warm interactions between childrenquality snacksconsistent positive experiences across multiple years

Recent Reviews

6 months ago

Exceptional Care and Support I’m incredibly grateful for Ocean Learning. The staff has gone above and beyond for our family, from helping us when we had no transportation to surprising my son with birthday gifts. They've supported me between two jobs and even stopped to give us a ride while I was walking the kids to school. You can feel the love in every detail, like the front door gently marked with little fingerprints. Or the warm hugs my son's receive from the other kids,. Oh and I can't forget the thoughtful gift of our first family pet, a turtle. This daycare is more than just a place to send your child; it’s a true family that cares for us all. We couldn’t be more thankful.

6 years ago

We left Virginia 5yrs ago and my kids still miss this daycare. They have wonderful memories from the entire staff. We are looking to go and visit them in June. We all so excited to go visit this great place. I highly recommend this place. I'm extremely grateful to Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Anne and the rest of the staff from the Mukes family truly miss you guys.

5 years ago

My niece attended here for years. Mrs. Miller is wonderful. Her staff always were loving, kind, and did an excellent job of caring for and teaching my niece.

10 months ago

I went here from 94-96 when my dad got statintoned here and honestly just wondering what happened to everyone I attended with if you see this and were present how’s life. Hope yall have been well!

6 years ago

My kids grew up here. Mrs. Miller and her staff were like family. She was truly a God send.

Frequently asked questions

Ocean Learning Center is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Norfolk, Virginia. The facility has a capacity of 84 children.
Ocean Learning Center has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 11 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Ocean Learning Center, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Ocean Learning Center through Virginia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Virginia must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
9266 Chelsea Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23503
County
NORFOLK

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
84 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
36.94626, -76.26205

Quality Rating

VQB5

Level 5 out of 5

Meets Expectations

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.

Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.