Beach Day School is a preschool and kindergarten program at First Presbyterian Church, 300 36th Street, Virginia Beach. It was founded in 1968. Homes at its address are zoned for Linkhorn Park Elementary, Virginia Beach Middle and Frank W. Cox High in VBCPS's 2026–27 maps.
| Address | 300 36th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (757) 428-6332 |
| Website | beachdayschool.com |
| VBCPS zones at this address (2026–27) | Linkhorn Park Elementary · Virginia Beach Middle · Frank W. Cox High |
| Closest neighborhood guides | Oceanfront · North End · Hilltop |
| Check license status | Virginia DSS child care search |
What is Beach Day School?
Beach Day School is a preschool and kindergarten program at First Presbyterian Church, 300 36th Street, a few blocks from the ocean at the north edge of the Resort Area. It was founded in 1968 and runs programs from 2-year-olds through kindergarten.
What programs does Beach Day School offer?
Beach Day School files with the state as a religiously exempt child day center, a category Virginia allows for programs run by religious institutions. Religiously exempt centers follow different requirements than licensed centers. Ask the school about class sizes, schedules, staff training and openings, and look it up in the state's child care search to see its current status.
How do I check a Virginia preschool's license and inspections?
Virginia licenses child day centers through the Department of Social Services, and some faith-based programs operate as religiously exempt centers. Search the program by name in the Virginia DSS child care search to see its license type, capacity, age range and recent inspection reports. Then tour in person and ask about staff ratios, training, schedules, meals and waitlists. Openings and tuition change often, so I don't list them here.
Which public schools serve homes near Beach Day School?
Using VBCPS's 2026–27 attendance zone maps, the program's address falls in the Linkhorn Park Elementary, Virginia Beach Middle and Frank W. Cox High zones. Homes a few streets away can be zoned differently, so check any home you are considering in the VBCPS School Locator. VBCPS also offers pre-kindergarten programs. Eligibility rules are on the VBCPS website.
What are the neighborhoods and homes like around Beach Day School?
Being at 36th Street puts the school between the Oceanfront and the North End, near Laskin Road and Pacific Avenue. The closest neighborhood guides on this site are Oceanfront (about 0.8 mi), North End (about 2.3 mi) and Hilltop (about 2.7 mi). In the surrounding Linkhorn Park Elementary zone, about 92% of residential parcels are single-family or duplex and 6% are townhouses, based on City of Virginia Beach land-use data. About 63% of that zone's residential parcels are in an NAS Oceana noise zone.
What parks are near Beach Day School?
- Beach Garden Park (community park, about 18 acres), 0.6 mi
- Seatack North Park (neighborhood park, about 12 acres), 1.7 mi
- Norfolk Ave Trail (linear park, about 10 acres), 1.8 mi
- Seatack Recreation Center (special use recreation center, about 14 acres), 2.2 mi
- Marshview Park (metro park, about 111 acres), 2.3 mi
How far is Beach Day School from work and the bases?
For parents planning a commute, here are straight-line distances from the program. Actual drive times depend on routes and traffic.
| Destination | Distance |
|---|---|
| Town Center | 8.7 mi |
| the Oceanfront (Atlantic Ave at 17th St) | 1.1 mi |
| NAS Oceana | 4.3 mi |
| JEB Little Creek | 11.0 mi |
| JEB Fort Story | 4.6 mi |
| NAS Dam Neck Annex | 6.0 mi |
| Downtown Norfolk | 16.9 mi |
How do I find homes near Beach Day School?
Use this search of homes for sale within 3 miles of Beach Day School, sorted by distance. If you want to be close to child care and also inside a particular school zone, send me the address and I'll check the zone, flood and noise details. Call or text (757) 919-8874.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Beach Day School?
Beach Day School is at 300 36th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Is Beach Day School licensed?
Look it up in the Virginia Department of Social Services child care search for its current license type, status and inspections. Religiously exempt programs are listed there too.
What public schools are near Beach Day School?
The address is in the Linkhorn Park Elementary, Virginia Beach Middle and Frank W. Cox High attendance zones (VBCPS 2026–27). Check each home's address separately.
What ages does Beach Day School serve?
Programs run from 2-year-olds through kindergarten.
Which neighborhoods are close to Beach Day School?
The nearest neighborhood guides on this site are Oceanfront, North End and Hilltop.
How do I compare preschools in Virginia Beach?
Check each program's state listing and inspections, tour during class hours, and ask about ratios, staff training, hours, meals, tuition and waitlists. Location relative to your commute matters as much as the program.