Arms of the King, Inc.
A child day center in Newport News, Virginia 23601
10998 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, Virginia 23601. (757) 599-5737.
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The short answer
- 18 deficiencies in the last three years
- Sep 142026 the latest visit on record
- 94 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?
20 inspections on record, the latest on Sep 14, 2026.
18 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
17 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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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 14, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-150-B
“Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child #7 was not signed.”
Sep 16, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #2, who had been attending for eight months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #2, who had been enrolled for eight months.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A can of disinfectant spray with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were unlocked in the preschool classroom, within reach of children.”
Apr 10, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #1 was overdue by 3 months.”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due 21 months ago and Staff #3 and Staff #4 updated screening were due 18 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 114 words
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. On the playground there were 2 metal pieces of equipment, a train and a composite piece that had areas of chipped and peeling paint. The was metal fence door at the entrance to the playground had a broken frame that was protruding and sharp.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 114 words
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. On the playground there were 2 metal pieces of equipment, a train and a composite piece that had areas of chipped and peeling paint. The was metal fence door at the entrance to the playground had a broken frame that was protruding and sharp.”
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8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance sheet for Room #1 listed 5 children and 6 children were present, and Room #4 listed 5 children in attendance and 7 were present.”
Sep 11, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on measurements and observations, the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing.
“Evidence: The playground had a spring rocker (zebra) and a spring rocker (tricycle) and both did not have the minimum of 6 feet of fall zone around the equipment . There was 3 feet 4 inches between the spring rocker (zebra) and a plastic caterpillar and on the other side there was 5 feet between the spring rocker (zebra) and the spring rocker (tricycle).”
Apr 10, 2024: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
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Based record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff who work directly with children shall have, a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.
“Evidence: Staff #4’s CPR certification expired 2-2024 as verified by Center Director.”
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Based record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff who work directly with children shall have, a current certification in First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.
“Evidence: Staff #4’s first aid certification expired 2-2024 as verified by the Center Director. .”
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Based on a record review and staff interviews, the vendor did not ensure staff who work directly with children shall have completed the departments health and safety update course.
“Evidence: The record for Staff #1 did not include the required updated course as the most recent one is dated 9-22-2022.”
Apr 10, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure 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. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
“Evidence: Staff #5 verified the written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions for the 2 ? - 3 year old room did not include the dietary restrictions (no cows milk) for Child #2.”
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Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure there was at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present that had obtained a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care
“Evidence: Staff #4 was observed as the only person supervising 10 children in the 4-year-old room and they do not have a current certification in CPR. The certification expired in 2-2024”
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Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure there was at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had obtained a current certification in first aid.
“Evidence: Staff #4 was observed as the only person supervising 10 children in the 4-year-old room and they do not have a current certification in first aid. The certification expired in 2-2024”
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Based on documentation review and provider interview the licensee did not ensure that for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
The inspectors’ words, 97 words
“Evidence: The following classrooms did not have updated attendance list as required 1.There were 9 children observed in the pre-toddler room and only 8 children were on the attendance list. Center staff verified the 9th child had been in the classroom for approximately 1 hour and had not been added to the attendance list. 2. There were 4 children observed in the infant room and only 3 children were on the attendance list. Center staff verified the 4th child had been in the classroom for approximately 1 hour and had not been added to the attendance list.”
Nov 16, 2023: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Based on documentation review and provider interview the licensee did not ensure that for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
“Evidence: There was not an attendance for the school age children, who were outside waiting for the bus, the children in the two’s room and the children in the toddler room.”
Oct 24, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) 30 days prior to employment and coming in contact with children.
“Evidence: Staff #5?s TB screening was dated 4-11-2023 and hire date was 8-7-2023 which is more than 30 days prior to hire.”
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Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff records contained all required documentation.
“Evidence: There was not documentation to demonstrate Staff #4, a designated program lead has the training/education required for the position”
May 24, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure all staff shall undergo a background check every five years to include a sworn statement, criminal records check ( CRC ) and search of the central registry check.
“Evidence: The record for Staff #1 did not include an updated CRC as the most recent one was dated 5-23-2018.”
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Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that outdoor equipment with slides or climbing features shall meet requirements for resilient surfacing.
“Evidence: An inflatable piece of equipment to include a slide was observed inflated and sitting directly on grass and there was no resilient surfacing. A center staff confirmed the children from Preschool Room had been playing on the inflated slide.”
Feb 7, 2023: inspection8 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 180 words
“No out of state criminal history name check required for non-NFF states only*** prior to the 1st day of employment, service, and by end of 30th day for new household members and board officers/agents Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure, all staff had obtained an out of state criminal history name check ( CRC ) prior to the first day of employment and an out of state child abuse and neglect search ( CPS ) was request by the 30th day of employment Evidence: Staff records were reviewed and 2 out of 3 did not have background checks as required, as they did not obtain the out of state CRC and the CPS check. 1.Staff #1?s first date of employment was 12-15-22 and they had not obtained an out of state criminal records checks for South Dakota where they had lived within the last five years. 2.Staff #3, first date of employment was 5-9-2022 and they had not obtained a CPS for Florida or Connecticut where they had lived within the last five years.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
The inspectors’ words, 140 words
“Based on review of 5 staff records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and the documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: The following records have documentation of TB screenings conducted outside of the required timeframe. 1)Staff #1?s date of hire was 12-15-22 and their TB screenings/ test conducted was dated 1-2-23. 2)Staff #2?s date of hire was 6-21-2021 and their TB screenings/ test conducted was dated 11-4-21. 3)Staff #3?s date of hire was 5-9-2022 and their TB screenings/ test conducted was dated 10-21-21. 4)Staff #4?s date of hire was 5-19-2021 and their TB screenings/ test conducted was dated 5-14-21.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 110 words
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked, or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: On the playground there was a plastic picnic table with attached plastic benches. The benches were cracked, chipped and the plastic edges created pinching points along the sides of the bench seats.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“8VAC20-780-500. A. 3 = B-1 Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Evidence: Staff # 5 was observed conducting a diaper change for child # 6 and the staff did not wash their hands after the diaper change.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Evidence: Staff # 5 was observed conducting a diaper change for child # 6 and the child’s hands were not washed after diaper change.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A
The inspectors’ words, 95 words
“First aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). & First Aid Based on review of 5 staff records, staff interviews and observation, the licensee did not ensure there was at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had obtained a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid as appropriate to the age of the children in care Evidence: In the three’s classroom, Staff #4 was the only staff supervising 6 children during the inspection. Staff #4 does not have CPR or first aid certification; their certification expired December 2022.”
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8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure, to obtain all the required nonmedical emergency supplies. Evidence: Center Director confirmed there was not a working, battery-operated radio.”
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8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure prepared infant formula shall be dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: In the infant room in the refrigerator there were 3 bottles that were not labeled with a date and 1 bottle on a shelf that was not labeled with a name or date. Staff #5 confirmed they belonged to an infants in care.”
Feb 17, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on observation and staff interviews the licensee did not ensure, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.
“Evidence: On the playground, accessible to children the shed has two areas near the door frame where the wood is deteriorating, cracking and splintering.”
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Based on review of 3 children’s records, the licensee did not ensure to maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contained all required information.
“Evidence: The following records were determined incomplete as they did not include the following information; 1) Child #1 did not include the second parent’s home address, home phone number, employment place and employment phone number. 2) Child #2 did not include the second parent’s home address, home phone number, employment place and employment phone number. 3) Child #3 did not include the second employment place and employment phone number.”
All 20 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 14, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| May 24, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| May 24, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Nov 20, 2027.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 94 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?
- 1 complaint inspection on record.
- No complaint allegations published with findings.
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.
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 82 child care providers in the City of Newport News, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 9.5; this one had 18.
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 |
|---|---|
| Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church | 1 |
| Hilton Presbyterian Church | 0 |
| Newport News Parks & Recreation-Youth Programs-Hilton | 7 |
| Newport News Parks & Recreation-Youth Programs-BMCC | 2 |
| Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Deer Park | 2 |
| RESURRECTION LUTHERAN SCHOOL LLC | 41 |
| Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC | 19 |
| Arms of the King, Inc. This child care provider | 18 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish | 0 |
| Barnes Family Child Care Center | 28 |
| True Heart Ministries | 2 |
| Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-OLMC | 3 |
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.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Virginia Department of Education. Virginia’s own record is on legacy.dss.virginia.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.
From the provider
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Replies
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Paid listing
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