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A child day center in Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
12 Grand Street, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701. (757) 321-4922.
Still to come
A provider in the City of Portsmouth is still to be read, so how this one compares is still to come. Comparisons appear once all of the City of Portsmouth’s providers are read.
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The short answer
- 19 deficiencies in the last three years
- Apr 242026 the latest visit on record
- 40 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?
10 inspections on record, the latest on Apr 24, 2026.
19 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 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
19 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
Hover or focus a month to read it.
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 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Apr 24, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-290-3
“Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. In a preschool classroom and in a pre-kindergarten classroom, one outlet cover was missing.”
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8VAC20-780-560-F
“A menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall list any substituted food. On the day of the inspection, children were observed eating a different meal than what was listed on the menu for that day. A substitution was not listed.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all the required information. The records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain all the required information.”
Oct 10, 2025: inspection7 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-240-A
“Repeat Violation The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. There was no documentation in the record of Staff #2 to show that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. In the kitchen, there were cabinets with a label that stated “mold.” The lunch to be served on the day of the inspection was observed sitting directly on top of the cabinets.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed working together with a group of children in a classroom. Neither staff had current CPR certification.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in first aid. Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed working together with a group of children in a classroom. Neither staff had current first aid certification.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no documentation to show that the center completed a monthly evacuation drill in August through September 2025.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all the required information. The records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain all the required information.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and contain all the required information. The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individuals possess orientation training.”
May 27, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The results of the most recent inspection were not posted, which is required.”
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8VAC20-780-240-A
“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was not completed for Staff #1 (employed for six years), which is required.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a spray bottle of bleach solution on top of a cubby. The spray bottle was not locked, which is required.”
Jan 29, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-40-E
“A licensee shall ensure that the center’s activities are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies that are required by standards. The center’s child guidance and classroom management policy (discipline policy) requires that staff clearly state expectations for appropriate behavior and provide alternative choices and redirection away from inappropriate behavior. On 1/10/25, in response to children’s inappropriate behaviors in the classroom, Staff #1 responded to children with an elevated voice and physical intervention without stating expectations and alternatives for more appropriate behavior choices.”
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8VAC20-780-400-B
“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior. On 1/10/25, Staff #1 used an elevated voice and physical intervention to address preschool children who were not behaving in an appropriate manner in the classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-410-1
“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: roughly handling a child. On 1/10/25, a child was sitting at a table when Staff #1 grabbed the child by the wrist and arm to get them out of the chair. Child #1 resisted, and Staff #1 picked the child up and carried the screaming child through another classroom, into a bathroom.”
Dec 2, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The documentation of most recent fire inspection for review was dated 10/11/23, which was expired.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There was peeling paint on walls throughout the center, including in both classrooms at the center.”
May 2, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 126 words
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were florescent lights that were constantly strobing in the classroom, office, and bathroom areas. 2. There was peeling paint throughout the center. 3. There was exposed rust on the light switch in the women’s bathroom. 4. There was broken and peeling cove base around the center. 5. The backdoor used for secondary egress did not open freely. Staff confirmed this door sometimes will not open. 6. Children were observed in these areas throughout the inspection. 7. Staff noted that a work order has already been submitted for these repairs.”
Oct 2, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on record review it was determined the center could not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1. The fire inspection available was dated 6/17/22. 2. Staff confirmed a more recent inspection was not available during this inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 126 words
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were florescent lights that were constantly strobing in the classroom, office, and bathroom areas. 2. There was peeling paint throughput the center. 3. There was exposed rust on the light switch in the women’s bathroom. 4. The electrical outlet cover by the computer was not secure. 5. The wooden kitchen play set rocked when pulled on. 6. There was broken and peeling cove base around the center. 7. Children were observed in these areas throughout the inspection. 8. Staff noted that a work order has already been submitted for these repairs.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure the record for each child contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. Five out of five records reviewed did not contain parent’s work information and daycare previously or concurrently attending. 2. The records for child #1 and child #2 noted that they have food allergies but did not contain a written care plan. 3. Staff confirmed this information was not available during this inspection.”
Feb 24, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the girls restroom there was peeling drywall. 2. In the boys restroom there was peeling drywall. 3. There was peeling paint throughout the center on the interior walls.”
Sep 26, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the girls restroom there was peeling paint and drywall, exposed rust on trash can, toilet bolt, and light switch. 2. In the boys restroom there was peeling paint and drywall. 3. There was also peeling paint throughout the center on the interior walls.”
Mar 18, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not have annual approval from the health department. Evidence: 1. The health inspection available was dated 10/2/20. 2. Staff confirmed that there was no documentation of a more recent health inspection available during this inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: There was peeling paint, cove base separating from the wall, and a torn blue sofa in the classrooms.”
All 10 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| May 27, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| May 2, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Oct 19, 2027.
- Ages: 2 years 11 months - 5 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 40 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 0 complaint inspections 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 5, 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?
- Comparisons appear once all of the City of Portsmouth’s providers are read.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2026.
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Replies
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