Sunshine Faces LLC-2042
A child day center in Hampton, Virginia 23663
2042 Nickerson Boulevard, Hampton, Virginia 23663. (757) 224-3852.
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The short answer
- 59 deficiencies in the last three years
- Oct 52026 the latest visit on record
- 52 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?
27 inspections on record, the latest on Oct 5, 2026.
59 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
59 deficiencies in 10 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 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 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Oct 5, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“Each staff member shall obtain at least every two years, from the date of the initial screening or testing, the results of a follow- up tuberculosis screening. Staff #3’s record did not include an updated TB screening as the most recent was overdue by 5 months.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall. Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus. There was a teeter totter on the playground that did not have resilient surfacing or fall zone as required.”
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8VAC20-780-570-E
“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name. There were 3 bottles observed that did not have the required information.”
Jul 1, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-80-A
“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 record was not accurate as it listed 7 children in care and there were 8 children. The 8th child had been in care for over an hour and had not been added to the attendance record.”
Apr 23, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The center’s most recent fire inspection available for review was overdue by 4 months”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The following areas are noted on the playground and within reach of the children; 1.The outdoor carpet has an area approximately 11 inches long that is coming apart and poses a tripping hazard. 2.A concrete post has a top section that is broken, sharp and not attached to the post. 3.The metal shed has areas that are bent, have sharp points and are rusty.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In room B, two containers of sanitizer spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet and a container of superglue and wipes were observed on a shelf. These items were labeled keep out of reach of children and had one other label, such as warning, hazardous and harmful.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Repeat Violation Disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. A soiled diaper was observed in a trashcan without a lid.”
Feb 12, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The provisional license was not posted.”
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8VAC20-780-160-B
“The results of a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) shall include signature of a physician, physician’s designee or an official of the local health department. The TST for Staff #1 did not include the required signature.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“Repeat Violation The required ratio for children birth through 16 months is 1:4. In Classroom A, two staff (Staff #1 and Staff #2) were observed working alone with 9 children and the youngest child, Child #2, an infant. The group was out ratio for approximately 45 minutes.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Violation Centers must keep a record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. Child #1 was missing the annual update that was overdue by 16 months.”
Dec 17, 2025: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-340-A
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Child #2 was observed hitting and pushing children in the classroom, and throwing toys/items at staff and other children. Child #2 used both hands and punched Child #3 in the chest and then Child #3 immediately vomited. Staff did not intervene for approximately 8 minutes.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-3
“The required ratio for children age two is one staff per eight children. Staff #1 was observed alone supervising 10 children in Classroom C to include Child #1, age 2. The ratio was not met in Classroom C for approximately 1 ? hours.”
Oct 29, 2025: complaint inspection4 deficiencies
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63.2-1509-A
The inspectors’ words, 109 words
“Complaint Related Any person providing full-time or part-time child care for pay on a regularly planned basis have reason to suspect that a child is an abused or neglected child, shall report the matter immediately to the local department of the county or city wherein the child resides or wherein the abuse or neglect is believed to have occurred or to the Department’s toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline. The center did not report suspected child abuse from Staff #1. Staff f#2 indicated Staff #1 was no longer employed because they had determined they had engaged in forbidden action and their action was suspected it to be child abuse.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“Repeat Violation The required ratio for children to birth to 16 months is one staff per four children. The following was observed, and the ratio was not met. On 10-29-2025, Staff #3 was alone supervising 5 children in Classroom A to include Child #2, age 10 months. There was only one staff supervising children for approximately 1 hour.”
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8VAC20-780-40-E
The inspectors’ words, 138 words
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. The center did not comply with their own policies listed in their parent handbook. 1.?Punishment that is humiliating or frightening to a child, such as hitting, spanking, shaking, verbal or sexual abuse, withholding food or punishment are PROHINBITED.? Staff #1 hit Child #1 on the head with a plastic container. 2.As Childcare professional, we are by law to report any suspected child abuse and neglect.? The center staff did not report the suspected case of child abuse from Staff #1 to Child #1. Center Staff #2 confirmed suspected abuse was not reported.”
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8VAC20-780-410-1
The inspectors’ words, 116 words
“Complaint Related Staff #1 was observed striking and roughly handling Child #1. As Child #1 was crawling away, Staff #1 picked up a plastic container and hit the child on the head. Child #1 immediately turned and grabbed the back of his head in response. About three minutes later, Child #1 was seen pushing another child. Staff #1 approached, kicked her leg toward Child #1 and Child #1 fell. Staff #1 then swatted at the child with an open hand. When attempting to pick up the child, he kept falling to the ground. Staff #1 then grabbed his arm while he was lying on the floor and dragged him out of the classroom into the hallway.”
Oct 8, 2025: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-790-570-2
“The vendor shall inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not more than two business days, of any injury to a child while under the vendor’s supervision when a referral is made for treatment from a medical professional. Child # 6 was injured approximately one month ago and received outside medical treatment and the department was not notified.”
Oct 8, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The following areas were observed: 1. In room #3 there were areas of chipped, peeling paint on the walls, in the bathroom and on the window-sill there were also areas of cracked broken drywall exposing metal edges. 2.On the playground there were areas where the carpet is coming up creating a tripping hazard and areas of rust and chipped, peeling paint on the yellow metal post and the electrical box”
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8VAC20-780-40-M
“Repeat Violation 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. Child #4 who was in room #3 and has an allergy and it was not on the allergy list in the room”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Repeat Violation The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering. The diaper pad in room #2 was torn.”
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8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables used for feeding shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Lunch time was observed for room #4 and the tables were not sanitized before eating.”
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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 the required information. The record for Child #2 and Child #5 did not include the annual confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record. Child #2 was overdue by 2 weeks, and Child #5 was overdue by 7 months.”
Jun 23, 2025: inspection9 deficiencies
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22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #4 had no documentation of completes screening and had been employed for four months.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The following areas were observed: 1.Toddler room: chipped, peeling paint on the changing table. 2.Two-year old room: cracked, broken wood, and peeling paint on the step on stool. 3.Three-year old room: chipped, peeling paint on the wall 4.Playground: three areas of carpet coming up creating a tripping hazard and broken canopy has sharp edges.”
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8VAC20-780-320-B
“Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap. There was no soap in the hallway bathroom.”
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8VAC20-780-40-J
“Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. There was no update in 2024.”
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8VAC20-780-40-M
“Repeat Violation The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. Child #4, has food sensitivity and Child #5, has a diagnosed medication allergy and the information for Child #4 and #5 were not listed on the posted allergy list.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering. The diaper pad in the toddler room was torn.”
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8VAC20-780-550-E
“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. There were no shelter in place drills in 2024.”
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8VAC20-780-560-F-4
“Children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards. Children in the two-year old room were served apples that were cut to large and were considered to be a potential choking hazard.”
Dec 17, 2024: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-790-600-F
“The vendor shall ensure staff completed who work directly with children shall have completed the departments annual health and safety update course. Staff #4?s updated course was overdue by 1 month.”
Dec 17, 2024: inspection8 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #5 updated screening was due over 5 months and it had not yet been completed.”
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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 most recent fire inspection was dated 5-1-2023.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On the playground the white wooden benches and garden boxes have areas of chipped and peeling paint and splintering wood.”
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8VAC20-780-40-M
“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 documented in the allergy plan. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The center’s list was not dated.”
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8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Two injury reports were reviewed and they did not include the staff present and treatment, any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury and staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures.”
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8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, they shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA indicates children ages 3-5 shall have 6 fluid ounces of milk for lunch. On 12-17-2024 the center served during lunch approximately 4 fluid ounces to the 3 year old children.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
The inspectors’ words, 127 words
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. 1.The record for Child #1, who had been enrolled for approximately 1 month did not include a phone number of 1 emergency contact listed and did not include a 2nd emergency contact name, address and phone number. 2.The record for Child #4, who had been enrolled for approximately over 1 ? years did not include the physicians name, physicians phone number and the complete address for 1 emergency contact listed. 3. The record for Child #5, who had been enrolled for approximately over 7 months did not include the physicians name, physicians phone number and a 2nd emergency contact name, address and phone number.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and training required by the job position, shall be in each staff record. Staff #1, designated as a Program Director does not have documentation of the experience and training to meet the qualifications.”
May 30, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Repeat Based on record review, observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure there shall be in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director.
“Evidence: There were not qualified staff for one out of four class rooms. Staff #1 was observed alone supervising 3 infants. Center owner confirmed there was not documentation available to indicate Staff #1 meets the qualification for program lead.”
Apr 9, 2024: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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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 #5 did not include the required updated course as the most recent one is dated 9-7-2022.”
Apr 9, 2024: inspection15 deficiencies
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Based on observation and provider interview the licensee did not ensure that each building that houses a child day program that is licensed, that serves preschool-age children, shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.
“Evidence: Staff #6 confirmed they did not have information that indicates the center has a carbon monoxide detector.”
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Repeat Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each staff member had obtained by the end of the 30th day of hire the results of the Central Registry ( CPS ) finding for the state of Virginia.
“Evidence: Staff # 1 (hire date 7-24-2023) did not have documentation of CPS results.”
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Repeat Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) prior to employment. 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: Staff #2?s TB screening was dated 2-3-2024 and first day of employment was 3-19-2024. TB screening was more than 30 days prior to hire”
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Based on a record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that staff have completed the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) -sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.
“Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire was 7-24-2023 and their record did not include documentation of completing the VDOE orientation.”
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Based on documentation review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to obtain an annual approval from the health department.
“Evidence: Staff #6 confirmed the most recent copy of the health inspection available for review was dated 12-14-2022.”
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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: The outside play space had three areas where the outdoor carpet was peeling a part from the ground and was posing as tripping hazard.”
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Repeat Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure hazardous substances and other harmful agents such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“Evidence: Hazardous chemicals were found stored in an unlocked manner in the following rooms 1. The two-year-old room had a container of bleach/water spray solution, disinfectant spray and room deodorizer in an unlocked cabinet. 2. The three-year old room had a container of bleach/water spray solution and disinfectant spray. The hazardous chemicals were labeled “keep out of reach of children” and at least one other statement “caution”, “flammable” and “warning”.”
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Repeat Based on record review, observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure there shall be in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director.
“Evidence: There were not qualified staff for two out of three of the classrooms. 1.Staff #3 was the only staff observed supervising 5 children in the two- to three-year-old room. Staff #6 confirmed there was not documentation available to indicate Staff #3 meets the qualification for program lead. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were the only staff observed supervising 10 children in the two-year-old room. Staff #6 confirmed there was not documentation available to indicate Staff #1 or Staff #2 meet the qualifications for program lead.”
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Based on observation, staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure to follow the required ratio of 1 staff for every 4 infants in care.
“Evidence: In the infant room there were 8 children, youngest age 7 weeks, observed with only 1 staff. The ratio of 1 staff to every 4 children was not followed.”
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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: The written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions were not maintained as required. 1. The list in the two-year-old room did not include the dietary restrictions (no pork, no eggs) for Child #3. 2.The list in three out of three classrooms was not dated.”
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Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks.
“Evidence: In the infant room there were 5 children observed eating snack and they did not wash their hands prior to eating snack..”
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Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure diapering requirements were followed.
“Evidence: Three out of three rooms had diaper pads that were torn and were no longer nonabsorbent.”
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Based on staff interviews and review of documentation, the licensee did not ensure to maintain documentation of monthly emergency evacuation drills.
“Evidence: Staff #6 confirmed they did not have documentation of evacuation drills conducted in March 2024”
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Based on observation and provider interviews, the licensee did not ensure that prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.
“Evidence: Child #1 was observed drinking a bottle and it was not labeled or dated.”
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Repeat Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff records contained all required documentation.
“Evidence: The following records were determined incomplete 1.The records for Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not include information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. 2. References for Staff #3 were not available for review”
Oct 18, 2023: inspection8 deficiencies
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Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each staff member had obtained by the end of the 30th day of hire the results of the Central Registry ( CPS ) finding for the state of Virginia.
“Evidence: Staff # 1?s (hire date 7-24-2023) did not have documentation of CPS results.”
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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: The following TB screenings were not conducted in the required timeframe. 1.Staff #1?s TB screening was dated 9-14-2022 and hire date was 7-24-2023 which is more than 30 days prior to hire. 2. Staff #3 (hire date 10-16-2023) did not have documentation of a TB screening. Staff #3 was observed working on the day of the inspection.”
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Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each staff member had obtained at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, the results of a follow- up tuberculosis screening.
“Evidence: Staff #4 did not have documentation in their record for an updated TB screening as the most recent TB screening is dated 9-30-2021.”
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Repeat Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure 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.
“Evidence: Hazardous substances, (1 container of bleach water spry and disinfectant spray) were observed on a wire shelf in two’s and three’s room.”
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Based on record review, observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure there shall be in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director.
“Evidence. Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed as the only staff supervising 7 children ages 2-3 Staff #5, Center Director confirmed there was not documentation available for review that Staff #1 or Staff #3 meets the qualification for program lead.”
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Based on documentation review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure they shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site with a minimum limit of at least $500,000 each occurrence and with a minimum limit of $500,000 aggregate.
“Evidence: The liability insurance available for review expired 10-9-2023.”
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Based on review of 5 children’s records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which contained the required information.
The inspectors’ words, 128 words
“Evidence: The following information is missing from 2 out of 5 of the children’s records reviewed. 1.Child #1?s record does not have 1 of 2 required emergency contacts(name, address, phone number), the employment information (location, phone number) or home information (address, phone number) for one parent. 2. Child # 1 has a diagnosed food allergy (egg yolk) and the record did not include a written allergy action/care plan, to include instructions from a physician. 3. Child #2?s record does not have the employment information (location, phone number) for both parents. and the city, state and zip code for both emergency contacts listed. 4. Child #3?s record does not have the doctors name or phone number listed and does not have the home address for 1 emergency contact listed.”
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Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that all required items were in a staff record.
“Evidence: The following information was missing from the staff records. 1.Staff #1, designated as program leader/ lead teacher did not have documentation they have the experience required by the job position. 2.Staff #3 did not have documentation of 2 required references.”
Jul 17, 2023: inspection7 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-280-B
The inspectors’ words, 93 words
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure 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. Evidence: Hazardous substances, (1 container of room deodorizer) and 1 containers of lotion) both were observed on a shelf in the unlocked restroom that was accessible to the children in the infant / toddler room. These items observed were labeled “keep out of reach of children” and at least one other statement “caution”, “flammable” and “warning”.”
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8VAC20-780-440-B
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure cribs, cots and mats shall be identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: Child #1, Child #6 and Child #7 were observed sleeping cribs that were not identified for use by them.”
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8VAC20-780-440-E
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure there shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. Evidence: In the preschool room there were 2 children observed during nap time and there was approximately 3 inches between their cots and a minimum of 12 inches between cots is required.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the diapering area had all required items. Evidence: Staff # 6 was observed conducting 2 diaper changes in the infant room and they washed their hands and the children hands after diapering however the sink did not have warm water not to exceed 120F. Only the cold-water handle was operating.”
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8VAC20-780-570-B
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure bottles shall not be used while the child is in their designated sleeping location. Evidence: Child #6 was observed in their crib sleeping with a bottle. Center Director confirmed the bottle had been given to child while they were in their crib and preparing to go to sleep.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that staff have all required documentation in their record Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3 did not include an updated TB screening as they are required every two years from the date of the last screening and the most recent screening available for review was dated 7-6-2021. 2. The record for Staff #4 did not have documentation of the required 16 hours of annual training as there was only 9 hours of training available for review.”
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8VAC20-780-80-A
The inspectors’ words, 164 words
“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: The attendance list for the mini preschool room, (age range 2 to 3) and the preschool room, (age range 3-6) did not reflect the children’s arrival and departure as it occurred 1.In the preschool room there were 20 children observed however the class attendance list 22 children in attendance in the classroom. Classroom staff indicated there are some children who move between the preschool room and the mini preschool room based on staff and ratio. 2.In the mini preschool room there were 8 children observed however the class attendance list 12 children in attendance in the classroom. Classroom staff indicated that the second teach for the mini preschool classroom was out today and the some children were moved the preschool room.”
Apr 26, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 101 words
“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 #5?s record did not include an out of state CPS check or a CRC from California or a CRC from Louisiana where they had lived within the last five years from date of hire (DOH 3-7-22). Staff #5 was observed working during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on review of center documentation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall develop written procedures for abusive head trauma. Evidence: Center Director confirmed there was not a written abusive head trauma policy available for review.”
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8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on observation and staff interview, 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: Center Director, confirmed that there was not an allergy list available for staff to view for child #6 that has a physician documented peanut allergy.”
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8VAC20-780-430-J
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure that disposable products shall be used once and discarded. Evidence: In the Preschool room the children were given disposable cups with their names on them to use for water during snack time. The center staff confirmed the disposable cups are used repeatedly during the day for water and are not thrown away after their first use.”
Mar 7, 2023: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review and staff interview the vendor did not ensure Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the departments health and safety update course. Evidence: Staff confirmed that Staff #1 (date of hire 7-12-2021) did not have documentation for their 2022 health and safety update course.”
Mar 7, 2023: inspection11 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 102 words
“Based on record review and staff interview the licensee did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Director confirmed that they had not obtained an out of state child abuse and neglect record check for California and they had not obtained an out of State criminal history check for California or Louisiana where staff #4 (hire date 3-7-2022) had lived within the last five years.”
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8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on record review and staff interview the licensee did not ensure the center shall provide an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: Staff confirmed that the most recent fire inspection was dated 10-1-2021.”
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8VAC20-780-330-A
“Based on observation and staff interview the licensee did not ensure playgrounds shall be located and designed to protect children from hazards. Evidence: The director confirmed that the outside play was not designed to protect children from hazards and was located directly behind the building, openly in an area, where vehicular traffic is present. Staff #1 confirmed children from the preschool classroom were outside on the play are on the day of the inspection.”
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Based on observation and staff interview the licensee did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards from the National Program for Playground Safety’s Surface Materials. Surfacing 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: Staff/Director confirmed the following playground equipment did not have the required depth of at least six inches of resilient surfacing: 1. The red slide (20” high) and the see saw (31 1/2” high) were placed directly on asphalt. 2. The blue climber (17” high) was placed on a plastic covered mat. 3. Staff #1 confirmed children from the preschool classroom were outside on the play are on the day of the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-1
The inspectors’ words, 101 words
“Based on observation and staff interview the licensee did not ensure the required staff to child ratios were maintained whenever children are in care. Evidence: The center did not ensure to maintain a staff to child ratio of 1:4 for children birth up to 16 months. 1. Staff #3 confirmed that from approximately 8:00am-8:34am, in the infant classroom, they were alone with five children and the youngest child in the group was 9 months old. 2. Between 8:34am-10:09am, four additional children arrived, totaling nine children being supervised alone by Staff #3. 3. A second staff member did not arrive until 10:09am.”
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8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on review of center documentation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: Staff confirmed that the center’s written procedures did not include abusive head trauma.”
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Based on observation and staff interview, 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 confirmed that child #7 has a known food sensitivity and that there was no allergy list in the infant classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-410-2
The inspectors’ words, 93 words
“Based on observation and staff interview the licensee did not ensure enclosure in a small, confined space or any space that the child cannot freely exit himself is a forbidden action Evidence: In the infant room staff #3 confirmed that child #3 and child #8 were put in their highchairs, not for their intended purpose but because they hit and bite and because they were short staffed. Child #8 was in highchair from approximately 9:55 until 10:25 and child #3 was in highchair from approximately 9:55 until 10:20 as confirmed by staff #3.”
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8VAC20-780-440-A
“Based on observation and staff interview the licensee did not ensure cribs shall be provided for children during the designated rest period. Evidence: Staff was observed putting child #8 (date of birth 6-2-2022) in a baby bouncer for nap time. Staff #3 confirmed it was easier than using the crib because they were short staffed.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after diapering. Evidence: Staff #3 was observed conducting diaper changes for child #5 and child #9. Neither child’s hands were washed after their diaper change and staff #3 did not wash their hands before and after each diaper change.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Staff #3 was observed not cleaning or sanitizing the diapering surface after changing child #4 and child #9 diapers”
Mar 17, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on review of 3 staff records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each employee obtained a central registry finding ( CPS ) within 30 days of employment or volunteer service.
“Evidence: The record for staff #2, date of hire 11-22-2021 did not include a CPS finding.”
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Based on review of 3 staff records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each employee submitted documentation of the tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.
“Evidence: The record for staff #2, date of hire 11-22-2021 did not include a TB screening prior to hire. The screening available for review was dated 2-19-2022.”
All 27 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| May 30, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Inspection | 15 violations cited |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Mar 7, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 7, 2023 | Inspection | 11 violations cited |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires May 5, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 52 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?
- 4 complaint inspections on record.
- 4 complaint allegations published with Virginia’s findings, 2 of them found valid.
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.
| Date | What | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Abuse/Neglect. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Complaint | Allegation: Records. Virginia’s finding: Not Reported/Found. |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Complaint | Allegation: Restraints/Behavior Management. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Complaint | Allegation: Supervision. Virginia’s finding: Not Reported/Found. |
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 75 child care providers in the City of Hampton, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 12; this one had 59.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Saint Mary Star of the Sea School | 8 |
| Ambassadors For Jesus Christ | 52 |
| Melissa Smith | 12 |
| Sunshine Faces LLC-2042 This child care provider | 59 |
| Latasha Gaud | 14 |
| Sunshine Faces LLC-2056 | 47 |
| Vanessa Coleman | 4 |
| The Hope Center | 13 |
| KiddyCity Daycare, LLC-Hampton | 5 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of the Virginia Peninsulas-Hamp | 28 |
| Wythe Presbyterian Church | 1 |
| Community Presbyterian Church | 8 |
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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Paid listing
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