AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary
A child day center in Portsmouth, Virginia 23701
1300 Horne Avenue, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701. (757) 807-0594.
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The short answer
- 35 deficiencies in the last three years
- Sep 282026 the latest visit on record
- 75 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?
16 inspections on record, the latest on Sep 28, 2026.
35 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
35 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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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 |
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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.
Sep 28, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. After finishing a meal children immediately began homework activities without washing their hands.”
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8VAC20-780-530-C
“There shall be at least two staff members with current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid present on the premises during the center’s hours of operation, on field trips, and wherever children are in care. There was only one staff member present with current CPR and First Aid certification.”
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8VAC20-780-550-G
“Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that include all of the required components. The record of emergency evacuations was missing required information.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for more than 30 days, was missing a second emergency contact that was not a parent.”
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8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1, employed for more than 6 months, did not have CPR certification.”
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8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1, employed for more than 6 months, did not have first aid certification.”
Feb 5, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
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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 #1 TB was dated ten months prior to date of employment.”
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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 that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for five months, was missing the following required components: The name address and phone number of a person to contact in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Staff records shall be kept for each staff member that includes all of the required information. The record for Staff #1 was missing the job title of the staff member.”
Sep 11, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-240-B
“Staff shall complete orientation training appropriate to the ages of the children in care and include all of the facility specific topics, prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1,who began working in the facility on 9/2/25, did not have documentation of completed orientation training.”
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8VAC20-780-530-C
“Repeat Violation There shall be at least two staff members with certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid present on the premises during the center’s hours of operation, on fieldtrips, and wherever children are in care. There was only one staff member present with CPR/First Aid certification.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Staff records shall be kept for each staff person that includes all of the required information. The record for staff #1 did not include the date of employment.”
Mar 6, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. An evacuation practice drill was not conducted in November or December 2024.”
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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 that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. The record for Child #2 was missing the following required components: first day of attendance and address for 2 emergency contacts. The records for Child #3 and Child #4 were each missing the address for one emergency contact.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A-8
The inspectors’ words, 93 words
“A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1, who has been enrolled for 6 months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file. Child #5, who has been enrolled for 7 months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain a separate record for each staff member that contains all of the required information. The record for Staff #2 was missing the address of an emergency contact. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possess the education, and experience required by the job position. The record for Staff #5 was missing the job title, and emergency contact.”
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8VAC20-780-90-A
The inspectors’ words, 110 words
“A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child’s record by the first day of the child’s attendance. The record for Child #1 and Child #5 did not contain the following required information: A signed statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if requested by the center. A signed statement that the parent will inform the center with 24 hours or the next business day if the child or a household member develops a communicable disease as defined by the State Board of Health.”
Oct 22, 2024: inspection9 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“Repeat Violation The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 2/22/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
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22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee or volunteer’s first day of employment or volunteering. The sworn statement for Staff #2, who is currently working with children, was dated two weeks after their first day of volunteering and two day’s after the first day of employment.”
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee or volunteer’s first day of employment or volunteering. The criminal history check for Staff #2, who is currently working with children, was dated two weeks after the first day of volunteering.”
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22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee or volunteer’s first day of employment or volunteering. Staff #2, who had been a volunteer for two weeks, did not have a central registry search requested prior to volunteering or employment. The central registry search for Staff #3 was not requested until 10 days after the employee’s start date.”
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat Violation 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 #1 did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
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8VAC20-780-200-B
“The center shall have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center’s hours of operation. The job title in the record for Staff #1 was Site Director however, the documentation in the record for Staff #1 did not meet the qualifications for program director.”
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8VAC20-780-530-C
“There shall be at least two staff members who meet the requirements of subsection A of this section (current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and current certification in first aid) present on the premises during the center’s hours of operation, on fieldtrips, and wherever children are in care. There was only one staff member on the premises with current CPR and first aid certification.”
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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 that contains all the required information. The record for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 was missing the following required components: first date of attendance, previously attended childcare or schools and written agreements (illness and communicable disease) between the parent and the center as required by 8VAC20-780-90. The records for Child #2 and Child #3 were missing the address of an emergency contact.”
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8VAC20-780-70
The inspectors’ words, 115 words
“Repeat Violation The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person. The record for Staff #2 did not include documentation that the staff members age was verified and documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. The references for Staff #2 were completed two weeks after the staff member began volunteering and one day after being hired. Name address and phone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which will be kept at the center. Staff #2 and Staff #3, who had been actively working at the center, did not have emergency contact information at the center.”
Feb 22, 2024: inspection9 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspections were posted. Evidence: 1.The findings from the most recent, complete inspection documentation dated 9/27/2023 and sent to the facility on 9/29/2023 was not posted.”
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8VAC20-780-430-K
“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a provision was made for an individual place for each child’s personal belongings Evidence: 1.There were no individual areas for children belongs. Their book bags and jackets were piled on top of a table in the cafeteria.”
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8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the first aid kit contain all the required components. Evidence: 1.The following items were not in the first aid kit: tweezers, thermometer, first aid manual. 2.Staff #1 confirmed these items were missing from the first aid kit.”
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8VAC20-780-540-D
“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the required emergency supplies were available at the center. Evidence: 1.There were no ice packs or cooling agents in the first aid kit, or available during the inspection. 2.Staff #1 confirmed there were no ice packs.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1.There were no evacuation drills documented for the months of September, October, November, December 2023. 2.Staff #1 confirmed the evacuation drills were not documented.”
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8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that shelter in place procedures were practiced a minimum of twice per year Evidence: 1.There was no documentation of two shelter in place practice drills in 2023. 2.Staff #1 confirmed the shelter-in-place drills were not documented.”
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8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Evidence: 3.There was no documentation of one lockdown drill in 2023. 4.Staff #1 confirmed the lock down drill was not documented.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Violation Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3 and child #5 did not contain the parent work number and address for emergency contacts. 2. The record for child #5 did contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s age and identity. 3. Staff #1 confirmed these documents were not in the records.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Based on a review of 5 staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member that contains all of the required information. Evidence: 1.The record for staff #1 did not contain the staff members address, emergency contact information, and documentation of education and qualifications. 2.The record for staff #2 did not contain emergency contact information, or reference checks. 3.Staff #1 confirmed the documentation was not in the record.”
Sep 27, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that documentation was obtained showing that each child in care had received immunizations as required by the State Board of Health before the child attends the center. 1.The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of immunizations. 2.Staff #3 confirmed the record did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of 3 staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all staff provide documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (start date 9/25/2023) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 2. The record for Staff #2 (Start date 9/25/2023) contained a TB screening dated 9/26/2023. The staff member was in contact with children on 9/25/2023 before obtaining the TB screening.”
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8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that there is always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: Upon the inspectors arrival, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were alone and supervising children. Neither staff member had training in daily health observation of children.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interviews it was determined the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the classroom there was a bottle of cleaning solution in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children., 2. Staff #1 confirmed the clean solution was in an unlocked cabinet.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. (repeat violation) Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain addresses for emergency contacts. 2. The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of identity and age. 3. Staff #3 (Area Manager) confirmed the records did not contain all of the required information.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of 3 staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 did not include two reference checks. 2. The record for Staff #2 contained only 1 reference check. 3. Staff #3 confirmed the records did not contain the required reference checks.”
Jan 31, 2022: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on a review of three staff records and interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that within 90 days of employment each staff member shall be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care.
“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 did not contain a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 2. Staff #4 did not provide documentation to demonstrate the staff #2 had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
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Based on a review of three staff records and interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that within 90 days of employment each staff member shall be trained in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.
“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 did not contain a current certification in first aid. 2. Staff #4 did not provide documentation to demonstrate the staff #2 had a current certification in first aid.”
Jan 31, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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Based on a review of four children’s records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that each child in attendance had a completed physical within one month of attendance.
“Evidence: 1. The record for child #1 did not contain a physical examination. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the record for child #1did not contain a physical examination, and had been enrolled for more than 30 days.”
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Based on a review of the emergency supplies at the center, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that there is one working battery-operated radio in each building used by children.
“Evidence: 1. There was not a working battery-operated radio or a battery-operated flashlight available during the inspection. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that there was not a battery-operated radio or battery-operated flashlight available during the inspection.”
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Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the center shall have a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and relocation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown.
“Evidence: 1. The Licensing Inspector was not able to view the facility’s emergency preparedness plan during the inspection. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the facility’s emergency preparedness plan was not available for viewing during the inspection.”
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Based on a review of four children’s records and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that they maintain and keep at the center a complete record for each child enrolled that contains all required information.
“Evidence 1. The record for child #1 did not indicate whether or not the child had previously attended child care. 2. The record for child #2 did not indicate whether or not the child had previously attended child care. 3. The record for child #3 did not indicate whether or not the child had previously attended child care. 4. Staff #1confirmed that the records for child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain all of the required information.”
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Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility were posted on the premises.
“Evidence: 1. The results from the most recent inspection (12/7/21) was not posted anywhere in the facility. 2. When asked if the results from the most recent inspection were posted, staff #2 confirmed that the results were not posted.”
Nov 30, 2021: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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Based on a review of three staff records and interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that there shall be at least one staff member trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care who is on the premises during the center’s hours of operation and also one person on field trips and wherever children are in care.
“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 did not contain a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 2. The record for staff #3 did not contain a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 3. Staff #3 confirmed that neither staff had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
Nov 30, 2021: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on a review of three staff records, it was determined that the facility did not deny continued employment of a staff who did not have a search of the central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (date of hire 9/16/21) did not contain documentation of a completed search of the central registry finding. 2. Staff #3 reviewed the record for the staff #1, and confirmed that the search of the central registry finding has not been received.”
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Based on a review of thee staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all staff provide documentation of a negative TB screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.
“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (date of hire 9/16/21) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 2. Staff #3 confirmed that staff #1 did not have a negative TB screening available for viewing during the inspection.”
All 16 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 28, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 31, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jan 31, 2022 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Mar 2, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 4 years - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 75 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?
- Among 88 child care providers in the City of Portsmouth, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 12; this one had 35.
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 |
|---|---|
| Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care | 16 |
| HRCAP Cavalier Manor | 8 |
| HRCAP Portsmouth Head Start | 8 |
| HRCAP JFK | 19 |
| Mary Almy | 50 |
| LaToya Wade | 4 |
| Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center | 5 |
| AlphaBEST @ Simonsdale Elementary | 49 |
| AlphaBEST @ Hodges Manor Elementary | 14 |
| AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary This child care provider | 35 |
| AlphaBEST @ Victory Elementary | 48 |
| Toddler Time Child Development Center | 6 |
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.
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