Gloria Dei Lutheran School
A child day center in Hampton, Virginia 23669
250 Fox Hill Road, Hampton, Virginia 23669. (757) 851-6292.
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The short answer
- 28 deficiencies in the last three years
- Apr 72026 the latest visit on record
- 380 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?
12 inspections on record, the latest on Apr 7, 2026.
28 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
28 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 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.
Apr 7, 2026: inspection8 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment. Staff #4, did not have documentation requesting a criminal records check, a child protective service check and a sex offender check from a different state prior to hire. Staff #1 has been working for more than 19 months.”
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #3 did not have a copy of immunizations in their record and has been attending for more than 2 1/2 years.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance; or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #3 did not have a copy of a physical examination in their record and has been attending for more than 2 1/2 years.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
The inspectors’ words, 225 words
“Repeat Violation 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. The following equipment did not have sufficient resilient surfacing and fall zone as required. 1.On the toddler playground there was insufficient fall zone for the yellow slide as there was only 3 feet 6 inches feet from the end of the slide chute to the portable red slide. A minimum of 6 feet fall zone is required. 2. On the older children’s playground, the resilient surfacing under the hand over hand bars was insufficient. It measured between 5 1/2 inches to 7 inches and this equipment required a minimum of 12 inches of resilient surfacing. 3 On the younger children’s playground there was insufficient fall zone for the swings as they were only 4 feet and 10 inches from a metal fence. A minimum of 6 feet fall zone is required. 4. On the middle playground, the resilient surfacing at the base of the slide chute and around the slide was insufficient. It measured between 4 and 6 inches, and this equipment required a minimum of 6 inches of resilient surfacing”
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8VAC20-780-340-D
“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Classroom D did not have a program-lead qualified staff.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“The required ratio for children 3-year-olds up to school age eligible is 1:10. In Classroom D, one staff member (Staff #4) was observed working alone with 12 children, ages 4-5. The group was out ratio for approximately 30 minutes.”
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8VAC20-780-550-E
“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. There was documentation of only drill conducted in 2025.”
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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 sheet for the following classrooms were not accurate 1.Classroom A listed 9 children and 11 were observed in care. 2.Classroom B listed 10 children, and 11 children were observed in care. 3.Classroom E listed 8 children, and 9 children were observed in care.”
Sep 9, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment and have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff # 9?s TB screening was dated approximately 5 months prior to working they have been working for approximately 2 weeks.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
The inspectors’ words, 194 words
“Repeat Violation 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. The following equipment did not have sufficient resilient surfacing as a minimum of 6 inches was required and a minimum of 6 feet of fall zone is required. 1.On the toddler playground the resilient surfacing around the red climber and the end of the slide chute for the composite piece and around the single slides (brown slide, yellow slide) measured between 3 and 5 inches. There fall zone for the yellow slide measured approximately 3 feet to a wooden fence, the swing bouncer measured approximately 2 feet to a metal bench and the red slide was directly over a balance beam. 2. On the older children’s playground, the resilient surfacing under and around the fall zone for the swings, the end of the slide chute for composite piece and the hand over hand climber measured between 2 and 5 inches.”
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8VAC20-780-520-C
“If diaper ointment or cream is used, the products do not need to be kept locked but shall be inaccessible to children. In Classroom A there were 8 diaper creams observed in a cabinet under the changing table and accessible to children.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
The inspectors’ words, 107 words
“Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. 1.The record for Child #1, did not have documentation of a physician’s name and phone number. 2. The record for Child #2, did not have documentation of one parents address and phone number. 3.The record for Child #5, did not have documentation of the employment number for one parent. 4. The record for Child #7, did not have documentation of physician’s name and phone number. 5. The record for Child #9, did not have documentation of the employment phone number for both parents.”
Apr 30, 2025: inspection7 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“Repeat Violation The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The background checks for Staff #6 have not been updated. The most recent fingerprint check and sworn statement are overdue by 3 months and the most recent central registry check is overdue by one month.”
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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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8VAC20-780-330-B
The inspectors’ words, 186 words
“Repeat Violation 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. The following equipment did not have sufficient resilient surfacing as a minimum of 6 inches was required. 1.On the toddler playground, the resilient surfacing under the swings measured between 3 and 4 inches and at the base of the slide chute and in the slides fall zone the surfacing measured between 4 to 5 inches. 2. On the preschool playground, the resilient surfacing under the swings and in the fall zone measured between 4 ? and 5 ? inches. 3. On the Pre-K playground, the resilient surfacing under the swings and in the fall, zone measured between 3 ? and 4 inches. At the base of the blue/yellow slide the surfacing measured between 3 ? and 5 inches and in the fall zone some areas measured between 1 and 3 ? inches.”
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8VAC20-780-340-D
“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director. Staff #6 and Staff #10 were alone supervising children, and they do not meet the qualification for program leader/director.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering area shall have a non-absorbent surface for diapering or changing. The diaper pad in Classroom A, had a rip and therefore was no longer a non-absorbent surface for diapering.”
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8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Child #11 has a medication authorization for 1 medication that expired 2 months ago. The authorizations had not been renewed, and the medication had not been returned or disposed of as required.”
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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 records for Child #4 and Child #7 did not have employment location or phone number for both parents and did not have the home address and phone number for one parent.”
Oct 30, 2024: inspection9 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent fingerprint check for staff #9 was overdue by more than 9 months.”
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee, within 30 days of service. Staff #4 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed for over 1 year.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #2, who had been enrolled for 2 months.”
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8VAC20-780-150-B
“Immunization and physical records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization and physical record for Child #4 and Child #8, were not signed and dated. Both Child #4 and Child #8 have been attending for 2 months.”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #3 updated screening was due more than 1 1/2 years ago and Staff #9?s was due over 1month ago.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. 1.In Classroom A, sanitizing wipes and solution were in an unlocked cabinet and a mop with attached disinfectant container was stored in the bathroom, within reach of children. 2. In Classroom B, sanitizing wipes were observed on shelf, out of reach of children.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
The inspectors’ words, 126 words
“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. 1. The fall zone for the plastic slide on the 2?s playground measured to be about 4 ? feet however, the slide required at least six feet of a fall zone. 2.The resilient surfacing for all 3 playgrounds was inadequate at the base of the slide chutes and around the swings as it measured in some areas between less than 1 inch up to 4 inches and a minimum of 6 inches is required.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
The inspectors’ words, 122 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. Child #1, who has been enrolled for more than 1 year, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file. 2.The records for Child #2 and Child #10 did not have employment phone numbers for the parents listed. Both have been attending for over 2 months. 3.The records for Child #2 and Child #3 did not have the physician’s name, phone number, the 2 required emergency contact names, addresses and phone numbers. Child #2 has been attending for over 2 months and Child #3 has been attending for over 1 year.”
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8VAC20-780-90-A
“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 agreement shall be signed by the parent. Written agreements are related to emergency medial care, child illness and communicable diseases. Child #2 has been attending for over 2 months and Child #3 has been attending for over 1 year and there were no written signed parent agreement in their records.”
Sep 27, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on review of records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain background check every five years thereafter.
“Evidence: In Board Member #3’s record, the criminal background check was last dated 04/05/2018. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation available for review during the inspection.”
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Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“Evidence: In the Toddler room, there was observation of disinfectant wipes with the labels “keep out of reach of children” and “caution” nearby the diapering station.”
May 8, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of results of a criminal record, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
“Evidence: In Staff#3’s record (date of hire: 04/28/22) there were no results found for state of Florida and Washington. Interview with staff confirmed documentation for out of state searches were not available for review.”
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Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer service.
“Evidence: In Staff#2’s record (date of hire: 12/29/21), there were no central registry findings found for review. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation was not available for review.”
Jan 25, 2023: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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Based on review staff record and interview, the center did not ensure all staff working directly with children have current certification in first aid within 90 days.
“Evidence: In Staff#5’s record (date of hire: 09/19/2022) there was no current first aid certificate found. Interview with staff confirmed a current certificate for first aid was not available for review during this inspection.”
Jan 25, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on review of child records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy.
“Evidence: In Child#5’s record, there was no written care plan found. Interview with staff confirmed the plan was not available for review during the inspection.”
Mar 15, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure all employees shall undergo a background check every five years.
“Evidence: In Staff#1 record (date of hire: 07/22/16), the last dated central registry finding was 7/22/16 . In Staff #2’s record (date of hire:6/18/82), the last dated central registry find was 09/07/16. Interview with staff confirmed documentation reviewed was the most recent for the required background checks.”
All 12 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| May 8, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 8, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Sep 29, 2027.
- Ages: 1 year 4 months - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 380 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 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 28.
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 |
|---|---|
| Gloria Dei Lutheran School This child care provider | 28 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of the Virginia Peninsulas-Hamp | 28 |
| Community Presbyterian Church | 8 |
| Little Tin Soldiers Educational Center | 29 |
| Smiles & Giggles Learning Center Incorporated | 37 |
| Peake Childhood Center | 12 |
| Ms. Victoria Whitehead | Not given |
| Tonya Scott | Not given |
| Karen Jordan | 5 |
| Empowering Future Leaders Academy LLC | 14 |
| Andrea Blue | 7 |
| Jessica Taft | 2 |
| Latosha Davis | 0 |
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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