Children’s Harbor - Chesapeake
A child day center in Chesapeake, Virginia 23324
2400 Strawberry Lane, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324. (757) 543-4221.
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The short answer
- 16 deficiencies in the last three years
- Oct 162026 the latest visit on record
- 150 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?
25 inspections on record, the latest on Oct 16, 2026.
16 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
16 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Apr 2, 2026: complaint inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-340-A
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. A staff member in the 2-year-old classroom was seated in a chair not actively monitoring or engaging with the children. Children were observed going in and out of the bathroom, as well as playing in corners of the room that were not visible to where the staff was seated.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-3
“On March 18, 2026, the 2-year-old classroom ratio was one staff member with nine children for several minutes.”
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8VAC20-780-40-E
“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. On March 18, 2026, the staff members in the 2-year-old classroom did not ensure appropriate levels of supervision, forbidden action, and ratio were in compliance as in their center’s own policies and procedures.”
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8VAC20-780-400-B
“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. A staff member in the 2-year-old classroom was observed redirecting children in a harsh and raised tone with no intention to resolve conflict as well as grabbing a toy from a child and throwing it across the classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-410-1
“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden roughly handling a child. On March 18, 2026, a staff member in the 2-year-old classroom was observed roughly handling two children by lifting them by one arm off the ground and placing them in a chair. The children were observed upset and crying.”
Feb 4, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-130-A
The inspectors’ words, 105 words
“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. Pursuant to subsection C of ? 22.1-271.2 of the Code of Virginia, documentation of immunizations is not required for any child whose: 1. Parent submits an affidavit to the center on the current form approved by the Virginia Department of Health stating that the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the parent’s or child’s religious tenets or practices. Child #1 and Child #2 are both religiously exempt from immunizations and did not have an affidavit notarized in their file.”
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8VAC20-780-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation Training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course. Staff #1 did not complete the annual health and safety update course for the year 2025.”
Aug 14, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. There were two boxes of disposable gloves in two different areas accessible to children in care. In the outdoor playground a water play table and small plastic pool had standing water over 3-4 inches in depth. The sensory table in the 3- and 4-year-old classroom was cracked and broken.”
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8VAC20-780-280-D
“Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food. Two bottles of disinfectant wipes were beside food being served to children during lunch.”
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8VAC20-780-50-A
“Staff and children’s records shall be treated confidentially. Several children’s names were listed at the front desk that had a label that they are on the subsidy program.”
Apr 7, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #1, enrolled for over 30 days did not have a physical examination in their file.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The locks, which prevent children from accessing the cleaning supplies in two classrooms, were not secured or fastened. The cleaning materials were unlocked.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody and documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. Child #1 did not have proof their identity or age. Child #2 and Child #3 were missing parent’s work phone numbers in their files.”
Dec 5, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Ceiling tiles throughout the center were stained and damaged.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The last documented fire drill was October 10, 2024. There was no drill conducted in November 2024.”
Feb 5, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Staff #1 has an expired tuberculosis test with the most recent testing date of October 18, 2020.”
Sep 20, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 185 words
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry 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: 1. Staff #2 (date of hire 07/10/2023) reported on their Sworn Statement Disclosure dated 07/10/2023, that they lived in another state outside of Virginia in the past five years. In addition, their resume states they worked in another state outside of Virginia from 2021 to 2023. There were no out of state background check results completed for Staff #2. 2. Staff #3 (date of hire 03/06/2023) reported on their Sworn Statement Disclosure date 02/23/2023, that they lived in another state outside of Virginia in the past five years and there were no out of state background check results completed for Staff #3. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that there were no out of state background check completed for Staff #2 and Staff #3.”
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8VAC20-780-550-G
The inspectors’ words, 170 words
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in place, and lockdown drills that includes: 1. Identity of the person conducting the drill; 2. The date and time of the drill; 3. The method used for notification of the drill; 4. The number of staff participating; 5. The number of children participating; 6. Any special conditions simulated; 7. The time it took to complete the drill; 8. Problems encountered, if any; and 9. For emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions. Evidence: 1. The fire drill log observed at the facility for the past year did not have the method used for notification of the drill, the number of staff and children participating, any special conditions simulated, the time it took to complete the drill, the problems encountered, and the weather conditions during the fire drill. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that only the date, time, and type of drill was listed on the emergency evacuation drill log.”
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8VAC20-780-550-P
The inspectors’ words, 209 words
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the following: 1. Date and time of injury; 2. Name of injured child; 3. Type and circumstance of the injury; 4. Staff present and treatment; 5. Date and time when parents were notified; 6. Any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury; 7. Staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures; and 8. Documentation on how parent was notified. Evidence: 1. Four of Five injury reports reviewed were missing entries and were not complete. a. The injury report dated 8 02/2023, was missing information regarding the time the parent was notified of the child’s injury. b. The injury report dated 8/17/2023, was missing information regarding any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury. c. The injury report dated 9/11/2023, was missing the date and time of when the parents were notified of the injury. d. The injury report dated 9/19/2023, was missing information regarding staff treatment for the child. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the four injury reports reviewed were missing information as required by licensing standards.”
Feb 22, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 234 words
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, be maintained a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Throughout the daycare building, there were areas of chipping and peeling paint on the walls of the classrooms, hallways, and common areas that are in reach of children in care. 2. In 2 of the 4 classrooms as well as the main ?kiva? lobby area, there were area rug carpets that present as tripping hazards due to them rolling and not sticking to the ground floor and pieces that are tearing from these carpets. 3. The trash can on the playground, used by children, has an approximate 6-7 inch crack next to the lid which poses as an injury and pinching hazard to the children. 4. In the toddler room, the window ledge that is in reach of children has a chip on the ledge with missing wood which created a sharp edge. This poses as an injury hazard as this ledge is directly at the height of the children in the classroom. 5. The playground mulch divider has a large 4 inch nail protruding out of the ground which is a tripping and snagging hazard to children while on the playground. 6. The baseboards to the ?kiva? lobby area and foyer area are loose and coming off the walls.”
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8VAC20-780-40-E
The inspectors’ words, 136 words
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the operational responsibilities of the licensee shall ensure that the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards are followed. Evidence: 1. Per the Children’s Harbor Teaching Handbook regarding Discipline technique and procedures it states, ?Above and beyond all other concepts of discipline is the fact that there will never be roughly handling (grabbing) of a child. ? 2. Staff #1 confirmed both Staff #3 and Staff #4 agreed and signed the document that they will abide and follow the policies and procedures that are required by the center. 3. Staff #3 and Staff #4 confirmed via documentation and signature to the Children’s Harbors Teaching Handbook to follow and abide by the center’s own policies and procedures.”
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8VAC20-780-410-1
The inspectors’ words, 185 words
“Based on video footage and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that roughly handling a child is an action that is forbidden. Evidence: 1. In observing the video footage on the playground from February 14, 2023, Staff #3, was observed pointing their finger and speaking to Child #1. Child #1 fell to the ground. While the child was on the ground in a sitting position, Staff #3 was observed putting her hand on top of the child’s head and pushing their head towards the ground in a quick motion. 2. In reviewing the video footage in the classroom during circle time, Child #1 was running and Staff #4 grabbed the child by their arms to sit down on their lap. Staff #4 proceeded to push the child on the ground putting their arms against the child’s chest to restrain them to the ground. 3. The center director, Staff #1, confirmed viewing both videos and observing the rough handling of the children for both incidents. As a result of this, Staff #1 confirmed that both Staff #3 and Staff #4 were terminated.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“8VAC20-780-550 . D. Based on record review and interview, it was determine that the center did not ensure to implement monthly practice evacuation drills at the center. Evidence: 1. In reviewing the evacuation drill log, the last documented drill was conducted August 8, 2022. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the last documented drill was dated August 8, 2022, and there was no drill completed for the month of January 2023.”
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8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that shelter in place procedures be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: 1. In reviewing the shelter in place documentation log, the last documented drill was dated March 29, 2022. There was only one drill documented for the year 2022. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the last documented shelter in place drill was dated March 29, 2022, and that there was no shelter in place drill practiced since that documented date.”
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8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the finding of the most recent inspection of the facility was posted on the premises of the facility. Evidence: 1. The most recent monitoring inspection, dated September 12, 2022, was not posted on the premises of the facility. 2. The monitoring inspection that was posted was dated, July 30, 2020. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that the most recent inspection was not posted.”
Sep 12, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the toddler classroom, there were three disinfectant wipe cleaners with the warning label, ?Harmful to Humans and Keep out of reach of children? near the changing table unlocked. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed there were three disinfectant cleaners unlocked accessible to children.”
Jan 31, 2022: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on a record review the vendor did not ensure all staff who work directly with children had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days. Staff #1 (hired 12/08/94), #2 (hired 09/25/15), #3 (hired 02/04/2019), #4 (hired 07/26/21) did not have documentation of having a current certification in CPR.”
Nov 10, 2021: inspection2 deficiencies
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22VAC40-185-270-A
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. In the school-age room there were 2 cubby shelves that were not secured, posing a tipping hazard. 2. Behind one of the toilets In the 2 year-old bathroom, peeling paint exposing drywall was in reach of children.”
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22VAC40-185-330-B
“Based on interviews, a record review and observation, the center did not ensure all requirements were met where resilient surfacing was used. Evidence: There was 4 inches of resilient surfacing in the fall zone of the monkey bars. Six inches is required.”
Jan 31, 2021: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. There were several wooden cubby shelves throughout the building that were not secured, posing tipping hazards.”
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8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on observation the center did not have all required emergency supplies. The center did not have a working, battery-operated radio.”
All 25 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Complaint inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 31, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 31, 2021 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Feb 12, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 year 4 months - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 150 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 2 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Who does the caring?
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 121 child care providers in the City of Chesapeake, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 13; this one had 16.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Children’s Harbor - Chesapeake This child care provider | 16 |
| Jo-Ann Dixon | 21 |
| Mrs. Bristel White | 8 |
| Quality’s Childcare | 16 |
| HRCAP CARVER | 13 |
| Chesapeake Christian Center | 28 |
| YMCA of South Hampton Roads-G W Carver Intermediate School | 31 |
| Gates of Heaven C.O.G.I.C. | 0 |
| My Joy II Learning Center and Childcare, LLC | 21 |
| Light Years Child Development Center, Inc II | 7 |
| In Loving Hands Child Care Center | 38 |
| BuZy Zee’s Early Childhood Center | 66 |
| Impact UM Church | 21 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.
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Replies
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