Happyland Day Care Center
A child day center in Chesapeake, Virginia 23324
1227 Transylvania Avenue, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324. (757) 543-3239.
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The short answer
- 15 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jun 172026 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?
13 inspections on record, the latest on Jun 17, 2026.
15 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
15 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 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.
Jun 17, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-280-H
“Cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents shall not be stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children. There was an adult purse within reach of school age children from the onset of the inspection until approximately 4pm.”
Oct 22, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening submitted at the time of employment. Staff #1 has a tuberculosis screening dated 9/20/25. Staff #1 had been employed for 10 days prior to obtaining the required screening.”
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8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers provide meals or snacks they will follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The meal served to children in care ages 2.5 years through 4 years old did not meet USDA portion requirements for protein, grains, vegetables, fruit or milk.”
Jan 14, 2025: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-790-530-C
“For each group of children, the vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance documentation in the school age room did not reflect the actual arrival and departure of each child as required.”
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8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Staff must obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #1 stated that the CPR training she received was totally completed online.”
Jan 14, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe condition. There is a hole in the bathroom door with splitting wood exposed.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There were unlocked chemicals in the adult bathroom.”
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8VAC20-780-40-E
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s services are maintained in compliance with these standards and the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. The center did follow these standards or it’s own policies and procedures regarding medication as there are expired authorizations, expired medications, no parent signature and one prescription medication without a prescription label in the medication lockbox.”
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8VAC20-780-560-F
“Centers 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) when centers choose to provide meals or snacks. The snack served to children today and listed on the posted menu did not follow the most recent UDSA requirements.”
Jul 23, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-A
The inspectors’ words, 109 words
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children and within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #2 has a tuberculosis screening dated April 13, 2024 with a documented date of hire as April 8, 2024. 2 - The record for Staff #3 has a tuberculosis screening dated April 17, 2024 with a documented date of hire as April 1, 2024. 3 - Staff #1 confirmed that the tuberculosis screenings were not obtained within the required time frame.”
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8VAC20-780-245-J-3
The inspectors’ words, 127 words
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that any child in need of emergency medications is always in the care of a staff member that has the required medication administration training. Evidence: 1 - On July 23, 2024 Child #1 was present on a field trip. However, there was not any staff present with the required medication training in the event that the child required administration of the medication. 2 - Staff #4 confirmed that she did not have the required training. However, she did carry Benadryl and Epi Pen for Child #1 during transportation and at the field trip site. 3 - Staff record review determined that none of the three staff on the field trip had obtained the required medication administration.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 99 words
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1- The closet where the hot water heater is located was unlocked and therefore accessible to children in care. a. Additionally, there were three sheets of Styrofoam leaning against/touching the tank of the hot water heater posing a potential fire hazard 2 - There was an approximately five foot tall ladder in the hallway next to the vending machines, within reach of children. 3 - The emergency exit door next to the vending machines was locked during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-340-A
The inspectors’ words, 103 words
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children they will always ensure their care protection and guidance. Evidence: 1 - Child #1, a four year old, was observed with a balloon sculpture in his month. The child was actively mouthing and sucking the inflated balloon. 2 - Latex balloons are described as a potential hazard by Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) do not recommend be used with children younger than eight years old 3 - Staff present did not intervene or make any attempt to prevent the child’s behavior from continuing.”
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8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on documentation review and interview the center failed to ensure that allergy documentation is maintained as required. Evidence: 1 - The allergy list available in classrooms was not dated. 2 - The allergy list available in classrooms did not include the necessary allergy care plan. 3 - Staff #1 confirmed that lists were not dated and the allergy care plan was not attached.”
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Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that proper child restraints are used when transporting children and emergency numbers are visible in the vehicle
The inspectors’ words, 133 words
“Evidence: On July 23, 2024 the center transported 19 children for a field trip, in the center owned vehicle. 1 - The seven children, between ages of 34 months and four years old, weighed less than and were shorter than manufacturer’s recommendation for use of the booster seats the seven children were observed sitting in upon return to the center. The children should have transported in car seats rather than booster seats 2- Emergency numbers were not visible in the vehicle used to transport children on July 23, 2024. 4 - Staff #4 confirmed that the emergency numbers were not present in the vehicle used to transport children on July 23, 2024. 5 - Staff #1 stated that she thought the booster seats were the appropriate child restraints for all children being transported.”
Jul 14, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe condition. Evidence: There is a top loading freezer in a classroom that does not have a child proof latch. This poses an entrapment hazard.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1 - In the 2 - 3 year old room there is hand sanitizer in a cabinet that sits on the floor. The cabinet is unlocked and the sanitizer is accessible. 2 - In large closets/cabinets in the hallways there were bottles of hand and surface sanitizer and bleach. 3 - In the preschool classroom there is small spray bottle of whiteboard cleaning solution.”
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8VAC20-780-340-D
The inspectors’ words, 166 words
“Based on observation, record review and interview the center failed to ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets program leader qualifications is regularly present. Evidence: 1 - Stall 2 who was alone in the 2 - 3 year old classroom providing direct care to children does not have any documentation that she meets program leader qualifications. a. The job title of record for staff 2 is teacher assistant. b. Staff 3 stated that staff 2 was hired as a teacher assistant. c. Staff 2 has a documented date of hire as July 12, 2021. 2 - Staff 4 who was alone in the school age classroom providing direct care to children does not have any documentation that she meets program leader qualifications. a. The job title of record for staff 2 is teacher assistant. b. Staff 3 stated that staff 2 was hired as a teacher assistant. c. Staff 4 has a documented date of hire September 16, 2021.”
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8VAC20-780-580-C
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that all children have required safety restraints when being transported. Evidence: 1 - One seven year old child did not have a booster seat when being transported in the center vehicle. 2 - Staff present stated that the child was eight years old. However review of the child’s record determined that he was seven years old and therefore, required a booster seat for transportation.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that each staff record contains all required information. Evidence: 1 - The record for staff 1 did not contain documentation of emergency contact information. 2 - Staff 3 confirmed that the emergency information was not present in the record of staff 1”
Apr 5, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“Based on interview the center failed to ensure that any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed they will always be in the care of a staff member with Medication Administration Training (MAT). Staff 1 and 2 stated that staff 2 does not have MAT and is responsible for transporting children to and from public schools. Three of children who are regularly transported require emergency medication.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation the center failed to maintain required resilient surface under around and in the fall/use zones as required. Evidence: There is approximately one to three inches of resilient surface under around and into the fall/use zone of two pieces of climb and slide equipment on the playground where six inches is required.”
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8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that when children are napping there is bottom cover on cots. Evidence: 1 - In the three year old room there were five children napping on cots without a bottom cover. In the four year old room there were four children napping on cots without a bottom cover. 2 - Staff present in both rooms confirmed that there were children napping without bottom covers on their cots.”
Sep 27, 2021: inspection4 deficiencies
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22VAC40-185-270-A
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that equipment is maintained in operable condition. Evidence: On the playground there is a toy lawn mower that is missing the push handle and a pair of toy wheels that are not attached to anything.”
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22VAC40-185-280-B
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure the hazardous substances are kept in a locked place. Evidence: There are two bottles of hand sanitizer and one bottle of correction fluid sitting on the desk in the center office, an unlocked place and within reach of children in care.”
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22VAC40-185-430-B
The inspectors’ words, 159 words
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that there is an adequate supply as appropriate for each age group of arts and crafts materials, texture materials, construction materials, music and sound materials, books, social living equipment, and manipulative equipment. Evidence: 1 - In the school age classroom where 22 children ages five through 11 years old were present there was one toy box filled with what appeared to be toddler lego blocks, one set of wooden blocks, one set of foam carpet connecting squares and one kitchen set without any toy dishes, food or any other dramatic play equipment. a. The children were observed sitting at tables but were not engaged in any of the activities available. 2 - In the preschool classroom where six children ages four - five years old the children were observed watching television legos, a doll house without any dolls or action figures, doll house furnishing and 2 car garages without any cars.”
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63.2(17)-1721.1-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 101 words
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that out-of-state background checks are obtained within the allotted time frame. Evidence: 1 - The record for staff 2 does not contain and out of state sex offenders, criminal history or central registry background checks as required. a. The Sworn Statement or Affirmation for staff 2 states that she lived in another state in the past five years b. Staff 2 has a documented date of hire as July 12, 2021. 2 - Staff 1 confirmed that the out of state background checks had not been completed for staff 2.”
All 13 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Jul 4, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 2 years 6 months - 12 years.
- Capacity: 75 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?
- 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 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 15.
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 |
|---|---|
| Happyland Day Care Center This child care provider | 15 |
| 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.
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 2, 2026.
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