Patricia Hardy
Portsmouth, VA 23702 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4.5· 17 reviews
Creative Learners Academy
- licensed capacity
- 72
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Creative Learners Academy
Creative Learners Academy is a licensed child care center in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Learners Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Creative Learners Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1108775
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. The staff supervising was cleaning in another area of the classroom and did not have sight of all the children.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. The children were sleeping in the preschool classroom without sufficient lighting, which prohibited adequate supervision.”
Dec 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. The staff supervising was cleaning in another area of the classroom and did not have sight of all the children.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. The children were sleeping in the preschool classroom without sufficient lighting, which prohibited adequate supervision.”
Jun 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-130-E
“REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #1, under two years old has been in care for 9 months did not have additional immunizations in their record.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in an operable condition. The following maintenance issue was observed. The napping mat used for child #1 was ripped exposing the interior fabric.”
Jun 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-130-E
“REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #1, under two years old has been in care for 9 months did not have additional immunizations in their record.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in an operable condition. The following maintenance issue was observed. The napping mat used for child #1 was ripped exposing the interior fabric.”
Dec 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #1, under two years old has been in care for 9 months did not have additional immunizations in their record.”
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. Staff #1, who is qualified as an aide was supervising two infants alone in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The following maintenance issues were observed: The eating area floor had a cracked tile and the infant and toddler room had various areas with peeling paint within reach of children.”
Dec 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #1, under two years old has been in care for 9 months did not have additional immunizations in their record.”
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. Staff #1, who is qualified as an aide was supervising two infants alone in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The following maintenance issues were observed: The eating area floor had a cracked tile and the infant and toddler room had various areas with peeling paint within reach of children.”
Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-570-I
“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure there was a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care. Evidence: The center did not have emergency infant formula for the 4 infants that were in care.”
Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-570-I
“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure there was a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care. Evidence: The center did not have emergency infant formula for the 4 infants that were in care.”
Feb 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. Evidence: There was a Little Tykes plastic slide on the playground that did not have at least 6 feet of resilient surfacing on all sides including the fall zones of the slide.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The wooden border surrounding the playground equipment had a section that was broken and splintered.”
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Feb 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. Evidence: There was a Little Tykes plastic slide on the playground that did not have at least 6 feet of resilient surfacing on all sides including the fall zones of the slide.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The wooden border surrounding the playground equipment had a section that was broken and splintered.”
Oct 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-340-C
“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure all supervision requirements were met. Evidence: When the inspector arrived around or about 11:45am, there was only 1 staff member in the building with 4 children napping. There was not a second staff in the building or immediately available.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The gate to the kitchen was opened and there was an unlocked drawer containing sanitizing tablets.”
Oct 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-340-C
“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure all supervision requirements were met. Evidence: When the inspector arrived around or about 11:45am, there was only 1 staff member in the building with 4 children napping. There was not a second staff in the building or immediately available.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The gate to the kitchen was opened and there was an unlocked drawer containing sanitizing tablets.”
Mar 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-340-C
“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure all supervision requirements were met. Evidence: When the inspector arrived around or about 12pm, there was only 1 staff member in the building with 4 children napping. There was not a second staff in the building or immediately available.”
Mar 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-340-C
“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure all supervision requirements were met. Evidence: When the inspector arrived around or about 12pm, there was only 1 staff member in the building with 4 children napping. There was not a second staff in the building or immediately available.”
- Nov 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Learners Academy
Is Creative Learners Academy licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Creative Learners Academy last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Learners Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Creative Learners Academy care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Learners Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Learners Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Learners Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 485-3589 to ask.
What is Creative Learners Academy's phone number?
(757) 485-3589.
Where is Creative Learners Academy?
3200 & 3204 Victory Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23702. The nearest other daycare we list is Laugh N? Learn Daycare, 0.3 miles away.