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Virginia Beach, VA 23455 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Forever Young Montessori School and Day Care is a licensed child care center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Forever Young Montessori School and Day Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 30 rules in all
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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8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Staff records shall contain all the required information. The record for staff 1 (employed for five months) does not contain documentation to demonstrate that she possesses the experience adn training required by the job position of program leader. The records for staff 2 (employed for over one month) and staff 3 (employed for two months) do not contain the addresses for their emergency contact person.”
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. The record for child 1 (enrolled for 7 months) does not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The record for staff 1 (employed for 5 months) does not contain the results a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state. The record for staff 2 (employed for over 1 month) does not contain documentation of requesting a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“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. There was a plastic climber slide approximately 2 feet high placed over artificial turf and no resilient surfacing.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff 4's updated TB screening is overdue by two months.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. A practice evacuation drill was not completed for the month of August 2025.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each child's record shall contain all of the required information. The records for child 1 (enrolled for 6 months) and child 2 (enrolled for over 2 years) does not contain the addresses for the two emergency contacts.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The record for staff 1 (employed for over 3 months) did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state. The record for staff 2 (employed for over 4 months) did not have documentation of requesting a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from either state they have lived in within the past 5 years. The record for staff 3 (employed for a year and a half) did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from either state they have lived in within the past 5 years.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Staff records shall contain all the required information. The record for staff 1 (employed for over 2 months) does not contain documentation to demonstrate that she possesses the education required by the job position of program leader.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The diaper disposal containers used by the center do not prevent the soiled diaper from touching the exterior surface of the of the storage system during disposal.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. A practice evacuation drill was not completed for the month of August 2025.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each child's record shall contain all of the required information. The records for child 1 (enrolled for 6 months) and child 2 (enrolled for over 2 years) does not contain the addresses for the two emergency contacts.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The record for staff 1 (employed for over 3 months) did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state. The record for staff 2 (employed for over 4 months) did not have documentation of requesting a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from either state they have lived in within the past 5 years. The record for staff 3 (employed for a year and a half) did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from either state they have lived in within the past 5 years.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Staff records shall contain all the required information. The record for staff 1 (employed for over 2 months) does not contain documentation to demonstrate that she possesses the education required by the job position of program leader.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The diaper disposal containers used by the center do not prevent the soiled diaper from touching the exterior surface of the of the storage system during disposal.”
8VAC20-780-340-D Complaint related: No
“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff 1, who is not lead teacher qualified, was the only staff working in the preschool classroom from 10/15/25 through 10/17/25.”
8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff 1, who has been working at the center for 2 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-340-D Complaint related: No
“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff 1, who is not lead teacher qualified, was the only staff working in the preschool classroom from 10/15/25 through 10/17/25.”
8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff 1, who has been working at the center for 2 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Staff records shall contain all the required information. The record for staff 1, employed for over a year, contained only one of the two required reference checks.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Repeat Violation 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. There was a plastic climber slide approximately 2 feet high placed over artificial turf.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The central registry check for staff 4 was overdue by two years.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Staff records shall contain all the required information. The record for staff 1 (employed for one year) did not contain the address of a person to be notified in an emergency and only contained one of the two required reference checks. The record for staff 2 (employed for one year) did not contain the address of a person to be notified in an emergency and only contained one of the two required reference checks. The record for staff 3 (employed for two years) did not contain the address of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Violation Each child's record shall contain all of the required information. The record for child 1 (enrolled for over 2 years) does not contain the address for one of the emergency contacts. The record for child 2 (enrolled for one and a half years) does not contain the work number for either parent or the addresses for the two emergency contacts. The record for child 3 (enrolled for one week) does not contain the work number for one parent.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff 3's updated TB screening was due 2 months ago and has not yet been completed.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff 1, employed for more one year, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from either state they have lived in within the past 5 years.”
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.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Repeat Violation 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. There was a plastic climber slide approximately 2 feet high placed over artificial turf.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The central registry check for staff 4 was overdue by two years.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Staff records shall contain all the required information. The record for staff 1 (employed for one year) did not contain the address of a person to be notified in an emergency and only contained one of the two required reference checks. The record for staff 2 (employed for one year) did not contain the address of a person to be notified in an emergency and only contained one of the two required reference checks. The record for staff 3 (employed for two years) did not contain the address of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Violation Each child's record shall contain all of the required information. The record for child 1 (enrolled for over 2 years) does not contain the address for one of the emergency contacts. The record for child 2 (enrolled for one and a half years) does not contain the work number for either parent or the addresses for the two emergency contacts. The record for child 3 (enrolled for one week) does not contain the work number for one parent.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff 3's updated TB screening was due 2 months ago and has not yet been completed.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff 1, employed for more one year, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from either state they have lived in within the past 5 years.”
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.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing complies with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 of the National Program for Playground Safety's "Selecting Playground Surface Materials: Selecting the Best Surface Material for Your Playground." and that the resilient surfacing is under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacle and is of sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall. Evidence: 1. A large molded plastic climbing structure with platforms and a slide was placed on the playground. The structure was only one foot from the back chain link fence and four feet from the wall. The structure was placed on 1 inch rubber mats and artificial turf was surrounding the mats. 2. There was a small "portable" slide approximately 2 feet high placed over less that one inch of shredded rubber mulch. The slide was surrounded by fencing and other toys with two feet of the slide.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that potentially hazardous substances are kept in locked places using safe locking methods that prevent access by children. Evidence: 1. There was a container of sanitizing wipes with a warning label on a counter in the toddler classroom where children were napping. 2. There were 4 containers of pouch paint on a desk in the preschool classroom where children were napping. There was also personal spray, aerosol air freshener and mouth rinse in an unlocked cabinet. All containers had warning labels. 3. There was spray all purpose cleaner and containers of sanitizing wipes, al with warning labels in a box on a floor in the four year old classroom where children were napping. In addition, there was aerosol air freshener with a warning label on the desk. 4. Staff 1 verified all of the above.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that children under 10 years are always in actual sight supervision. Evidence: 1. There was a child in the preschool classroom who was sleeping with his head totally covered by a blanket. 2. There was a child in the four year old classroom who was sleeping with his head totally covered by a blanket.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based upon review of emergency drill records provided, the facility ahs not ensured that shelter-in-place drills are practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: There was no documentation showing that any shelter-in-place drills had been conducted within the past year.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based upon review of records, the facility has not ensured that staff records include all required documentation and information. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 2 indicated that staff 2 is an assistant staff. Staff 1 and staff 5 stated that staff 2 is a program leader. There was no documentation to show program leader qualifications of staff 2. 2. The record provided for staff 3 indicated that staff 3 is a program leader. There was no documentation to demonstrate the qualifications of staff 3 as a program leader. In addition, only one reference check was obtained prior to the hire of staff 3. 3. The record provided for staff 4 had documentation of only one reference check being made prior to hire.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based upon review of children's records, the facility has not ensured that the record for each child enrolled includes all required information. Evidence: 1. The record provided for child 1 did not include information regarding the father's employer. In addition, the parent did not provide the street addresses for the two persons to be contacted in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The same record did not include documentation that the child's proof of identity had been verified. 2. The record provided for child 4 did not include the business telephone number for the mother.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based upon review of emergency drill records provided, the facility has not ensured that a lock-down drill is practiced at least annually. Evidence: There was no documentation showing that a lock-down drill has been conducted within the past year.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based upon review of staff records, the facility has not ensured that they obtain the results of a criminal history record check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record provided for staff 4 indicated that staff 4 had resided in both Alaska and New Mexico within the past five years. Results of criminal history checks were not obtain from either staff.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that prepared infant formula is dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. There was a prepared infant bottle on a shelf with a child's name but no date. 2. There were two prepared infant bottles in the refrigerator that were not labeled with children's names or dates. 3. Staff 1 verified that the bottles were missing names and dates,”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care and protection. Evidence: When asked how many children were under her care in the four year old classroom, staff 4 had to count to see how many children were in her care.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that when food is brought from home, the food container from home is labeled with the child's name and date. Evidence: There were four lunch containers in the preschool classroom that were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that they have a battery operated radio for use in an emergency. Evidence: The facility does not have a battery operated radio.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based upon review of children's records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each child has a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before attending or within 30 days after attending. Evidence: 1. The record provided for child 4, who began attending on 8/30/2021, did not include the results of a physical examination. 2. Staff 1 verified that the record for child 4 did not contain the results of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-280-D
“Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that sanitizing materials are not located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and are stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: 1. There was a container of aerosol sanitizer on a shelf in the infant room where infant food and food service items were stored. 2. Staff 1 acknowledged the sanitizer stored with food service items.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that diaper changing stations are equipped with a diaper disposal system that is not hand operated. Evidence: 1. There was no diaper disposal can for use by the diaper changing station in the preschool classroom. 2. Staff 1 stated that diapers are bagged and taken outside, not placed in a disposal can.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that in each grouping of children, at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director is regularly present and that program leaders supervise no more than two aides. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, who is program director qualified, stated that she oversees staff 2, 4, and 5, the assistants on duty in the infant toddler groupings. 2. There was no program leader qualified staff overseeing the preschool grouping. Staff 1 stated that they are hoping to get staff 6 program leader qualified.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that new staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for staff 2 (date of hire: 2/21/22) and staff 3 (date of hire: 2/14/22) do not contain documentation that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course has been completed within 90 calendar days of employment. 2. The assistant director confirmed that staff 2 and staff 3 have not completed the Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that 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. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 3/17/22) does not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden lattice fencing covering the electrical box on the playground is broken and has protruding nails and staples and is accessible to the children in care. 2. The assistant director confirmed that the items listed above are not currently in a safe and operable condition.”
8VAC20-780-350-C
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. Evidence: 1. There were 4 infants, ages 10 months to 15 months, and 1 school-age child (age 11 years) in the infant room with 1 staff present. The number and ages of the children require two staff to be present. 2. The assistant director confirmed that the number and ages of children in the infant room required two staff to be present.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and that documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 3 (date of hire: 2/14/22) contains documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 9/20/21, which is more than 30 days prior to the date of employment. 2. The assistant director confirmed that the TB screening for staff 3 was not completed with in the required timeframe of no more than 30 days before the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that children's records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 3/17/22) does not contain the addresses for the two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. The assistant director confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking the addressed for the two emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. The licensing inspector observed 4 infants, ages 10 months to 15 months, and 1 school-aged child alone and without staff supervision in the infant classroom from 11:00am until 11:06am. a. Child 2 (age 11 years) stated that staff 1 was in the restroom. 2. Staff 1 returned to the infant classroom and confirmed that she left the children alone without staff supervision and stated she did so because she had to use the restroom.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. Staff 2's (date of hire: 2/21/22) job title is documented in the record as program leader. The record for staff 2 does not contain documentation to demonstrate that she possesses the education and experience required for the job position of program leader. 2. The assistant director confirmed that the record for staff 2 is lacking the required documentation of education and experience for the position of program leader.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 9 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.
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 499-0570 to ask.
(757) 499-0570.
4613 Pembroke Lake Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Academy of Pembroke - Virginia Beach, 0.2 miles away.