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Virginia Beach, VA 23456 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
General Booth KinderCare
- licensed capacity
- 140
- open each week
- 5 days
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About General Booth KinderCare
General Booth KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Cooking Academy™ (3–12 Years) |
| Staff | Center Director Jessica Kaiser earned her Child Development Associate |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Aware® of America fee assistance for Active Duty military families |
| Transportation | Transportation (safe transportation from center to child's school and back; elementary schools bussed to include Birdneck, Corporate Landing, Ocean Lakes, Princess Anne, Strawbridge, Three Oaks, Redmill, Northlanding, Seatack) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
General Booth KinderCare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for General Booth KinderCare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 140 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #518768
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 12 of 12 visits · 14 rules in all
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 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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Sep 11, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. After pick-up on 08/14/2026 Child #1 consumed another child's bottle containing breast milk after Staff A placed Child #2's bottle in Child's #1 bag and gave it to the parent. Although both bottles were labeled with the child's name, staff did not read them before placing the bottle in child#1's bag.”
Jul 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-440-E
“There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. In the three year-old room there were 4 children laying on cots that did not have 12inches of space between them. One child reached their legs onto the cot of the child next to his.”
8VAC20-780-430-K
“Provision shall be made for an individual place for each child's personal belongings. In the school age room items belonging to children were hung on hooks that were not designated as an individual place for each of their belongings.”
8VAC20-780-410-1
“Rough handling of children is a forbidden action. On 06/16/2026 Staff A snatched a blanket that was around a child's neck, resulting in the child crying and red marks on her neck and arm.”
8VAC20-780-400-A
“In order to promote the child's physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being and growth, staff shall interact with the child and one another to provide needed help, comfort, support. On 06/16/2026 Staff A told a group of school-age children who lost a recreational game, not to be "crybabies" because " not everyone can win" and they will play again.”
Jul 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-440-E
“There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. In the three year-old room there were 4 children laying on cots that did not have 12inches of space between them. One child reached their legs onto the cot of the child next to his.”
8VAC20-780-430-K
“Provision shall be made for an individual place for each child's personal belongings. In the school age room items belonging to children were hung on hooks that were not designated as an individual place for each of their belongings.”
8VAC20-780-410-1
“Rough handling of children is a forbidden action. On 06/16/2026 Staff A snatched a blanket that was around a child's neck, resulting in the child crying and red marks on her neck and arm.”
8VAC20-780-400-A
“In order to promote the child's physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being and growth, staff shall interact with the child and one another to provide needed help, comfort, support. On 06/16/2026 Staff A told a group of school-age children who lost a recreational game, not to be "crybabies" because " not everyone can win" and they will play again.”
Feb 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Staff are required to hold a current certification in first aid and CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #4 did not have a current certification in CPR and First Aid.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home the container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In the infant room refrigerator there was a child's sippy cup containing a liquid substance, that was not labeled to identify the owner.”
Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-70
“The center is required to maintain all required documentation for each staff person. 1. Staff #2 did not have documentation of her qualifications required by her job title as a program leader. 2. Staff #3 had 1 reference checked prior to employment, when 2 are required.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. An electrical outlet in the two year-old room did not have a cover.”
Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-70
“The center is required to maintain all required documentation for each staff person. 1. Staff #2 did not have documentation of her qualifications required by her job title as a program leader. 2. Staff #3 had 1 reference checked prior to employment, when 2 are required.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. An electrical outlet in the two year-old room did not have a cover.”
Mar 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-400-B
“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. In the 4 year-old room Staff A used directives and threats towards the children for not laying on their cots during nap time. Staff A made the following statements to children in her care: "Get your butt on your cot." "Don't stand on your cot." "Do I need to take your stuffy away?" "You don't get your toys today."”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a 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. Infant staff used her hand to open the lid of the foot operated step can to dispose of a soiled diaper.”
Mar 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-400-B
“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. In the 4 year-old room Staff A used directives and threats towards the children for not laying on their cots during nap time. Staff A made the following statements to children in her care: "Get your butt on your cot." "Don't stand on your cot." "Do I need to take your stuffy away?" "You don't get your toys today."”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a 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. Infant staff used her hand to open the lid of the foot operated step can to dispose of a soiled diaper.”
Dec 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-1
“the center is required to provide prior to staff's first day of employment, a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth. Staff #2 was employed at the center for 4 days without having signed a sworn statement of affirmation.”
8VAC20-780-540-B
“Each first aid kit shall be easily accessible to staff but not to children. In the school-age room, the first aid kit located on a cart next to the exit to the playground was accessible to children.”
Dec 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-1
“the center is required to provide prior to staff's first day of employment, a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth. Staff #2 was employed at the center for 4 days without having signed a sworn statement of affirmation.”
8VAC20-780-540-B
“Each first aid kit shall be easily accessible to staff but not to children. In the school-age room, the first aid kit located on a cart next to the exit to the playground was accessible to children.”
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Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation the center did not ensure there was a menu posted in a location conspicuous to parents, listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period.”
Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation the center did not ensure there was a menu posted in a location conspicuous to parents, listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period.”
Feb 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-540-B
“Based on observation the center did not ensure each first aid kit was not easily accessible to children. Evidence: On a cart near the back door of the school-age room there was an opened first aid kit, in reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-430-I
“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure all personal articles were individually assigned. Evidence: Infant Staff stated they know which pacifier belongs to which child by the color or type, however, a child had a blue pacifier in his mouth and an identical pacifier was hanging on a hook under another infant's name. Neither pacifier were individually assigned showing which one belonged to which child.”
8VAC20-780-560-L
“Based on observation the center did not ensure staff sat with children during meal times. Evidence: Three classroos were observed during lunch. None of the staff in the 3 classrooms were observed sitting with the children during the meal.”
Feb 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-540-B
“Based on observation the center did not ensure each first aid kit was not easily accessible to children. Evidence: On a cart near the back door of the school-age room there was an opened first aid kit, in reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-430-I
“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure all personal articles were individually assigned. Evidence: Infant Staff stated they know which pacifier belongs to which child by the color or type, however, a child had a blue pacifier in his mouth and an identical pacifier was hanging on a hook under another infant's name. Neither pacifier were individually assigned showing which one belonged to which child.”
8VAC20-780-560-L
“Based on observation the center did not ensure staff sat with children during meal times. Evidence: Three classroos were observed during lunch. None of the staff in the 3 classrooms were observed sitting with the children during the meal.”
Nov 2, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-520-B
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all requirements were met when sunscreen is used. Evidence: There were several bottles of sunscreen on a cart at the exit door to the playground. The sunscreen bottles were in reach of children.”
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 were cracks in the poured-in-place resilient surfacing in the fall zones of both slides on composite play structure.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation the center did not ensure children under 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: In the small foyer area in front of the toddler room, there was a 1 year-old child observed napping with no supervision.”
Nov 2, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-520-B
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all requirements were met when sunscreen is used. Evidence: There were several bottles of sunscreen on a cart at the exit door to the playground. The sunscreen bottles were in reach of children.”
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 were cracks in the poured-in-place resilient surfacing in the fall zones of both slides on composite play structure.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation the center did not ensure children under 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: In the small foyer area in front of the toddler room, there was a 1 year-old child observed napping with no supervision.”
Mar 21, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation the center did not ensure where playground equipment was provided, resilient surfacing complied with minimum standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. 1. The center's two playground areas had a poured-in-place resilient surfacing under two play structures that had cracks and chunks missing in the fall zones.”
8VAC20-780-430-I
“Based on observation the center did not ensure personal articles were individually assigned. In the infant room there were 6 pacifiers that were not individually assigned. Two of those pacifiers were identical.”
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. 1. In the school-age classroom there was peeling paint on the walls, in reach of children. 2. On the playground there were 2 tricycles that each had a foot pedal missing. 3. On the playground, the plastic play structure had a cracked area where a toy steering wheel once was. The cracked area was jagged to-the-touch and posed a pinch hazard.”
Mar 21, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation the center did not ensure where playground equipment was provided, resilient surfacing complied with minimum standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. 1. The center's two playground areas had a poured-in-place resilient surfacing under two play structures that had cracks and chunks missing in the fall zones.”
8VAC20-780-430-I
“Based on observation the center did not ensure personal articles were individually assigned. In the infant room there were 6 pacifiers that were not individually assigned. Two of those pacifiers were identical.”
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. 1. In the school-age classroom there was peeling paint on the walls, in reach of children. 2. On the playground there were 2 tricycles that each had a foot pedal missing. 3. On the playground, the plastic play structure had a cracked area where a toy steering wheel once was. The cracked area was jagged to-the-touch and posed a pinch hazard.”
- Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about General Booth KinderCare
Is General Booth KinderCare licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was General Booth KinderCare last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has General Booth KinderCare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 12 of 12 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 General Booth KinderCare care for?
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does General Booth KinderCare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are General Booth KinderCare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does General Booth KinderCare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 721-7664 to ask.
What is General Booth KinderCare's phone number?
(757) 721-7664.
Where is General Booth KinderCare?
1801 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23454. The nearest other daycare we list is Beach Fellowship Church, under 0.1 miles away.