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Groomed for Greatness Learning Center

5691 Hampshire Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
licensed capacity
109
open each week
5 days

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About Groomed for Greatness Learning Center

Groomed for Greatness Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 109 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
109 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity109 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Groomed for Greatness Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
109 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID50409
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 21 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Jun 23, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “When a child's clothing or diaper becomes wet or soiled, the child shall be cleaned and changed immediately. Child 1 was in a wet diaper for more than 40 minutes.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child 3, who had been enrolled for seven weeks.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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. The record for Child 2 did not contain updated immunizations. Immunization were last updated 11 months ago.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-770-70-A

      “Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and shall contain all of the required information. The record for Staff 1 was missing the following components: job title, address of emergency contact, two references and documentation the individual possesses the education required by the position.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a complete sworn statement prior to the beginning employment or serving as a volunteer. Staff 3, who is currently volunteering, did not have a completed sworn statement in the record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child 1, was missing the following required components: Parent work phone number, previous daycares attended.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4

      “The required ratio for children ages three years to school age eligible is one staff per ten children. Staff 4 was observed supervising fifteen children (youngest child 3 years old) alone on the playground.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “If diaper ointment or cream is used there shall be a written parent authorization and shall be inaccessible to children. Diaper cream for Child 2 was stored on a low shelf in the two-year-old classroom, accessible to children. There was no parent authorization for the diaper cream.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff 2 updated screening was due 3 months ago and had not yet been completed.”
  2. Mar 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The information in the record of child #1 had not been updated in over 19 months which is overdue by seven months.”
  4. Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The information in the record of child #1 had not been updated in over 19 months which is overdue by seven months.”
  5. Jan 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. In a refrigerator in an infant classroom there were 5 children's bottles that were not dated.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. On the playground six of the spikes anchoring the playground border were lifted 1 to 1/1/2 inches posing an entanglement and trip hazard. There were two chairs that had cracked seats. In the classrooms there was a broken ceiling light cover and peeling contact paper on the walls. In an infant classroom there was yellow contact paper peeing off the wall next to a crib. There were three cribs assigned to individual children in care with loose sheets that posed a suffocation hazard.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. The record for Child #2 did not contain an updated immunization record. The update was due 3 months ago.”
  6. Jan 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. In a refrigerator in an infant classroom there were 5 children's bottles that were not dated.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. On the playground six of the spikes anchoring the playground border were lifted 1 to 1/1/2 inches posing an entanglement and trip hazard. There were two chairs that had cracked seats. In the classrooms there was a broken ceiling light cover and peeling contact paper on the walls. In an infant classroom there was yellow contact paper peeing off the wall next to a crib. There were three cribs assigned to individual children in care with loose sheets that posed a suffocation hazard.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. The record for Child #2 did not contain an updated immunization record. The update was due 3 months ago.”
  7. Aug 6, 2024Visit3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy which included instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1.The record for child #4 did not contain a written care plan with instructions from a physician. a.Child #4 has a diagnosed food allergy. b.The Director confirmed instructions from a physician were not in the record.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.There was contact paper covering the walls in each classroom. Areas of the contact paper were no longer adhering and had pulled away from the walls in the following classrooms. a.Blue contact paper in the four- 5-year-old room. b.Orange contact paper in the three’s room. c.Blue contact paper in the toddler room d.Yellow contact paper in the infant rooms. 2.There was drywall exposed and crumbling on a wall in the 4?5-year-old room”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that the diapering surface was nonabsorbent. Evidence: 1.There was a tear on the diaper changing pad covering a changing table in the infant room. a.The foam was exposed therefore the pad was no longer nonabsorbent. b.Staff in the infant room confirmed there was a tear in the pad.”
  8. Aug 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy which included instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1.The record for child #4 did not contain a written care plan with instructions from a physician. a.Child #4 has a diagnosed food allergy. b.The Director confirmed instructions from a physician were not in the record.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.There was contact paper covering the walls in each classroom. Areas of the contact paper were no longer adhering and had pulled away from the walls in the following classrooms. a.Blue contact paper in the four- 5-year-old room. b.Orange contact paper in the three’s room. c.Blue contact paper in the toddler room d.Yellow contact paper in the infant rooms. 2.There was drywall exposed and crumbling on a wall in the 4?5-year-old room”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that the diapering surface was nonabsorbent. Evidence: 1.There was a tear on the diaper changing pad covering a changing table in the infant room. a.The foam was exposed therefore the pad was no longer nonabsorbent. b.Staff in the infant room confirmed there was a tear in the pad.”
  9. Aug 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy which included instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1.The record for child #4 did not contain a written care plan with instructions from a physician. a.Child #4 has a diagnosed food allergy. b.The Director confirmed instructions from a physician were not in the record.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.There was contact paper covering the walls in each classroom. Areas of the contact paper were no longer adhering and had pulled away from the walls in the following classrooms. a.Blue contact paper in the four- 5-year-old room. b.Orange contact paper in the three’s room. c.Blue contact paper in the toddler room d.Yellow contact paper in the infant rooms. 2.There was drywall exposed and crumbling on a wall in the 4?5-year-old room”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that the diapering surface was nonabsorbent. Evidence: 1.There was a tear on the diaper changing pad covering a changing table in the infant room. a.The foam was exposed therefore the pad was no longer nonabsorbent. b.Staff in the infant room confirmed there was a tear in the pad.”
  10. Apr 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the current list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions are maintained in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1.The allergy lists posted in the classrooms and on the Parent Board showed children’s names, allergies and sensitivities in a manner that all people coming into the classroom or reading the Parent Board could see this confidential information”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. Evidence: 1.The record for child #2 did not include documentation of the father’s home address, phone number, workplace, and work phone number. The record for child #4 did not include the fathers work phone number. 2.The Director confirmed this information was not in the record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the center did not ensure a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information. 1.The record for staff #4 did not contain the address of the person listed as an emergency contact. 2.The Director confirmed the information was not in the record.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-I

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles and nipples, appropriate for the children in care, shall be maintained at the center. Evidence: 1.The infant room did not have a one-days emergency supply of bottles and nipples. 2.The Director confirmed the center did not have an emergency supply of bottles.”
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  1. Apr 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the current list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions are maintained in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1.The allergy lists posted in the classrooms and on the Parent Board showed children’s names, allergies and sensitivities in a manner that all people coming into the classroom or reading the Parent Board could see this confidential information”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. Evidence: 1.The record for child #2 did not include documentation of the father’s home address, phone number, workplace, and work phone number. The record for child #4 did not include the fathers work phone number. 2.The Director confirmed this information was not in the record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the center did not ensure a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information. 1.The record for staff #4 did not contain the address of the person listed as an emergency contact. 2.The Director confirmed the information was not in the record.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-I

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles and nipples, appropriate for the children in care, shall be maintained at the center. Evidence: 1.The infant room did not have a one-days emergency supply of bottles and nipples. 2.The Director confirmed the center did not have an emergency supply of bottles.”
  2. Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition Evidence: 1. In the four-year-old classroom there was a broken dress up play unit. The unit was missing screws at the base. The board at the base was not secure and the unit was unstable when touched. 2. There was a metal pipe approximately an inch in diameter protruding out about 4? from a brick wall in the fenced playground area. The location and height (approximately 2 ? feet from the ground) of the pipe posed an impalement hazard. There was a child size table next to the pipe. 3.The Director confirmed the equipment above was broken or protruding.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Groomed for Greatness Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Groomed for Greatness Learning Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Groomed for Greatness Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 11 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 Groomed for Greatness Learning Center care for?

109, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Groomed for Greatness Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Groomed for Greatness Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Groomed for Greatness Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 402-3900 to ask.

What is Groomed for Greatness Learning Center's phone number?

(757) 402-3900.

Where is Groomed for Greatness Learning Center?

5691 Hampshire Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).