Heavenly Hearts Learning Academy
3421 Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA
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Hrcap JFK is a licensed child care center in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 24, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 19 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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8VAC20-780-290-3
“Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. In a preschool classroom and in a pre-kindergarten classroom, one outlet cover was missing.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all the required information. The records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain all the required information.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“A menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall list any substituted food. On the day of the inspection, children were observed eating a different meal than what was listed on the menu for that day. A substitution was not listed.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed working together with a group of children in a classroom. Neither staff had current CPR certification.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and contain all the required information. The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individuals possess orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all the required information. The records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain all the required information.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no documentation to show that the center completed a monthly evacuation drill in August through September 2025.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. In the kitchen, there were cabinets with a label that stated "mold." The lunch to be served on the day of the inspection was observed sitting directly on top of the cabinets.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Repeat Violation The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. There was no documentation in the record of Staff #2 to show that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in first aid. Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed working together with a group of children in a classroom. Neither staff had current first aid certification.”
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 was a spray bottle of bleach solution on top of a cubby. The spray bottle was not locked, which is required.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The results of the most recent inspection were not posted, which is required.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was not completed for Staff #1 (employed for six years), which is required.”
8VAC20-780-400-B
“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior. On 1/10/25, Staff #1 used an elevated voice and physical intervention to address preschool children who were not behaving in an appropriate manner in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-410-1
“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: roughly handling a child. On 1/10/25, a child was sitting at a table when Staff #1 grabbed the child by the wrist and arm to get them out of the chair. Child #1 resisted, and Staff #1 picked the child up and carried the screaming child through another classroom, into a bathroom.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“A licensee shall ensure that the center’s activities are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies that are required by standards. The center’s child guidance and classroom management policy (discipline policy) requires that staff clearly state expectations for appropriate behavior and provide alternative choices and redirection away from inappropriate behavior. On 1/10/25, in response to children’s inappropriate behaviors in the classroom, Staff #1 responded to children with an elevated voice and physical intervention without stating expectations and alternatives for more appropriate behavior choices.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There was peeling paint on walls throughout the center, including in both classrooms at the center.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The documentation of most recent fire inspection for review was dated 10/11/23, which was expired.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were florescent lights that were constantly strobing in the classroom, office, and bathroom areas. 2. There was peeling paint throughout the center. 3. There was exposed rust on the light switch in the women's bathroom. 4. There was broken and peeling cove base around the center. 5. The backdoor used for secondary egress did not open freely. Staff confirmed this door sometimes will not open. 6. Children were observed in these areas throughout the inspection. 7. Staff noted that a work order has already been submitted for these repairs.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on record review it was determined the center could not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1. The fire inspection available was dated 6/17/22. 2. Staff confirmed a more recent inspection was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were florescent lights that were constantly strobing in the classroom, office, and bathroom areas. 2. There was peeling paint throughput the center. 3. There was exposed rust on the light switch in the women's bathroom. 4. The electrical outlet cover by the computer was not secure. 5. The wooden kitchen play set rocked when pulled on. 6. There was broken and peeling cove base around the center. 7. Children were observed in these areas throughout the inspection. 8. Staff noted that a work order has already been submitted for these repairs.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure the record for each child contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. Five out of five records reviewed did not contain parent's work information and daycare previously or concurrently attending. 2. The records for child #1 and child #2 noted that they have food allergies but did not contain a written care plan. 3. Staff confirmed this information was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the girls restroom there was peeling drywall. 2. In the boys restroom there was peeling drywall. 3. There was peeling paint throughout the center on the interior walls.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the girls restroom there was peeling paint and drywall, exposed rust on trash can, toilet bolt, and light switch. 2. In the boys restroom there was peeling paint and drywall. 3. There was also peeling paint throughout the center on the interior walls.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not have annual approval from the health department. Evidence: 1. The health inspection available was dated 10/2/20. 2. Staff confirmed that there was no documentation of a more recent health inspection available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: There was peeling paint, cove base separating from the wall, and a torn blue sofa in the classrooms.”
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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 April 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 6 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.
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (757) 321-4922 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 321-4922 to ask.
(757) 321-4922.
12 Grand Street, Portsmouth, VA 23701. The nearest other daycare we list is Heavenly Hearts Learning Academy, 0.3 miles away.