Precious Jewels Learning Center
2811 & 2813 W Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA
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HRCAP Mallory is a licensed child care center in Hampton, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 168 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 168 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
HRCAP Mallory has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 16 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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8VAC20-780-245-A
“Repeat Violation Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #3 and Staff #7 had obtained 3 of annual training.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In room 103, children age 3 were given approximately 4 ounces of milk at lunch instead of the required USDA serving size of 6 ounces of milk.”
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 the required information. The record for Child #6 did not include appropriate legal paperwork on file when the custodial parent requests the center not to release the child to the other parent.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1 obtained 4 hours of annual training; Staff #4 obtained 7 hours of annual training and Staff #6 obtained 51/2 hours of annual training.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Each staff member shall obtain at least every two years, from the date of the initial screening or testing, the results of a follow- up tuberculosis screening. Staff #1's record did not include an updated TB screening as the most recent was overdue by 3 months.”
8VAC20-780-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall obtain the department’s health and safety update course. Staff #3?s annual updated course are overdue by 6 months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records for each person shall include all required items. The record for Staff #9 did not include documentation to demonstrate they possess the experience required by the job position. Staff #9 is designated as the program director.”
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 the required information. 1.The record for Child #2 did not include the home phone number or address for one parent listed. 2.The record for Child #3 did not include the home address for one parent listed or the address for one emergency contact listed. 3.The record for Child #5 did not include the home phone number for one parent listed or the address for one emergency contact listed.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are 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. In room A there was a section of metal near the handwashing sink that has areas of rust and chipping and peeling paint and an area on the wall near the entrance to the bathroom has chipping and peeling paint.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Repeat Violation For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance for Room B listed 12 children in attendance and 13 children were present.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records for each person shall include all required items. The record for Staff #9 did not include documentation to demonstrate they possess the experience required by the job position. Staff #9 is designated as the program director.”
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 the required information. 1.The record for Child #2 did not include the home phone number or address for one parent listed. 2.The record for Child #3 did not include the home address for one parent listed or the address for one emergency contact listed. 3.The record for Child #5 did not include the home phone number for one parent listed or the address for one emergency contact listed.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are 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. In room A there was a section of metal near the handwashing sink that has areas of rust and chipping and peeling paint and an area on the wall near the entrance to the bathroom has chipping and peeling paint.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Repeat Violation For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance for Room B listed 12 children in attendance and 13 children were present.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall. Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus. The resilient surfacing for the base of the slide chutes on the composite piece measured between 2-3 and a minimum of 6 inches is required.”
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 most recent fire inspection was dated 11-8-2023.”
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. 1. Child #10, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file. 2.The records for Child #9 did not have a complete home address for one parent listed. 3. The records for Child #5 did not have home addresses for both emergency contacts listed.”
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 center did not request a criminal records check from a state outside of Virginia, for one state for Staff #3, who has been employed for more than 8 months and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There was not an attendance sheet listing the 15 children in attendance for Room H and Room I listed 12 children in attendance and 11 children were present.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall. Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus. The resilient surfacing for the base of the slide chutes on the composite piece measured between 2-3 and a minimum of 6 inches is required.”
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 most recent fire inspection was dated 11-8-2023.”
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. 1. Child #10, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file. 2.The records for Child #9 did not have a complete home address for one parent listed. 3. The records for Child #5 did not have home addresses for both emergency contacts listed.”
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 center did not request a criminal records check from a state outside of Virginia, for one state for Staff #3, who has been employed for more than 8 months and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There was not an attendance sheet listing the 15 children in attendance for Room H and Room I listed 12 children in attendance and 11 children were present.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. There was not a list in room #109 and there were children present who had food allergies and dietary restrictions and in room #110 the list was posted, visible and not kept confidential.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. There was not a list in room #109 and there were children present who had food allergies and dietary restrictions and in room #110 the list was posted, visible and not kept confidential.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substance were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The maintenance closet was observed open and unlock containing multiple disinfectant and glass cleaners, and primer with the labels "keep out of reach of children" , "danger," "caution" and "warning".”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain an annual fire inspection. Evidence: During the inspection, the last fire inspection documented was dated 01/24/22. Interview with staff confirmed documentation available for review.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas inside and outside were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: There were two classroom sinks observed with visible cracked paint on the bottom, and rusting.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substance were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The maintenance closet was observed open and unlock containing multiple disinfectant and glass cleaners, and primer with the labels "keep out of reach of children" , "danger," "caution" and "warning".”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain an annual fire inspection. Evidence: During the inspection, the last fire inspection documented was dated 01/24/22. Interview with staff confirmed documentation available for review.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas inside and outside were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: There were two classroom sinks observed with visible cracked paint on the bottom, and rusting.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on interview, the center did not ensure to be equipped with a lease one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: Interview with staff confirmed a carbon monoxide detector was not available for review during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure an annual fire inspection was complete. Evidence: The fire inspection posted was dated January 24, 2022. Interview with staff confirmed the fire inspection for 2023 had not be completed at this time.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observations and photographs, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: There were three sinks in various classrooms at the program observed with visible rusting and cracked paint throughout. Photographs of the areas of concerns were taken by the inspector.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on interview, the center did not ensure to be equipped with a lease one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: Interview with staff confirmed a carbon monoxide detector was not available for review during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure an annual fire inspection was complete. Evidence: The fire inspection posted was dated January 24, 2022. Interview with staff confirmed the fire inspection for 2023 had not be completed at this time.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observations and photographs, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: There were three sinks in various classrooms at the program observed with visible rusting and cracked paint throughout. Photographs of the areas of concerns were taken by the inspector.”
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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 September 14, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 8 of 10 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.
168, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 224-6056 to ask.
(757) 224-6056.
331 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA 23666. The nearest other daycare we list is Faith Outreach Church, 0.3 miles away.