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Imagination Land Childcare

831 Poquoson Ave, Poquoson, VA 236622.3· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days

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About Imagination Land Childcare

Imagination Land Childcare is a licensed child care center in Poquoson, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:45 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 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
59 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:45 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 capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Imagination Land Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
59 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109161
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 32 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Food and nutrition 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 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. Apr 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “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 sheet for Room D had 5 children listed and only 3 in care.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a safe and operable condition. On the outdoor area near the brick patio there was a plastic pipe coming out of the ground approximately 2 1/2 inches tall and a loose root approximately 6 inches long; both of these created a tripping hazard.”
  2. Oct 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Repeat Violation If diaper ointment or cream is used these products do not need to be kept locked but should be inaccessible to children. In Classroom D four diaper creams were observed on the shelf under the changing table and was accessible to children”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. Child #2, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Physicals and Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization and physical records for Child #5 were not signed and they have been attending for over 3 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment. Staff #5, did not have documentation requesting a central registry check from a different state prior and it is overdue by over 3 months”
  3. Oct 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Repeat Violation If diaper ointment or cream is used these products do not need to be kept locked but should be inaccessible to children. In Classroom D four diaper creams were observed on the shelf under the changing table and was accessible to children”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. Child #2, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include 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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Physicals and Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization and physical records for Child #5 were not signed and they have been attending for over 3 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment. Staff #5, did not have documentation requesting a central registry check from a different state prior and it is overdue by over 3 months”
  4. May 6, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2?s CPR certification was obtained approximately 6 weeks after required.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “The vendor shall ensure staff completed who work directly with children shall have completed the departments annual health and safety update course. Staff #2?s updated course was overdue by 1 month.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2?s CPR certification was obtained approximately 6 weeks after required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “(Repeat Violation) 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 #1?s record did not include the appropriate legal paperwork on file when the custodial parent requests the center not to release the child to the other parent. 2.Child #1, Child #3 and Child #5?s records did not include the annual update. Child #1?s record was overdue by more than 9 months, Child # 3?s was overdue by more than 1 ? years and Child #5?s was overdue by 8 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “(Repeat Violation) 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. The list in 4 rooms was not dated and in 1 room it was not kept in a confidential manner.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-C

      “Ground supports shall be covered with materials that protect children from injury. The metal supports for the spring bouncers (truck and boat) had protruding bolts and were not covered in a way to protect children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “If diaper ointment or cream is used these products do not need to be kept locked but should be inaccessible to children. In Classroom A one diaper cream was observed on the shelf under the changing table and was accessible to children.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “(Repeat Violation) 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 around the spring bouncers (truck and boat) and both meri-go-cycles was insufficient as it measured between 1 inch to 4 ? inches and a minimum of 6 inches is required.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In Classroom A and Classroom C a soap solution labeled keep out of reach of children was observed in an unlocked manner.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which requires two food groups shall be served as snack and must meet the required nutritional guidelines. The snack provided, Frito Lay chips and Fudge Rounds cookies, do not meet the nutritional guidelines and 2 of the 5 food groups we not served.”
  5. May 6, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2?s CPR certification was obtained approximately 6 weeks after required.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “The vendor shall ensure staff completed who work directly with children shall have completed the departments annual health and safety update course. Staff #2?s updated course was overdue by 1 month.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2?s CPR certification was obtained approximately 6 weeks after required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “(Repeat Violation) 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 #1?s record did not include the appropriate legal paperwork on file when the custodial parent requests the center not to release the child to the other parent. 2.Child #1, Child #3 and Child #5?s records did not include the annual update. Child #1?s record was overdue by more than 9 months, Child # 3?s was overdue by more than 1 ? years and Child #5?s was overdue by 8 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “(Repeat Violation) 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. The list in 4 rooms was not dated and in 1 room it was not kept in a confidential manner.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-C

      “Ground supports shall be covered with materials that protect children from injury. The metal supports for the spring bouncers (truck and boat) had protruding bolts and were not covered in a way to protect children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “If diaper ointment or cream is used these products do not need to be kept locked but should be inaccessible to children. In Classroom A one diaper cream was observed on the shelf under the changing table and was accessible to children.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “(Repeat Violation) 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 around the spring bouncers (truck and boat) and both meri-go-cycles was insufficient as it measured between 1 inch to 4 ? inches and a minimum of 6 inches is required.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In Classroom A and Classroom C a soap solution labeled keep out of reach of children was observed in an unlocked manner.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which requires two food groups shall be served as snack and must meet the required nutritional guidelines. The snack provided, Frito Lay chips and Fudge Rounds cookies, do not meet the nutritional guidelines and 2 of the 5 food groups we not served.”
  6. Oct 9, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Repeat Violation The center is required to ensure prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. There were 6 bottles observed with no name or date and two with no date.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “(Repeat Violation) Under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus, a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles must be created. The fall zones for the two meri-go-cycles and 1 spring bouncer had less than the required 6 feet of surrounding fall zone. The 2 meri-go-cycles had about 4 feet 11 inches between them and one also had about 3 feet between it and the playground boarder. The spring bouncer had about 4 feet 2 inches between it and a fence.”
    • 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, attending 6 weeks, was missing the following required components: parents employment information, second emergency contact address, allergies/heath problems and the record for Child #3 is missing the physicians phone number.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training as required shall be in each staff record. Staff #3 , designated as a Program Leaders and does not have documentation of qualifications”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #2, does not meet the lead teacher qualifications, and was designated as the lead teacher for the two’s room during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child #1 was not signed and dated.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #2, employed for more than 4 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state and no documentation of requesting a central registry check or criminal history check from a different state.”
    • 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 #1, who had been attending for 6 weeks.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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. Child #2, has an allergy documented by a physician and it is not on a list in the room where Child #2 was during the inspection.”
  7. Oct 9, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Repeat Violation The center is required to ensure prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. There were 6 bottles observed with no name or date and two with no date.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “(Repeat Violation) Under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus, a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles must be created. The fall zones for the two meri-go-cycles and 1 spring bouncer had less than the required 6 feet of surrounding fall zone. The 2 meri-go-cycles had about 4 feet 11 inches between them and one also had about 3 feet between it and the playground boarder. The spring bouncer had about 4 feet 2 inches between it and a fence.”
    • 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, attending 6 weeks, was missing the following required components: parents employment information, second emergency contact address, allergies/heath problems and the record for Child #3 is missing the physicians phone number.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training as required shall be in each staff record. Staff #3 , designated as a Program Leaders and does not have documentation of qualifications”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #2, does not meet the lead teacher qualifications, and was designated as the lead teacher for the two’s room during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child #1 was not signed and dated.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #2, employed for more than 4 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state and no documentation of requesting a central registry check or criminal history check from a different state.”
    • 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 #1, who had been attending for 6 weeks.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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. Child #2, has an allergy documented by a physician and it is not on a list in the room where Child #2 was during the inspection.”
  8. Apr 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-M

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure children should be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. Evidence: Child #1 was walking around in the classroom with a bottle. Child #2 was walking around down the hallway drinking out of a sippy cup.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #2 lived in Minnesota with in the last five years. Staff #2 hire date was 08/28/2023. Staff #2 did not obtain results of sex offender and child abuse and neglect.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure bottles were labeled with child's name and dated. Evidence: Child #1 was walking around the classroom with a bottle not labeled with name and date .”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “REPEAT Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening. Evidence: Staff #6 most recent TB test 7/29/2021. Staff #5 most recent TB test was 11/18/2019.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based in staff interview and observation the licensee did not ensure where playground equipment is provided surfacing shall comply with the minimum safety standards and loose resilent surfacing should be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fazzl zone free of hazordous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. Evidence: There were two merri-go-round bikes , small slide, and spring equipment that did not have resilent surfacing. Center director confirmed the equipment was being used.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “REPEAT Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the food brought from home is labeled date and child's name. Evidence: Two lunch boxes were observed not labeled with date.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure the shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 hired on 10/09/2023 and and did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course with in 90 days of employment. Staff #3 completed training on 1/24/2024.”
  9. Apr 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-M

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure children should be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. Evidence: Child #1 was walking around in the classroom with a bottle. Child #2 was walking around down the hallway drinking out of a sippy cup.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #2 lived in Minnesota with in the last five years. Staff #2 hire date was 08/28/2023. Staff #2 did not obtain results of sex offender and child abuse and neglect.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure bottles were labeled with child's name and dated. Evidence: Child #1 was walking around the classroom with a bottle not labeled with name and date .”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “REPEAT Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening. Evidence: Staff #6 most recent TB test 7/29/2021. Staff #5 most recent TB test was 11/18/2019.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based in staff interview and observation the licensee did not ensure where playground equipment is provided surfacing shall comply with the minimum safety standards and loose resilent surfacing should be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fazzl zone free of hazordous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. Evidence: There were two merri-go-round bikes , small slide, and spring equipment that did not have resilent surfacing. Center director confirmed the equipment was being used.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “REPEAT Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the food brought from home is labeled date and child's name. Evidence: Two lunch boxes were observed not labeled with date.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure the shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 hired on 10/09/2023 and and did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course with in 90 days of employment. Staff #3 completed training on 1/24/2024.”
  10. Sep 28, 2023Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on interviews and document review, the licensee did not ensure when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence: 1.Child #1 fell asleep in a rocker . Staff #1 picked the rocker up with child #1 in it. Staff #1 moved the rocker with child#1 asleep and placed it in the crib with a mattress. 2.Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 confirmed child #1 was in the rocker placed in the crib while sleeping . 3. Manufacture guidelines for the infant rock seat state the following: - Never move the unit while child is in the seat. - Always use on the floor. - Never use on soft soft surface as seat may tip over and cause suffocation. 4. The center did not follow the manufacture guidelines.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-770-70-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all staff records contain all required documents. Evidence: Staff #2 and Staff #5 record did not contain documentation for orientation .”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-B

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure child has had a physical examination prior to attendance or with in 30days after start date. Evidence: Child #1 ( start date 09/06/2022) physical was missing .”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “REPEAT Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure tuburculosis were completed with 30days prior prior to employment. Evidence: The center did not have Staff #3's documentation of tuberculosis test. Staff #3 was hired 04/21/2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “REPEAT Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure for each group of children shall maintain a written record of dauly attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The attendance in the classrooms did not have documentation departure as it occurs.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure an annual fire inspection report completed. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 05/18/2022.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “Based on staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present is certofoed in CPR and First Aid. Evidence: Staff #2 was with the School agers alone in classroom during the inspection. Staff #2 did not have CPR.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure central registry finding were recieved within 30 days of employment . Evidence: Staff #3 hire date 04/21/2022. There was no results for Central Registry in Staff #3's record.”
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  1. Sep 28, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on interviews and document review, the licensee did not ensure when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence: 1.Child #1 fell asleep in a rocker . Staff #1 picked the rocker up with child #1 in it. Staff #1 moved the rocker with child#1 asleep and placed it in the crib with a mattress. 2.Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 confirmed child #1 was in the rocker placed in the crib while sleeping . 3. Manufacture guidelines for the infant rock seat state the following: - Never move the unit while child is in the seat. - Always use on the floor. - Never use on soft soft surface as seat may tip over and cause suffocation. 4. The center did not follow the manufacture guidelines.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-770-70-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all staff records contain all required documents. Evidence: Staff #2 and Staff #5 record did not contain documentation for orientation .”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-B

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure child has had a physical examination prior to attendance or with in 30days after start date. Evidence: Child #1 ( start date 09/06/2022) physical was missing .”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “REPEAT Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure tuburculosis were completed with 30days prior prior to employment. Evidence: The center did not have Staff #3's documentation of tuberculosis test. Staff #3 was hired 04/21/2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “REPEAT Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure for each group of children shall maintain a written record of dauly attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The attendance in the classrooms did not have documentation departure as it occurs.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure an annual fire inspection report completed. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 05/18/2022.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “Based on staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present is certofoed in CPR and First Aid. Evidence: Staff #2 was with the School agers alone in classroom during the inspection. Staff #2 did not have CPR.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure central registry finding were recieved within 30 days of employment . Evidence: Staff #3 hire date 04/21/2022. There was no results for Central Registry in Staff #3's record.”
  2. Sep 28, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on interviews and document review, the licensee did not ensure when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence: 1.Child #1 fell asleep in a rocker . Staff #1 picked the rocker up with child #1 in it. Staff #1 moved the rocker with child#1 asleep and placed it in the crib with a mattress. 2.Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 confirmed child #1 was in the rocker placed in the crib while sleeping . 3. Manufacture guidelines for the infant rock seat state the following: - Never move the unit while child is in the seat. - Always use on the floor. - Never use on soft soft surface as seat may tip over and cause suffocation. 4. The center did not follow the manufacture guidelines.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-770-70-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all staff records contain all required documents. Evidence: Staff #2 and Staff #5 record did not contain documentation for orientation .”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-B

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure child has had a physical examination prior to attendance or with in 30days after start date. Evidence: Child #1 ( start date 09/06/2022) physical was missing .”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “REPEAT Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure tuburculosis were completed with 30days prior prior to employment. Evidence: The center did not have Staff #3's documentation of tuberculosis test. Staff #3 was hired 04/21/2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “REPEAT Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure for each group of children shall maintain a written record of dauly attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The attendance in the classrooms did not have documentation departure as it occurs.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure an annual fire inspection report completed. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 05/18/2022.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “Based on staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present is certofoed in CPR and First Aid. Evidence: Staff #2 was with the School agers alone in classroom during the inspection. Staff #2 did not have CPR.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure central registry finding were recieved within 30 days of employment . Evidence: Staff #3 hire date 04/21/2022. There was no results for Central Registry in Staff #3's record.”
  3. Apr 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing was used. Evidence: In the infant room, their was a multiple small tears on the diapering surface causing the surface being non-absorbant. In the girls bathroom, their was a tear on the diapering surface causing the surfacing being non-absorbant.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not enure Lockdown procedures were practiced at least annually. Evidence: Staff #5 confirmed the Lockdown drill was not conducted in the year of 2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the documentation for tuberculosis was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: Staff#2 hire date was November 11, 2022 and TB test was completed November 17, 2022. Staff #3 hire date was November 22, 2022 and TB test was completed December 1, 2022.”
  5. Aug 30, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on staff interview and observation, the licensee did not ensure the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: Staff confirmed that the food containers were not clearly dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure disposable diapers shall be disposed 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. Evidence: During the inspection, the diaper pale in the infant classroom was broken and they were unable to use it unless they picked the lid up off the diapering pale.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure 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. Evidence: In the School Age group there was 16 children and only 14 children were documented on the written record of daily attendance.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-380-A

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there is a posted daily schedule that allows for flexibility as children's needs require. Evidence: In the toddler room, there was not a daily schedule posted.”
  6. Aug 30, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on staff interview and observation, the licensee did not ensure the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: Staff confirmed that the food containers were not clearly dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure disposable diapers shall be disposed 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. Evidence: During the inspection, the diaper pale in the infant classroom was broken and they were unable to use it unless they picked the lid up off the diapering pale.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure 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. Evidence: In the School Age group there was 16 children and only 14 children were documented on the written record of daily attendance.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-380-A

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there is a posted daily schedule that allows for flexibility as children's needs require. Evidence: In the toddler room, there was not a daily schedule posted.”
  7. May 25, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. May 3, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all required information for staff records were obtained. Evidence: Record for Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have documentaiton of two references .”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all required documents were obtain prior to start date. Evidence: Child #2 was missing one emergency contact complete address . Child #3 was missing documentaiton of proof identity.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not enure there a physical for each child before the child attendance ot within one month after attendance. Evidence: Child #2 (start date 11/29/2021) and Child #3 ( start date 11/29/2021) physical was not available to be reviewed during the inspection . Director confirmed she was unable to locate the physical documents for child #2 and child #3 record.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a immunization record provided before child attend the center. Evidence: Child #3 ( start date 11/29/2021) did not have immunization record documentaiton at the center.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure employee of a licensed child day program must not be employeed until person completed sworn statement and affirmation. Evidence: The center was unable to provide sworn statement or affirmation documentaiton for staff #2 ( hire date 4/28/2022) and staff #3 ( hire date 05/02/2022).”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure each staff had documentation of the Tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #2 ( hire date 4/28/2022) and Staff #3 ( hire date 5/2/2022) did not have documentaiton of TB screening . Director stated she was unable to locate the documentaiton of the staff TB test.”
  9. May 3, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all required information for staff records were obtained. Evidence: Record for Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have documentaiton of two references .”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all required documents were obtain prior to start date. Evidence: Child #2 was missing one emergency contact complete address . Child #3 was missing documentaiton of proof identity.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not enure there a physical for each child before the child attendance ot within one month after attendance. Evidence: Child #2 (start date 11/29/2021) and Child #3 ( start date 11/29/2021) physical was not available to be reviewed during the inspection . Director confirmed she was unable to locate the physical documents for child #2 and child #3 record.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a immunization record provided before child attend the center. Evidence: Child #3 ( start date 11/29/2021) did not have immunization record documentaiton at the center.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure employee of a licensed child day program must not be employeed until person completed sworn statement and affirmation. Evidence: The center was unable to provide sworn statement or affirmation documentaiton for staff #2 ( hire date 4/28/2022) and staff #3 ( hire date 05/02/2022).”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure each staff had documentation of the Tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #2 ( hire date 4/28/2022) and Staff #3 ( hire date 5/2/2022) did not have documentaiton of TB screening . Director stated she was unable to locate the documentaiton of the staff TB test.”
  10. Jan 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there were at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots and rest mats. Evidence: In the Two 1/2 year old classroom, there were 6 rest mats occupied by children that did not have at least 12 inches space between the rest mats. Confirmed by Program Director.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-G

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not label the substitute container indicate contents. Evidence: There was a container with a liquid substance in the girls and boys bathroom . Staff confirmed it was soap. The container was not label with the content.”
  11. Oct 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 Imagination Land Childcare licensed?

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

When was Imagination Land Childcare last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Imagination Land Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 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.

How many children can Imagination Land Childcare care for?

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

Does Imagination Land Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Imagination Land Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Imagination Land Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 868-3902 to ask.

What is Imagination Land Childcare's phone number?

(757) 868-3902.

Where is Imagination Land Childcare?

831 Poquoson Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662. The nearest other daycare we list is Youngs Men's Christian Association of the Virginia Peninsulas-Po, 0.2 miles away.

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