Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center
4401 Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
JumpStart Child Development Center II is a licensed child care center in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 84 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
JumpStart Child Development Center II has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 4 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
8VAC20-780-500-B Complaint related: No
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the diapering surface shall be used only for diapering or cleaning children. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed multiple items from lunch, including but limited to, dishes, silverware, cups and food placed on the diaper changing table in the two-year old classroom. a. Staff 1, who was caring for children in the two-year old classroom, stated there were children in care in diapers and that the diaper changing table was used daily for diapering.”
8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Evidence: 1. Written information reviewed indicated three minor injuries that occurred on 03/28/2024 and 05/20/2024 were not documented in the center injury log. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that written injury reports could not be located for these injuries.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that children's records shall contain all of the required elements. Evidence: 1. The enrollment record for child 1 lacked the following required information: a. Phone number for one parent's place of employment; b. The address for the two designated emergency contacts lacked the city and zip code for the address listed for both. 2. The enrollment record for child 2 lacked the following required information: a. No work phone number was listed for either parent's place of employment. 3. The enrollment record for child 3 lacked the following required information: a. No place of employment and work phone number was listed for either parent's place of employment.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the TB screening shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The TB screening for staff 1 was completed on 05/16/2022 which was more than 30 days before her hire date of 08/22/2022.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on interview, the center failed to ensure that each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a child day program that is licensed pursuant to this chapter or any program described in subdivision A 4, B 1, or B 5 of ? 22.1-289.030 that serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: Administrative staff stated that a carbon monoxide detector had not been installed in any of the buildings utilized for the care of preschool age children.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that cots and mats used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1. One child napping on a rest mat in the four-year old class lacked a top cover and a bottom cover. 4. Four children napping on rest mats in the four-year old class lacked a bottom cover.”
8VAC20-780-350-M
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that one staff member shall not supervise more than one room or area during rest time. Evidence: 1. One staff was observed supervising 15 preschool children during nap from the doorway between the two classrooms. a. This staff was not able to fully see all of the children in both classrooms from the door way area and: b. One classroom would have been left unattended if this staff had to attend to a child in one of the classrooms during nap. 2. One staff was observed supervising 16 preschool children from the middle area of three classrooms in the building for the four year old class. a. One staff was not able to fully see all of the children in the three areas of this building and one area was not visible at all from where this staff was sitting; b. Additionally, if this staff needed to attend to a child in one of the areas two areas of the building would have been left unattended.”
8VAC20-780-280-G
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that if hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. Evidence: 1. One container of disinfectant was stored in an unlabeled spray bottle in the kitchen area. a. Administrative staff indicated that the contents of this spray bottle was a disinfectant cleaner.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that outside areas of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint. Evidence: 1. Peeling paint was observed on the bottom area of the brick chimney outside of the building for the four-year old classroom. a. This chimney is located in the outdoor play area and several paint chips were observed on the ground where they had peeled away from the brick.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that 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: A review of the attendance record for the two-year old class indicted that three children in care were not signed in or out on 06/08/2022 and one child in care was not listed on this attendance sheet.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on record review, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: The allergy list reviewed in two areas of the facility failed to include information regarding child 1 - who has a diagnosed food allergy. a. The allergy list is dated 05/18/2022 however, child 1 began care after this date.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on interview, the center failed to ensure that each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a child day program that is licensed pursuant to this chapter or any program described in subdivision A 4, B 1, or B 5 of ? 22.1-289.030 that serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: Administrative staff stated that a carbon monoxide detector had not been installed in any of the buildings utilized for the care of preschool age children.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that cots and mats used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1. One child napping on a rest mat in the four-year old class lacked a top cover and a bottom cover. 4. Four children napping on rest mats in the four-year old class lacked a bottom cover.”
8VAC20-780-350-M
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that one staff member shall not supervise more than one room or area during rest time. Evidence: 1. One staff was observed supervising 15 preschool children during nap from the doorway between the two classrooms. a. This staff was not able to fully see all of the children in both classrooms from the door way area and: b. One classroom would have been left unattended if this staff had to attend to a child in one of the classrooms during nap. 2. One staff was observed supervising 16 preschool children from the middle area of three classrooms in the building for the four year old class. a. One staff was not able to fully see all of the children in the three areas of this building and one area was not visible at all from where this staff was sitting; b. Additionally, if this staff needed to attend to a child in one of the areas two areas of the building would have been left unattended.”
8VAC20-780-280-G
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that if hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. Evidence: 1. One container of disinfectant was stored in an unlabeled spray bottle in the kitchen area. a. Administrative staff indicated that the contents of this spray bottle was a disinfectant cleaner.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that outside areas of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint. Evidence: 1. Peeling paint was observed on the bottom area of the brick chimney outside of the building for the four-year old classroom. a. This chimney is located in the outdoor play area and several paint chips were observed on the ground where they had peeled away from the brick.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that 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: A review of the attendance record for the two-year old class indicted that three children in care were not signed in or out on 06/08/2022 and one child in care was not listed on this attendance sheet.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on record review, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: The allergy list reviewed in two areas of the facility failed to include information regarding child 1 - who has a diagnosed food allergy. a. The allergy list is dated 05/18/2022 however, child 1 began care after this date.”
22VAC40-185-330-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 as shown in Figures 2 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) and 3 (Use Zones for Equipment) on pages 6-7 of the National Program for Playground Safety's "Selecting Playground Surface Materials: Selecting the Best Surface Material for Your Playground," February 2004, and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1. The fall zone at the slide chutes ( two) for the outdoor play structure do not meet the requirement of four feet plus the height of the slide. a. Both slides measure 4 feet 7 inches in height therefore, a fall zone of 8 feet 7 inches is required at each slide chute. 2. The fall zone at each slide chute measures 6 feet 6 inches which is 2 feet 1 inch less than what is required.”
22VAC40-665-540-A
“Based on record review, the vendor failed to ensure that documentation of the TB screening shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The TB screening for staff 1 was completed on 06/23/2020 which is more than 30 days prior to her employment date of 09/03/2021.”
22VAC40-185-330-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 as shown in Figures 2 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) and 3 (Use Zones for Equipment) on pages 6-7 of the National Program for Playground Safety's "Selecting Playground Surface Materials: Selecting the Best Surface Material for Your Playground," February 2004, and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1. The fall zone at the slide chutes ( two) for the outdoor play structure do not meet the requirement of four feet plus the height of the slide. a. Both slides measure 4 feet 7 inches in height therefore, a fall zone of 8 feet 7 inches is required at each slide chute. 2. The fall zone at each slide chute measures 6 feet 6 inches which is 2 feet 1 inch less than what is required.”
22VAC40-665-540-A
“Based on record review, the vendor failed to ensure that documentation of the TB screening shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The TB screening for staff 1 was completed on 06/23/2020 which is more than 30 days prior to her employment date of 09/03/2021.”
Reviews
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
4401 Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth, VA 23701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
2301 Oregon Ave, Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth, VA 23701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
3801 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth, VA 23701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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 June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 8 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.
84, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 488-6174 to ask.
(757) 488-6174.
21 Mohican Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23701. The nearest other daycare we list is Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.