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Portsmouth, VA 23707 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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JumpStart Creative Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 106 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks old up to twelve years, eleven months |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum and Frog Street Curriculum |
| Staff | Certified Caregivers; CPR & First Aid; Ongoing Dev; Early Childhood Ed |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Network and the State of Virginia childcare subsidies |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (5-Star Rated (rating body not named)) |
| Licensed capacity | 106 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
JumpStart Creative Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 2 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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8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff #1 and Staff #2 both have expired tuberculosis screenings”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff #1 and Staff #2 both have expired tuberculosis screenings”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The screening for Staff #1 was dated four months prior to the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The screening for Staff #1 was dated four months prior to the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center be maintained safe condition. Evidence: 1. In the outdoor playground area, the 4 plastic toy bins, in reach of children, had cracked and broken lids which poses as a pinching hazard to the children in care. 2. Staff #1 confirmed 4 plastic toy bins were cracked and broken. The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will remove the broken toy bin lids today.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of hire 7/17/20) has an expiry date of June 2022 for their CPR and First Aid certificate. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #2 has an expired CPR and First Aid certificate.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center be maintained safe condition. Evidence: 1. In the 3-5 year old classroom, there are three windows with venetian blinds with the string cord in reach of the children which poses as a potential choking hazard to children. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed the venetian blind cords are in reach of children.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of hire 7/17/20) has an expiry date of June 2022 for their CPR and First Aid certificate. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #2 has an expired CPR and First Aid certificate.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center be maintained safe condition. Evidence: 1. In the 3-5 year old classroom, there are three windows with venetian blinds with the string cord in reach of the children which poses as a potential choking hazard to children. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed the venetian blind cords are in reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that all 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. Evidence: 1. There was a aerosol can of Lysol sitting on top of the shelf by the entry way to the facility. 2. There was a aerosol can of Lysol sitting on the console at the front of each van used for transporting children to and from each school. 3. Staff #5 (Program director) confirmed there were hazardous substances present that were not kept in a locked place.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that all 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. Evidence: 1. There was a aerosol can of Lysol sitting on top of the shelf by the entry way to the facility. 2. There was a aerosol can of Lysol sitting on the console at the front of each van used for transporting children to and from each school. 3. Staff #5 (Program director) confirmed there were hazardous substances present that were not kept in a locked place.”
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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 May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 4 of 11 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.
106, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 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) 393-5902 to ask.
(757) 393-5902.
3737 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23707. The nearest other daycare we list is Gifted Minds Education, 0.6 miles away.