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KCE Champions @ Lake Taylor Elementary

1380 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23503
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days

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About KCE Champions @ Lake Taylor Elementary

KCE Champions @ Lake Taylor Elementary is a licensed child care center in Norfolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

KCE Champions @ Lake Taylor Elementary has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for KCE Champions @ Lake Taylor Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
40 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1109428
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 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. Jan 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #3, who has been actively working at the center for the past 4 months, did not have 1 of the 2 completed reference verifications on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evacuation drills were practiced October-December 2025 but not documented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due 3 months ago and had not yet been completed.”
  2. Sep 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “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 #3 did not contain the father's work phone number. The record for child #4 did not contain the mother's work phone number and the city and state for the two emergency contacts.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “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. There was no written care plan for child #5, diagnosed with a food allergy. Child #5 was in care during this inspection.”
  3. Sep 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “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 #3 did not contain the father's work phone number. The record for child #4 did not contain the mother's work phone number and the city and state for the two emergency contacts.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “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. There was no written care plan for child #5, diagnosed with a food allergy. Child #5 was in care during this inspection.”
  4. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries that contains any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury. There injury report for child #1 did not contain any future action to prevent recurrence.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-A

      “The center shall have a written emergency preparedness plan that contains all of the required information. The plan at the center did not contain site specific information.”
  7. Oct 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries that contains any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury. There injury report for child #1 did not contain any future action to prevent recurrence.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-A

      “The center shall have a written emergency preparedness plan that contains all of the required information. The plan at the center did not contain site specific information.”
  8. Feb 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1, present during this inspection, did not contain documentation of a physical exam. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the record for child #1 did not contain documentation of a physical exam.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not conduct a central registry search every five years for each staff person. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 9/18/18) did not contain documentation of an updated central registry search. The documentation available s dated 10/16/18. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the central registry search results in the record for staff #2 were dated 10/16/18.”
  9. Feb 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1, present during this inspection, did not contain documentation of a physical exam. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the record for child #1 did not contain documentation of a physical exam.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not conduct a central registry search every five years for each staff person. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 9/18/18) did not contain documentation of an updated central registry search. The documentation available s dated 10/16/18. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the central registry search results in the record for staff #2 were dated 10/16/18.”
  10. Sep 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in CPR and first aid. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain documentation of current certification in CPR and first aid. 2. Staff stated that the their certification in CPR and first aid had expired.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-I

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not have the required emergency numbers posted in a visible place at each telephone. Evidence: 1. There were no emergency numbers posted. 2. Staff confirmed the emergency numbers were not posted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not post the results of the last inspection. Evidence: 1. There was no inspection posted. 2. Staff confirmed the last inspection report was not posted.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not 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: 1. Staff #2(hired 9/4/20) reported residing in South Carolina within the last five years, there was no 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 South Carolina in the record. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available.”
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  1. Sep 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in CPR and first aid. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain documentation of current certification in CPR and first aid. 2. Staff stated that the their certification in CPR and first aid had expired.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-I

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not have the required emergency numbers posted in a visible place at each telephone. Evidence: 1. There were no emergency numbers posted. 2. Staff confirmed the emergency numbers were not posted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not post the results of the last inspection. Evidence: 1. There was no inspection posted. 2. Staff confirmed the last inspection report was not posted.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not 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: 1. Staff #2(hired 9/4/20) reported residing in South Carolina within the last five years, there was no 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 South Carolina in the record. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available.”
  2. Aug 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-C

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children. Evidence: 1. The map posted did not contain the required routes. 2. Staff confirmed the routes were not on the map.”

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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FAQ

Questions about KCE Champions @ Lake Taylor Elementary

Is KCE Champions @ Lake Taylor Elementary licensed?

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

When was KCE Champions @ Lake Taylor Elementary last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has KCE Champions @ Lake Taylor Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 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 KCE Champions @ Lake Taylor Elementary care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does KCE Champions @ Lake Taylor Elementary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are KCE Champions @ Lake Taylor Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does KCE Champions @ Lake Taylor Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (948) 210-5440 to ask.

What is KCE Champions @ Lake Taylor Elementary's phone number?

(948) 210-5440.

Where is KCE Champions @ Lake Taylor Elementary?

1380 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23503. The nearest other daycare we list is Smiling Faces Learning Academy, 0.6 miles away.

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