AlphaBEST @ Churchland Primary & Intermediate
5700 Hedgerow Lane, Portsmouth, VA
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LaShama Porter is a licensed home daycare in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
LaShama Porter has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 10 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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8VAC20-790-250-D-2
“All caregivers shall have current certification in first appropriate to the ages of children in care. The first aid certification for provider #1 and provider #2 was expired for approximately one month.”
8VAC20-790-250-D-1
“All caregivers shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The CPR certification for provider #1 and provider #2 was expired for approximately one month.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall obtain for each adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, every two years from the date of the first screening. The most recent tuberculosis screening for household member #1 and household member #2 was expired for approximately two months.”
8VAC20-800-800-A
“The family day home shall have a written emergency preparedness and response plan that includes emergency evacuation. The family day home’s emergency preparedness plan did not include an evacuation map.”
8VAC20-800-800-A
“The family day home shall have a written emergency preparedness and response plan that includes emergency evacuation. The family day home’s emergency preparedness plan did not include an evacuation map.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based upon review of records, the provider has not ensured that emergency evacuation procedures are practiced monthly. Evidence: No evacuation drills were documented in the months of April and May 2024.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based upon review of records, the provider has not ensured that emergency evacuation procedures are practiced monthly. Evidence: No evacuation drills were documented in the months of April and May 2024.”
8VAC20-800-960-E
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that when more than one infant is in care, bottles are labeled with the child’s full name and the date. Evidence: There were two bottle fed infants in care. Staff 2 was feeding an infant a bottle during the inspection. The bottle was not labeled with the child’s full name and the date.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that children’s records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1.The records reviewed for child 1, 2, and 3 did not include the policy numbers of their medical insurance coverage. 2.The provider confirmed that the three children’s records had no medical policy numbers included in the space provided on the enrollment form.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that documentation be maintained of emergency evacuation and shelter-in place drills that includes all required documentation. Evidence: There documentation on the providers emergency drill log did not include the following: 1. The method used for notification of the drill, 2. The number of caregivers participating, 3. Any special conditions simulated, 4. Problems encountered, if any, 5. Weather conditions for evacuation drills.”
8VAC20-790-180-A
“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all caregivers, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: The provider/vendor confirmed that there was not a written list to show that child 3 and child 4, both currently enrolled, have food allergies and/or sensitivity or restrictions.”
8VAC20-790-190-B-12
“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy included instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic to and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction (written care plan). Evidence: 1. In the record provided for child 3, currently enrolled, the parent indicated a food allergy to dairy products. The record did not include a written care plan for the allergy. 2. The record provided for child 4, currently enrolled, indicated a physician diagnosed allergy to eggs. The record did not include a written care plan for the allergy.”
8VAC20-800-960-E
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that when more than one infant is in care, bottles are labeled with the child’s full name and the date. Evidence: There were two bottle fed infants in care. Staff 2 was feeding an infant a bottle during the inspection. The bottle was not labeled with the child’s full name and the date.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that children’s records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1.The records reviewed for child 1, 2, and 3 did not include the policy numbers of their medical insurance coverage. 2.The provider confirmed that the three children’s records had no medical policy numbers included in the space provided on the enrollment form.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that documentation be maintained of emergency evacuation and shelter-in place drills that includes all required documentation. Evidence: There documentation on the providers emergency drill log did not include the following: 1. The method used for notification of the drill, 2. The number of caregivers participating, 3. Any special conditions simulated, 4. Problems encountered, if any, 5. Weather conditions for evacuation drills.”
8VAC20-790-180-A
“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all caregivers, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: The provider/vendor confirmed that there was not a written list to show that child 3 and child 4, both currently enrolled, have food allergies and/or sensitivity or restrictions.”
8VAC20-790-190-B-12
“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy included instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic to and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction (written care plan). Evidence: 1. In the record provided for child 3, currently enrolled, the parent indicated a food allergy to dairy products. The record did not include a written care plan for the allergy. 2. The record provided for child 4, currently enrolled, indicated a physician diagnosed allergy to eggs. The record did not include a written care plan for the allergy.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based upon review of documentation and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that emergency evacuation drill are practiced monthly. Evidence: 1. The evacuation log provided did not include documentation of evacuation drills in June and July 2022. 2. The provider verified that there were no evacuation drills documented June and July 2022.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based upon review of children's records, the provider has not ensured that each record contains the parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of whether or not there is liability insurance. Evidence: The parent of child 1 did not sign the acknowledgement form as to whether or not the provider has liability insurance.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based upon review of household records, the provider has not ensured that tuberculosis screenings for household members are obtained at least every two years. Evidence; The most recent tuberculosis screening provided for household member 1 is dated 1/3/2020.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-4
“Based upon review of caregiver records, the provider has not ensured that each caregiver has current certification in first aid. Evidence: The first aid certification obtained by caregivers 1 and 2 through EMS Safety was an online course that did not include an in-person demonstration of skills.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Based upon review of caregiver records, the provider has not ensured that each caregiver has current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The CPR certification obtained by caregivers 1 and 2 through EMS Safety was an online course that did not include an in-person demonstration of skills.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based upon review of children's records, the provider has not ensured that each record contains the parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of whether or not there is liability insurance. Evidence: The parent of child 1 did not sign the acknowledgement form as to whether or not the provider has liability insurance.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based upon review of household records, the provider has not ensured that tuberculosis screenings for household members are obtained at least every two years. Evidence; The most recent tuberculosis screening provided for household member 1 is dated 1/3/2020.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-4
“Based upon review of caregiver records, the provider has not ensured that each caregiver has current certification in first aid. Evidence: The first aid certification obtained by caregivers 1 and 2 through EMS Safety was an online course that did not include an in-person demonstration of skills.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Based upon review of caregiver records, the provider has not ensured that each caregiver has current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The CPR certification obtained by caregivers 1 and 2 through EMS Safety was an online course that did not include an in-person demonstration of skills.”
22VAC40-111-280
“Based upon observation, the provider has not ensured that potentially poisonous materials are stored in areas made inaccessible to children. Evidence: The cabinet under the bathroom sink did not have a child proof latch, allowing the hair products stored in the cabinet to be potentially accessible to a child using the bathroom.”
63.2-1721.1-A
“Based upon review of two household records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that every adult living in the family day home has undergone a background check (child protective services - CPS - central registry search) every five years. Evidence: 1. The most recent CPS central registry search in the record provided for household member 1 is dated 8/29/2016. 2. The most recent CPS central registry search in the record provided for household member 2 is dated 8/23/2016. 3. The provider verified that more recent CPS central registry searches had not been obtained for houshold member 1 and 2.”
22VAC40-111-180-A
“Based upon review of two household records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that documentation of a tuberculosis screening is obtained every two years for household members. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record provided for household member 1 is dated 10/1/2019. 2. The provider verified that a repeat tuberculosis screening had not been obtained for household member 1.”
22VAC40-111-280
“Based upon observation, the provider has not ensured that potentially poisonous materials are stored in areas made inaccessible to children. Evidence: The cabinet under the bathroom sink did not have a child proof latch, allowing the hair products stored in the cabinet to be potentially accessible to a child using the bathroom.”
63.2-1721.1-A
“Based upon review of two household records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that every adult living in the family day home has undergone a background check (child protective services - CPS - central registry search) every five years. Evidence: 1. The most recent CPS central registry search in the record provided for household member 1 is dated 8/29/2016. 2. The most recent CPS central registry search in the record provided for household member 2 is dated 8/23/2016. 3. The provider verified that more recent CPS central registry searches had not been obtained for houshold member 1 and 2.”
22VAC40-111-180-A
“Based upon review of two household records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that documentation of a tuberculosis screening is obtained every two years for household members. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record provided for household member 1 is dated 10/1/2019. 2. The provider verified that a repeat tuberculosis screening had not been obtained for household member 1.”
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5700 Hedgerow Lane, Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants to preschool · 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 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 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.
10, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 686-0644 to ask.
(757) 686-0644.
Portsmouth, VA 23703. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.