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Laugh N? Learn Daycare

3501 A Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
licensed capacity
15
open each week
5 days

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About Laugh N? Learn Daycare

Laugh N? Learn Daycare is a licensed child care center in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 15 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
15 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

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 capacity15 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Laugh N? Learn Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
15 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109891
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “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. The infant kitchen area had a bottle of wood glue in an unlocked cabinet. The bottle had a ?keep out of reach? label and was accessible to children.”
    • 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 all required information. The record for child #1 and #2 did not contain the full address of the emergency contacts.”
  2. Apr 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 20, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall, annually attend training to include the department’s health and safety update course. The record for staff #3 did not have documentation of a completed 2025 health and safety update course.”
    • 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 or subsidy vendor approval current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #2 and staff #3 did not have documentation of a completed First Aid training.”
    • 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 or subsidy vendor approval current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #2 and staff #3 did not have documentation of a completed CPR training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for child #2 and child #3 were missing documentation of a completed physical examination. The children have been in care for approximately three months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record for staff #1 did not have a completed sworn statement.”
    • 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 which shall contain all required information. The record for child #1 did not contain the work number for one parent.”
  5. Nov 20, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall, annually attend training to include the department’s health and safety update course. The record for staff #3 did not have documentation of a completed 2025 health and safety update course.”
    • 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 or subsidy vendor approval current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #2 and staff #3 did not have documentation of a completed First Aid training.”
    • 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 or subsidy vendor approval current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #2 and staff #3 did not have documentation of a completed CPR training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for child #2 and child #3 were missing documentation of a completed physical examination. The children have been in care for approximately three months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record for staff #1 did not have a completed sworn statement.”
    • 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 which shall contain all required information. The record for child #1 did not contain the work number for one parent.”
  6. Aug 25, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The center did not have the license and the most recent inspection violation notice posted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-H

      “The sponsor shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site with a minimum limit of at least $500,000. The liability insurance provided at the center expired August 10, 2025.”
    • 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 all required information. The record for child #1 and child #2 did not contain the address of both emergency contacts. The record for child #3 did not contain the address and phone number for both parents, no work number for one parent, no work information for the other parent and only listed one emergency contact with no address listed for that emergency contact.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A

      “Program leaders shall have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent. The record for staff #2 did not have documentation of a high school completion program or the equivalent.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “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. A cabinet in the classroom was left unlocked and contained bottle of disinfectant spray and a can of air freshener spray. Each item had a ?keep out of reach of children? label.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care. The staff working at the center did not have documentation of CPR certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-2

      “At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in first aid. The staff working at the center did not have documentation of first aid certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-770-70-A

      “Documentation of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #2, who have been actively working at the center for at least a week, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
  7. Aug 25, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The center did not have the license and the most recent inspection violation notice posted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-H

      “The sponsor shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site with a minimum limit of at least $500,000. The liability insurance provided at the center expired August 10, 2025.”
    • 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 all required information. The record for child #1 and child #2 did not contain the address of both emergency contacts. The record for child #3 did not contain the address and phone number for both parents, no work number for one parent, no work information for the other parent and only listed one emergency contact with no address listed for that emergency contact.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A

      “Program leaders shall have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent. The record for staff #2 did not have documentation of a high school completion program or the equivalent.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “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. A cabinet in the classroom was left unlocked and contained bottle of disinfectant spray and a can of air freshener spray. Each item had a ?keep out of reach of children? label.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care. The staff working at the center did not have documentation of CPR certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-2

      “At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in first aid. The staff working at the center did not have documentation of first aid certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-770-70-A

      “Documentation of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #2, who have been actively working at the center for at least a week, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
  8. Mar 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Each restroom area provided for children shall have running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. The water in the two children’s bathroom sinks and kitchen sink measured a temperature of 127? F.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. The indoor play area material shelves small animal shaped manipulatives that were small enough to be a potential choking hazard.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “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. The children’s restrooms had air freshener devices with the label ?keep out of reach of children? unlocked on top of the toilet tank.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “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. The designated disposal system next to the diaper changing table did not have method open it without using hands.”

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 Laugh N? Learn Daycare

Is Laugh N? Learn Daycare licensed?

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

When was Laugh N? Learn Daycare last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Laugh N? Learn Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 6 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.

How many children can Laugh N? Learn Daycare care for?

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

Does Laugh N? Learn Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Laugh N? Learn Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Laugh N? Learn Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 800-3844 to ask.

What is Laugh N? Learn Daycare's phone number?

(757) 800-3844.

Where is Laugh N? Learn Daycare?

3501 A Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Sunshine 2 Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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