Primrose School of Yorktown
427 Grafton Drive, Yorktown, VA
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MarSal is a licensed child care center in Yorktown, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, preschool and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | FunShine Express (Cubs & Koalas classes) |
| Enrichment | Weekly music lesson |
| Licensed capacity | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
MarSal has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 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.
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for two months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check, criminal history check, or sex offender check from one state.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“A written care plan is required 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. Child #5, who has been enrolled for eleven days, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review and staff interview the center did not ensure The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff confirmed that Staff #3 (date of hire 2/15/2023) had not completed the preservice training.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the center shall 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. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: The school age room had an allergy list hanging on the wall. The list was not kept confidential as staff confirmed that parents are allowed in the room.”
8VAC20-780-240-E
“Based on record review and staff interview the center did not ensure within 30 days of the first day of employment, staff must complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: The director confirmed that the files for staff #4, 5, & 6 did not contain documentation of First Aid and CPR orientation.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on a review of 5 staff records and staff interviews, the vendor did not ensure staff completed who work directly with children shall have obtained within 90 days of the date of hire a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 (date of hire 7-11-2022) did not include documentation of the required First Aid certification.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on a review of 5 staff records and staff interviews, the vendor did not ensure staff completed who work directly with children shall have obtained within 90 days of the date of hire a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in- person competency demonstration. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 (date of hire 7-11-2022) did not include documentation of the required CPR certification.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Based on review of documentation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Evidence: An inhaler was observed and it did not have the child's name, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Center staff confirmed the inhaler belonged to Child #2.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure 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: In the following classrooms hazardous chemicals were observed stored in an unlocked manner and they were labeled "keep out of reach of children" and at least one other statement "caution", "flammable" and "warning". 1. In the Pre-K room there was 1 container of hand sanitizer observed stored on top of the cabinet and in the unlocked cabinet under a sink there was 1 spray container of bleach/water solution, 1 container of disinfectant spray and 1 bottle of cleaning detergent/soap. 2.In the Three year old room there was 1 container of hand sanitizer stored on top of the dividing wall and 1 container stored on a supply shelf. 3.In the Young Four’s room there was 1 container of hand sanitizer stored on a shelf.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall 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. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: In the Pre-K room, Three’s room and in the Young Four’s room there was a written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions observed and the list was not kept in a confidential manner as it was posted in the classroom and visible to the public. Center Staff confirmed the list was not maintained in a confidential manner.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure, all staff had obtained an out of state criminal history name check ( CRC ) prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 did not include results of an out of state CRC for the state of Illinois where they had lived within the last 5 years. Staff #2 was observed working during the inspection the first date of employment was 7-11-2022.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on documentation review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center had obtained an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection available for review during inspection was dated 2-16-2021.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on a review of 5 staff records and staff interviews, the vendor did not ensure staff completed who work directly with children shall have obtained within 90 days of the date of hire a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 (date of hire 7-11-2022) did not include documentation of the required First Aid certification.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on a review of 5 staff records and staff interviews, the vendor did not ensure staff completed who work directly with children shall have obtained within 90 days of the date of hire a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in- person competency demonstration. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 (date of hire 7-11-2022) did not include documentation of the required CPR certification.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Based on review of documentation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Evidence: An inhaler was observed and it did not have the child's name, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Center staff confirmed the inhaler belonged to Child #2.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure 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: In the following classrooms hazardous chemicals were observed stored in an unlocked manner and they were labeled "keep out of reach of children" and at least one other statement "caution", "flammable" and "warning". 1. In the Pre-K room there was 1 container of hand sanitizer observed stored on top of the cabinet and in the unlocked cabinet under a sink there was 1 spray container of bleach/water solution, 1 container of disinfectant spray and 1 bottle of cleaning detergent/soap. 2.In the Three year old room there was 1 container of hand sanitizer stored on top of the dividing wall and 1 container stored on a supply shelf. 3.In the Young Four’s room there was 1 container of hand sanitizer stored on a shelf.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall 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. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: In the Pre-K room, Three’s room and in the Young Four’s room there was a written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions observed and the list was not kept in a confidential manner as it was posted in the classroom and visible to the public. Center Staff confirmed the list was not maintained in a confidential manner.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure, all staff had obtained an out of state criminal history name check ( CRC ) prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 did not include results of an out of state CRC for the state of Illinois where they had lived within the last 5 years. Staff #2 was observed working during the inspection the first date of employment was 7-11-2022.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on documentation review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center had obtained an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection available for review during inspection was dated 2-16-2021.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-1
“Based on a record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to obtain documentation of the screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record for staff #1 does not include a TB screening. Date of hire 1-3-2022.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-1
“Based on a record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to obtain documentation of the screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record for staff #1 does not include a TB screening. Date of hire 1-3-2022.”
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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 June 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 6 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.
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:15 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) 890-3002 to ask.
(757) 890-3002.
8640 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23692. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School, LLC-Yorktown, 0.8 miles away.