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Portsmouth, VA 23701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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New Temple Grove Ministries is a child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 79 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
New Temple Grove Ministries has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 3 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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8VAC20-790-640-A
“8VAC20-790-640. A.(A1) Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the infant and preschool classrooms, there were cleaning materials that were on a top shelf that were not locked.”
8VAC20-790-640-A
“8VAC20-790-640. A.(A1) Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the infant and preschool classrooms, there were cleaning materials that were on a top shelf that were not locked.”
8VAC20-790-640-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.There was a can of glass cleaner in the children’s bathroom. The warning label states, ?Keep out of reach of children.? 2.In the two’s classroom, there were two containers of disinfectant wipes and two cans of disinfectant spray unlocked. All four cleaning products have a warning label stating, ?Keep out of reach of children.? 3.Staff #1 confirmed that there were cleaning products unlocked in the two’s classroom and children’s bathroom.”
8VAC20-790-630-C-1
“Based on record review and interview it was determined that the vendor did not ensure in areas used by children of preschool age or younger that fans, when used, be out of reach of children. Evidence 1.In the infant room, there was a large fan on a shelf that was not secured and in children’s reach. 2. The infant teacher confirmed that the fan was unsecured and in reach of children.”
8VAC20-790-640-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.There was a can of glass cleaner in the children’s bathroom. The warning label states, ?Keep out of reach of children.? 2.In the two’s classroom, there were two containers of disinfectant wipes and two cans of disinfectant spray unlocked. All four cleaning products have a warning label stating, ?Keep out of reach of children.? 3.Staff #1 confirmed that there were cleaning products unlocked in the two’s classroom and children’s bathroom.”
8VAC20-790-630-C-1
“Based on record review and interview it was determined that the vendor did not ensure in areas used by children of preschool age or younger that fans, when used, be out of reach of children. Evidence 1.In the infant room, there was a large fan on a shelf that was not secured and in children’s reach. 2. The infant teacher confirmed that the fan was unsecured and in reach of children.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the criminal record check and child abuse and neglect ( CPS ) check for staff that lived out of state, in the past five years, were requested in the appropriate timeframe of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of hire 9/01/21) lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past 5 years per their Sworn Statement signed on 8/30/21. There is no out of state background check that was completed for Staff #3. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that no out of state background checks and CPS checks were completed for Staff #3.”
8VAC20-790-630-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that areas and equipment of the center be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting, or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; protruding nails, bolts, or other components that entangle clothing or skin; and unstable heavy equipment, furniture, or other items that a child could pull down on himself. Evidence: 1. In the 4 year old classroom, there is an area of peeling paint (approximately 4 feet long) to the bottom of the wall in reach of children. A child was napping less than one foot from the peeling paint area. 2. Staff #4 confirmed there was peeling paint in reach of children in care.”
8VAC20-790-560-A
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that staff be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of hire 9/07/21) had her TB screening completed on 12/07/21 which is three months after their hire date. 2. Staff #3 (date of hire 9/01/21) had her TB screening completed on 3/21/22 which is 6 months after their hire date. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that both Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have their TB screening within the last 30 days of the date of employment.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the criminal record check and child abuse and neglect ( CPS ) check for staff that lived out of state, in the past five years, were requested in the appropriate timeframe of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of hire 9/01/21) lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past 5 years per their Sworn Statement signed on 8/30/21. There is no out of state background check that was completed for Staff #3. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that no out of state background checks and CPS checks were completed for Staff #3.”
8VAC20-790-630-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that areas and equipment of the center be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting, or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; protruding nails, bolts, or other components that entangle clothing or skin; and unstable heavy equipment, furniture, or other items that a child could pull down on himself. Evidence: 1. In the 4 year old classroom, there is an area of peeling paint (approximately 4 feet long) to the bottom of the wall in reach of children. A child was napping less than one foot from the peeling paint area. 2. Staff #4 confirmed there was peeling paint in reach of children in care.”
8VAC20-790-560-A
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that staff be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of hire 9/07/21) had her TB screening completed on 12/07/21 which is three months after their hire date. 2. Staff #3 (date of hire 9/01/21) had her TB screening completed on 3/21/22 which is 6 months after their hire date. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that both Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have their TB screening within the last 30 days of the date of employment.”
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 4 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.
79, 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) 241-3004 to ask.
(757) 241-3004.
3972 South Military Highway, Chesapeake, VA 23321. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA School Age Child Care @ Southwestern Elem, 1.7 miles away.