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Peake Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Hampton, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 200 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 200 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Peake Childhood Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 17 visits · 12 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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8VAC20-780-500-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 disposal system in Room A required the staff member to use their hand to open it.”
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 #6, did not have a written care plan in their file.”
8VAC20-780-410-1
“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: roughly handling a child. On 3/3/2025 staff #1 lifted and roughly sat a two-year-old child (Child #1) onto the picnic table bench 5 separate times, over an approximate 3-minute time span. Staff #1 Grasped and lifted child #1 by her forearm swinging her up off of her feet and onto the ground where she landed on her bottom, then, minutes later, grasped child #1?s wrist pulling her back onto the ground a second time where she toppled over onto her back when she landed.”
8VAC20-780-400-B
“Behavioral guidance must be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and must be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Staff #1 utilized behavior guidance which was neither constructive in nature, age appropriate, nor intended to redirect the child to an appropriate behavior when she placed and repeatedly returned child #1 (two years old) to sit, on a bench and on the ground in front of a storage shed area, away from the other children on the outdoor play area with no available activities or opportunities to redirect her behavior appropriately. Child #1was returned repeatedly to sit down over a period of approximately 9 minutes. After one attempt by child #1 to leave, staff #1 placed her foot on the bench between the child’s thighs in a manner that prevented child #1 from being able to slide down from the bench to a standing position.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee did not ensure that the center’s activities were in compliance with the program’s own policies. The center’s written policies state: ? Redirection will be used by staff to stop an undesirable behavior. Staff will direct the child to a desirable activity? and ?Children ??are given a short time away from the group, in order to calm down and gain self-control?. Staff #1 repeatedly returned a two-year-old child (child #1) to sit at the picnic table or on the ground, over a period of approximately 9 minutes before leading child #1 off the playground and back into the building. Child #1 was not calmed by being separated from the group of children but continued to cry and repeatedly attempted to move away from the areas where she had been placed. Child #1 was not redirected to another desired behavior or activity.”
8VAC20-780-80-B-2
“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the licensee did not always inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Evidence: The licensee submitted an online report to the department on 7/26/2024 regarding an child's injury requiring outside medical treatment that occurred on 7/17/2024. The injury was reported more than 2 business day from the occurrence of the injury.”
8VAC20-780-80-B-2
“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the licensee did not always inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Evidence: The licensee submitted an online report to the department on 7/26/2024 regarding an child's injury requiring outside medical treatment that occurred on 7/17/2024. The injury was reported more than 2 business day from the occurrence of the injury.”
8VAC20-780-80-B-2
“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the licensee did not always inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Evidence: The licensee submitted an online report to the department on 7/26/2024 regarding an child's injury requiring outside medical treatment that occurred on 7/17/2024. The injury was reported more than 2 business day from the occurrence of the injury.”
8VAC20-780-40-I
“Based on center documentation review and staff interview the licensee did not ensure to develop written procedures for injury prevention Evidence: Program Director confirmed they did not have an injury prevention plan.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on documentation review and provider interview the licensee did not ensure that for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The ?Hummingbird ?classroom had 9 children on the roll and only 8 observed in the classroom. Center staff confirmed the 9th child had left the classroom and their departure had not been marked on the attendance list.”
8VAC20-780-270-D
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that fans or other cooling systems shall be used when the temperature of inside areas occupied by children exceeds 80?F. Evidence: During the inspection the thermostat in the ?Busy Bees? classroom, (children age range, 16 months to 24 months), was observed and it increased from 80.4 F. to 81.1 F. and there was not a fan or cooling system in the room.”
8VAC20-780-40-I
“Based on center documentation review and staff interview the licensee did not ensure to develop written procedures for injury prevention Evidence: Program Director confirmed they did not have an injury prevention plan.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on documentation review and provider interview the licensee did not ensure that for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The ?Hummingbird ?classroom had 9 children on the roll and only 8 observed in the classroom. Center staff confirmed the 9th child had left the classroom and their departure had not been marked on the attendance list.”
8VAC20-780-270-D
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that fans or other cooling systems shall be used when the temperature of inside areas occupied by children exceeds 80?F. Evidence: During the inspection the thermostat in the ?Busy Bees? classroom, (children age range, 16 months to 24 months), was observed and it increased from 80.4 F. to 81.1 F. and there was not a fan or cooling system in the room.”
8VAC20-780-80-B-2 Complaint related: No
“Based on center documentation review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Evidence: Child #1 was injured at the center on June 23, 2023 and the injury required outside medical treatment (stitches) and the department was not notified of the injury.”
8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: No
“Based on center documentation review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence that includes all required information. Evidence: The injury report for Child #1 did not include the staff present during injury”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and licensee interviews, the licensee did not ensure to a obtain the results out of state criminal records check ( CRC ) 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: Staff records were reviewed and 2 out of 9 did not have out of state background checks as required, 1) Staff #1?s record did not include the out of state CRC or the CPS check for Michigan where they had lived within the last five years. Staff #1?s first date of employment was 8-21-2023. 2) Staff #9?s record did not include the out of state CRC for Massachusetts where they had lived within the last five years. Staff #9?s first date of employment was 8-1-2023.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and licensee interviews, the licensee did not ensure to a obtain the results out of state criminal records check ( CRC ) 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: Staff records were reviewed and 2 out of 9 did not have out of state background checks as required, 1) Staff #1?s record did not include the out of state CRC or the CPS check for Michigan where they had lived within the last five years. Staff #1?s first date of employment was 8-21-2023. 2) Staff #9?s record did not include the out of state CRC for Massachusetts where they had lived within the last five years. Staff #9?s first date of employment was 8-1-2023.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Evidence: Staff #9 was observed assisting child #9 and was putting on their diaper and then immediately Staff #9 took off their gloves and began to work with other children and hand out equipment for playing. Staff #9 did not wash their hands as required.”
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 room #113 there were 2 containers of contact lens solution observed on the coat cubby shelf. 2. In room #110 there was 1 container of hand sanitizer on top of the children’s supply shelf. 3. In room #108 on the shelf near the sink there was 1 spray container of bleach and water solution.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that each building that was built before 2015 and that house a child day program that is licensed and serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: The center director confirmed they do not have a carbon monoxide detector available for review.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that when food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: In the following classrooms children were observed with lunch boxes/containers and they were not labeled with the required information. 1. In room #113 lunch time was observed and 2 out of 2 lunch containers did not have their name (identifiable information) or date. 2. In room #110 lunch time was observed and 1 out of 1 lunch container did not have their name (identifiable information) or date.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the diapering surface shall be used only for diapering or cleaning children. Evidence: In room #104, a bean bag chair was observed stored on the diaper changing table/pad and staff #9 removed it and gave it to the children to play on. Diaper pads/tables shall not be used for storing equipment; Staff #9 indicated it was stored there to keep the children from playing on it.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Evidence: Staff #9 was observed assisting child #9 and was putting on their diaper and then immediately Staff #9 took off their gloves and began to work with other children and hand out equipment for playing. Staff #9 did not wash their hands as required.”
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 room #113 there were 2 containers of contact lens solution observed on the coat cubby shelf. 2. In room #110 there was 1 container of hand sanitizer on top of the children’s supply shelf. 3. In room #108 on the shelf near the sink there was 1 spray container of bleach and water solution.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that each building that was built before 2015 and that house a child day program that is licensed and serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: The center director confirmed they do not have a carbon monoxide detector available for review.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that when food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: In the following classrooms children were observed with lunch boxes/containers and they were not labeled with the required information. 1. In room #113 lunch time was observed and 2 out of 2 lunch containers did not have their name (identifiable information) or date. 2. In room #110 lunch time was observed and 1 out of 1 lunch container did not have their name (identifiable information) or date.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the diapering surface shall be used only for diapering or cleaning children. Evidence: In room #104, a bean bag chair was observed stored on the diaper changing table/pad and staff #9 removed it and gave it to the children to play on. Diaper pads/tables shall not be used for storing equipment; Staff #9 indicated it was stored there to keep the children from playing on it.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation an confirmation from center staff, the licensee did not ensure staff wash hands their hands after a diaper change and that children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: In the infant room, Staff #1 was observed changing the diaper for child #4 . Immediately after the diaper was change, Staff #1 took a baby wipe and wiped the face (around the mouth and nose) of child #4 and did not wash their hands after the diaper change and before they wiped child #'4 face. The hands of child #4 were not washed after diapering.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that at least one staff with each group of children had current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. Evidence: During the inspection, there was only one staff, Staff #2 in Room # 104 with 6 two old's. Staff #2 had not obtained certification in first aid.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a child day program that is licensed and that serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: The center curriculum coordinator confirmed they did not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that at least one staff with each group of children had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: During the inspection, there was only one staff, Staff #2 in Room # 104 with 6 two old's. Staff #2 had not obtained certification in CPR.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation an confirmation from center staff, the licensee did not ensure staff wash hands their hands after a diaper change and that children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: In the infant room, Staff #1 was observed changing the diaper for child #4 . Immediately after the diaper was change, Staff #1 took a baby wipe and wiped the face (around the mouth and nose) of child #4 and did not wash their hands after the diaper change and before they wiped child #'4 face. The hands of child #4 were not washed after diapering.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that at least one staff with each group of children had current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. Evidence: During the inspection, there was only one staff, Staff #2 in Room # 104 with 6 two old's. Staff #2 had not obtained certification in first aid.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a child day program that is licensed and that serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: The center curriculum coordinator confirmed they did not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that at least one staff with each group of children had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: During the inspection, there was only one staff, Staff #2 in Room # 104 with 6 two old's. Staff #2 had not obtained certification in CPR.”
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710 W Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA
Hampton, VA 23669 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
906 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA
Hampton, VA 23669 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hampton, VA 23669 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hampton, VA 23669 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1 Ymca Way, Hampton, VA
Hampton, VA 23669 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1525 Powerplant Parkway, Hampton, VA
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 August 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 10 of 17 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.
200, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 825-6200 to ask.
(757) 825-6200.
1306 Thomas Street, Hampton, VA 23669. The nearest other daycare we list is Live Laugh Grow Academy, 0.8 miles away.