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Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care

609 City Park Ave., Portsmouth, VA 237014.5· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days

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About Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care

Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care is a licensed child care center in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1080940
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 16, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “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. One of 22 children was not signed in on the daily attendance when the child arrived at the center.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Both required references for Staff #1 were not checked before employment, which is required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The TB documentation for Staff #1 was not completed within 30 days of their employment. The TB documentation for Staff #2 was expired on the day of the inspection; the results had been expired for three days.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The mulch on multiple areas of the center's playground was approximately one inch in depth, when the requirement is at least six inches.”
  3. Jul 8, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F Complaint related: No

      “When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the following shall apply: Centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). On 7/3/25, the snack provided was cupcakes and ice-cream. All children were not given what was listed as snack on the menu or the nutritional components required for snack time. On the day of the inspection (7/8/25), children were served a snack other than what was listed for the day's snack. However, the snack was not listed as a substitution.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. The record for Staff #2 (employed for over a year) did not contain documentation that 16 hours of annual training was completed in 2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The record for Staff #1 (employed for less than a month) did not contain all the required references.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Five water bottles in a four year old classroom and two water bottles in a three year old classroom were not labeled, which is required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The records for Child #1 (enrolled for three months) and Child #2 (enrolled for 10 months) show that documentation of immunizations were not received before the children attended the center.”
  4. Jul 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F Complaint related: No

      “When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the following shall apply: Centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). On 7/3/25, the snack provided was cupcakes and ice-cream. All children were not given what was listed as snack on the menu or the nutritional components required for snack time. On the day of the inspection (7/8/25), children were served a snack other than what was listed for the day's snack. However, the snack was not listed as a substitution.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. The record for Staff #2 (employed for over a year) did not contain documentation that 16 hours of annual training was completed in 2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The record for Staff #1 (employed for less than a month) did not contain all the required references.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Five water bottles in a four year old classroom and two water bottles in a three year old classroom were not labeled, which is required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The records for Child #1 (enrolled for three months) and Child #2 (enrolled for 10 months) show that documentation of immunizations were not received before the children attended the center.”
  5. Jul 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F Complaint related: No

      “When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the following shall apply: Centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). On 7/3/25, the snack provided was cupcakes and ice-cream. All children were not given what was listed as snack on the menu or the nutritional components required for snack time. On the day of the inspection (7/8/25), children were served a snack other than what was listed for the day's snack. However, the snack was not listed as a substitution.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. The record for Staff #2 (employed for over a year) did not contain documentation that 16 hours of annual training was completed in 2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The record for Staff #1 (employed for less than a month) did not contain all the required references.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Five water bottles in a four year old classroom and two water bottles in a three year old classroom were not labeled, which is required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The records for Child #1 (enrolled for three months) and Child #2 (enrolled for 10 months) show that documentation of immunizations were not received before the children attended the center.”
  6. Jan 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “The center must request repeat background checks every five years. The record for a listed officer of the center did not have a five year repeat criminal history search, central registry search, or sworn statement, which is required once each background check is expired.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The records for Child #1 and Child #2 (both enrolled for over two years) did not contain documentation of parents? confirmation that the required child records information is up to date.”
  7. Jan 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “The center must request repeat background checks every five years. The record for a listed officer of the center did not have a five year repeat criminal history search, central registry search, or sworn statement, which is required once each background check is expired.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The records for Child #1 and Child #2 (both enrolled for over two years) did not contain documentation of parents? confirmation that the required child records information is up to date.”
  8. Aug 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that resilient surfacing for playground equipment complies with required safety standards. Evidence: 1.The mulch on the playground was approximately two inches deep, when the requirement is at least six inches. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that the mulch was not compliant with the required safety standard of at least six inches.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that when food is brought from home the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. 15 out of 17 water bottles inspected were not dated and labeled to show who each water bottle belonged to. 2. Classroom staff confirmed that the water bottles were not labeled with the date and the children’s names.”
  9. Aug 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that resilient surfacing for playground equipment complies with required safety standards. Evidence: 1.The mulch on the playground was approximately two inches deep, when the requirement is at least six inches. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that the mulch was not compliant with the required safety standard of at least six inches.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that when food is brought from home the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. 15 out of 17 water bottles inspected were not dated and labeled to show who each water bottle belonged to. 2. Classroom staff confirmed that the water bottles were not labeled with the date and the children’s names.”
  10. Feb 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-C

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that ground supports shall be covered with materials that protect children from injury. Evidence: 1. A metal ground support was protruding from the mulch in the circular area of the tricycle-on-a-track. 2. Two of the front area ground supports for the "bus" play structure were exposed.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. A sticky insect glue trap was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the preschool children's bathroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. A lockdown practice drill was not conducted in 2023 according to the facility emergency practice drill. a. Administrative staff confirmed that a lockdown drill had not been conducted in 2023.”
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  1. Feb 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-C

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that ground supports shall be covered with materials that protect children from injury. Evidence: 1. A metal ground support was protruding from the mulch in the circular area of the tricycle-on-a-track. 2. Two of the front area ground supports for the "bus" play structure were exposed.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. A sticky insect glue trap was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the preschool children's bathroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. A lockdown practice drill was not conducted in 2023 according to the facility emergency practice drill. a. Administrative staff confirmed that a lockdown drill had not been conducted in 2023.”
  2. Jan 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of 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: 1. Staff 1, hire date 08/01/2022, lacks the results of a central registry check from another state she has resided in within the past five years. 2. Administrative staff verified that a central registry check from another state had not been requested for staff 1.”
  3. Jan 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of 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: 1. Staff 1, hire date 08/01/2022, lacks the results of a central registry check from another state she has resided in within the past five years. 2. Administrative staff verified that a central registry check from another state had not been requested for staff 1.”
  4. Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care

Is Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care licensed?

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

When was Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 10 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.

How many children can Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care care for?

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

Does Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 488-2167 to ask.

What is Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care's phone number?

(757) 488-2167.

Where is Peter Pan Kindergarten & Day Care?

609 City Park Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23701. The nearest other daycare we list is Simonsdale Presbyterian Church, 0.2 miles away.

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