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Playtime Child Development Center

502 Wythe Creek Rd, Poquoson, VA 236624.2· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
165
open each week
5 days

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About Playtime Child Development Center

Playtime Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Poquoson, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
165 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity165 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Playtime Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
165 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#225018
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Apr 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was a storage bin outside of the smaller playground area with two protruding nails.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #3, who has been actively working at the center for 6 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. The list in the Threes classroom was posted but not deemed not current.”
  2. Aug 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for the past 2 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file. Staff#4, who has been actively working at the center for the past 6 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file. Staff#5, who has been actively working at the center for the past 11 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1 who has been actively working for the past 2 months, did not have documentation of a completed orientation.”
  3. Feb 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Staff are to complete the VDOE orientation online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff#3, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 2 days.”
    • 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 the following information. The record of Child#5 enrolled for 7 months, was missing the following required components: name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
  4. Aug 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Based on review of children's records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of the date of physical examination signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: In Child#6's record's (start date 07/22/24) the physical documentation as missing the date and signature by a physician. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation available for review during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain all staff information. Evidence: In Staff#4's records (date of hire:01/02/23) there was no documentation of references found for review. Interview with staff confirmed documentation of references were not available for review during the inspection.”
  5. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 29, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, 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 #3 (hire 04-2023) did not have out of state child abuse and neglect registry for Pennsylvania. Confirmed by Director.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-B

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members and individuals from independent contractors shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening as stated in subsection B of this section. Evidence: Staff #2 most recent tuberculosis was 08/11/2021. The tuberculosis test was more than 2 years old.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all employees background check is completed every 5 years. Evidence: Staff #1 most recent fingerprint background check was 04/20/2018. Staff #2 most recent fingerprint background check was 08/21/2018. Both background checks were more than 5 years old.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period was dated. Evidence: The menu posted was not dated. Confirmed by Director.”
  7. Aug 18, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: No

      “Based on observation ans staff interview, the licensee did not ensure three year olds up to school age - ratio is 1 staff to 10 children. Evidence: On August 18, 2023 at 9:16 am in the three year old classroom, there was 1 staff with 15 children. The youngest child was 3 years old. The classroom did not meet the staff to child ratio, which is 1 staff to 10 children. Confirmed with staff #1 and director.”
  8. Apr 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation , the licensee did not ensure hazordous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the 1's classroom area where their is a diapering area , their was odor spray on shelf, bleach and water and soap and water on top of black storage container . In the bathroom in the 1's classroom area in the bathroom their was a first aid kit sitting on top of the toilet. Their was aspirin and hazordous items in the first aid kit.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure staff negative tuberculosis screening should been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 hire date 04/24/2023 and negative tuberculosis screening was completed 04/27/2023. Staff #2 hire date 04/10/2023 and negative tuberculosis screening was completed 01/27/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure their was a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. The list shall be dated and kept confidential. Evidence: Confirmed by staff and observation the allergy list were not dated. One classroom upstairs, was unable to locate the allergy list.”
  9. Feb 28, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a working battery operated radio . Evidence: The new radio the center had was not working. Staff stated they will be returning the radio and will have it replaced.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-380-A

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a daily scheudle posted. Evidence: The center had a daily schedule but not posted . Confirmed by staff.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-I

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did note ensure there was a 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center shall be posted in a visible place at each telephone. Evidence: Staff confirmed the emergency numbers were not posted. But the center had a document to post with the emergency numbers.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-C

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. Evidence: Shelter- in -Place procedures or map was not posted. Confirmed by staff.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure hazordous substnaces kept in locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: In the infant/toddler rooms there was high shelves with hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes and a unlocked cabinet with handsanitizer and disinfectant wipes. In the building multiple areas there was handsanitizer. All hazordous substances with two warning labels will need to be in a locked place.”
  10. Aug 30, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure there was a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: The center did not document May , June and July evacuation drills.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation , the licensee did not ensure there was inside and outside , be maintained in a clean , safe and operable conditions. Evidence: There was a broken basketball back board by the entrance of the outdoor areas. There was broken equipment with sharp edges on the side of the red storage building. Children will pass the areas the broken equipment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure written record of children's injuries contained all required information. Evidence: Injury report for Child #1 was missing how parent was notified. Injury report for Child #2 was missing how parent was notified and time and date notified. I”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation , the licensee did not ensure resilent surfacing was loose filled synthetic materials meeting requirements of depth. Evidence: On the playground with the wooden playground equipment, the yellow slide had 2 inches of loose resilent surface ( pea gravel) and the swings had 4 inches of loose resilent surface (pea gravel). On the little playground area, the tree with blue slide and green slide resilent surfacing was sand it was not a loose resilent surface. The resilent surfacing was unmeasurable becuase it was not loose.”
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  1. May 3, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there before the child attends or within one month after attendance. Evidence: Child #1 (start date 2/7/2022) did not have a physical in the record. Director confirmed the center was unable to locate the physical document during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff member should obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Staff #1 most recent tuberculosis screening was 09/23/2019. The tuberculosis screening was more than two years old.”

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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Is Playtime Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Playtime Child Development Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Playtime Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 5 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 Playtime Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Playtime Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Playtime Child Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Playtime Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 868-6908 to ask.

What is Playtime Child Development Center's phone number?

(757) 868-6908.

Where is Playtime Child Development Center?

502 Wythe Creek Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662. The nearest other daycare we list is Youngs Men's Christian Association of the Virginia Peninsulas-Po, 0.7 miles away.

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