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Portia Burston

Norfolk, VA 23502 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Portia Burston

Portia Burston is a licensed home daycare in Norfolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Licensed capacity
9 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Portia Burston

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
9 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109620
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 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. Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Each building that was built before 2015 that serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. There was not a carbon monoxide detector available during the inspection.”
  2. Apr 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-C

      “Linens shall be assigned for individual use. Child A was resting on a cot covered in with a fitted sheet. Child B was placed on the same cot with the same sheet after Child A had got up from resting.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “The family day home shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. The most recent immunization for Child #2 is dated 8/15/2025. As the child is under 2 years old, the record is past due for additional immunization documentation.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-510-A

      “A child shall be provided with an individual crib, cot, rest mat, or bed for resting or napping. Child B was not provided his own cot for nap. Rather he placed on a cot that had been used by another child in care during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. The record for Child #1 did not include any documentation of immunizations received.”
  3. Jul 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-800-30-A

      “The provider shall ensure compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department and with relevant federal, state, or local laws, and other relevant regulations. The provider did not follow the terms of the license and moved to a new address without contacting this office to complete the process of relocation.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in 8VAC20-800-60 B 2 to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review. Six out of seven children’s records reviewed do not have documentation of annual review. The records indicate enrollment dates from 10/8/19 through 1/3/24.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-260-C

      “Portable wading pools without integral filter systems shall be emptied after use by each group of children, rinsed, and filled with clean water, or more frequently as necessary; and when not in use during the family day home’s hours of operation, be emptied, sanitized, and stored in a position to keep them clean and dry. There is a portable wading pool without a filter system in the backyard that has an approximate diameter of 4.5 feet and is full of water, approximately 6 inches deep.”
  4. Jul 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-800-30-A

      “The provider shall ensure compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department and with relevant federal, state, or local laws, and other relevant regulations. The provider did not follow the terms of the license and moved to a new address without contacting this office to complete the process of relocation.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in 8VAC20-800-60 B 2 to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review. Six out of seven children’s records reviewed do not have documentation of annual review. The records indicate enrollment dates from 10/8/19 through 1/3/24.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-260-C

      “Portable wading pools without integral filter systems shall be emptied after use by each group of children, rinsed, and filled with clean water, or more frequently as necessary; and when not in use during the family day home’s hours of operation, be emptied, sanitized, and stored in a position to keep them clean and dry. There is a portable wading pool without a filter system in the backyard that has an approximate diameter of 4.5 feet and is full of water, approximately 6 inches deep.”
  5. Aug 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review and interview the provider failed to ensure that all household members obtain required background checks every five years. Evidence: 1 - The record for Household member #2 contained a fingerprint background dated August 23, 2019 and therefore, has expired. 2 - The provider confirmed that background check was expired.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation the provider failed to ensure that areas are maintained clean condition. Evidence: 1 - There is debris on all the floors in the child care areas including but not limited to crumbs from meals. 2 - There are stacks of items on top of open shelves that are stacked in such a way that a toppling hazard has been created. The items are stacked haphazardly and are spilling out of boxes and storage containers.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Based on interview the provider failed to ensure that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was completed as required. Evidence: The provider stated that cardiopulmonary resuscitation course completed was completed online only without any in person component.”
  6. Aug 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review and interview the provider failed to ensure that all household members obtain required background checks every five years. Evidence: 1 - The record for Household member #2 contained a fingerprint background dated August 23, 2019 and therefore, has expired. 2 - The provider confirmed that background check was expired.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation the provider failed to ensure that areas are maintained clean condition. Evidence: 1 - There is debris on all the floors in the child care areas including but not limited to crumbs from meals. 2 - There are stacks of items on top of open shelves that are stacked in such a way that a toppling hazard has been created. The items are stacked haphazardly and are spilling out of boxes and storage containers.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Based on interview the provider failed to ensure that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was completed as required. Evidence: The provider stated that cardiopulmonary resuscitation course completed was completed online only without any in person component.”
  7. Oct 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on record review and interview the provider failed to ensure that 16 clock hours of relevant training has been obtained. Evidence: 1 - Based on review of provided training documentation there was not any evidence that training was obtained during the 2021 or 2022 calendar years. 2 - The provider confirmed that there was not any documentation that training was obtained during the 2021 or 2022 calendar years.”
  8. Oct 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on record review and interview the provider failed to ensure that 16 clock hours of relevant training has been obtained. Evidence: 1 - Based on review of provided training documentation there was not any evidence that training was obtained during the 2021 or 2022 calendar years. 2 - The provider confirmed that there was not any documentation that training was obtained during the 2021 or 2022 calendar years.”
  9. Jun 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview the provider failed to ensure that all household members submit to fingerprinting. Evidence: 1 - The record for household member 1 does not include a fingerprint background check. The household member has documented date of birth as May 14, 2004. 2 - The provider confirmed that a fingerprint background check had not yet been completed for household member 1.”
  10. Jun 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview the provider failed to ensure that all household members submit to fingerprinting. Evidence: 1 - The record for household member 1 does not include a fingerprint background check. The household member has documented date of birth as May 14, 2004. 2 - The provider confirmed that a fingerprint background check had not yet been completed for household member 1.”
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Oct 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 29, 2021InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Portia Burston

Is Portia Burston licensed?

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

When was Portia Burston last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Portia Burston had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 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.

How many children can Portia Burston care for?

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

Does Portia Burston accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Portia Burston's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (757) 698-8869 to confirm.

How much does Portia Burston cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 698-8869 to ask.

What is Portia Burston's phone number?

(757) 698-8869.

Where is Portia Burston?

Norfolk, VA 23502. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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