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Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club

5905 Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23701
licensed capacity
150
open each week
5 days

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About Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club

Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club is a licensed child care center in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club has not listed its tuition.

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Inspection reports for Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
150 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#ID47012
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Mar 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the required information. The record for Child #1 did not contain all the required information.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Each immunization report shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization documentation for Child #1 was not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department, which is required.”
  2. Sep 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. The records for Staff #1 (employed for five years), Staff #2 (employed for four years), Staff #3 (employed for four years), Staff #4 (employed for four years), and Staff #5 (employed for two years) show that follow up TB screenings were not submitted at the two year expiration, which is required.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for There was no documentation of an environmental sanitation report available for review.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all the required information. The records for Child #1 (enrolled for one month) and Child #2 (enrolled for one month) did not contain all the required information.”
  3. Sep 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. The records for Staff #1 (employed for five years), Staff #2 (employed for four years), Staff #3 (employed for four years), Staff #4 (employed for four years), and Staff #5 (employed for two years) show that follow up TB screenings were not submitted at the two year expiration, which is required.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for There was no documentation of an environmental sanitation report available for review.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all the required information. The records for Child #1 (enrolled for one month) and Child #2 (enrolled for one month) did not contain all the required information.”
  4. Apr 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 allergy list posted in the kitchen was posted in a way that was not kept confidential. In addition, there was not an allergy list in the areas that children were present in, which is required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all the required information. The records for Child #1 (enrolled for one day) and Child #2 (enrolled for eight months) did not contain all the required information.”
  5. Apr 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 allergy list posted in the kitchen was posted in a way that was not kept confidential. In addition, there was not an allergy list in the areas that children were present in, which is required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all the required information. The records for Child #1 (enrolled for one day) and Child #2 (enrolled for eight months) did not contain all the required information.”
  6. Nov 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain a separate record for each child enrolled which contains all the required information. 1.The record for Child #1 (enrolled for three years) was missing the address of one of the required people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached and if the child has any allergies. 2.The record for Child #2 was missing the address of one of the required people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 3. The record for Child #3 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of one parent. 4. The record for Child #4 did not contain the work phone numbers for both parents. 5. The record for Child #5 did not contain the name of the place of employment for one parent.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There was a hole, approximately two inches wide, in the wall of the game room. Children were observed in this room during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The results of the most recent inspection were not posted, which is required. The inspection findings posted at the center were from 9/2023.”
  7. Nov 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain a separate record for each child enrolled which contains all the required information. 1.The record for Child #1 (enrolled for three years) was missing the address of one of the required people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached and if the child has any allergies. 2.The record for Child #2 was missing the address of one of the required people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 3. The record for Child #3 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of one parent. 4. The record for Child #4 did not contain the work phone numbers for both parents. 5. The record for Child #5 did not contain the name of the place of employment for one parent.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There was a hole, approximately two inches wide, in the wall of the game room. Children were observed in this room during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The results of the most recent inspection were not posted, which is required. The inspection findings posted at the center were from 9/2023.”
  8. Mar 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Based on observation it was determined the facility did not ensure that children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child using the restroom. Evidence: Child #2, who was 7 years old, was observed three separate times, leaving the gym, going down a hallway and then into the large gathering/cubby area unsupervised. There were no staff members in the room the child had entered and staff members in the gym could not see the child.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.On an open shelf in the large gathering area there was a spray bottle of fabric freshener, a container of disinfectant wipes and a 5-gallon bucket of latex paint labeled ?Keep out of reach of children?. These items were accessible to children.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.In the large gathering area, there was a broken board on the front of the kitchen play set. 2.The door of a cabinet was broken off and propped against the cabinet in the Innovation Lab. 3.In the Orange classroom there was peeling paint on the wall. 4.The Director confirmed the equipment and peeling paint listed above required repair.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. Evidence: 1.The record for child #5 did not include the work phone number for the parent. 2.The record for child #1 did not contain a physical. 3. The Director confirmed the information was not in the record.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that the first aid kits include all of the required supplies. Evidence: 1.The first aid kit did not include triangular bandages. 2.The Director confirmed triangular bandages were not in the first aid kit.”
  9. Mar 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Based on observation it was determined the facility did not ensure that children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child using the restroom. Evidence: Child #2, who was 7 years old, was observed three separate times, leaving the gym, going down a hallway and then into the large gathering/cubby area unsupervised. There were no staff members in the room the child had entered and staff members in the gym could not see the child.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.On an open shelf in the large gathering area there was a spray bottle of fabric freshener, a container of disinfectant wipes and a 5-gallon bucket of latex paint labeled ?Keep out of reach of children?. These items were accessible to children.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.In the large gathering area, there was a broken board on the front of the kitchen play set. 2.The door of a cabinet was broken off and propped against the cabinet in the Innovation Lab. 3.In the Orange classroom there was peeling paint on the wall. 4.The Director confirmed the equipment and peeling paint listed above required repair.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. Evidence: 1.The record for child #5 did not include the work phone number for the parent. 2.The record for child #1 did not contain a physical. 3. The Director confirmed the information was not in the record.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that the first aid kits include all of the required supplies. Evidence: 1.The first aid kit did not include triangular bandages. 2.The Director confirmed triangular bandages were not in the first aid kit.”
  10. Sep 20, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that emergency drill documentation included all of the required information, Evidence: 1. The evacuation documentation did not include the identity of the person conducting the drill. 2. The evacuation documentation did not include the method used for notification of the drill.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the program maintained a current and dated written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: 1. The allergy list available to staff was not dated. Staff #1 (Program Director) confirmed the list was not dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the center maintain a written record containing all of the required information of children's serious and minor injuries. Evidence: The injury report for Child #6 and Child #7 did not include the time the parent was notified of the injury.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that the first aid kits include all of the required supplies. Evidence: The first aid kit did not include a thermometer. Staff #1 (Program Director) confirmed a thermometer was not in the first aid kit.”
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  1. Sep 20, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that emergency drill documentation included all of the required information, Evidence: 1. The evacuation documentation did not include the identity of the person conducting the drill. 2. The evacuation documentation did not include the method used for notification of the drill.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the program maintained a current and dated written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: 1. The allergy list available to staff was not dated. Staff #1 (Program Director) confirmed the list was not dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the center maintain a written record containing all of the required information of children's serious and minor injuries. Evidence: The injury report for Child #6 and Child #7 did not include the time the parent was notified of the injury.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that the first aid kits include all of the required supplies. Evidence: The first aid kit did not include a thermometer. Staff #1 (Program Director) confirmed a thermometer was not in the first aid kit.”
  2. Aug 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that when food is brought from home it is labeled with the child's name and date. Evidence: 1. The lunch boxes and water bottles for the children in care were not labeled with the child's name or date. 2. Staff #2 (Program Director) confirmed that the lunch boxes and water bottles for the children in care were not labeled with the child's name or date.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that there was at least one carbon monoxide detector present in the facility. Evidence: 1. There was no operating carbon monoxide detector present in the facility during the inspection. 2. Staff #2 (Program Director) confirmed there was not a operating carbon monoxide detector present in the facility during the inspection.”
  3. Aug 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that when food is brought from home it is labeled with the child's name and date. Evidence: 1. The lunch boxes and water bottles for the children in care were not labeled with the child's name or date. 2. Staff #2 (Program Director) confirmed that the lunch boxes and water bottles for the children in care were not labeled with the child's name or date.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that there was at least one carbon monoxide detector present in the facility. Evidence: 1. There was no operating carbon monoxide detector present in the facility during the inspection. 2. Staff #2 (Program Director) confirmed there was not a operating carbon monoxide detector present in the facility during the inspection.”
  4. Apr 12, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on a review of documentation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that an annual inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction was completed. Evidence: 1. The most recent annual fire inspection report inspection available for viewing during the inspection was dated 2/19/21. 2. Staff #3 (Program Director) confirmed that the annual fire inspection report had not been completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of five children's records and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that they maintain and keep at the center a complete record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. Evidence 1. The record for child #3 did not contain the phone number for both emergency contacts. 2. Staff #3 (Program Director) confirmed that the record for child #3 did not contain all of the required information.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that an employee is allowed to begin employment without a completed national criminal history record check (finger printing). Evidence: 1. The record for staff #5, working during the inspection did not contain documentation of a completed national criminal history record check (finger printing). 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) reviewed the record for the staff #5 and confirmed that she had not received the results of the national criminal record check (finger printing).”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to beginning employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #5, working during the inspection, did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) reviewed the record for staff #5, and confirmed that the documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening had not been received prior to employment.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on observation, a review of five staff records and interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 working alone with a group of School Age children outside. The record for staff #5 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that staff #5 was Program Leader qualified. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) reviewed the record for the staff #5, and confirmed that staff #5 was not Program Leader qualified.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the facility did not ensure that an employee must not be employed until a sworn statement or affirmation has been completed. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #5, working during the inspection, did not contain a sworn statement or affirmation. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) reviewed the record for staff #5, and confirmed the sworn statement or affirmation was not completed prior to employment.”
  5. Apr 12, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on a review of documentation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that an annual inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction was completed. Evidence: 1. The most recent annual fire inspection report inspection available for viewing during the inspection was dated 2/19/21. 2. Staff #3 (Program Director) confirmed that the annual fire inspection report had not been completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of five children's records and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that they maintain and keep at the center a complete record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. Evidence 1. The record for child #3 did not contain the phone number for both emergency contacts. 2. Staff #3 (Program Director) confirmed that the record for child #3 did not contain all of the required information.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that an employee is allowed to begin employment without a completed national criminal history record check (finger printing). Evidence: 1. The record for staff #5, working during the inspection did not contain documentation of a completed national criminal history record check (finger printing). 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) reviewed the record for the staff #5 and confirmed that she had not received the results of the national criminal record check (finger printing).”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to beginning employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #5, working during the inspection, did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) reviewed the record for staff #5, and confirmed that the documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening had not been received prior to employment.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on observation, a review of five staff records and interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 working alone with a group of School Age children outside. The record for staff #5 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that staff #5 was Program Leader qualified. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) reviewed the record for the staff #5, and confirmed that staff #5 was not Program Leader qualified.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the facility did not ensure that an employee must not be employed until a sworn statement or affirmation has been completed. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #5, working during the inspection, did not contain a sworn statement or affirmation. 2. Staff #6 (Program Administrator) reviewed the record for staff #5, and confirmed the sworn statement or affirmation was not completed prior to employment.”

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 Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club

Is Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club licensed?

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

When was Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 9 of 9 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 Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club care for?

150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 967-8361 to ask.

What is Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club's phone number?

(757) 967-8361.

Where is Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club?

5905 Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23701. The nearest other daycare we list is Blessed Christian Homeschool and Tutoring, 0.2 miles away.

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