Mrs. Veronica Powell-Williamson
Chesapeake, VA 23323 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Primrose School at Cahoon Commons is a licensed child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 201 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Primrose Schools Balanced Learning® |
| Staff | Every staff member background checked; all staff CPR and first-aid certified |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare, Procare app) |
| Licensed capacity | 201 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Primrose School at Cahoon Commons has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 10 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-A Complaint related: No
“Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change. Multiple staff stated they had observed staff 1 fail to wash her hands after changing an infant's diaper on multiple occasions.”
8VAC20-780-370-1 Complaint related: No
“When an infant is placed in his crib, he shall be placed on his back (supine). Multiple staff stated that staff 1 placed infants in cribs to rest on their stomachs.”
8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. Multiple staff stated they observed staff 1 feed and pat infants in a forceful manner as well as fail to follow safe sleep protocols. 1. Staff observed infants crying and turning their heads while staff 1 "shoved the bottle in a child's mouth," not allowing the child time to adjust. 2. Staff stated that staff 1 was observed patting children on the back, while burping and during nap in a manner described as "a little hard," "forceful" and "too hard for the age of the child." 3. Staff stated that staff 1 placed infants in cribs to rest on their stomach. When infants, who were on their stomach, lifted their head up, staff 1 used her hand to "push the child's head down and continued to hold the child's head down."”
8VAC20-780-500-A Complaint related: No
“Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change. Multiple staff stated they had observed staff 1 fail to wash her hands after changing an infant's diaper on multiple occasions.”
8VAC20-780-370-1 Complaint related: No
“When an infant is placed in his crib, he shall be placed on his back (supine). Multiple staff stated that staff 1 placed infants in cribs to rest on their stomachs.”
8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. Multiple staff stated they observed staff 1 feed and pat infants in a forceful manner as well as fail to follow safe sleep protocols. 1. Staff observed infants crying and turning their heads while staff 1 "shoved the bottle in a child's mouth," not allowing the child time to adjust. 2. Staff stated that staff 1 was observed patting children on the back, while burping and during nap in a manner described as "a little hard," "forceful" and "too hard for the age of the child." 3. Staff stated that staff 1 placed infants in cribs to rest on their stomach. When infants, who were on their stomach, lifted their head up, staff 1 used her hand to "push the child's head down and continued to hold the child's head down."”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. The most recent immunizations on file for child 2 were administered on 03/27/2024. Updated immunizations were not obtained once every six months when child 2 was under the age of two years.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Medication shall be labeled with the child's name. An over-the-counter medication for child 1 was not labeled with the child's name on the box containing the medication.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet A medication with an authorization that expired more than 120 days from the date of the inspection has not been disposed of or returned to the parent.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. A case containing a pair of wireless Airpod ear buds was observed in an accessible storage unit located inside of the bathroom between the two-year old classrooms. These are a choking hazard and pose potential injury from the lithium-ion battery if swallowed.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change. Staff 1 did not wash her hands after changing the diaper of child 1 at approximately 10:10 am.”
8VAC20-780-160-B
“The documentation of the screening for tuberculosis shall include the results of the negative tuberculin skin test and be signed by a physician, physician's designee or an official of the local health department. The TB skin test for staff 1 did not include the results or signature of a physician or designee.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Certain documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings of the most recent inspection of the facility. The findings from the most recent inspection, conducted on July 1, 2025, were not posted.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change. Staff 1 did not wash her hands after changing the diaper of child 1 at approximately 10:10 am.”
8VAC20-780-160-B
“The documentation of the screening for tuberculosis shall include the results of the negative tuberculin skin test and be signed by a physician, physician's designee or an official of the local health department. The TB skin test for staff 1 did not include the results or signature of a physician or designee.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Certain documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings of the most recent inspection of the facility. The findings from the most recent inspection, conducted on July 1, 2025, were not posted.”
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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 September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 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.
201, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:45 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) 842-6589 to ask.
(757) 842-6589.
660 Grassfield Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23322. The nearest other daycare we list is Messiah United Methodist Church, 0.4 miles away.