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Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons

213 Carmichael Way, Chesapeake, VA 233224.6· 56 reviews
licensed capacity
201
open each week
5 days
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About Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons

Primrose School at Edinburgh 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 a Montessori approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
201 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:00 am-5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
CurriculumPrimrose Schools Balanced Learning®
StaffAll staff CPR and first-aid certified
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Languagessign language
Licensed capacity201 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
201 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108825
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 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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See all 17 visits
  1. Sep 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 15, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills. The emergency log for the facility lacked documentation of a fire drill for the month of May 2026.”
  3. Jul 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills. The emergency log for the facility lacked documentation of a fire drill for the month of May 2026.”
  4. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care shall include an in-person competency demonstration. The CPR certification certificate for staff 1 was from an on-line organization with no verification of any type of in-person competency demonstration.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-I

      “Cribs shall be placed where objects outside the crib such as cords from blinds or curtains are not within reach of infants or toddlers. One crib was placed directly beside a window blind. A second crib was placed beside a window blind and the tube of a portable air conditioning unit. Each crib was occupied with an infant.”
  6. Jul 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care shall include an in-person competency demonstration. The CPR certification certificate for staff 1 was from an on-line organization with no verification of any type of in-person competency demonstration.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-I

      “Cribs shall be placed where objects outside the crib such as cords from blinds or curtains are not within reach of infants or toddlers. One crib was placed directly beside a window blind. A second crib was placed beside a window blind and the tube of a portable air conditioning unit. Each crib was occupied with an infant.”
  7. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 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 lacked the results of an out-of-state central registry check from another state she has resided in within the past five years. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that an out-of-state central registry check had not been obtained for staff 1.”
  2. Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 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 lacked the results of an out-of-state central registry check from another state she has resided in within the past five years. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that an out-of-state central registry check had not been obtained for staff 1.”
  3. Jan 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 10, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child 1, enrollment date 10/18/2021, lacks a documented physical exam on file. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that a physical exam was not on file for child 1.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children's hands are washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: 1. After completion of a diaper change, at 12:50pm, an infant staff placed an infant on the floor immediately after the diaper change without washing his hands.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain the results of a criminal record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 12/15/2021, lacks the results of a criminal record check from a state she has lived in within the past five years. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that an out-of-state criminal record check had not been requested.”
  6. Dec 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 13, 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 Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons

Is Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons licensed?

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

When was Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons last inspected?

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 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 6 of 12 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 Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons care for?

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

Does Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 410-8266 to ask.

What is Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons' phone number?

(757) 410-8266.

Where is Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons?

213 Carmichael Way, Chesapeake, VA 23322. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA School Age Child Care at Southeastern Elementary, 0.5 miles away.

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