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R & M Childcare

906 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23666
licensed capacity
27
open each week
5 days

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About R & M Childcare

R & M Childcare is a licensed child care center in Hampton, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 27 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
27 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

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity27 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for R & M Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
27 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1109903
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 47 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Food and nutrition 10
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • 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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  1. Jul 29, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-J

      “There shall be at least 30 inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. The was approximately only 13 inches on the service side of 2 occupied cribs.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-J

      “There shall be at least 30 inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. The was approximately only 13 inches on the service side of 2 occupied cribs.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Repeat Violation Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after helping a child use the toilet and before feeding or helping children with feeding; and before preparing or serving food or beverages. 1.Staff #1 was observed feeding 4 children and they did not wash their hands with soap and running water before or after feeding and before preparing and serving the food. 2. Staff #2 was observed assisting a child with toileting and did not wash their hands with soap and running water after.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-B

      “The plan established pursuant to test potable water and the results of each test conducted pursuant to such plan shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Commissioner and the Department of Health's Office of Drinking Water. There was not documentation the water testing results were submitted and reviewed as required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “The center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance records were not accurate. 1.In the preschool room there were 2 children on the attendance list that were not in the room. 2.In the two year old room there were 5 listed and 8 children were in the room.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #5 was missing 10 hours of documented annual training.”
    • 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. The following poses a hazard. On the playground there were two pieces of metal that were approximately 2 inches long and 2 inches high that were protruding from the ground near a picnic table.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-2

      “The required ratio for children 16 months up to 24 months-is 1:5. In the two’s room, one staff member (Staff #2) was observed working alone with 8 children and the youngest child (Child #5) was 22 months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Repeat Violation When food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. The food containers for the children in the two year old room and the preschool room did not have dates.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “The diapering area shall have a sink with running warm water not to exceed 120?. There is not a sink with running water in the infant room where diapering was observed.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff #3 left the preschool for approximately 3 minutes and left 7 children without sight supervision.”
  2. Mar 12, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Repeat Violation The licensee did not ensure prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. One bottle observed without a name and date and the bottle was not refrigerated”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Eight children's food containers were observed in Room #2 they did not have dates.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff #1 was observed lifting the lid with their hands to throw away a soiled diaper and they did not sanitize the diaper pad after diapering.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. In Room #1 diapering was observed and Staff #1 did not wash their hands or the children’s hands after diapering.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-I

      “During the designated rest period, when children are resting ,the following rest period ratio children 16 through 24 months of age: one staff per 10 children are permitted. In Room #2, during rest period, Staff #4 was observed working alone with 15 children ages 22 months to age 4. The group was out ratio for approximately 30 minutes.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The center did not have a health inspection 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 the required information. The following records were missing information. 1.Child #2 missing employment phone number for both parents listed and the physician’s phone number. 2.Child #3 missing employment phone number for one parent listed. 3.Child #4 missing city, state and zip code for both emergency contacts listed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-I

      “The center shall develop written procedures for injury prevention. There was not an injury plan available for review.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “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. Child #1 does not have a copy of a physical and it is overdue by 1 month.”
  3. Oct 14, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The record for Child #5, who had been attending for over 3 months, did not have documentation of immunizations.”
    • 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 required information. The following records were missing information; 1.Child #2 missing employment phone number for one parent listed. 2.Child #3 missing employment phone number for both parents listed and the physician’s phone number. 3.Child #4 missing city, state and zip code for both emergency contacts listed . 4.Child #5 missing one parent’s employment location and phone number.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-H

      “Prepared baby food shall be discarded or returned to the parent at the end of the day. One bottle of formula was observed labeled with a child’s name and dated for the previous day.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation The provider shall keep for each staff person all the required information. Staff #1 was missing information related to any health issues that may interfere with the job and an emergency contact name and information. Staff #1 has been working for approximately 5 months. Staff #4 and Staff #5 were missing information related to any health issues that may interfere with the job and Staff #4 has been working for approximately 3 months and Staff #5 has been working for approximately 4 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-245-J

      “Any child for whom emergency medications (such as albuterol, glucagon, and epinephrine auto injector) have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who meets the training requirements. On October 14, 2025 Child #3, has 1 emergency medications and was in care and there was not a staff member with the required medication administration training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A medication (medication A) was stored on the top shelf of a cabinet in an unlocked manner and in the unlocked office.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “There should always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. There was not a staff member on site during this inspection with documentation for this training.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Repeat Violation The licensee did not ensure that prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. There were two bottles observed with no name and no date and one with no date.”
  4. Oct 14, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The record for Child #5, who had been attending for over 3 months, did not have documentation of immunizations.”
    • 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 required information. The following records were missing information; 1.Child #2 missing employment phone number for one parent listed. 2.Child #3 missing employment phone number for both parents listed and the physician’s phone number. 3.Child #4 missing city, state and zip code for both emergency contacts listed . 4.Child #5 missing one parent’s employment location and phone number.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-H

      “Prepared baby food shall be discarded or returned to the parent at the end of the day. One bottle of formula was observed labeled with a child’s name and dated for the previous day.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation The provider shall keep for each staff person all the required information. Staff #1 was missing information related to any health issues that may interfere with the job and an emergency contact name and information. Staff #1 has been working for approximately 5 months. Staff #4 and Staff #5 were missing information related to any health issues that may interfere with the job and Staff #4 has been working for approximately 3 months and Staff #5 has been working for approximately 4 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-245-J

      “Any child for whom emergency medications (such as albuterol, glucagon, and epinephrine auto injector) have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who meets the training requirements. On October 14, 2025 Child #3, has 1 emergency medications and was in care and there was not a staff member with the required medication administration training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A medication (medication A) was stored on the top shelf of a cabinet in an unlocked manner and in the unlocked office.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “There should always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. There was not a staff member on site during this inspection with documentation for this training.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Repeat Violation The licensee did not ensure that prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. There were two bottles observed with no name and no date and one with no date.”
  5. Jul 7, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “The center is required to ensure bottles were labeled with child's name and dated. There were 2 bottles observed with no date.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly labeled to identify the owner and dated. None of the children's food containers in Room A and B had dates and 2 lunch containers in Room B did not have names.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-B

      “Repeat Violation The emergency preparedness plan shall contain all required procedural components. The plan was missing the following information; 1. Establishment of center emergency officer and back-up officer to include 24-hour contact telephone number for each 2. Procedures for emergencies did not include \ procedures for staff training requirement, drill frequency, and plan review and update.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have a current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #3 was supervising 1 child in Room C alone and did not have documentation of CPR or first aid certification.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “The diapering area shall have a non-absorbent surface for diapering or changing. The diaper pad used for Room B and Room C had a rip and therefore was no longer a non-absorbent surface for diapering.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-A

      “Repeat Violation Before the child's first day of attending, parents shall be provided in writing all required parent polices information. The parent policies were missing the following information; 1.Description of established lines of authority for staff 2.Policy for reporting suspected child abuse as required by ? 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia 3.The custodial parent's right to be admitted to \ the center as required by ? 22.1-289.054 of the Code of Virginia 4.The appropriate general daily schedule for the age of the enrolling child”
    • 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, Staff #2 and Staff #5 do not have documentation of completed orientation training and have been working for more than 1 month.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “All required documentation shall be maintained for staff records. 1. Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have documentation of job title and date of hire was not documented for Staff #1, Staff #3 and Staff #4 2.Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have documentation required to be kept at the center regarding any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”
    • 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. There was not a list in Room A that included Child #5 with a documented food sensitivity.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. 1.Staff #1 TB screening was dated more than 14 months prior to employment and has been working for approximately 1 month 2.Staff #2 does not have a current TB screening and has been working for approximately 1 month 3.Staff #3 TB screening was completed approximately 10 days after hire. 4.Staff #5 TB screening was dated 23 months prior to employment and has been working for approximately 1 month”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “Repeat Violation The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #4, who had been employed for 1 day, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #4 was working alone with children.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. 1.Staff #5, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was the designated lead teacher to work with the children in Room A. There were 7 children observed in care with Staff #5. 2.Staff #3, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was observed alone supervising 1 child in Room C.”
  6. Apr 22, 2025Inspection5 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. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. The following poses a hazard. 1.On the playground there were 4 protruding bolts at ground level near the base of the metal frame for the outdoor metal canopy/cover. 2 There were areas of rust and chipped and peeling paint on the metal frame for the outdoor metal canopy/cover. 3. There were metal rusty wires with sharp edge around the poles holding the fame for metal canopy/cover.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. There were 2 uncovered outlets in Classroom #2, 1 uncovered in Classroom #1 and in 1 bathroom.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-A

      “Before the child's first day of attending, parents shall be provided in writing all required parent polices information. The parent policies were missing the following information; 1.The center's philosophy and any religious affiliation 2.The center's transportation policy 3.The center's policy regarding application of sunscreen; diaper ointment or cream; and insect repellent. 4.Description of established lines of authority for staff 5.Policy for reporting suspected child abuse as required by ? 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia 6.The custodial parent's right to be admitted to the center as required by ? 22.1-289.054 of the Code of Virginia 7.The appropriate general daily schedule for the age of the enrolling child 8.Food policies”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-B

      “The emergency preparedness plan shall contain all required procedural components. The plan was missing the following information; 1. Establishment of center emergency officer and back-up officer to include 24-hour contact telephone number for each 2. Procedures for emergencies did not include procedures for staff training requirement, drill frequency, and plan review and update.”

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 R & M Childcare licensed?

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

When was R & M Childcare last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has R & M Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 47 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 R & M Childcare care for?

27, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does R & M Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are R & M Childcare'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 R & M Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 527-2022 to ask.

What is R & M Childcare's phone number?

(757) 527-2022.

Where is R & M Childcare?

906 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23666. The nearest other daycare we list is Live Laugh Grow Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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