JumpStart Child Development Center II
21 Mohican Drive, Portsmouth, VA
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Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six Weeks to Five Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 25 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 5 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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8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. First Aid certification for staff 1 and staff 3 is expired by 2 months.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent national criminal background check for staff 1 is overdue by 2 months. The most recent national criminal background check for staff 2 is overdue by 3 months. The most recent national criminal background check for staff 3 is overdue by 1 month and the most recent central registry check for staff 3 is overdue by 1 month.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care and shall include an in-person competency demonstration. CPR certification for staff 1 and staff 3 is expired by 2 months.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. First Aid certification for staff 1 and staff 3 is expired by 2 months.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent national criminal background check for staff 1 is overdue by 2 months. The most recent national criminal background check for staff 2 is overdue by 3 months. The most recent national criminal background check for staff 3 is overdue by 1 month and the most recent central registry check for staff 3 is overdue by 1 month.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care and shall include an in-person competency demonstration. CPR certification for staff 1 and staff 3 is expired by 2 months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall contain all the required information. The record for staff 1 does not contain the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. A practice evacuation drill was not completed for the months of February 2024 and September 2024.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. A practice evacuation drill was not completed for the months of February 2024 and September 2024.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 6/3/21) does not contain her job title of program leader. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of her job title.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on medication review and interview, the center did not ensure that procedures for administering long-term prescription medication shall be allowed with written authorization from the child's physician and parent. Evidence: 1. There is an emergency prescription medication being stored at the center for a child 1. There is no written authorization from the child's physician or parent for the center to administer the emergency medication. 2. The center director confirmed that the written authorization from the physician and the parent to administer emergency medication to child 1 is missing from the child's record.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 6/3/21) does not contain her job title of program leader. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of her job title.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on medication review and interview, the center did not ensure that procedures for administering long-term prescription medication shall be allowed with written authorization from the child's physician and parent. Evidence: 1. There is an emergency prescription medication being stored at the center for a child 1. There is no written authorization from the child's physician or parent for the center to administer the emergency medication. 2. The center director confirmed that the written authorization from the physician and the parent to administer emergency medication to child 1 is missing from the child's record.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on medication review and interview, the center did not ensure that they obtained written authorization to administer prescription medication from a parent or guardian. Evidence: 1. Child 4 was administered prescription ADHD medication at the center twice a day for a total of 21 days. There is no written parental authorization for the center to administer medication in child 4's record. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for child 4 is lacking documentation of written parental authorization to administer prescription medication.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 6/3/21) does not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of the required two reference checks.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center 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. There were two containers of Clorox wipes and three bottles of disinfectant spray in an unlocked cabinet above the sink in the infant room. 2. The center owner confirmed that there were cleaning materials in an unlocked cabinet in the infant room.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not 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. The records for child 1 (date of enrollment: 10/15/21), child 2 (date of enrollment: 8/10/21) and child 3 (date of enrollment: 3/8/22) do not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The center owner confirmed that the records for child 1, child 2 and child 3 are lacking documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on medication review and interview, the center did not ensure that they obtained written authorization to administer prescription medication from a parent or guardian. Evidence: 1. Child 4 was administered prescription ADHD medication at the center twice a day for a total of 21 days. There is no written parental authorization for the center to administer medication in child 4's record. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for child 4 is lacking documentation of written parental authorization to administer prescription medication.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 6/3/21) does not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of the required two reference checks.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center 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. There were two containers of Clorox wipes and three bottles of disinfectant spray in an unlocked cabinet above the sink in the infant room. 2. The center owner confirmed that there were cleaning materials in an unlocked cabinet in the infant room.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not 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. The records for child 1 (date of enrollment: 10/15/21), child 2 (date of enrollment: 8/10/21) and child 3 (date of enrollment: 3/8/22) do not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The center owner confirmed that the records for child 1, child 2 and child 3 are lacking documentation of a physical examination.”
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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 August 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 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.
25, 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, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 488-6000 to ask.
(757) 488-6000.
4401 Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23701. The nearest other daycare we list is JumpStart Child Development Center II, 0.2 miles away.