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Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center

4401 Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 237015.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
25
open each week
5 days

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About Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center

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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Six Weeks to Five Years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six Weeks to Five Years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
25 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108511
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Summary

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Aug 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  2. Aug 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  3. Feb 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  4. Jul 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  9. Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  10. Jul 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
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  1. Jul 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  2. Jun 8, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  3. Jun 8, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”

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 Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center

Is Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center last inspected?

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.

Has Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 488-6000 to ask.

What is Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center's phone number?

(757) 488-6000.

Where is Ready-Set-Go Child Development Center?

4401 Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23701. The nearest other daycare we list is JumpStart Child Development Center II, 0.2 miles away.

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