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Saint Mary Star of the Sea School

14 North Willard Avenue, Hampton, VA 23663
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days

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About Saint Mary Star of the Sea School

Saint Mary Star of the Sea School is a child care center in Hampton, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 50 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Saint Mary Star of the Sea School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Saint Mary Star of the Sea School

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#734972
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Background checks 6
  • Health, medication and illness 2

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 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “Each staff prior to hire should have a a completed sworn statement or affirmation. The center was unable to provide sworn statement or affirmation documentation for staff #3 and staff #5. Staff #3 and Staff #5 have worked with the children in the childcare program.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center was unable to provide documentation that a request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry and sex offender check from one state and criminal background check, child abuse and neglect registry and sex offender check from second state that Staff #4 lived in . Staff #4 has been employed and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. The center was unable to provide the documentation Staff #2 and Staff #3 health report. Staff #2 and Staff #3 worked in childcare program.”
  2. Jul 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The staff need to have a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth prior to employment. The center did not have sworn statements for staff #2 and staff #3 who were working. during the summer with the children.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “National Fingerprint Check results for staff shall be completed Prior to Employment. Staff #2 and Staff #3 currently working in the summer did not have fingerprint results available during the inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Central Registry Request shall be submitted Prior to Employment. The center did not have documentation that the Central Registry was requested prior to employment for Staff #3.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. The center was unable to provide the health report for Staff #2 and Staff #3.”
  3. Aug 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a sex offender registry check, and 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: Staff #2 lived outside in Virginia in the past 5 years . Information was provided on the Sworn Statement. Staff #2 lived in Georgia. The center was not able to provide a results for the Sex Offender Check for the state Georgia and Child Abuse and Neglect Registry for State of Georgia. Confirmed with staff.”
  4. Jul 27, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on record review and interview with staff, the center did not ensure each person in a supervisory position must be certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability that would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision. Evidence: The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include the annual staff report at the time of the inspection. Center Camp Coordinator Staff #1 and Staff #2 were working with children in a supervisory capacity.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A

      “Based on observation and staff interviews, the center did not ensure that there was a certification that the child day center has disclosed in writing to the parents or guardians of the children in the center the fact that it is exempt from licensure and has posted the fact that it is exempt from licensure in a visible location on the premises and posted the qualifications of the personnel employed. Evidence: Center Camp Coordinator confirmed there was nothing posted for the public regarding exemption from licensure and the staff qualifications and there was nothing given to parents / guardians in writing regarding exemption from licensure.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A-6

      “Based on observation and staff interviews, the center did not ensure the required aspects of the child day center's operations are described in a written statement were provided to the parents or guardians of the children in the center and made available to the general public. Evidence: The Center Camp Coordinator confirmed the following required aspects of the center /information was not in a written statement and made available to parents or the public as required. physical facilities, enrollment capacity food services health requirements for the staff, public liability insurance.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and staff interviews, the center did not ensure, all staff had obtained an out of state criminal history name check ( CRC ) prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 did not include a CRC prior to the first day of employment. The CRC was dated 6-28-23. Staff #2 was observed working during the inspection and confirmed their first day working with children was 6-20-2023.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on a review of 5 staff records and staff interviews, the provider did not ensure each staff member had obtained by their first day or employment a sworn statement of affirmation and by end of the 30th day of hire the results of the Central Registry ( CPS ) finding for the state of Virginia. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 (date of hire 6-19-2023) did not include documentation of a CPS check conducted. Staff #2 was observed working during the inspection and confirmed their first day working with children was 6-20-2023.”

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 Saint Mary Star of the Sea School

Is Saint Mary Star of the Sea School licensed?

No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.

When was Saint Mary Star of the Sea School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Saint Mary Star of the Sea School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 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 Saint Mary Star of the Sea School care for?

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

Does Saint Mary Star of the Sea School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Saint Mary Star of the Sea School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Saint Mary Star of the Sea School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 723-6358 to ask.

What is Saint Mary Star of the Sea School's phone number?

(757) 723-6358.

Where is Saint Mary Star of the Sea School?

14 North Willard Avenue, Hampton, VA 23663. The nearest other daycare we list is Melissa Smith, 0.3 miles away.

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