Grove Baptist Church
6006 Churchland Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA
Small Voices' Academy
- licensed capacity
- 70
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Small Voices' Academy
Small Voices' Academy is a licensed child care center in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers, 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 70 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Small Voices' Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1105830
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 15 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 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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May 12, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Immunization documentation for Child #1 was not obtained every six months, as required for children under two years of age.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for Staff #2 (employed for six months) did not contain a first aid certification.”
22.1-289.036-A
“The center must request repeat background checks every five years. The sworn statement reviewed for Staff #1 was expired and had been expired for five months.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for Staff #2 (employed for six months) did not contain a CPR certification.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Repeat Violation Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards (six inches). On the day of the inspection, the resilient surfacing measured around a stationary car on the outdoor play area was two and a half inches.”
Nov 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. There was no documentation at the center to show that a fire inspection was completed in 2025.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. On the day of the inspection, one inch of resilient surfacing was measured around a stationary car on the outdoor play area.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Repeat Violation The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no documentation to show that an evacuation drill was completed in September of 2025.”
Nov 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. There was no documentation at the center to show that a fire inspection was completed in 2025.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. On the day of the inspection, one inch of resilient surfacing was measured around a stationary car on the outdoor play area.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Repeat Violation The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no documentation to show that an evacuation drill was completed in September of 2025.”
- Jun 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 16, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not have documentation to show that an evacuation drill was completed in January through April of 2025.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The results of the most recent inspection were not posted, which is required.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunizations for Child #3 (enrolled for one year) was not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“A menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall be posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents. On the day of the inspection, the menu posted was not for the current week.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The records for Child #1 (enrolled for two years) and Child #2 (enrolled for over a year) did not contain parent confirmation that information in the records is up to date.”
May 16, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not have documentation to show that an evacuation drill was completed in January through April of 2025.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The results of the most recent inspection were not posted, which is required.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunizations for Child #3 (enrolled for one year) was not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“A menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall be posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents. On the day of the inspection, the menu posted was not for the current week.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The records for Child #1 (enrolled for two years) and Child #2 (enrolled for over a year) did not contain parent confirmation that information in the records is up to date.”
Dec 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course. The records for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 did not contain documentation that the department’s health and safety update course was completed in 2023.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center must request a repeat criminal history search every five years. The record for Staff #1 (program director, employed for eighteen years) did not have a five year repeat criminal history search, which is required once expired. Staff #1 was observed working on the day of the inspection.”
Dec 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course. The records for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 did not contain documentation that the department’s health and safety update course was completed in 2023.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center must request a repeat criminal history search every five years. The record for Staff #1 (program director, employed for eighteen years) did not have a five year repeat criminal history search, which is required once expired. Staff #1 was observed working on the day of the inspection.”
- Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- Jan 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“8VAC20-790-600. Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that staff have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #2, (date of hire: 04/30/2018) did not have a current CPR certification. 2. Staff #1 confirmed Staff #2 did not have a current CPR certification.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record for each child enrolled have the work phone number of each parent who has custody. Evidence: 1. Four of the five records reviewed did not have work phone numbers for their parent or guardian listed in the record. A. Child #1 (date of enrollment 9/10/21) did not have their father’s work phone number. B. Child #2 (date of enrollment 4/20/22) did not have both parents? work numbers. C. Child #3 (date of enrollment 01/03/2022) did not have the mother’s work number. D. Child #4 (date of enrollment 01/03/2022) did not have the mother’s work number. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that four of the five records reviewed did not have parent’s work phone numbers listed in their record.”
Sep 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“8VAC20-790-600. Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that staff have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #2, (date of hire: 04/30/2018) did not have a current CPR certification. 2. Staff #1 confirmed Staff #2 did not have a current CPR certification.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record for each child enrolled have the work phone number of each parent who has custody. Evidence: 1. Four of the five records reviewed did not have work phone numbers for their parent or guardian listed in the record. A. Child #1 (date of enrollment 9/10/21) did not have their father’s work phone number. B. Child #2 (date of enrollment 4/20/22) did not have both parents? work numbers. C. Child #3 (date of enrollment 01/03/2022) did not have the mother’s work number. D. Child #4 (date of enrollment 01/03/2022) did not have the mother’s work number. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that four of the five records reviewed did not have parent’s work phone numbers listed in their record.”
Jan 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that outside equipment of the equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. One wooden spindle, located between the railing at the third step is missing from the playground play structure. a. The opening is large enough for a child to fall through.”
Jan 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that outside equipment of the equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. One wooden spindle, located between the railing at the third step is missing from the playground play structure. a. The opening is large enough for a child to fall through.”
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FAQ
Questions about Small Voices' Academy
Is Small Voices' Academy licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Small Voices' Academy last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small Voices' Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 10 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 Small Voices' Academy care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Small Voices' Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small Voices' Academy'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 Small Voices' Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 484-7888 to ask.
What is Small Voices' Academy's phone number?
(757) 484-7888.
Where is Small Voices' Academy?
5960 Churchland Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23703. The nearest other daycare we list is Grove Baptist Church, 0.1 miles away.