My Joy Learning Center and Child Care
2804 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA
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Tender Loving Early Learning Childcare is a licensed child care center in Norfolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 44 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tender Loving Early Learning Childcare has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 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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8VAC20-780-320-B
“Each restroom area provided for children shall have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F The water temperature was tested in the children’s bathroom and measured 138 degrees Fahrenheit.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The following physical plant hazards and maintenance issues were observed: 1. Various rusted patches on multiple climbing structures. 2. Broken plastic seat on a sea saw causing a potential pinching injury. 3. Protruding wires on play area fencing at a child? level causing a potential poking or snagging injury.”
8VAC20-780-580-C
“Vehicles used to transport children are required to have emergency numbers available. The passenger vehicle used to transport children did not have the required emergency numbers in the vehicle.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of 5 staff records it was determined the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 did not include an emergency contact. 2. The Director confirmed the emergency contact information was not in the record.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Repeat violation Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the playground, there was rust and peeling paint on the wheels of the pedal merry-go-round. 2. A changing table in the bathroom, wobbled when touched and had a broken piece of wood that was splintering..”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of 5 staff records it was determined the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 did not include an emergency contact. 2. The Director confirmed the emergency contact information was not in the record.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Repeat violation Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the playground, there was rust and peeling paint on the wheels of the pedal merry-go-round. 2. A changing table in the bathroom, wobbled when touched and had a broken piece of wood that was splintering..”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that areas are maintained to be in a safe condition. Evidence: There are two sections of paneling, one on the inside and one on the outside of the door to the two year old classroom, that have come loose creating possible pinch points.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that areas are maintained to be in a safe condition. Evidence: There are two sections of paneling, one on the inside and one on the outside of the door to the two year old classroom, that have come loose creating possible pinch points.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based upon review of children's medication and staff interview, the facility has not followed their procedures for ensuring the physician's prescriptions are followed. Evidence: 1.There is an albuterol inhaler for child 4. The prescription label indicated that the medication was to be discarded after December 2021. 2. Staff 2 verified that the prescription label indicated that the medication was to have been discarded after December 2021.”
8VAC20-780-450-B
“Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that linens are assigned for individual use. Evidence: 1. The blankets to be used by the children during naptime were observed to be piled once atop another on a low table in the toddler classroom allowing for potential cross contamination. 2. Staff 2 acknowledged that the blankets were piled one atop another in the toddler classroom prior to lunch time.”
8VAC20-780-245-H
“Based upon review of staff records, the facility has not ensured that annual training of staff includes the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions. Evidence: The record for staff 3 did not include documentation of any annual training regarding the prevention of emergencies due to allergies. Staff 2 had an open can of cashew nuts on the staff desk in the school age classroom when the facility has a nut free p[olicy due to a child's allergy.”
8VAC20-780-580-B
“Based upon observation and interview, the facility has not ensured that any vehicle used for the transportation of children he vehicle meets the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Evidence: 1. Staff 2 verified that the gold colored van is the vehicle currently being used to transport school aged children from school. The state inspection sticker expired in March 2022. 2. Staff 1 verified that the inspection sticker expired in March 2022.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based upon review of children's medication and staff interview, the facility has not followed their procedures for ensuring the physician's prescriptions are followed. Evidence: 1.There is an albuterol inhaler for child 4. The prescription label indicated that the medication was to be discarded after December 2021. 2. Staff 2 verified that the prescription label indicated that the medication was to have been discarded after December 2021.”
8VAC20-780-450-B
“Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that linens are assigned for individual use. Evidence: 1. The blankets to be used by the children during naptime were observed to be piled once atop another on a low table in the toddler classroom allowing for potential cross contamination. 2. Staff 2 acknowledged that the blankets were piled one atop another in the toddler classroom prior to lunch time.”
8VAC20-780-245-H
“Based upon review of staff records, the facility has not ensured that annual training of staff includes the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions. Evidence: The record for staff 3 did not include documentation of any annual training regarding the prevention of emergencies due to allergies. Staff 2 had an open can of cashew nuts on the staff desk in the school age classroom when the facility has a nut free p[olicy due to a child's allergy.”
8VAC20-780-580-B
“Based upon observation and interview, the facility has not ensured that any vehicle used for the transportation of children he vehicle meets the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Evidence: 1. Staff 2 verified that the gold colored van is the vehicle currently being used to transport school aged children from school. The state inspection sticker expired in March 2022. 2. Staff 1 verified that the inspection sticker expired in March 2022.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based upon review of the medications stored for administration to children in care and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that when medication expires it is returned to the parent within 14 days or disposed of by the facility. Evidence: 1.There was an epipen stored for emergency administration to child 2. The epipen expired on 5/20/2021. 2. Staff 4 confirmed that the epipen for child 2 was expired.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based upon review of the medications stored for administration to children in care and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that when medication expires it is returned to the parent within 14 days or disposed of by the facility. Evidence: 1.There was an epipen stored for emergency administration to child 2. The epipen expired on 5/20/2021. 2. Staff 4 confirmed that the epipen for child 2 was expired.”
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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 May 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 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.
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 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) 622-1502 to ask.
(757) 622-1502.
500 West 35th Street, Norfolk, VA 23508. The nearest other daycare we list is The YMCA of South Hampton Roads - James Monroe Elementary, 0.2 miles away.