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The Hope Center

1924 E Pembroke Ave, Hampton, VA 23663
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days

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About

About The Hope Center

The Hope Center is a child care center in Hampton, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for The Hope Center

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID51359
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 29, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • 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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  1. Jan 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-630-B

      “Repeat Violation Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68?F. There were 2 designated program spaces for the children and the temperature range was from 51 degrees to 60. The temperature was taken in 5 different locations.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-790-670-E

      “The vendor shall develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. The vendor did not have this policy/procedure.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-540-A

      “The vendor shall maintain and keep at the center a record for each enrolled child, which shall be made accessible to the departments representative upon request. The following information was missing for two children (child #1 and child #2), who had enrolled approximately 6 months ago. 1.The home address, and telephone number for each parent who has custody 2.Name, address, and telephone number for each custodial parents place of employment or school attendance. 3.The address for at least one person designated by the parent to contact in case of an emergency and the parent cannot be reached”
  2. Mar 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-650-A

      “Sinks with running warm water should not exceed 120?F. the sink in the boys restroom exceed 120 as it was measured at 121.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-630-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting, or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; protruding nails, bolts, or other components that entangle clothing or skin. In the multipurpose room there was an area on the wall that had peeling drywall and a wooden table that had a clear material that was peeling off of the table. A portion of the fence around the playground was broken and had become detached from the fence post and there were sharp exposed wires.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-630-B

      “Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68?F. There were 2 designated program spaces for the children and one room was measured at 61 degrees and the other was at 64 degrees.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-780-C-2

      “All nonmedical emergency supplies shall be required and available and operating. There was not a working, battery-operated radio.”
  3. Jan 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center is required to obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. . The national criminal background check for Staff #1, who is currently working, was dated more than 3 months after their first day of employment..”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry search prior to starting work.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #1, was dated four months after their first day of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “The center did not ensure programs that serve preschool-age children operating in a building built before 2015 shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. The center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A-6

      “The center did not ensure the required aspects of the center's operations are described in a written statement and were provided to the parents or guardians of the children in the center and made available to the general public. As required the center did not have written information regarding the following; Physical facilities Food services Health requirements for staff Public liability insurance.”

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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Questions about The Hope Center

Is The Hope Center 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 The Hope Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on January 29, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Hope Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 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 The Hope Center care for?

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

Does The Hope Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Hope Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Hope Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 776-1404 to ask.

What is The Hope Center's phone number?

(757) 776-1404.

Where is The Hope Center?

1924 E Pembroke Ave, Hampton, VA 23663. The nearest other daycare we list is Ambassadors For Jesus Christ, 0.6 miles away.

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