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Newport News, VA 23602 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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The Peninsula Pentecostals is a child care center in Newport News, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants, toddlers/pre-schoolers, and school age children |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Peninsula Pentecostals has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 23 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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22.1-289.031-A-3-a Complaint related: No
“One staff member to four children from ages zero to 16 months. On June 25, 2026, at 8:33 to 8:45am there were 2 staff with 9 children in the infant room.”
8VAC20-790-640-A
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. If a key is used, the key shall not be accessible to children. In the bathroom, the soap was labeled keep out of reach of children. In the 4 and 5 year old class room, there was a cabinet unlocked with bleach and water. In the 3 year old classroom there was a cabinet unlocked with multiple chemicals. Staff in charge was aware of the concerns with cabinets not locking.”
22.1-289.031-A-6
“Vehicle must have current vehicle inspection . The van that is used for transporting children inspection sticker expired a month and 3 weeks ago.”
8VAC20-790-560-B
“TB screenings are required at least every two years from the date of the initial screening, or more frequently if recommended by a physician. Staff #1's TB was more than 2 years old. The staff's TB expired 4 months ago.”
22.1-289.031-B-5 Complaint related: No
“Ensuring that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. There was a fence with a red metal covering weaved in the fence for privacy. The metal pieces were broken and had sharp edges in multiple area. There were large toys stacked on each other was a tipping hazard. The laminate floor is raised and detaching from floor causing a tripping hazard.”
8VAC20-790-640-A
“Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In classroom 1, there was a closet with the door open that had aerosol spray, sanitize wipes and dish soap.”
8VAC20-790-630-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. In classroom 1, the diapering table had a hole on two of the corners that could cause entrapment or snag of skin.”
8VAC20-790-520-F
“The vendor shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The allergy list in classroom 2 did not have a date. The allergy list in classroom 4 and classroom 5 was dated 2022.”
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.”
8VAC20-790-640-A
“Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In classroom 1, there was a closet with the door open that had aerosol spray, sanitize wipes and dish soap.”
8VAC20-790-630-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. In classroom 1, the diapering table had a hole on two of the corners that could cause entrapment or snag of skin.”
8VAC20-790-520-F
“The vendor shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The allergy list in classroom 2 did not have a date. The allergy list in classroom 4 and classroom 5 was dated 2022.”
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.”
8VAC20-790-820-C
“Based on observation the licensee did not ensure, bottles shall not be used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. Evidence: In the infant room , infant was seen with a bottle sitting up in the crib . Confirmed by director when reviewing video footage.”
8VAC20-790-820-A
“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure when children are placed on feeding table the protective belt was fastened securely. Evidence: Video footage was reviewed, Staff #1 was observed put child #1 in the the bucket seat at the feeding table / activity table and did not fastened protective belt. Staff #1 came back after changing a child and fastened protective belt. Video footage was reviewed with Director.”
8VAC20-790-560-A
“Based on staff interview and observation, the vendor did not ensure A. Staff shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: Staff #2 did not have a TB test on July 9, 2024 . Staff #2 was counted in ratio on June 13, 2024 confirmed by director. When volunteer is counted in ratio they would be known as a staff member and need to have all required staff requirements.”
8VAC20-790-730-I
“Based on observation of video footage, the licensee did not ensure children less than 12 months of age while sleeping or resting in crib shall have stuffed toys. Evidence : 1- There was a large duck block in the crib . 2- The duck block was supporting infant sitting up in the crib observed in video. 3- Confirmed with director during review of video footage.”
22.1-289.031-A-4 Complaint related: No
“Based on staff interview and observation, the licensee did not ensure staff members must have a complete ?Staff Health Report.? Evidence: 1-Center director confirmed staff #2 known as a volunteer was counted in ratio on June 13, 2024. 2- The center did not have a health report for staff #2 during the inspection on July 9, 2024. 3- When a volunteer is counted in ratio they would be known as a staff member and need to meet all required staff documents and requirements.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2 Complaint related: No
“Based on staff interview, the center did not ensure a signed sworn disclosure statement completed prior to 1st day of employment. Evidence : Staff #2 was observed in the classroom on June 13, 2024 but did not have record with sworn disclosure statement.”
22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: No
“Based on record, review the center did not have Fingerprint-based criminal history determination letter prior to 1st day of employment. Evidence: Center director confirmed Staff #2 did not have fingerprint- based criminal history determination. Staff #2 (volunteer) was counted in ratio on June 13, 2024.”
8VAC20-790-820-C
“Based on observation the licensee did not ensure, bottles shall not be used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. Evidence: In the infant room , infant was seen with a bottle sitting up in the crib . Confirmed by director when reviewing video footage.”
8VAC20-790-820-A
“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure when children are placed on feeding table the protective belt was fastened securely. Evidence: Video footage was reviewed, Staff #1 was observed put child #1 in the the bucket seat at the feeding table / activity table and did not fastened protective belt. Staff #1 came back after changing a child and fastened protective belt. Video footage was reviewed with Director.”
8VAC20-790-560-A
“Based on staff interview and observation, the vendor did not ensure A. Staff shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: Staff #2 did not have a TB test on July 9, 2024 . Staff #2 was counted in ratio on June 13, 2024 confirmed by director. When volunteer is counted in ratio they would be known as a staff member and need to have all required staff requirements.”
8VAC20-790-730-I
“Based on observation of video footage, the licensee did not ensure children less than 12 months of age while sleeping or resting in crib shall have stuffed toys. Evidence : 1- There was a large duck block in the crib . 2- The duck block was supporting infant sitting up in the crib observed in video. 3- Confirmed with director during review of video footage.”
22.1-289.031-A-4 Complaint related: No
“Based on staff interview and observation, the licensee did not ensure staff members must have a complete ?Staff Health Report.? Evidence: 1-Center director confirmed staff #2 known as a volunteer was counted in ratio on June 13, 2024. 2- The center did not have a health report for staff #2 during the inspection on July 9, 2024. 3- When a volunteer is counted in ratio they would be known as a staff member and need to meet all required staff documents and requirements.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2 Complaint related: No
“Based on staff interview, the center did not ensure a signed sworn disclosure statement completed prior to 1st day of employment. Evidence : Staff #2 was observed in the classroom on June 13, 2024 but did not have record with sworn disclosure statement.”
22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: No
“Based on record, review the center did not have Fingerprint-based criminal history determination letter prior to 1st day of employment. Evidence: Center director confirmed Staff #2 did not have fingerprint- based criminal history determination. Staff #2 (volunteer) was counted in ratio on June 13, 2024.”
8VAC20-790-520-F
“Based on record review and observation, the vendor did not ensure the allergy list was dated. Evidence: The allergy lists were not dated.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-2
“Based on record review and staff interview, the vendor did not ensure shelter-in-place drill were practiced twice a year. Evidence: The center did not have documentation that shelter in place drills were documented and completed for 2023.”
8VAC20-790-670-H
“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure children less than 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision. Evidence : 1- Upon arrival there were children in the lobby alone at approximatley 9:07 am before entering the building.The children were ages 2-preschool age children. Multiple children were running out of the large classroom into the lobby and not in sight and sound supervision of staff. 2-Child #1 (3 years old)ran down the bathroom hallway and open the closets with multiple paints. No staff were present in the lobby providing sight and sound supervision. 3- Staff #7 left the child alone while assisting a person local agency at the door. Confirmed with staff #7.”
8VAC20-790-640-A
“Based on observaton, the vendor did not ensure hazordous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: In Staff #2 classroom, there was a unlocked cabinet with 2 aersol spray labeled with warning and keep of reach of children. In Staff # 1 classroom, there were cleaner spray on top of the cabinet. In the bathroom hallway, there was a closet unlocked with multiple cans of paint.”
22.1-289.031-A-3-c
“Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure there were one staff to eight children from ages 24 months to 36 months. Evidence: 1- On April 9, 2024 all classes ages 2- 5 years were combined in the one room. 2- When classes are combined the ratio should be determined by the youngest child. 3- Upon arrival there was 1 staff member with 29 children in the large room. 4- The youngest child was two years of age. 5- The required ratio for 2 year old is 1 staff to 8 children.”
22.1-289.031-A-3-d
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure one staff member to 10 children from the ages 36 months to five years. Evidence: 1-Staff # 6 was alone with 12 children in the Preschool classroom. Confirmed with staff. 2- The ratio for children 36 months to five years is 1 staff to 10 children.”
22.1-289.031-A-3-a
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure one staff member to four children from ages zero to 16 months. Evidence: 1- During the inspection on April 9, 2024 there were 2 staff with 11 children from approximatley 9:07am - 9:30am in the infant/toddler room. The ages ranged from infant to toddler age children. 2- The ratio for infant is 1 staff to 4 children from ages zero to 16 months. 3- Confirmed by staff there was only 2 staff and 11 children.”
8VAC20-790-520-F
“Based on record review and observation, the vendor did not ensure the allergy list was dated. Evidence: The allergy lists were not dated.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-2
“Based on record review and staff interview, the vendor did not ensure shelter-in-place drill were practiced twice a year. Evidence: The center did not have documentation that shelter in place drills were documented and completed for 2023.”
8VAC20-790-670-H
“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure children less than 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision. Evidence : 1- Upon arrival there were children in the lobby alone at approximatley 9:07 am before entering the building.The children were ages 2-preschool age children. Multiple children were running out of the large classroom into the lobby and not in sight and sound supervision of staff. 2-Child #1 (3 years old)ran down the bathroom hallway and open the closets with multiple paints. No staff were present in the lobby providing sight and sound supervision. 3- Staff #7 left the child alone while assisting a person local agency at the door. Confirmed with staff #7.”
8VAC20-790-640-A
“Based on observaton, the vendor did not ensure hazordous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: In Staff #2 classroom, there was a unlocked cabinet with 2 aersol spray labeled with warning and keep of reach of children. In Staff # 1 classroom, there were cleaner spray on top of the cabinet. In the bathroom hallway, there was a closet unlocked with multiple cans of paint.”
22.1-289.031-A-3-c
“Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure there were one staff to eight children from ages 24 months to 36 months. Evidence: 1- On April 9, 2024 all classes ages 2- 5 years were combined in the one room. 2- When classes are combined the ratio should be determined by the youngest child. 3- Upon arrival there was 1 staff member with 29 children in the large room. 4- The youngest child was two years of age. 5- The required ratio for 2 year old is 1 staff to 8 children.”
22.1-289.031-A-3-d
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure one staff member to 10 children from the ages 36 months to five years. Evidence: 1-Staff # 6 was alone with 12 children in the Preschool classroom. Confirmed with staff. 2- The ratio for children 36 months to five years is 1 staff to 10 children.”
22.1-289.031-A-3-a
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure one staff member to four children from ages zero to 16 months. Evidence: 1- During the inspection on April 9, 2024 there were 2 staff with 11 children from approximatley 9:07am - 9:30am in the infant/toddler room. The ages ranged from infant to toddler age children. 2- The ratio for infant is 1 staff to 4 children from ages zero to 16 months. 3- Confirmed by staff there was only 2 staff and 11 children.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review, center did not ensure staff have required background check prior to employment for the state a staff has resided in within the past 5 years. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (start date 9/16/2022) had documentation of living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years and there was not a criminal history and Child Abuse neglect registry search completed for Pennsylvania. The record for staff #5 (start date 8/12/2022) had documentation of living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years and there was not a criminal history search and child abuse neglect registry search completed for California.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-2
“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure two shelter in place drills were completed twice a year. Evidence: The vendor confirmed there was one shelter in place drill in 2022.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure staff completed Virginia Preservice Training with in the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2 ( hire date 09/16/2022) did not have documentation of completion of Virginia Preservice Training with in 90 days of employment.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-3
“Based on record review and staff interview, the vendor did not ensure thier was one lock down drill annually . Evidence: Vendor confirmed there was not a Lockdown drill completed in 2022.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review, vendor did not ensure staff have required background check prior to employment for the state a staff has resided in within the past 5 years. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (start date 9/16/2022) had documentation of living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years and there was not a criminal history and Child Abuse neglect registry search completed for Pennsylvania. The record for staff #5 (start date 8/12/2022) had documentation of living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years and there was not a criminal history search and child abuse neglect registry search completed for California.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review, center did not ensure staff have required background check prior to employment for the state a staff has resided in within the past 5 years. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (start date 9/16/2022) had documentation of living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years and there was not a criminal history and Child Abuse neglect registry search completed for Pennsylvania. The record for staff #5 (start date 8/12/2022) had documentation of living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years and there was not a criminal history search and child abuse neglect registry search completed for California.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-2
“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure two shelter in place drills were completed twice a year. Evidence: The vendor confirmed there was one shelter in place drill in 2022.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure staff completed Virginia Preservice Training with in the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2 ( hire date 09/16/2022) did not have documentation of completion of Virginia Preservice Training with in 90 days of employment.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-3
“Based on record review and staff interview, the vendor did not ensure thier was one lock down drill annually . Evidence: Vendor confirmed there was not a Lockdown drill completed in 2022.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review, vendor did not ensure staff have required background check prior to employment for the state a staff has resided in within the past 5 years. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (start date 9/16/2022) had documentation of living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years and there was not a criminal history and Child Abuse neglect registry search completed for Pennsylvania. The record for staff #5 (start date 8/12/2022) had documentation of living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years and there was not a criminal history search and child abuse neglect registry search completed for California.”
22VAC40-665-530-2-c
“Based on review, vendor did not ensure staff have required background check prior to employment for the state a staff has resided in within the past 5 years. Evidence: The record for staff #3 (start date 1/31/2022) had documentation of living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years and there was not a criminal history search completed for 1 of 2 states noted as prior residences.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review, facility did not ensure staff have required background check prior to employment for the state a staff has resided in within the past 5 years. Evidence: The record for staff #3 (start date 1/31/2022) had documentation of living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years and there was not a criminal history search completed for 1 of 2 states noted as prior residences.”
22VAC40-665-530-2-c
“Based on review, vendor did not ensure staff have required background check prior to employment for the state a staff has resided in within the past 5 years. Evidence: The record for staff #3 (start date 1/31/2022) had documentation of living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years and there was not a criminal history search completed for 1 of 2 states noted as prior residences.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review, facility did not ensure staff have required background check prior to employment for the state a staff has resided in within the past 5 years. Evidence: The record for staff #3 (start date 1/31/2022) had documentation of living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years and there was not a criminal history search completed for 1 of 2 states noted as prior residences.”
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Newport News, VA 23602 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
400 Sharon Drive, Newport News, VA
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13100 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 9 of 11 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.
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 969-5611 to ask.
(757) 969-5611.
404 Sharon Drive, Newport News, VA 23602. The nearest other daycare we list is Beginnings Academy of Learning, under 0.1 miles away.