Right Start Early Childhood Center
1028 Shelley Street, Chesapeake, VA
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The YMCA of South Hampton Roads-Crestwood Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 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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8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. During the inspection, there were no staff consistently in the corridor where the children were using the restrooms. These children were intermittently unsupervised for approximately 5-8 minutes.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-5
“The required ratio for children ages school age eligible up to 9 years is one staff per eighteen children. Staff #3 was observed supervising thirty children for approximately 5-10 minutes.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Staff shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Staff shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2, #3, and #6 did not have documentation of certification in CPR.”
8VAC20-780-560-M
“No child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. Child #6 and #7 were observed walking around the cafeteria eating and drinking during snack time.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include all of the required information. The injury report dated 3.3.26 for child #8 only contained one of the two required signatures. The injury report dated 3.9.26 did not contain the time, date, or method of parental notification.”
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. Staff #5, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check or a central registry check from the state they had lived in the preceding five years. Staff #6, present during this inspection, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from the state they had lived in the preceding five years.”
8VAC20-780-550-A
“The center shall have a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and relocation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown. The emergency preparedness plan that was on site was not up to date, it was dated August 2024 and contained information that was no longer correct.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #6 had no documentation of completing the course and had been employed for over two years.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records kept for each staff person shall contain all of the required documentation. The records for staff #4 and #5 did not have date of hire. The record for staff #5 did not have verification of identity.”
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. Staff #5, present during this inspection, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from the state they had lived in the preceding five years.”
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 #5, who was working during this inspection, did not have a central registry search requested.”
8VAC20-780-550-A
“The center shall have a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and relocation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown. The emergency preparedness plan that was on site was not up to date, it was dated August 2024 and contained information that was no longer correct.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #6 had no documentation of completing the course and had been employed for over two years.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records kept for each staff person shall contain all of the required documentation. The records for staff #4 and #5 did not have date of hire. The record for staff #5 did not have verification of identity.”
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. Staff #5, present during this inspection, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from the state they had lived in the preceding five years.”
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 #5, who was working during this inspection, did not have a central registry search requested.”
8VAC20-780-350-C
“When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. Staff #2 was observed supervising 25 children (youngest child 8 years old) from approximately 3:35 - 4:20 pm.”
8VAC20-780-340-C
“During the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member. At time of inspector's arrival there were 25 children in care alone with staff #1. Staff #1 stated that staff #2 was in the restroom. Staff # 2 had not returned at the conclusion of this inspection, which was 45 minutes in duration.”
8VAC20-780-350-C
“When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. Staff #2 was observed supervising 25 children (youngest child 8 years old) from approximately 3:35 - 4:20 pm.”
8VAC20-780-340-C
“During the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member. At time of inspector's arrival there were 25 children in care alone with staff #1. Staff #1 stated that staff #2 was in the restroom. Staff # 2 had not returned at the conclusion of this inspection, which was 45 minutes in duration.”
8VAC20-780-40-L
“The center is required to inform all staff who work with children of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. There were three children with documented food allergies enrolled, staff was only aware of one of the three children having food allergies.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1, who had been attending for six weeks, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. There were three children with allergies enrolled, there was no list in the after school care area.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #3, who has been enrolled for six weeks, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
8VAC20-780-40-L
“The center is required to inform all staff who work with children of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. There were three children with documented food allergies enrolled, staff was only aware of one of the three children having food allergies.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1, who had been attending for six weeks, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. There were three children with allergies enrolled, there was no list in the after school care area.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #3, who has been enrolled for six weeks, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
8VAC20-780-200-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview it was determined the center does not have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. Evidence: 1. The staff onsite at this staff do not meet the qualifications of Program Director. 2. Staff reported the Program Director is not on site 50 % of the center's operation.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child with a diagnosed food allergy contained a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. The record for child #6, both with documented food allergies, did not contain a written care plan. 2. The staff confirmed that there was not written care plan in the record for these children.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was an epi pen in the unlocked first aid bag accessible to children in care. 2. Staff confirmed that this bag was unlocked during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a mop bucket with approximately 6" of water in the cafeteria where the children were in care.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Sanitizing agents were unlocked in the First Aid bag during this inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that these were unlocked during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-200-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview it was determined the center does not have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. Evidence: 1. The staff onsite at this staff do not meet the qualifications of Program Director. 2. Staff reported the Program Director is not on site 50 % of the center's operation.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child with a diagnosed food allergy contained a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. The record for child #6, both with documented food allergies, did not contain a written care plan. 2. The staff confirmed that there was not written care plan in the record for these children.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was an epi pen in the unlocked first aid bag accessible to children in care. 2. Staff confirmed that this bag was unlocked during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a mop bucket with approximately 6" of water in the cafeteria where the children were in care.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Sanitizing agents were unlocked in the First Aid bag during this inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that these were unlocked during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-200-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center does not have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. Evidence: 1. The staff onsite at this staff do not meet the qualifications of Program Director. 2. Staff reported the Program Director is not on site 50 % of the center's operation.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child contained all of the required documentation. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1 did not contain documentation of verification of child's identity and age. 2. Staff confirmed that this information was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child with a diagnosed food allergy contained a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. The record for child #6 and #7, both with documented food allergies, did not contain a written care plan. 2. The staff confirmed that there was not written care plan in the record for these children.”
8VAC20-780-200-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center does not have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. Evidence: 1. The staff onsite at this staff do not meet the qualifications of Program Director. 2. Staff reported the Program Director is not on site 50 % of the center's operation.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child contained all of the required documentation. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1 did not contain documentation of verification of child's identity and age. 2. Staff confirmed that this information was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child with a diagnosed food allergy contained a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. The record for child #6 and #7, both with documented food allergies, did not contain a written care plan. 2. The staff confirmed that there was not written care plan in the record for these children.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation an interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all 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. Evidence: 1. There was a spray bottle of Purell Sanitizing spray on a cart in the cafeteria where children were present. 2. Staff confirmed the Purell was accessible to children in care during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure they had a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 reported that two children(# 6 and #7) in care have food allergies but they do not have written care plans. 2. The records for child #6 and #7 contained documentation of peanut allergies but did not contain written care plans.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child enrolled contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1 did not contain a home phone number for their mother and a work phone number for their father. 2. The record for child #4 did not contain a home phone number for their mother. 3. Staff confirmed child #1 and #4 were in care during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list is to be accessible to all staff who work with children, dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 reported that two children(# 6 and #7) in care have food allergies but they do not have written list of this. 2. The records for child #6 and #7 contained documentation of peanut allergies but there was no list for staff at the center.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 2/17/22) did not contain documentation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification, as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 90 days of employment. 2. Staff confirmed this was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 2/17/22) did not contain documentation of first aid certification, as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 90 days of employment. 2. Staff confirmed this was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that a one week menu of foods served is posted. Evidence: 1. There was no menu posted during this inspection. 2. Staff confirmed the menu was not posted.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3 did not contain immunization documentation. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-200-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center does not have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. Evidence: 1. The staff onsite at this staff do not meet the qualifications of Program Director. 2. Staff reported the Program Director is not on site 50 % of the center's operation.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child enrolled had a record at the center that contained the required documentation. Evidence: 1. At the time of record review there was no record available for child #3(enrolled 9/6/22). 2. Staff confirmed that they did not have access to parent contact or any other information for child #3 during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that all staff obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening as stated in subsection B of this section at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. There was no updated TB screening in the record for staff #1. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-400-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined all staff at the center did not interact with all of the children in care in a manner that provided help, comfort, and support. Evidence: 1. Shortly after children arrived to the program Staff #1 was observed telling a group of children to put their backpacks on the table. In the presence of the entire group of children in care staff #1 said ?I don?t know what it’s going to take for y?all to get it, everyone else has?. A few minutes later staff #1 was observed standing in front of a group of approximately 3-4 boys seated at a cafeteria table. Staff #1 was speaking in a raised, stern, voice tone that could be heard across the cafeteria by all the children in care. Staff #1 told the group of boys they were not allowed to go to the gym because they did not put their backpacks on the table. The other children in care had stopped their activities and were watching/listening to the interaction. The 3 children involved were visibly upset and tearful. 2. After staff #1 left the cafeteria child #5 asked to speak to this inspector and explained that staff #1 "is always rude with us and tries to get us in trouble every day". He stated that child #6 was crying because they were not able to go to the gym and staff #1 told him to ?stop crying?. 3. Child #4 reported that staff #1 ?snatched his Chromebook? from him. 4. Child #6 reported that he feels like staff #1 ?picks on him and tries to make him mad so he will get in trouble?. Child #6 further reported that when staff #1 was talking to them at the table before they left the cafeteria, they asked child #6 "are you smart?" when child #6 responded "yes, I am" then staff #1 said "if you were smart you would stop hanging out with child #4, #5, and #7". Two of the children were crying when sharing this information with this inspector. 5. Staff confirmed that staff #1 provokes this group of children daily.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 2/17/22) did not contain documentation of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation as not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3 did not contain physical examination documentation. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 2/17/22) did not contain documentation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification, as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 90 days of employment. 2. Staff confirmed this was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 2/17/22) did not contain documentation of first aid certification, as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 90 days of employment. 2. Staff confirmed this was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that a one week menu of foods served is posted. Evidence: 1. There was no menu posted during this inspection. 2. Staff confirmed the menu was not posted.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3 did not contain immunization documentation. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-200-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center does not have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. Evidence: 1. The staff onsite at this staff do not meet the qualifications of Program Director. 2. Staff reported the Program Director is not on site 50 % of the center's operation.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child enrolled had a record at the center that contained the required documentation. Evidence: 1. At the time of record review there was no record available for child #3(enrolled 9/6/22). 2. Staff confirmed that they did not have access to parent contact or any other information for child #3 during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that all staff obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening as stated in subsection B of this section at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. There was no updated TB screening in the record for staff #1. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-400-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined all staff at the center did not interact with all of the children in care in a manner that provided help, comfort, and support. Evidence: 1. Shortly after children arrived to the program Staff #1 was observed telling a group of children to put their backpacks on the table. In the presence of the entire group of children in care staff #1 said ?I don?t know what it’s going to take for y?all to get it, everyone else has?. A few minutes later staff #1 was observed standing in front of a group of approximately 3-4 boys seated at a cafeteria table. Staff #1 was speaking in a raised, stern, voice tone that could be heard across the cafeteria by all the children in care. Staff #1 told the group of boys they were not allowed to go to the gym because they did not put their backpacks on the table. The other children in care had stopped their activities and were watching/listening to the interaction. The 3 children involved were visibly upset and tearful. 2. After staff #1 left the cafeteria child #5 asked to speak to this inspector and explained that staff #1 "is always rude with us and tries to get us in trouble every day". He stated that child #6 was crying because they were not able to go to the gym and staff #1 told him to ?stop crying?. 3. Child #4 reported that staff #1 ?snatched his Chromebook? from him. 4. Child #6 reported that he feels like staff #1 ?picks on him and tries to make him mad so he will get in trouble?. Child #6 further reported that when staff #1 was talking to them at the table before they left the cafeteria, they asked child #6 "are you smart?" when child #6 responded "yes, I am" then staff #1 said "if you were smart you would stop hanging out with child #4, #5, and #7". Two of the children were crying when sharing this information with this inspector. 5. Staff confirmed that staff #1 provokes this group of children daily.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 2/17/22) did not contain documentation of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation as not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3 did not contain physical examination documentation. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 2/17/22) did not contain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 2/17/22) did not contain certification in first aid. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (hired 12/12/2018) did not contain documentation of completing the department's annual health and safety update. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to employment dated no more than 30 days before date of emplyment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 2/17/22) did not contain documentation of TB screening. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation it was determined that the center did not ensure children are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom. Evidence: Inspector observed two children in the hallway walking from the gym to the cafeteria unsupervised and then from the cafeteria to the gym. The children confirmed that they were in the YMCA program when asked by this inspector.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 2/17/22) did not contain documentation of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation as not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on record review it was determined the center did not have the required signed parental agreements between the parent and the center in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. Evidence: 1. The records for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain the required signed parental agreements. 2. Staff confirmed these record were not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff record contained all of the required documentation. Evidence: 1. The records for staff #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of the qualifications for their positions. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain immunization documentation. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: Evidence: 1. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain physical examination documentation. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a separate record for each child enrolled which contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. There was no record for child #4 at the site. 2. The records for child #1, #2, #3, and #5 did not contain the first date of attendance and proof of identification and age. 3. Staff confirmed these record were not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 2/17/22) did not contain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 2/17/22) did not contain certification in first aid. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (hired 12/12/2018) did not contain documentation of completing the department's annual health and safety update. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to employment dated no more than 30 days before date of emplyment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 2/17/22) did not contain documentation of TB screening. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation it was determined that the center did not ensure children are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom. Evidence: Inspector observed two children in the hallway walking from the gym to the cafeteria unsupervised and then from the cafeteria to the gym. The children confirmed that they were in the YMCA program when asked by this inspector.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 2/17/22) did not contain documentation of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation as not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on record review it was determined the center did not have the required signed parental agreements between the parent and the center in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. Evidence: 1. The records for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain the required signed parental agreements. 2. Staff confirmed these record were not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff record contained all of the required documentation. Evidence: 1. The records for staff #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of the qualifications for their positions. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain immunization documentation. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: Evidence: 1. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain physical examination documentation. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a separate record for each child enrolled which contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. There was no record for child #4 at the site. 2. The records for child #1, #2, #3, and #5 did not contain the first date of attendance and proof of identification and age. 3. Staff confirmed these record were not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child enrolled has all of the required components in their record: Evidence: 1. The record for child #2 (first date of attendance 9/7/21) did not contain: -Name, address, phone number, place of employment and, work phone number for parent(s) -Name, address, and phone number for the two required emergency contacts -Name(s) of school or program previously attended or concurrently attending 2. Staff confirmed that this information was not available during the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted to fingerprinting as required. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 did not contain documentation of fingerprinting. 2. Staff confirmed that the documentation was not available during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure staff submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 9/27/21) did not contain documentation of a TB screening. 2. The record for staff #3(hired 11/4/21) did not contain documentation of a TB screening. 3. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 did not contain documentation of a central registry finding. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child enrolled has all of the required components in their record: Evidence: 1. The record for child #2 (first date of attendance 9/7/21) did not contain: -Name, address, phone number, place of employment and, work phone number for parent(s) -Name, address, and phone number for the two required emergency contacts -Name(s) of school or program previously attended or concurrently attending 2. Staff confirmed that this information was not available during the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted to fingerprinting as required. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 did not contain documentation of fingerprinting. 2. Staff confirmed that the documentation was not available during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure staff submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 9/27/21) did not contain documentation of a TB screening. 2. The record for staff #3(hired 11/4/21) did not contain documentation of a TB screening. 3. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 did not contain documentation of a central registry finding. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
22VAC40-185-140-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The records for child #2 and child #3 did not contain documentation of a physical exams. 2. Staff confirmed that there were no physical exam documents for child #2 and child #3 available during this inspection.”
22VAC40-185-130-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. There was no immunization record available for child #3 at the time of the inspection. Child #3 was present during the inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that these records were not available”
22VAC40-185-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a record for each child enrolled at the center. Evidence: 1. There were no records available for child #2 and child #3 at the time of the inspection. Both children were present during the inspection. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that these records were not available.”
22VAC40-185-140-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The records for child #2 and child #3 did not contain documentation of a physical exams. 2. Staff confirmed that there were no physical exam documents for child #2 and child #3 available during this inspection.”
22VAC40-185-130-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. There was no immunization record available for child #3 at the time of the inspection. Child #3 was present during the inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that these records were not available”
22VAC40-185-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a record for each child enrolled at the center. Evidence: 1. There were no records available for child #2 and child #3 at the time of the inspection. Both children were present during the inspection. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that these records were not available.”
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1028 Shelley Street, Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake, VA 23324 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4535 Bainbridge Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA
700 Fernwood Farms Road, Chesapeake, VA
1101 Madison Plaza, Chesapeake, VA
112 Coastal Way, Chesapeake, VA
1100 North Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA
1012 North Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA
201 River Walk Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA
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 March 19, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 9 of 9 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.
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (757) 297-6144 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 297-6144 to ask.
(757) 297-6144.
1420 Great Bridge Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23320. The nearest other daycare we list is Right Start Early Childhood Center, 0.4 miles away.