Children's Harbor - Ghent
1900 Llewellyn Avenue, Norfolk, VA
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The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent Elementary
The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent Elementary is a licensed child care center in Norfolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 8:30 AM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 3:00 PM to 8:30 AM
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 3:00 PM to 8:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 8:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 8:30 AM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 8:30 AM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 8:30 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #594197
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 21 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Background checks 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.018-A
“Licensees shall at all times afford the Superintendent reasonable opportunity to inspect all of their records. One out of five records requested was not made available for inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall be kept and include documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Two out of four records reviewed did not have documentation of references.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening including documentation of the screening is submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. One out of four staff records reviewed did not include documentation that a tuberculosis screening was completed as required.”
Apr 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.018-A
“Licensees shall at all times afford the Superintendent reasonable opportunity to inspect all of their records. One out of five records requested was not made available for inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall be kept and include documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Two out of four records reviewed did not have documentation of references.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening including documentation of the screening is submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. One out of four staff records reviewed did not include documentation that a tuberculosis screening was completed as required.”
Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Tables were not sanitized prior to children eating snack. Tables were sprayed and immediately wiped dry.”
Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Tables were not sanitized prior to children eating snack. Tables were sprayed and immediately wiped dry.”
Aug 26, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that background checks are updated within required time frames. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #1 contains a fingerprint background check dated July 2, 2018. Therefore, the fingerprint is past due for update. 2 - The record for Staff #1 contains a Virginia central registry background check dated July 28, 2017. Therefore, the background check is past due for update.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that staff provide a sworn statement or affirmation prior to employment. Evidence: 1 - The sworn statement or affirmation on file for Staff #3 is dated August 19, 2024. However, the documented date of hire is August 13, 2024. Therefore the sworn statement or affirmation was not obtained prior to employment. 2 - There is not documentation of sworn statement or affirmation on file for Staff #2. While there is not a documented date of hire the fingerprint on file for Staff #2 is dated May 30, 2023.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“Based on record review the center failed to obtain required background checks within required time frames. Evidence; 1 - The record for Staff #2 does not contain any documentation of Virginia central registry background check. There is no documented date of hire on file. However, the fingerprint results were dated May 30, 2023.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that immunizations are obtained with the required time frame. Evidence: 1 - The record for Child #1 did not contain any documentation of immunization documentation. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that the immunization documentation was not available at the center.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that tuberculosis (TB) screenings are obtained within required time frames. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #4 did not contain any documentation of TB screening with documented date of hire of December 15, 2023. 2 - The record for Staff #3 contains TB screening dated January 17, 2024. However, the documented date of hire is August 13, 2024. Therefore the documented TB screening was obtained within the required 30 days of employment. 3 - The record for Staff #2 contains a TB screening dated May 6, 2024. While there is not a documented date of hire, the fingerprint on file is dated May 30, 2023. Therefore, the screening was not obtained within the required 30 days of employment.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that tuberculosis (TB) screening is obtained at least every two years. Evidence: The record for Staff #1 contains a TB screening dated June 18, 2019. The screening is past due for update.”
8VAC20-780-40-H
“Based documentation review the center failed to provide documentation of liability insurance. Evidence: The documentation of liability insurance available during the inspection expired on January 1, 2024.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that staff records are maintained as required. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of age verification, date of hire, or reference checks. 2 - The record for Staff #3 and #4 did not contain documentation of age verification. 3 - The record for Staff #4 contains one complete reference where two are required. The incomplete reference did not include a signature or the date.”
8VAC20-780-550-A
“Based on documentation review the center failed to maintain a written emergency preparedness plan. Evidence: The emergency preparedness available at the center during the inspection was for another licensed center and the Ghent Elementary center.”
8VAC20-780-550-H
“Based on record review the center failed to maintain a record of the dates of the emergency practice drills for one year. There was not any documentation of any emergency evacuation drills available for review during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review the center failed to obtain a physical examination for each child. Evidence: T1 - he record for Child #1 did not have any documentation that a physical examination was obtained before the child's first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first date of attendance. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that the physical examination for Child #1 was not available for review during the inspection.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on record review the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children have completed the required Virginia Preservice Training within required time frames. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #2 does not contain any documentation that Preservice Training was completed. a. There is no documented date of hire. However, the fingerprint on file for Staff #2 is dated May 30, 2023.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review the vendor failed to ensure that staff complete required training. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #1 does not include documentation that the required three hour annual update was completed annually. a. The most recent documented update was dated May 2019.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review the vendor failed to ensure that all staff have obtained current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).certification within required time frames. Evidence: 1 - The records for Staff #1 and #2 have either expired or no documentation CPR certification. a. Staff #1 and #2 were observed providing direct to enrolled children, during the inspection. b. The most recent documentation of CPR certification for Staff #1 had an expiration date of August 2023.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review the vendor failed to ensure that all staff have obtained current certification in first aid. within required time frames. Evidence: 1 - The records for Staff #1 and #2 have either expired or no documentation first aid certification. a. Staff #1 and #2 were observed providing direct to enrolled children, during the inspection. b. The most recent documentation of first aid certification for Staff #1 had an expiration date of August 2023.”
Aug 26, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that background checks are updated within required time frames. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #1 contains a fingerprint background check dated July 2, 2018. Therefore, the fingerprint is past due for update. 2 - The record for Staff #1 contains a Virginia central registry background check dated July 28, 2017. Therefore, the background check is past due for update.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that staff provide a sworn statement or affirmation prior to employment. Evidence: 1 - The sworn statement or affirmation on file for Staff #3 is dated August 19, 2024. However, the documented date of hire is August 13, 2024. Therefore the sworn statement or affirmation was not obtained prior to employment. 2 - There is not documentation of sworn statement or affirmation on file for Staff #2. While there is not a documented date of hire the fingerprint on file for Staff #2 is dated May 30, 2023.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“Based on record review the center failed to obtain required background checks within required time frames. Evidence; 1 - The record for Staff #2 does not contain any documentation of Virginia central registry background check. There is no documented date of hire on file. However, the fingerprint results were dated May 30, 2023.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that immunizations are obtained with the required time frame. Evidence: 1 - The record for Child #1 did not contain any documentation of immunization documentation. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that the immunization documentation was not available at the center.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that tuberculosis (TB) screenings are obtained within required time frames. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #4 did not contain any documentation of TB screening with documented date of hire of December 15, 2023. 2 - The record for Staff #3 contains TB screening dated January 17, 2024. However, the documented date of hire is August 13, 2024. Therefore the documented TB screening was obtained within the required 30 days of employment. 3 - The record for Staff #2 contains a TB screening dated May 6, 2024. While there is not a documented date of hire, the fingerprint on file is dated May 30, 2023. Therefore, the screening was not obtained within the required 30 days of employment.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that tuberculosis (TB) screening is obtained at least every two years. Evidence: The record for Staff #1 contains a TB screening dated June 18, 2019. The screening is past due for update.”
8VAC20-780-40-H
“Based documentation review the center failed to provide documentation of liability insurance. Evidence: The documentation of liability insurance available during the inspection expired on January 1, 2024.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that staff records are maintained as required. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of age verification, date of hire, or reference checks. 2 - The record for Staff #3 and #4 did not contain documentation of age verification. 3 - The record for Staff #4 contains one complete reference where two are required. The incomplete reference did not include a signature or the date.”
8VAC20-780-550-A
“Based on documentation review the center failed to maintain a written emergency preparedness plan. Evidence: The emergency preparedness available at the center during the inspection was for another licensed center and the Ghent Elementary center.”
8VAC20-780-550-H
“Based on record review the center failed to maintain a record of the dates of the emergency practice drills for one year. There was not any documentation of any emergency evacuation drills available for review during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review the center failed to obtain a physical examination for each child. Evidence: T1 - he record for Child #1 did not have any documentation that a physical examination was obtained before the child's first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first date of attendance. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that the physical examination for Child #1 was not available for review during the inspection.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on record review the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children have completed the required Virginia Preservice Training within required time frames. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #2 does not contain any documentation that Preservice Training was completed. a. There is no documented date of hire. However, the fingerprint on file for Staff #2 is dated May 30, 2023.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review the vendor failed to ensure that staff complete required training. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #1 does not include documentation that the required three hour annual update was completed annually. a. The most recent documented update was dated May 2019.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review the vendor failed to ensure that all staff have obtained current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).certification within required time frames. Evidence: 1 - The records for Staff #1 and #2 have either expired or no documentation CPR certification. a. Staff #1 and #2 were observed providing direct to enrolled children, during the inspection. b. The most recent documentation of CPR certification for Staff #1 had an expiration date of August 2023.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review the vendor failed to ensure that all staff have obtained current certification in first aid. within required time frames. Evidence: 1 - The records for Staff #1 and #2 have either expired or no documentation first aid certification. a. Staff #1 and #2 were observed providing direct to enrolled children, during the inspection. b. The most recent documentation of first aid certification for Staff #1 had an expiration date of August 2023.”
Dec 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each staff member submit a negative tuberculosis screening prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #2 contains a tuberculosis screening dated October 30, 2023. a. However, the documented date of hire is October 24, 2023. b. Therefore, the required screening was obtained six days after Staff #2 came in contact with children. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #2 had contact with children prior to obtaining the with children.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that all required background checks are obtained within required time frames. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #3 contains documentation that out of state background checks were not requested until December 28 and 29, 2023. a. However, the documented date of hire for Staff #3 is November 9,2023. 2 - Staff #1 provided information that confirms the outstate background checks were not requested within required time frames.”
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Dec 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each staff member submit a negative tuberculosis screening prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #2 contains a tuberculosis screening dated October 30, 2023. a. However, the documented date of hire is October 24, 2023. b. Therefore, the required screening was obtained six days after Staff #2 came in contact with children. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #2 had contact with children prior to obtaining the with children.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that all required background checks are obtained within required time frames. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #3 contains documentation that out of state background checks were not requested until December 28 and 29, 2023. a. However, the documented date of hire for Staff #3 is November 9,2023. 2 - Staff #1 provided information that confirms the outstate background checks were not requested within required time frames.”
Apr 25, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-780-200-A
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that the center has a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who is regularly on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. Evidence: 1 ? There none of the four staff working on site met program director, or backup program director, qualifications during the inspection. a. Staff #1 and #2 stated that they did not meet program director requirements as they had not completed the required training. b. Neither Staff #1 or #2 are 21 years old and therefore cannot meet program director qualifications. b. Staff #3 and #4 stated that their job title at the center was teacher assistant. 3 ? Staff #1 stated that the program director qualified person assigned to their facility is on site two days per week for two to three hours at a time. This program operates five days a week for five hours per day when school is in session.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that all required staff information is available at the center. Evidence: There was no emergency contact onsite for staff #3 who was present and providing care to children during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, including 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 was kept at the center. Evidence: 1 - There is no written care plan, at the center, indicating steps to be taken in the event of suspected or confirmed allergic reaction for Child #1 or Child #2. a. Child #1?s and Child #2?s names appear on the list that documents children in care who have food allergies and sensitivities. b. The parent of Child #1 confirmed that he has food allergies. c. Staff #1 and #2 stated that Child #2 carries an Epi Pen in her backpack for food allergies.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that nonmedical emergency supplies are available. Evidence: 1 ? There was not a battery-operated radio available for review. 2 ? Staff #1 confirmed that there was no battery-operated radio available. 3 ? Staff #1 and #2 stated that they have never had a battery-operated radio.”
8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed will always be in the care of a staff member who meets the requirements to safely perform medication administration. Evidence: 1 ? None of the four staff present, providing direct care to children, during the inspection, have medication administration training. 2 ? Staff #1 and Staff #2 stated that no one at the center on this day had completed medication administration training. a. Documentation in the record of Child #1 stated that the child required prescribed emergency medication for a food allergy. b. Child # 1 was in care during the inspection. c. Staff #1 and #2 stated that Child #2, who was not in care today, carried an Epi-Pen in her backpack for a food allergy.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions is maintained as required. Evidence: The list of children with allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions does not contain a date.”
Oct 24, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that the required nonmedical emergency supplies are available. Evidence: 1 - There was not a battery operated radio or flashlight available for review during the inspection. 2 - Staff #1 and #2 confirmed that the emergency radio and flashlight were not available.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each child has a physical examination on file before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1 - There was not any documentation of physical examination reports available for review at the center during the inspection. a. Child #1 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022. b. Child #2 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022. c. Child #3 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022. d. Child #4 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022. 2 - Staff #1 and #2 stated that they did not have access to physical examination records and did not know if the reports had been obtained within required time frames.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“During the inspection Staff #2 stated that there was not allergy action plans available for children with documented allergies when they are in care.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that all required staff information is available at the center. Evidence: 1 - There was not any emergency contact onsite for Staff #1 who was present and providing direct care to children during the inspection. 2 - Staff #1, who stated she was the site program director, stated that she had not had any training regarding the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that immunizations are obtained before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1 - There was not any documentation of immunizations available for review at the center during the inspection. a. Child #1 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022. b. Child #2 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022. c. Child #3 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022. d. Child #4 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022. 2 - Staff #1 and #2 stated that they did not have access to immunization records and did not know if the immunizations had been obtained.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-5
“Based on interview the center failed to ensure school age eligible children up to 9 years old the ratio of 1 staff to 18 children is followed. Evidence: 1 - Staff #2 stated that from approximately 2:45pm through 3:40pm there were 44 children present with two staff ages five to 12 years old. 2 - Staff #1 and #2 confirmed that three staff were needed from approximately 2:45pm - 3:40pm.”
- May 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent Elementary
Is The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent Elementary licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent Elementary last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 8 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.
How many children can The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent Elementary care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 8:30 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 403-7726 to ask.
What is The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent Elementary's phone number?
(757) 403-7726.
Where is The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent Elementary?
200 Shirley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Harbor - Ghent, 0.2 miles away.