Marquaye Benjamin
Norfolk, VA 23504 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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YMCA School Age Child Care @ Chesterfield Academy is a licensed child care center in Norfolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and 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
YMCA School Age Child Care @ Chesterfield Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 14 visits · 38 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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8VAC20-780-245-L
“There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Staff 1, alone with the children for 70 minutes during the inspection did not have instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.”
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, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them. Staff 1 was alone with the children from the center opening at 7:00 AM until another staff person arrived at 8:10 AM at which time there were seven children in care. Staff 1 and staff 2 are regularly scheduled to care for the children in the before school program. There was no documentation to demonstrate that either staff meets the qualification of program leader or program director.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. There is no documentation demonstrating program leader qualifications for staff 1 or 2 regularly assigned to care for the children in the before school program. Staff 2 was on duty by herself for the first 70 minutes of the program the day of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current first aid (FA) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Staff 1, on duty by herself for the first 70 minutes of the operation of the before school program does not have FA or CPR certification.”
8VAC20-780-540-B
“Each first aid kit shall be easily accessible to staff but not to children. Staff 1 did not know the code to access the first aid kit/supplies. First aid supplies were not available for use.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Staff shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1 does not have CPR certification.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Staff shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1 does not have first aid certification.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all required information. There was no record available for child 2 who began attending care on February 9, 2026.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Staff shall obtain a tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department. The most recent tuberculosis screening provided for staff 4 was not within the last two years.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat violation 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. There was no documentation of immunizations for child 3 who began attending care on February 9, 2026 and was in care during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat violation Staff records shall be kept at the center for each person that includes all required information. The record for staff 1did not include the hire date, position title or a person to be contacted in an emergency. The record for staff 2 did not include documentation of two or more reference checks before employment.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff 1 did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course that was required to be completed by February 3, 90 days after employment.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Repeat violation Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff 1 stated that she started working with the children in November 2025. There was no documentation that staff 1 had obtained the required orientation training. Staff 1 was alone with the children during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat violation Staff records shall be kept for each staff person that contain the name, address and telephone number of a person to be contacted in an emergency and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the required orientation training. There was not emergency contact information or documentation of site orientation training in site records for staff 3 and 4.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“The facility shall have one working, battery operated flashlight and one working battery operated radio. The flashlight and radio were not in working order.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for the water supply and sewage disposal system. The most recent health department inspection is dated 2/20/2024.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the name, address, telephone number, place of business and business telephone number of each parent. There is no information regarding the father of child 1.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The most recent documentation of a fire marshal inspection is dated 2019.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat Violation 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.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Results of a physical examination are not in the record provided for child 2, in care for over 6 months.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center shall maintain a written record of children's injuries in which entries are made the same day and include the date and time the parent was notified of the children's injuries. An injury record for child 6, dated 5/23/2025, did not include the date and time the parent was notified of the injury.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Repeat violation The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no evacuation drill documented for April 2025.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat violation Staff records shall be kept for each staff person that contain the name, address and telephone number of a person to be contacted in an emergency and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the required orientation training. There was not emergency contact information or documentation of site orientation training in site records for staff 3 and 4.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“The facility shall have one working, battery operated flashlight and one working battery operated radio. The flashlight and radio were not in working order.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for the water supply and sewage disposal system. The most recent health department inspection is dated 2/20/2024.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the name, address, telephone number, place of business and business telephone number of each parent. There is no information regarding the father of child 1.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The most recent documentation of a fire marshal inspection is dated 2019.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat Violation 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.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Results of a physical examination are not in the record provided for child 2, in care for over 6 months.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center shall maintain a written record of children's injuries in which entries are made the same day and include the date and time the parent was notified of the children's injuries. An injury record for child 6, dated 5/23/2025, did not include the date and time the parent was notified of the injury.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Repeat violation The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no evacuation drill documented for April 2025.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the name, home address, home telephone number, work number and place of employment for each parent or persons having custody. The record for 1 did not contain any information regarding the father.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the name, home address, home telephone number, work number and place of employment for each parent or persons having custody. The record for 1 did not contain any information regarding the father.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Staff shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The CPR certification of staff 4 expired 7 months ago.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Staff shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The first aid certification for staff 4 expired 7 months ago.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Staff shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The CPR certification of staff 4 expired 7 months ago.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Staff shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The first aid certification for staff 4 expired 7 months ago.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based upon review of documentation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that staff complete orientation training no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence:: 1. There was no documentation that staff 2 has obtained site specific orientation training. 2. Staff 2 stated that he has been working at the site approximately three weeks.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat violation Based upon review of children's records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that they have obtained documentation that the child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record provided for child 1 did not include documentation of the required immunizations. Staff 1 stated that the child is currently attending.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that the results of the most recent licensing inspection are posted. Evidence: Upon arrival of the inspector at 7:15 AM, the parent board on which the license and other required postings is attached was not set up for parent review. The parent board did not include the results of the most recent licensing inspection.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Repeat violation Based upon review of documentation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that they have obtained an annual fire marshal inspection. Evidence: The most recent fire marshal inspection in the records binder is dated 2019. Staff 1 was unable to locate a more recent fire marshal inspection.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Repeat violation Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in locked places using safe locking methods that prevent access by the children. Evidence: There was a container of multi-task cleaner on a table outside of the cafeteria kitchen. It was labeled "warning" and "keep out of reach of children". It was moved into the kitchen, however school staff moved it back to the table.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based upon review of records, the facility has not ensured that they have practiced an evacuation drill monthly. Evidence: According to the emergency drill record provided, the facility did not conduct an evacuation drill in January 2024.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based upon review of staff records the facility has not ensured that each staff member has submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that was obtained within 30 days prior to employ. Evidence: The record provided for staff 1 indicated a hire date of 8/30/2023. The tuberculosis screening was not obtained until 10/20/2023.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat violation Based upon review of children's records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each child's record contains all required information. Evidence: 1. The record provided for child 2 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician. 2 The record provided for child 3 included only one person to be contacted in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 3. The record provided for child 5 did not include information regarding the child's father. The record indicated "none". 4. The record provided for child 6 had a date that the child left care of 6/7/2024. According to staff 1, the child has already stopped attending.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat violation Based upon review of records, the facility did not the name, address and telephone number of an emergency contact person for staff. Evidence: The facility did not have the name, address and telephone number of an emergency contat person for staff 2.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based upon review of documentation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that staff complete orientation training no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence:: 1. There was no documentation that staff 2 has obtained site specific orientation training. 2. Staff 2 stated that he has been working at the site approximately three weeks.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat violation Based upon review of children's records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that they have obtained documentation that the child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record provided for child 1 did not include documentation of the required immunizations. Staff 1 stated that the child is currently attending.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that the results of the most recent licensing inspection are posted. Evidence: Upon arrival of the inspector at 7:15 AM, the parent board on which the license and other required postings is attached was not set up for parent review. The parent board did not include the results of the most recent licensing inspection.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Repeat violation Based upon review of documentation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that they have obtained an annual fire marshal inspection. Evidence: The most recent fire marshal inspection in the records binder is dated 2019. Staff 1 was unable to locate a more recent fire marshal inspection.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Repeat violation Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in locked places using safe locking methods that prevent access by the children. Evidence: There was a container of multi-task cleaner on a table outside of the cafeteria kitchen. It was labeled "warning" and "keep out of reach of children". It was moved into the kitchen, however school staff moved it back to the table.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based upon review of records, the facility has not ensured that they have practiced an evacuation drill monthly. Evidence: According to the emergency drill record provided, the facility did not conduct an evacuation drill in January 2024.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based upon review of staff records the facility has not ensured that each staff member has submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that was obtained within 30 days prior to employ. Evidence: The record provided for staff 1 indicated a hire date of 8/30/2023. The tuberculosis screening was not obtained until 10/20/2023.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat violation Based upon review of children's records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each child's record contains all required information. Evidence: 1. The record provided for child 2 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician. 2 The record provided for child 3 included only one person to be contacted in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 3. The record provided for child 5 did not include information regarding the child's father. The record indicated "none". 4. The record provided for child 6 had a date that the child left care of 6/7/2024. According to staff 1, the child has already stopped attending.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat violation Based upon review of records, the facility did not the name, address and telephone number of an emergency contact person for staff. Evidence: The facility did not have the name, address and telephone number of an emergency contat person for staff 2.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that the name, address and telephone number for an emergency contact person is kept on site. Evidence: The program director was unable to provide emergency contact information for staff on duty at this site.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that there is an annual fire inspection report from the fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: There was no record of a fire inspection within the past ear and the program director was unable to produce documentation.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in locked places using safe locking methods that prevent access by children. Evidence: There was a gallon jug of pump hand sanitizer with a warning label on top of a cabinet in the gymnasium where children had been placing.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based upon review of children's records, the facility has not obtained documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child attends the center. Evidence: Repeat Violation The record provided for child 5 indicated that child 5 began attending on 8/28/2023. Documentation that the child has received the required immunizations was not n the record.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that the name, address and telephone number for an emergency contact person is kept on site. Evidence: The program director was unable to provide emergency contact information for staff on duty at this site.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that there is an annual fire inspection report from the fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: There was no record of a fire inspection within the past ear and the program director was unable to produce documentation.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in locked places using safe locking methods that prevent access by children. Evidence: There was a gallon jug of pump hand sanitizer with a warning label on top of a cabinet in the gymnasium where children had been placing.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based upon review of children's records, the facility has not obtained documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child attends the center. Evidence: Repeat Violation The record provided for child 5 indicated that child 5 began attending on 8/28/2023. Documentation that the child has received the required immunizations was not n the record.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that there is a working flashlight,\. Evidence: Staff 1 could not find a flashlight.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based upon review of children's records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each child's record includes documentation that the child has received the required immunizations.. Evidence: 1. The records provided for child 1, 2, 3, and 4 did not include documentation of physical examinations. 2. Staff 1 stated that she did not know that the records mentioned above did not have documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-240-I
“Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each staff record includes documentation of orientation training. Evidence: 1. The records provided did not include documentation of the required orientation training of staff. 2. Staff 1, the designated person in charge, did not know where documentation of orientation training of staff would be located.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based upon review of children's records and staff interview, the facility as not ensured that a record is maintained for each child. Evidence: 1. There was no record at the facility for child 1, in attendance during the inspection. 2. Staff 1 stated that she did not know that there was no record for child 1.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that a record of each staff's emergency contact person is kept at the facility. Evidence: 1. The name, address and telephone number for an emergency contact person was not available at the site for either staff 1 or staff 2, both on duty during the inspection. 2. Staff 1 did not know where to fid emergency contact persons for staff.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based upon review of children's records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each child's record includes documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days of attendance. Evidence: 1. The records provided for child 1, 2, 3, and 4 did not include documentation of physical examinations. 2. Staff 1 stated that she did not know that the records mentioned above did not have physical examinations.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that there is a posted, dated menu of foods to be served in the current week. Evidence: 1. There was no menu of snacks to be served to the children posted at the facility. 2. Staff 1 stated that she had not been given a menu for the current week.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based upon review of records provided, the facility has not ensured that emergency evacuation drills are conducted and documented monthly. Evidence: The record provided did not include documentation of an emergency evacuation drill In November 2022.”
8VAC20-780-40-L
“Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that they inform all staff who work with the children of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: Staff 1 stated that there was a children's allergy list but she did not know where it was kept.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that there is a working flashlight,\. Evidence: Staff 1 could not find a flashlight.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based upon review of children's records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each child's record includes documentation that the child has received the required immunizations.. Evidence: 1. The records provided for child 1, 2, 3, and 4 did not include documentation of physical examinations. 2. Staff 1 stated that she did not know that the records mentioned above did not have documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-240-I
“Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each staff record includes documentation of orientation training. Evidence: 1. The records provided did not include documentation of the required orientation training of staff. 2. Staff 1, the designated person in charge, did not know where documentation of orientation training of staff would be located.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based upon review of children's records and staff interview, the facility as not ensured that a record is maintained for each child. Evidence: 1. There was no record at the facility for child 1, in attendance during the inspection. 2. Staff 1 stated that she did not know that there was no record for child 1.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that a record of each staff's emergency contact person is kept at the facility. Evidence: 1. The name, address and telephone number for an emergency contact person was not available at the site for either staff 1 or staff 2, both on duty during the inspection. 2. Staff 1 did not know where to fid emergency contact persons for staff.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based upon review of children's records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each child's record includes documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days of attendance. Evidence: 1. The records provided for child 1, 2, 3, and 4 did not include documentation of physical examinations. 2. Staff 1 stated that she did not know that the records mentioned above did not have physical examinations.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that there is a posted, dated menu of foods to be served in the current week. Evidence: 1. There was no menu of snacks to be served to the children posted at the facility. 2. Staff 1 stated that she had not been given a menu for the current week.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based upon review of records provided, the facility has not ensured that emergency evacuation drills are conducted and documented monthly. Evidence: The record provided did not include documentation of an emergency evacuation drill In November 2022.”
8VAC20-780-40-L
“Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that they inform all staff who work with the children of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: Staff 1 stated that there was a children's allergy list but she did not know where it was kept.”
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Norfolk, VA 23504 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
2700 East Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA
2971 Kimball Loop, Norfolk, VA
2932 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, VA
700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA
976 Ingleside Road, Norfolk, VA
979 Ingleside Road, Norfolk, VA
1300 Marshal Ave, Norfolk, VA
1106 Campostella Rd., Norfolk, 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 April 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 11 of 14 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.
50, 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.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 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) 323-6570 to ask.
(757) 323-6570.
2915 Westminster Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504. The nearest other daycare we list is HRCAP Grandy Village, 0.2 miles away.