Denise Godfrey
PORTSMOUTH, VA·Family Day HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address2214 Queen Street, PORTSMOUTH, VA, 23704
CountyPORTSMOUTH
Phone(757) 604-3428
Operating details
Hours6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Capacity12
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High6
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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2214 Queen Street, PORTSMOUTH, VA, 23704, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/22/2026
- High0
- Medium-High5
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 84/22/2026
8VAC20-800-780-B
Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required to ensure the information is correct. Emergency contact information was not reviewed annually for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3, as required.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 84/22/2026
8VAC20-800-800-B
The provider shall review the emergency plan at least annually, update the plan as needed, and document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. There was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was reviewed and/or updated in 2025.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 84/22/2026
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
Providers shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care. The CPR certification for Caregiver #1 was expired on the day of the inspection.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 84/22/2026
8VAC20-800-140-B-4
Providers shall have current certification in first aid. The first aid certification for Caregiver #1 was expired on the day of the inspection.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 84/21/2025
8VAC20-790-180-B
The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. On the day of the inspection, two children were present; however, neither of the children were signed in on the daily attendance.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 84/21/2025
8VAC20-800-780-B
Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct. The record for Child #1 (enrolled for two years) did not contain documentation that the parent has reviewed emergency contact information in 2024.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,058/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Virginia run about $1,267/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Virginia by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: PORTSMOUTH, PORTSMOUTH County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Day Home
What parents actually pay
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