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Hampton Roads Academy

739 Academy Lane, Newport News VA 23602 · License #1106306 · Child Day Center

Two Year
Capacity 250 childrenAges 3 yr – 12 yrLast inspected Jun 17, 2026
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Director
Ms. Shirley Tanguy
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Address
739 Academy Lane, Newport News VA 23602 · Directions
State licensing specialist
Cassie Anderson-Leichty · (757) 409-4668

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Child Day Center

Ages served

3 years - 12 years 11 months
  • Does not accept Child Care Subsidy Program
  • Licensed for 250 children
5
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Virginia VDOE
6
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.8
Virginia average
0.5

Inspection history & violations

Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing
Jun 17, 2026 — Renewal Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or a sex offender registry from two states for Staff #4, who has been employed for two years.

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Nov 6, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    22.1-289.057-A · The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing, which is 11 months overdue.

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May 12, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-70 · Staff records must contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by their job position. There was not sufficient documentation to demonstrate that Staff #2 possess the education and certification, required by the designated job position of Program Leader for a group of children.

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Dec 30, 2024 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 13, 2024 — Renewal Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    22.1-289-036-B-4 · Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure, all staff had requested an out of state Child Abuse and Neglect Search by the end of 30th day of employment.

    Evidence: The record for Staff #9 did not include the results of a Child Abuse and Neglect Search for Florida, where they had lived within the last 5 years. Center director noted Staff #9 began working approximately in early September 2023.

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Oct 30, 2023 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    22.1-289.035-A · Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure all staff shall undergo a background check every five years to include a sworn statement, criminal records check (

    CRC

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Mar 23, 2023 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    22.1-289.035-B-4 · Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure, all staff had obtained an out of state criminal history name check (

    CRC

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Jul 18, 2022 — Renewal Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    22.1-289.035-A · Based on review of 6 staff records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure all staff shall undergo a background check every five years to include a sworn statement, criminal records check and search of the central registry check.

    Evidence: The following records did not include the updated background checks. 1) Staff #4, sworn statement dated May 25, 2017 and search of the central registry dated June 22, 2017. 2) Staff #6, search of the central registry dated September 30, 2015

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Jan 19, 2022 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-260-A · Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

    Evidence: The most recent fire inspection available for review was dated 10-13-2020.

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 13, 2024 inspection noted: “Evidence: The record for Staff #9 did not include the results of a Child Abuse and Neglect Search for Florida, where they had lived within the last 5 years. Cen…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 30, 2023 inspection noted: “CRC” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Mar 23, 2023 inspection noted: “CRC” — what has changed since then?

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