Richmond Waldorf School
A child day center in Richmond, Virginia 23227
1301 Robin Hood Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227. (804) 377-8024.
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The short answer
- 17 deficiencies in the last three years
- May 222026 the latest visit on record
- 78 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean4
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
13 inspections on record, the latest on May 22, 2026.
17 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
10 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2025. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Jun 3, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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(Repeat violation) Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“There was no physical examination in the record of child #3, who had been enrolled for three years and 10 months.”
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The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.
“The most recent fire inspection was overdue by 3 months. The last fire inspection report was dated 2/9/2024.”
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The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by the standards.
“The center’s medication procedures states ?medications not retrieved from the front office within 2 weeks of the earlier expiration of permission or the last day of school will be discarded?. Child #7 had prescription medication at the center that expired three weeks ago.”
Jun 3, 2024: inspection7 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-70-A
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“(Repeat Violation) Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that all staff records were complete. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3 did not contain education, orientation, or documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. Staff #3?s hire date was 1/24/2024. 2. The record for staff #4 did not contain orientation. Staff #4?s hire date was 2/14/2024. 3. The record for staff #5 did not contain orientation. Staff #5?s hire date was 1/30/2024.”
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all children’s record contained documentation of immunizations prior to attending the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3, did not contain immunizations. Child # 3?s enrollment date was 8/30/2023. 2. Staff #1 verified that immunizations had not been received for child # 3.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination for each child before the child’s attendance or within 30 days of the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3, did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The administrator verified that a physical examination had not been received for child #3.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas, and equipment of the center inside were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the Oak classroom, there was a basket located in the block center with tools (hammers, and screwdrivers).”
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8VAC20-780-550-P
The inspectors’ words, 111 words
“(Repeat Violation) Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures. Evidence: 1. An injury report dated for 5/15/2024 did not have documentation of how the parent was notified. 2. An injury report dated for 5/15/2024, did not contain the date and time that the parent was notified, and how the parent was notified. 2. An injury report dated for 5/17/2024, did not document staff and parent signature or two staff signatures.”
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8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that food and drink brought from home is dated and labeled in a way that clearly identifies the owner. Evidence: In the Acorn and Willow classroom, the inspector observed 8 cups and lunch boxes sitting on the table not labeled clearly with the identity of the owner.”
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8VAC20-780-560-J
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that tables are sanitized before eating. Evidence: In the Acorn and Willows classroom, staff did not sanitize the tables prior to children eating.”
Nov 27, 2023: inspection7 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that all employees shall undergo background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. The staff record for Staff #2 contained a national criminal background dated 9/26/2018. Staff #2 should have undergone a criminal background on or before 9/26/2023. 2. An administrator verified that an updated criminal background check had not been completed for staff #2 since 2018.”
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8VAC20-780-240-I
“(Repeat Violation) Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure that all staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3, did not contain documentation of a complete orientation training. 2. Staff stated that orientation has been completed but was unable to locate the completed orientation training.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation and measurements, the center failed to ensure that resilient surfacing was at least six inches in depth. Evidence: On the preschool playground the mulch at the bottom of the twisty green slide measured less than 6 inches.”
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8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on observation, the center did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: 1. The Oak and Acorn classrooms, did not have a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. 2. The Dogwood classroom had a list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions posted, but the list was not covered.”
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8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on a review of injury reports, all required information was not documented. Evidence: Injury reports for the month of November 2023 were reviewed; three injury reports did not have any future action to prevent reoccurrence of the injury, one did not have documentation of how parent was notified, and three did not contain staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat Violation) Based on review of child’s record, the center did not ensure to obtain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2 did not contain, proof of the child’s age and identity, documentation of immunizations, and results of the health examination for the child.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“(Repeat Violations) Based on records review, staff records were incomplete. Evidence: 1.Staff #2 and Staff #3?s record did not contain documentation of two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering.”
Aug 23, 2023: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-40-E
The inspectors’ words, 106 words
“Based on interview and review of records, the center did not maintain compliance with the terms of the issued license. Evidence: 1. The center is licensed for ages 2 years 6 months through 6 years 11 months as stated on the license. 2. Attendance sheets verified that children between the ages of 7 years through 12 years were in attendance during the afterschool hours from approximately 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM. 3. Staff verified that children between the ages of 7 years through 12 years were participating in after care when needed. After care is offered to all children that is enrolled in the private school.”
May 18, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4?s record did not contain documentation of a central registry. Staff # 4?s was employed 8/1/2022. 2. An administrator verified that a central registry had not been completed for staff #4.”
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8VAC20-780-240-I
“Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member’s record. Evidence: 1. The records for staff #2 (hired 1/1/2020), did not contain documentation of orientation. 2. The record for staff #3 (hired 8/21/2017), did not contain documentation of orientation. 3. Administration acknowledged the documentation was not in the files.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Three knives with an approximate 1-inch blade was in a basket on a table inside of the Dogwood classroom. 2. The knife was within reach of children ages 4-7 years old. 3. Protruding nails were observed in various areas of the playground equipment on the preschool playground.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of 5 child records, the center did not ensure that each child’s record contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (enrolled 8/25/2022) did not contain documentation of parent work contact information. 2. The record of child #3 (enrolled 8/25/22) did not contain documentation of proof of ID. 3. The record for child #4 (enrolled 8/26/2021) did not contain documentation of proof of ID, Immunizations, and physicals).”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of staff record, the center did not ensure that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #3 (hired 8/21/2017), did not contain documentation of references.”
Dec 5, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure staff obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculous (TB) screening at least every two years. Evidence: 1. Staff records for Staff #1 DOH 9/13/2020 and Staff # 5 DOH 9/9/2008, did not have documentation of a TB Screening obtained every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing.”
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8VAC20-780-240-B
The inspectors’ words, 116 words
“Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that four out of five staff completed orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s file contained no documentation of orientation training. Date of hire was 09/21/2022. 2. Staff #2’s file contained no documentation of orientation training. Date of hire was 06/21/2021. 3. Staff #3?s file did not contain documentation of orientation training. 4. Date of hire was 10/24/2022. 5. Staff #5?s filed did not contain documentation of orientation. 6. Date of hire was 09/09/2008. 7. Staff verified that the staff records did not contain documentation of orientation.”
Oct 19, 2022: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on review of staff records the center did not provide staff orientation by the end of the staff assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #4, did not have documentation in place supporting that they had received required staff orientation DOH 8/16/2022.”
Sep 8, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that staff resubmit tuberculosis screening (TB) results at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: 2 of 5 staff records did have follow-up TB results documented. (Staff #3 TB obtained 7/24/2020, Staff #4 TB obtained 11/17/2019).”
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8VAC20-780-240-I
“Based on review of staff records, two out of five records were missing documentation of receiving orientation training by the end of their first day of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (DOH 1/3/2022), and # 5 (DOH 1/1/2022) file contained no documentation of orientation training.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that staff records contain written information to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education and experience required by the job position. Evidence: The record for staff 5 of 5 staff records reviewed, does not contain documentation to demonstrate that Staff 5 possesses the education and/or”
Jun 2, 2022: inspection16 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“ased on a review of records and interview on June 2, 2022, the center did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint based national criminal record check prior to the first day of employment for each staff. Evidence: The record of staff #5 (hired 12/21/21) contained documentation of fingerprints dated 9/4/19. During interview, administration reported staff #5 was previously employed at the center but ended employment in January 2021. Staff #5 was rehired on 12/21/21 but new fingerprints were not completed prior to the first day of employment.”
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22.1-289.035-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 165 words
“Based on a review of records on June 2, 2022,the center did not obtain results of a check of the out-of-state criminal history record check and out-of-state sex offender registry prior to employment for each employee and did not request an out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent by the end of the 30th day of employment for each employee who has resided in any other state in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (hired 4/5/22) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search. Staff #1 identified as living in another state in the previous five years on the staff’s sworn disclosure statement. 2. The record of staff #4 (hired 1/13/22) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state sex offender, criminal name search, or search of the child abuse and neglect registry. Staff #4 identified as living in another state in the previous five years on the staff’s sworn disclosure statement.”
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22.1-289.058
“Based on an interview with administration on June 2, 2022, the center did not ensure that child day programs in a building built before 2015 that serve preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. Administration confirmed the center was built prior to 2015. 2. Administration stated they did not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A-2
“Based on a review of staff records on June 2, 2022, the center did not ensure each staff member completed tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days prior to beginning employment. Evidence: The record of staff #5 (hired 12/21/21) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 9/5/19.”
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8VAC20-780-240-I
“Based on a review of records and interview on June 2, 2022, the center did not ensure that documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member’s record. Evidence: The records of staff #1 (hired 4/5/22), staff #2 (hired 2/21/22), and staff #3 (hired 10/20/21) did not contain documentation of orientation. Administration acknowledged the documentation was not in the files.”
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8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on an interview with administration on June 2, 2022, the center did not ensure there is always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years, instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: When asked about daily health observation, administration stated that no one at the center has obtained instruction on the daily health observation of children.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 92 words
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. A knife with an approximate 5 inch blade was located in a caddy outside on the table where the children eat snack. Several children were observed playing unsupervised near the table with the knife. The knife was within reach of children ages 4-7 years old. 2. In the Magnolia classroom there was a butcher knife in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
The inspectors’ words, 188 words
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Dogwood classroom there were disinfectant wipes and Goo-Gone in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. The label on the disinfectant wipes stated “keep out of reach of children” and “caution.” The label on the Goo-Gone stated “keep out of reach of children” and “danger and fatal.” 2. In the Oak classroom there was Re-Juv-Nal cleaner left out on a counter and unlocked. The label on the Re-Juv-Nal stated “keep out of the reach of children” and “danger.” 3. In the Magnolia classroom there were several cleaners to include Resolve, Chlorox, Re-Juv-Nal, and AirScents in an unlocked cabinet. The label of the Resolve stated “keep out of reach of children” and “warning.” The label of the Chlorox stated “keep out of reach of children” and “warning.” The label of the Re-Juv-Nal stated “keep out of reach of children” and “danger.” The label on the AirScents stated “keep out of reach of children” and “caution.””
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8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation and interview on June 2, 2022, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: During the inspection child #3 (age 4) was observed walking alone from the restroom inside the center to return to her class that was on the playground. Child #3 was not within in sight and sound of staff. Staff confirmed the child came from the restroom unsupervised.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on interview on June 2, 2022, the center did not ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water or disposable wipes after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: Staff stated that children do not wash their hands after snack.”
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8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on an interview with administration on June 2, 2022, the center did not ensure procedures for administering medication include methods to prevent use of outdated medication. Evidence: When asked for the center’s medication procedures administration stated they did not have documentation of procedures to include methods to prevent use of outdated medication.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on a review of records and interview on June 2, 2022, the center did not ensure to implement a minimum of two shelter-in-place practice drills per year for the most likely to occur scenarios. Evidence: Documentation of shelter-in-place drills indicated only one drill was practiced in 2021. Administration confirmed only one drill was completed.”
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8VAC20-780-560-J
“Based on interview on June 2, 2022, the center did not ensure tables are sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Evidence: 1. Two staff in two different classrooms stated that tables aren’t being sanitized before and after snack.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of records on June 2, 2022, the center did not ensure that each child’s record contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 (enrolled 9/1/22) did not contain documentation of parent agreements, the name, address, and phone number of two people to call in an emergency, and names of persons authorized to pick up the child. 2. The record of child #4 (enrolled 8/26/22) did not contain documentation of immunizations and a physical.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of staff records on June 2, 2022, the center did not ensure that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 (hired 4/5/22), staff #2 (hired 2/21/22), and staff #4 (hired 1/13/22) did not contain documentation of references.”
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8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation and interview on June 2, 2022, the center did not ensure the findings of the most recent inspection were posted in the facility. Evidence: The findings from the most recent inspection conducted April 15, 2021 were not posted in the facility on the date of inspection.”
All 13 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| May 22, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| May 18, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jun 2, 2022 | Inspection | 16 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Jul 8, 2028.
- Ages: 2 years 6 months - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 78 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 2 complaint inspections on record.
- No complaint allegations published with findings.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Who does the caring?
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 232 child care providers in Henrico County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 10; this one had 17.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Westminster Canterbury Child Development Center | 26 |
| Richmond Waldorf School This child care provider | 17 |
| Blessings for You Child Care & Learning Center | 2 |
| Greater Brook Road Baptist Church | 11 |
| Eternity Church | 5 |
| Faith Landmarks Ministries | 3 |
| Precious Angels Developmental Center | 15 |
| Bree’s Playhouse Daycare and Learning Center, LLC | 16 |
| Wild Fern Montessori School | 13 |
| Veritas Classical Christian School | Not given |
| Real Life Ministries COGIC | 3 |
| Young Men’s Christian Association - Linwood Holton | 6 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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