River Road Church, Baptist
A child day center in Richmond, Virginia 23229
8000 River Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229. (804) 282-4368.
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The short answer
- 14 deficiencies in the last three years
- May 192026 the latest visit on record
- 176 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?
10 inspections on record, the latest on May 19, 2026.
14 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
14 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Nov 2025. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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.
Nov 19, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center shall obtain a complete sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The record of staff #5 contained a signed sworn statement dated one day after the date of employment.”
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Centers shall obtain a completed national criminal fingerprint background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The record of staff #4 contained the results of a national criminal fingerprint background check dated two days after the date of employment.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
The inspectors’ words, 122 words
“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days prior to employment and be signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department. 1. The record of staff #5 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated seven days after the date of employment. 2. The record of staff #7 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 14 days after the date of employment. 3. The record of staff #8 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 11 months prior to the date of employment.”
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8VAC20-780-510-G
“Medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Prescription medication for child#15 was not labeled with the child’s name. dosage amount and time or times to be given.”
Apr 23, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-510-P
“Repeat Violation When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. The medication authorization for child #16 expired two months ago. The medication was on site.”
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8VAC20-780-550-P
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. 1. The injury report for child #15, dated 01/28/2025, did not contain the time parents were notified of the injury. 2. The injury report for child #19, dated 01/16/2025, did not contain the time parents were notified of the injury. 3. The injury report for child #20, dated 03/04/2025, did not contain the time the parent was notified of the injury and documentation on how the parent was notified.”
Dec 17, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-240-A
“Repeat Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #2 completed the course four months late.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. Tape had been applied to a seem on the outdoor track. The tape was rolling up and was detached around the edges posing a tripping hazard. 2. The Plexi-glass end piece of a crib was cracked at the bottom corner. The crack formed a circular shape and caused the center to be raised and able to be pushed out if pressed on exposing a sharp edge.”
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8VAC20-780-510-P
“Repeat When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization needs to be completed. Medication for child #13 was onsite, however the medication authorization had expired over three months ago. The medication had not been administered past the expiration of the authorization. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
May 13, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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Based on the review of one staff record (Staff #4), and an interview with a center representative (CR #1), the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state where the individual has resided in the preceding five (5) years.
“Evidence: The staff record contained no documentation of Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect results from Massachusetts for Staff #4. Staff #4 began employment on 8/21/23. The sworn statement dated 7/08/23 documented that Staff #4 had resided in Massachusetts within the last 5 years. In an exit interview on 5/13/24, CR #1 acknowledged that there was no documentation of Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect results from Massachusetts for Staff #4.”
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Based on review of two staff records (Staff #1 and Staff #3), the center failed to ensure that tuberculosis screenings were completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
“Evidence: The record for Staff #1, employed on 8/21/2023 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening was completed 11/21/22. The record for Staff #3, employed on 8/16/2023 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening was completed 7/11/23.”
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Based on review of one staff record (Staff #3), and an interview with a center representative (CR1), the center failed to ensure that the employee completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment.
“Evidence: Staff #3 began employment on 8/16/23. The record of Staff #3 documented completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course on 11/26/23. In an exit interview on 5/13/24, CR1 acknowledged that Staff #3 had not completed the course within 90 calendar days of employment.”
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Based on review of two children’s records (Child #1 and Child #7), the center failed to ensure that an authorization for medication is renewed by the parent when the authorization expires or medication disposal by the center when medication is not picked up by the parent within 14 days.
“Evidence: The medication authorization for Child #1 expired on 2/28/24. The medication authorization for Child #7 expired on 2/24/24. The medications for both children were onsite at the time of the inspection.”
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Based on review of one staff record (Staff #3), and an interview with a center representative (CR1), the center failed to keep staff records as required.
“Evidence: There was no documentation in the record that Staff #3 possessed the education or experience required by the job position. The record documented Staff #3 as a Lead Teacher. In an exit interview on 5/13/24, CR1 acknowledged the lack of documentation.”
May 16, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on record review, two staff records did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement every five years from the date of the most recent sworn statement.
“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #5, (last sworn statement 6/23/17) had documentation of an updated sworn statement on 8/03/22. An updated sworn statement was required by 6/23/22. 2. The record for staff #6, (last sworn statement 6/28/17) had documentation of an updated sworn statement on 8/18/22. An updated sworn statement was required by 6/28/22.”
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Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“Evidence: In the preschool gym, one outlet cover was not attached to the wall on all four sides.”
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Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas used by children of preschool age or younger shall have protective covers on all electrical outlets.
“Evidence: 1. In room #1, one surge protector had three uncovered outlets. 2. The children present were four to five years of age.”
Feb 16, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure compliance with ratios of staff to children as required. Evidence: In classroom #2, there was one staff to 15 four year old children for approximately 60 seconds. The center did not maintain the ratio of one staff for every 10 children for 3 year old’s up to school age eligible.”
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Based on a review of the center’s policies and procedures, the center did not ensure activities and services were maintained with the center’s own policies and procedures required by the standards.
“Evidence: 1. The centers policies and procedures states ?RRP operates below child ratios in all age groups, with two teachers assigned to each class at all times, with the exception of nap. “ 2. The licensing inspector entered room #2, staff #11 was alone with 15 children. Staff #11 stated that staff #7 went to get an outlet plug from another room. Staff to children ratio requirements for class #2 is 1:10 whenever children are in care.”
May 12, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that hazardous materials were kept in a locked place that prevents access to children.
“Evidence: 1. Room #1, room #2, and room #11 had hazardous chemicals such as Clorox and Lysol wipes, containers of disinfecting sprays and aerosol room deodorant sprays labeled ?Keep Out of Reach of Children? and ?Caution? in unlocked cabinets accessible to children.”
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Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that prescription medicine had the original prescription label on the medication that identified the child’s name, and prescriber’s instructions pertaining to dosage, frequency, and manner of administration.
“Evidence: One medication, Auvi Q was observed without the prescription label, child’s name, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. The medication is for a documented allergy with written authorization from the parent and the child’s doctor.”
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Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“Evidence: In room #2, a bottle of over-the-counter pain reliever was observed in an unlocked cabinet.”
All 10 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| May 19, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| May 13, 2024 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| May 16, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| May 12, 2022 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires May 23, 2028.
- Ages: 1 year - 6 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 176 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?
- 0 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 14.
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 |
|---|---|
| River Road Church, Baptist This child care provider | 14 |
| West Richmond Church of the Brethren | 0 |
| Welborne United Methodist Church | 3 |
| Grove Avenue Baptist Church | 9 |
| River Road United Methodist Church | 1 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | 9 |
| Three Chopt Presbyterian Church | 1 |
| Richmond Montessori School | Not given |
| West End Montessori School | 7 |
| West End Assembly of God | 3 |
| Ridge Baptist Church | 0 |
| Starling International Child Care and Learning Complex | 13 |
| West End Presbyterian Church | 1 |
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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This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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