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Richmond, VA 23226 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Bon Secours Family Center @ SMH is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 153 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 153 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Bon Secours Family Center @ SMH has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 4 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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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Centers must keep a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. Child #1's record (enrolled over 1 year) was missing the home phone number for mom and dad. Child #5's record (enrolled 8 months) was missing the home phone number for mom and dad and the previous school that the child attended. Child #6's (enrolled 9 months) record was missing a work phone number and home phone number. Child # 7?s record (enrolled 9 months) was missing a work phone number and a home phone number for mom and dad. Child #8?s record (enrolled 2 years) was missing a work phone number and home phone number for mom and dad, and person’s authorized to pick up.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center is to maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries that contains all of the required information and where entries are made the day of occurrence. Four reports were missing the time when parents were notified and two reports were missing the date when parents were notified.”
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. The playhouse on the toddler playground roof is broken on the edge, leaving jagged edges and pinch points. This poses injury and pinching hazards for the children in care.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center is to maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries that contains all of the required information and where entries are made the day of occurrence. Four reports were missing the time when parents were notified and two reports were missing the date when parents were notified.”
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. The playhouse on the toddler playground roof is broken on the edge, leaving jagged edges and pinch points. This poses injury and pinching hazards for the children in care.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: In the 2?s classroom, there was a rug that had fraying edges, posing a trip hazard for children.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: In the 2?s classroom, there was a rug that had fraying edges, posing a trip hazard for children.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on a review of staff records, the vendor did not ensure within the first 90 days of employment of service all caregivers complete Virginia Pre-Service training for childcare staff. Evidence: The record of staff #3 (hired 9/13/21) contained documentation of pre-service training dated 1/27/22.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on a review of staff records, the vendor did not ensure within the first 90 days of employment of service all caregivers complete Virginia Pre-Service training for childcare staff. Evidence: The record of staff #3 (hired 9/13/21) contained documentation of pre-service training dated 1/27/22.”
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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 May 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 5 of 11 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.
153, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 285-0444 to ask.
(804) 285-0444.
1403 Maple Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226. The nearest other daycare we list is Westhampton Day School, 0.2 miles away.