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Richmond, VA 23226 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Celebree School of Richmond at Willow Lawn is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 163 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through school-age children |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Safety | Secure entry systems |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 163 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Celebree School of Richmond at Willow Lawn has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 20 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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8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. 1. Staff #4 was alone with a group of 6 two-year-old children, and was not certified in CPR or first aid. 2. Staff #6 was alone with a group of 4 infants, and did not have current certification in both CPR and first aid.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for staff #1 was dated 11 days after their first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center shall 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 documented in the allergy plan. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Child #7 has a documented food allergy. Child #7 was not listed on the most recent allergy list.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at lest 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been working at the center for 3 days, did not have any completed reference checks on file.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Systemic Deficiency Prescription and nonprescription medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent. 1. Child #9 was administered medication on 07/17/2026. The authorization signed by the parent to administer the medication expired over 2 months ago. 2. Child #10 was administered medication on 07/30/2026. The authorization signed by the parent to administer the medication expired 3 months ago. 3. Child #13 was administered medication on 08/24/2026. The authorization signed by the parent to administer the medication expired over 3 months ago. 4. Child #15 was administered medication on 06/24/2026. The authorization signed by the parent to administer the medication expired over 3 months ago.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Systemic Deficiency 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. 1. Medication was on site for child #12. The medication was not labeled with the dosage amount or the times or times to be given. 2. Medication was on site for child #13. The medication was not labeled with the dosage amount or the time or times to be given. 3. Medication was on site for child # 14. The medication was not labeled with the child's full name, the dosage amount, or the time or times to be given.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to the employee's first day of employment. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for staff #2, employed for more than a month, and did not request a central registry check or criminal history check from a different state for staff #2. Staff #2 was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Repeat Violation The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #5, who was working at the center, did not have a completed national criminal background check requested for the licensee.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. 1. The central registry search for staff #1 was requested on the first day of employment. 2. Staff #5, who was working in a classroom with children, did not have a central registry search requested by the licensee.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Systemic Deficiency When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up within 14 days are to be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. 1. Medication for child #8 was on site. The medication authorization expired over 2 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required 2. Medication for child #9 was on site. The medication authorization expired over 2 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required. 3. Medication for child #10 was on site. The medication authorization expired 3 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required. 4. Medication for child #13 was on site. The medication authorization expired 3 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required. 5. Medication for child #15 was on site. The medication authorization expired 3 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required. 6. Medication was on site for child #16. The medication authorization expired 3 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Repeat Violation When food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. The refrigerator in classroom # 3 and in classroom #7 contained food containers that were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Repeat Violation Systemic Deficiency Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. 1. Staff #1, employed for 3 days, did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff #1 was working with children. 2. The screening for staff #2 was completed 1 day after employment. 3. The screening for staff #3 was completed 1 day after employment. 4. Staff #4, employed for 2 weeks, did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff #4 was working with children.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. 1. Staff #4 was alone with a group of 6 two-year-old children, and was not certified in CPR or first aid. 2. Staff #6 was alone with a group of 4 infants, and did not have current certification in both CPR and first aid.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for staff #1 was dated 11 days after their first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center shall 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 documented in the allergy plan. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Child #7 has a documented food allergy. Child #7 was not listed on the most recent allergy list.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at lest 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been working at the center for 3 days, did not have any completed reference checks on file.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Systemic Deficiency Prescription and nonprescription medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent. 1. Child #9 was administered medication on 07/17/2026. The authorization signed by the parent to administer the medication expired over 2 months ago. 2. Child #10 was administered medication on 07/30/2026. The authorization signed by the parent to administer the medication expired 3 months ago. 3. Child #13 was administered medication on 08/24/2026. The authorization signed by the parent to administer the medication expired over 3 months ago. 4. Child #15 was administered medication on 06/24/2026. The authorization signed by the parent to administer the medication expired over 3 months ago.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Systemic Deficiency 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. 1. Medication was on site for child #12. The medication was not labeled with the dosage amount or the times or times to be given. 2. Medication was on site for child #13. The medication was not labeled with the dosage amount or the time or times to be given. 3. Medication was on site for child # 14. The medication was not labeled with the child's full name, the dosage amount, or the time or times to be given.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to the employee's first day of employment. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for staff #2, employed for more than a month, and did not request a central registry check or criminal history check from a different state for staff #2. Staff #2 was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Repeat Violation The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #5, who was working at the center, did not have a completed national criminal background check requested for the licensee.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. 1. The central registry search for staff #1 was requested on the first day of employment. 2. Staff #5, who was working in a classroom with children, did not have a central registry search requested by the licensee.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Systemic Deficiency When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up within 14 days are to be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. 1. Medication for child #8 was on site. The medication authorization expired over 2 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required 2. Medication for child #9 was on site. The medication authorization expired over 2 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required. 3. Medication for child #10 was on site. The medication authorization expired 3 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required. 4. Medication for child #13 was on site. The medication authorization expired 3 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required. 5. Medication for child #15 was on site. The medication authorization expired 3 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required. 6. Medication was on site for child #16. The medication authorization expired 3 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Repeat Violation When food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. The refrigerator in classroom # 3 and in classroom #7 contained food containers that were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Repeat Violation Systemic Deficiency Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. 1. Staff #1, employed for 3 days, did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff #1 was working with children. 2. The screening for staff #2 was completed 1 day after employment. 3. The screening for staff #3 was completed 1 day after employment. 4. Staff #4, employed for 2 weeks, did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff #4 was working with children.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. 1. Staff #4 was alone with a group of 6 two-year-old children, and was not certified in CPR or first aid. 2. Staff #6 was alone with a group of 4 infants, and did not have current certification in both CPR and first aid.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for staff #1 was dated 11 days after their first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center shall 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 documented in the allergy plan. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Child #7 has a documented food allergy. Child #7 was not listed on the most recent allergy list.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at lest 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been working at the center for 3 days, did not have any completed reference checks on file.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Systemic Deficiency Prescription and nonprescription medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent. 1. Child #9 was administered medication on 07/17/2026. The authorization signed by the parent to administer the medication expired over 2 months ago. 2. Child #10 was administered medication on 07/30/2026. The authorization signed by the parent to administer the medication expired 3 months ago. 3. Child #13 was administered medication on 08/24/2026. The authorization signed by the parent to administer the medication expired over 3 months ago. 4. Child #15 was administered medication on 06/24/2026. The authorization signed by the parent to administer the medication expired over 3 months ago.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Systemic Deficiency 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. 1. Medication was on site for child #12. The medication was not labeled with the dosage amount or the times or times to be given. 2. Medication was on site for child #13. The medication was not labeled with the dosage amount or the time or times to be given. 3. Medication was on site for child # 14. The medication was not labeled with the child's full name, the dosage amount, or the time or times to be given.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to the employee's first day of employment. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for staff #2, employed for more than a month, and did not request a central registry check or criminal history check from a different state for staff #2. Staff #2 was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Repeat Violation The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #5, who was working at the center, did not have a completed national criminal background check requested for the licensee.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. 1. The central registry search for staff #1 was requested on the first day of employment. 2. Staff #5, who was working in a classroom with children, did not have a central registry search requested by the licensee.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Systemic Deficiency When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up within 14 days are to be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. 1. Medication for child #8 was on site. The medication authorization expired over 2 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required 2. Medication for child #9 was on site. The medication authorization expired over 2 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required. 3. Medication for child #10 was on site. The medication authorization expired 3 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required. 4. Medication for child #13 was on site. The medication authorization expired 3 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required. 5. Medication for child #15 was on site. The medication authorization expired 3 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required. 6. Medication was on site for child #16. The medication authorization expired 3 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Repeat Violation When food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. The refrigerator in classroom # 3 and in classroom #7 contained food containers that were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Repeat Violation Systemic Deficiency Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. 1. Staff #1, employed for 3 days, did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff #1 was working with children. 2. The screening for staff #2 was completed 1 day after employment. 3. The screening for staff #3 was completed 1 day after employment. 4. Staff #4, employed for 2 weeks, did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff #4 was working with children.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. 1. The sworn statement for staff #3, who is currently working, was dated 4 days after their first day of employment 2. The sworn statement for staff #6, who is currently working, was dated 28 days after their first day of employment.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. The completed national criminal background check for staff #3 was obtained 4 days after their first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center is required to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The record for child #5, enrolled for 2 weeks, and who was in attendance, did not contain documentation that the child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The tuberculosis screening for staff #6 was completed 33 days prior to the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the required information. The record for child #5, enrolled for 2 weeks, was missing the name and phone number of the child's physician.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. The orientation for staff #6 was dated 28 days after the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. The refrigerator in classroom #1 contained 3 food containers that were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence and include all of the required information. 2 out of 3 injury reports reviewed were missing the date and time when parents were notified, any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury, and documentation on how the parent was notified.”
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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 September 2, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 4 of 6 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.
163, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 917-2046 to ask.
(804) 917-2046.
5300 West Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23230. The nearest other daycare we list is Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn, 0.2 miles away.