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3450-A Lauderdale Drive, Richmond, VA
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Chesterbrook Academy
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Chesterbrook Academy
Chesterbrook Academy is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedSecure entryOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks, Pre-K2 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Links to Learning |
| Staff | Toddler teacher of 15-plus years and an infant teacher of a decade |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Secure keypad entry, Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | Sibling Discounts |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Links 2 Home) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| More | Founded 1996 |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Chesterbrook Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Chesterbrook Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 130 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #936131
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 13 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 2
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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Mar 31, 2026Visit2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-160-B
“Acceptable forms of documentation of tuberculosis screening are a clearance statement signed by a physician, the physician's designee or an official of the local health department. This statement shall include language that the individual does not have any current symptoms of active tuberculosis, does not have either a risk factor for acquiring tuberculosis infection or a risk factor for progression to active tuberculosis disease as defined by the local health department, or has been treated for these conditions in the past, and is currently free of tuberculosis in a communicable form. Staff #5 who has been working at the center for over 16 months did not have the required TB screening or statement.”
8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables and high chair trays shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding and cleaned at least daily. Staff #2 and Staff #6 did not sanitize the tables in their classrooms before lunch.”
Mar 31, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-160-B
“Acceptable forms of documentation of tuberculosis screening are a clearance statement signed by a physician, the physician's designee or an official of the local health department. This statement shall include language that the individual does not have any current symptoms of active tuberculosis, does not have either a risk factor for acquiring tuberculosis infection or a risk factor for progression to active tuberculosis disease as defined by the local health department, or has been treated for these conditions in the past, and is currently free of tuberculosis in a communicable form. Staff #5 who has been working at the center for over 16 months did not have the required TB screening or statement.”
8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables and high chair trays shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding and cleaned at least daily. Staff #2 and Staff #6 did not sanitize the tables in their classrooms before lunch.”
- Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1 began attending the center more than two months before the center obtained immunizations.”
- Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“The required ratio for children ages three to five years is one staff per ten children. Staff #1 and Staff #6 were observed supervising 25 children in their classroom.”
Nov 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-40-E
“(Repeat Violation) The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. The center’s ?Standards for Playground Safety? require staff to ?walk around the playground to always ensure proper supervision of each child? and when ?multiple staff are supervising the group, they shall maintain supervision on opposite sides of the area, rotate, and interact to ensure they can see and/or hear all children.? On 11/04/2024, several groups of children were on the playground together between 3:28 p.m. and 4:17 p.m. Staff #6 reported that when she came out to the playground with her class at 3:48 p.m., Staff #1 and Staff #3 were clustered together talking to another staff member across the fence in the toddler area. As a result, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were not facing or supervising the children. Staff #6 reported that at one point, she separated Child #1 and Child #2 on the slide. Child #1 and Child #2 (both age 2 years) later left the playground through a gate without staff noticing. Child #1 and Child #2 were eventually found in an unknown neighbor’s front yard approximately 152 feet beyond the playground gate and center property.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“(Repeat Violation) When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. A ?Transitions Report? documented that on 11/04/2024 Child #1 and Child #2, (both age two years), went to the playground with their class at 3:28 p.m. At some point, Child #1 and Child #2 left the playground through a gate without staff noticing. The parent of Child #2 arrived for pick up at approximately 4:10 p.m. After looking for her child on the playground for approximately one minute, the parent alerted staff that her child wasn?t on the playground. While conducting a Name to Face check, staff realized that two children were missing and began looking for them. Approximately three to five minutes later Child #1 and Child #2 were found in a front yard with an unknown neighbor. The neighbor found Child #1 and Child #2 next to a street corner with streets that have a speed limit of 25 miles per hour. The children were found approximately 152 feet beyond the gate to the playground and center property. It is unknown how long the children were outside the playground without supervision.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“(Repeat Violation) Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 11/04/2024, Child #1 and Child #2, (both age two years), transitioned from their classroom to the playground at 3:28 p.m. At some point, Child #1 and Child #2 left the playground through a gate without staff noticing. The parent of Child #2 arrived for pick up at approximately 4:10 p.m. and alerted staff that her child wasn?t on the playground. Staff eventually realized that two children were missing and began looking for them. Approximately three to five minutes later, Staff #6 found Child #1 and Child #2 with an unknown neighbor in the front yard of a house that backs up to the playground. The children were outside of the actual sight and sound supervision of staff, approximately 152 feet beyond the gate to the playground and center property. It is unknown how long the children were outside the playground without supervision.”
Jun 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that two infant’s bottles were dated. Evidence: The bottles in the refrigerator for C10 and C11 were not dated. In an exit interview on 6/06/24, S1 acknowledged that the bottles weren?t dated as required.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“Based on staff interviews and record review, licensee failed to ensure operational responsibilities that the center’s activities and services are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. Evidence: Staff members (S1, S2, and S3) acknowledged in interviews that on 5/20/24, a child (C1-age 5) was left out on the playground alone when the rest of his class went inside. The center’s policy for playground safety states that staff are to follow the Face to Name process as each child crosses the threshold into the classroom and to complete a final Face to Name once they are all inside the classroom and the door is closed. S3 acknowledged that they failed to do a Face to Name headcount upon returning to classroom as their policy requires.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“Based on staff interviews and record review, the center staff failed to always ensure the care, protection, and guidance of a child when they were supervising him. Evidence: Staff members (S1, S2, and S3) acknowledged in interviews that on 5/20/24, a child (C1-age 5) was left out on the playground alone when the rest of his class went inside. Staff were not aware that the child was left outside until the child’s mother arrived for pick up and C1 could not be located. Staff found C1 on the playground. C1 was alone on the playground for approximately two minutes.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on staff interviews and record review, the center staff failed to ensure a child under the age of 10 years was always within the sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: Staff members (S1, S2, and S3) acknowledged in interviews that on 5/20/24, a child (C1-age 5) was left out on the playground alone when the rest of his class went inside. C1 was out of sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately two minutes.”
Jun 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that two infant’s bottles were dated. Evidence: The bottles in the refrigerator for C10 and C11 were not dated. In an exit interview on 6/06/24, S1 acknowledged that the bottles weren?t dated as required.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“Based on staff interviews and record review, licensee failed to ensure operational responsibilities that the center’s activities and services are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. Evidence: Staff members (S1, S2, and S3) acknowledged in interviews that on 5/20/24, a child (C1-age 5) was left out on the playground alone when the rest of his class went inside. The center’s policy for playground safety states that staff are to follow the Face to Name process as each child crosses the threshold into the classroom and to complete a final Face to Name once they are all inside the classroom and the door is closed. S3 acknowledged that they failed to do a Face to Name headcount upon returning to classroom as their policy requires.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“Based on staff interviews and record review, the center staff failed to always ensure the care, protection, and guidance of a child when they were supervising him. Evidence: Staff members (S1, S2, and S3) acknowledged in interviews that on 5/20/24, a child (C1-age 5) was left out on the playground alone when the rest of his class went inside. Staff were not aware that the child was left outside until the child’s mother arrived for pick up and C1 could not be located. Staff found C1 on the playground. C1 was alone on the playground for approximately two minutes.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on staff interviews and record review, the center staff failed to ensure a child under the age of 10 years was always within the sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: Staff members (S1, S2, and S3) acknowledged in interviews that on 5/20/24, a child (C1-age 5) was left out on the playground alone when the rest of his class went inside. C1 was out of sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately two minutes.”
Dec 19, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-280-H Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interview and reviewed documentation, the provider failed to ensure that harmful agents shall not be stored in areas, purses, or pockets that are accessible to children. Evidence: In a statement dated 11/30/2023, staff member, S1 documented ?I had inadvertently brought my JUUL vape pen into the school, having forgotten to remove it from my dress pocket. Unfortunately, this item fell out of my pocket in the Beginners 1 classroom and was later found by a child.? The vape pen was observed in the hand of child C1, age 2, and was removed from the child by a teacher.”
8VAC20-780-280-B Complaint related: No
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning material be kept in a locked place preventing access by children. Evidence: The laundry closet located in the center’s hallway was open and contained laundry detergent with the warning label to keep out of reach of children.”
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Oct 6, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of seven immunizations records for children were signed by a physician, designee, or official of a local health department. Evidence: The immunization record for C1, enrolled 09/05/2023 was not signed by a physician, designee, or official of a local health department.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that five of eight records contained required information. Evidence: Records for S1, employed 08/14/2023, S2, employed 09/18/2023, S3, employed 06/01/2023, S4 employed 08/07/2023, and S6, employed 09/11/2023 did not contain information about any health problems that may interfere with filling the job responsibilities.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on observation, the center administered a medication without written authorization from the parent. Evidence: A medication administration record ( MAR ) for C12 documented administration of a medication on 09/14/2023 and 9/15/2023. Center staff were unable to locate the written authorization from the parent.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of children’s medications, the provider failed to ensure that when authorizations 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 or medications disposed of by the center. Evidence: Medications were observed in the center’s medication box for C8 and the parental permission ended 05/26/2023 and for C10 the parental permission ended 07/1/2023.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of seven children had physical examination prior to attendance. Evidence: C1, enrolled 09/05/2023 did not have a physical examination in the child’s record.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of eight employees underwent background checks every five years. Evidence: The record for S8, contains searches of the central registry dated 08/30/2017 and 11/21/2022 and searches of the criminal history dated 04/11/2018 and 07/03/2023.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to obtain the results of the out-of-state sex offender registry check and out-of-state child abuse and neglect search for each staff as required. Evidence: S3 documented on the sworn disclosure statement having lived out-of-state in the last five years. Record for S3, employed 06/01/2023 did not contain an out-of-state sex offender registry check prior to the 1st day of employment. The record for S3, employed 06/01/2023 did not contain results for an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure an employee not be employed until the center has the person’s completed sworn statement. Evidence: The record for S2, employed 09/18/2023 documented a sworn statement dated 09/19/2023. The record for S6, employed 09/11/2023 documented a sworn statement dated 09/12/2023.”
8VAC20-780-140-B
“Repeat violation Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of seven children had physical examination prior to attendance and within the prescribed time period. Evidence: C4, enrolled 09/05/2023, at 17 months, did not have a physical examination within the required three months prior to attendance. The physical examination was conducted 12/09/2022.”
Aug 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes
“Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure compliance with ratios of staff to children as required. Evidence: Based on observation the center did not maintain the ratio of 1 staff to 5 children in the toddler room. The licensing inspector entered the toddler room at approximately 8:25 a.m. and observed 11 children being cared for by 2 staff members. The classroom staff acknowledged the room was out of ratio at that time as well as other times on other days. Based on observation the center did not maintain the ratio of 1 staff to 4 children in the Infant I room. The licensing inspector entered the Infant 1 Room at approximately 8:46 a.m. and observed 13 infants being cared for by 3 staff members. The classroom staff acknowledged they were out of ratio at that time as well as other times and on other days.”
Aug 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes
“Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure compliance with ratios of staff to children as required. Evidence: Based on observation the center did not maintain the ratio of 1 staff to 5 children in the toddler room. The licensing inspector entered the toddler room at approximately 8:25 a.m. and observed 11 children being cared for by 2 staff members. The classroom staff acknowledged the room was out of ratio at that time as well as other times on other days. Based on observation the center did not maintain the ratio of 1 staff to 4 children in the Infant I room. The licensing inspector entered the Infant 1 Room at approximately 8:46 a.m. and observed 13 infants being cared for by 3 staff members. The classroom staff acknowledged they were out of ratio at that time as well as other times and on other days.”
Aug 10, 2023Visit1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes
“Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure compliance with ratios of staff to children as required. Evidence: Based on observation the center did not maintain the ratio of 1 staff to 5 children in the toddler room. The licensing inspector entered the toddler room at approximately 8:25 a.m. and observed 11 children being cared for by 2 staff members. The classroom staff acknowledged the room was out of ratio at that time as well as other times on other days. Based on observation the center did not maintain the ratio of 1 staff to 4 children in the Infant I room. The licensing inspector entered the Infant 1 Room at approximately 8:46 a.m. and observed 13 infants being cared for by 3 staff members. The classroom staff acknowledged they were out of ratio at that time as well as other times and on other days.”
May 30, 2023Complaint investigation7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: No
“Based on observation and interviews, the center did not ensure compliance with ratios of staff to children as required. Evidence: Based on observation the center did not maintain the ratio of 1 staff to 4 children in the Infant I room. The licensing inspector entered the Infant I Room at approximately 9:00 a.m. and observed 15 infants being cared for by 2 staff members. Classroom staff acknowledged they were out of ratio at that time as well as other times. Program Director stated she had been in the classroom but left the Infant I Room out of ratio to answer the door to allow licensing entry into the facility along with building contractors.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that two of ten staff completed the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The records for S6, employed 11/08/2022 and S7, employed 02/08/2023 did not document completion of the 10-hour VDOE sponsored orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on review of written parental authorization forms for diaper cream use and interview, the provider failed to obtain parental authorization for the specific cream used on a child. Evidence: The written parental authorization form for C11 documented permission to use Butt Paste diaper cream. The staff reported no longer having Butt Paste available but Triple Paste provided by the parents. Staff reported not obtaining an updated the parental authorization. The written parental authorization form for C12 documented permission to use Destin. The staff reported using Aquaphor provided by the parents. Staff reported not obtaining an updated the parental authorization.”
8VAC20-780-140-B
“Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within three months prior to attendance for children between seven months through 18 months. Evidence: The record for C9, enrolled 02/27/2023 documented the child are under the age of 18 months and the physical exam was conducted outside the three-month period. The physical examination for C9 was dated 11/15/2022.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to obtain a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S6, employed 11/08/2022 did not have results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment. The results of the central registry search for S6 are dated 12/13/2022.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on child record review, the provider failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: The record for C6 did not contain the immunization record due by 05/10/2023 before the child become 2 years old.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure food brought from home was clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: Licensing inspector observed a lunch box in the Infant II classroom refrigerator that was not dated.”
May 30, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: No
“Based on observation and interviews, the center did not ensure compliance with ratios of staff to children as required. Evidence: Based on observation the center did not maintain the ratio of 1 staff to 4 children in the Infant I room. The licensing inspector entered the Infant I Room at approximately 9:00 a.m. and observed 15 infants being cared for by 2 staff members. Classroom staff acknowledged they were out of ratio at that time as well as other times. Program Director stated she had been in the classroom but left the Infant I Room out of ratio to answer the door to allow licensing entry into the facility along with building contractors.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that two of ten staff completed the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The records for S6, employed 11/08/2022 and S7, employed 02/08/2023 did not document completion of the 10-hour VDOE sponsored orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on review of written parental authorization forms for diaper cream use and interview, the provider failed to obtain parental authorization for the specific cream used on a child. Evidence: The written parental authorization form for C11 documented permission to use Butt Paste diaper cream. The staff reported no longer having Butt Paste available but Triple Paste provided by the parents. Staff reported not obtaining an updated the parental authorization. The written parental authorization form for C12 documented permission to use Destin. The staff reported using Aquaphor provided by the parents. Staff reported not obtaining an updated the parental authorization.”
8VAC20-780-140-B
“Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within three months prior to attendance for children between seven months through 18 months. Evidence: The record for C9, enrolled 02/27/2023 documented the child are under the age of 18 months and the physical exam was conducted outside the three-month period. The physical examination for C9 was dated 11/15/2022.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to obtain a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S6, employed 11/08/2022 did not have results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment. The results of the central registry search for S6 are dated 12/13/2022.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on child record review, the provider failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: The record for C6 did not contain the immunization record due by 05/10/2023 before the child become 2 years old.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure food brought from home was clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: Licensing inspector observed a lunch box in the Infant II classroom refrigerator that was not dated.”
Jan 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interviews, the center did not ensure compliance with ratios of staff to children as required. Evidence: 1. Based on observation the center did not maintain the ratio of 1 staff to 4 children in the Infant I room. The licensing inspector entered the Infant I Room at approximately 8:45 a.m. and observed 12 infants being cared for by 2 staff members. 2. Based on observation the center did not maintain the ratio of 1 staff to 8 children in the Beginner I classroom. The licensing inspector entered the Beginner I room at approximately 8:50 a.m. and observed 13 children being cared for by 1 staff. After the inspector entered the room another staff came into the room to bring the class into ratio and then a 3rd staff entered the classroom at 9:08 a.m. 3. The assistant director reports the center is having issues in the mornings keeping within ratio when the children are being dropped off. She states the center is aware of being out of ratio and are trying to fix it.”
Jul 28, 2022Visit9 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that staff-to-child ratios were maintained on 07/28/2022. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the Intermediate classroom, the licensing inspector observed 24 children (ranging from 3 years old to school age) with 2 staff. The required ration is 1:10. 2. Program Director acknowledged the classroom was out of ratio.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that staff-to-child ratios were maintained on 07/28/2022. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the Beginner 1 classroom, the licensing inspector observed 17 children (ranging from age 2 to age 3) with 2 staff. The required ratio is 1:8. 2. Program Director acknowledged the classroom was out of ratio.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that staff-to-child ratios were maintained on 07/28/2022. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the infant room, the licensing inspector observed 5 infants (ranging from 2.5 months to 11.5 months) with 1 staff. The required ratio is 4:1. 2. Program Director acknowledged the classroom was out of ratio.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-5 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that staff-to-child ratios were maintained on 07/28/2022. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the School Age classroom, the licensing inspector observed 20 children with 1 staff. The required ration is 1:18. 2. Program Director acknowledged the classroom was out of ratio.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on staff record review and observation, provider failed to ensure in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualification of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Evidence: Upon entering the Infant 1 classroom, S1 was observed to be in the classroom by herself supervising 4 infants ranging from 10 to 15 months. Staff record review did not support S1 meeting the qualifications of program leader.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that all infant formula bottles in the infant room refrigerator were dated. Evidence: Infant bottles for 3 of 6 children in the infant room refrigerator failed to be dated.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on observations and interview, the provider failed to maintain the written records of children’s serious and minor injuries that includes all required information in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Evidence: During observations of the Toddler A and B classrooms on 07/28/2022, licensing inspector observed a clipboard with 5 injury reports dated 07/21/2022, 07/22/2022, 7/26/2022, and 07/27/2022. The 5 injury reports did not document the time and date the parents were notified of the injuries. Program Director acknowledged the reports were incomplete.”
8VAC20-780-520-A
“Based on review of medications authorized for administration to a child, the provider failed to ensure that a nonprescription medication was not kept beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: During the medication review during the inspection on 07/28/2022, licensing inspector observed a nonprescription medication for C6 that expired 05/2022.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that all equipment of the center was maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: During the inspection of the Intermediate Classroom, licensing inspector observed multiple plastic covered foam rest mats with rips and tears in the plastic prohibiting proper cleaning and sanitizing.”
Jul 28, 2022Complaint investigation9 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that staff-to-child ratios were maintained on 07/28/2022. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the Intermediate classroom, the licensing inspector observed 24 children (ranging from 3 years old to school age) with 2 staff. The required ration is 1:10. 2. Program Director acknowledged the classroom was out of ratio.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that staff-to-child ratios were maintained on 07/28/2022. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the Beginner 1 classroom, the licensing inspector observed 17 children (ranging from age 2 to age 3) with 2 staff. The required ratio is 1:8. 2. Program Director acknowledged the classroom was out of ratio.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that staff-to-child ratios were maintained on 07/28/2022. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the infant room, the licensing inspector observed 5 infants (ranging from 2.5 months to 11.5 months) with 1 staff. The required ratio is 4:1. 2. Program Director acknowledged the classroom was out of ratio.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-5 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that staff-to-child ratios were maintained on 07/28/2022. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the School Age classroom, the licensing inspector observed 20 children with 1 staff. The required ration is 1:18. 2. Program Director acknowledged the classroom was out of ratio.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on staff record review and observation, provider failed to ensure in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualification of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Evidence: Upon entering the Infant 1 classroom, S1 was observed to be in the classroom by herself supervising 4 infants ranging from 10 to 15 months. Staff record review did not support S1 meeting the qualifications of program leader.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that all infant formula bottles in the infant room refrigerator were dated. Evidence: Infant bottles for 3 of 6 children in the infant room refrigerator failed to be dated.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on observations and interview, the provider failed to maintain the written records of children’s serious and minor injuries that includes all required information in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Evidence: During observations of the Toddler A and B classrooms on 07/28/2022, licensing inspector observed a clipboard with 5 injury reports dated 07/21/2022, 07/22/2022, 7/26/2022, and 07/27/2022. The 5 injury reports did not document the time and date the parents were notified of the injuries. Program Director acknowledged the reports were incomplete.”
8VAC20-780-520-A
“Based on review of medications authorized for administration to a child, the provider failed to ensure that a nonprescription medication was not kept beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: During the medication review during the inspection on 07/28/2022, licensing inspector observed a nonprescription medication for C6 that expired 05/2022.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that all equipment of the center was maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: During the inspection of the Intermediate Classroom, licensing inspector observed multiple plastic covered foam rest mats with rips and tears in the plastic prohibiting proper cleaning and sanitizing.”
Jul 28, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that staff-to-child ratios were maintained on 07/28/2022. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the Intermediate classroom, the licensing inspector observed 24 children (ranging from 3 years old to school age) with 2 staff. The required ration is 1:10. 2. Program Director acknowledged the classroom was out of ratio.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that staff-to-child ratios were maintained on 07/28/2022. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the Beginner 1 classroom, the licensing inspector observed 17 children (ranging from age 2 to age 3) with 2 staff. The required ratio is 1:8. 2. Program Director acknowledged the classroom was out of ratio.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that staff-to-child ratios were maintained on 07/28/2022. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the infant room, the licensing inspector observed 5 infants (ranging from 2.5 months to 11.5 months) with 1 staff. The required ratio is 4:1. 2. Program Director acknowledged the classroom was out of ratio.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-5 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that staff-to-child ratios were maintained on 07/28/2022. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the School Age classroom, the licensing inspector observed 20 children with 1 staff. The required ration is 1:18. 2. Program Director acknowledged the classroom was out of ratio.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on staff record review and observation, provider failed to ensure in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualification of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Evidence: Upon entering the Infant 1 classroom, S1 was observed to be in the classroom by herself supervising 4 infants ranging from 10 to 15 months. Staff record review did not support S1 meeting the qualifications of program leader.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that all infant formula bottles in the infant room refrigerator were dated. Evidence: Infant bottles for 3 of 6 children in the infant room refrigerator failed to be dated.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on observations and interview, the provider failed to maintain the written records of children’s serious and minor injuries that includes all required information in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Evidence: During observations of the Toddler A and B classrooms on 07/28/2022, licensing inspector observed a clipboard with 5 injury reports dated 07/21/2022, 07/22/2022, 7/26/2022, and 07/27/2022. The 5 injury reports did not document the time and date the parents were notified of the injuries. Program Director acknowledged the reports were incomplete.”
8VAC20-780-520-A
“Based on review of medications authorized for administration to a child, the provider failed to ensure that a nonprescription medication was not kept beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: During the medication review during the inspection on 07/28/2022, licensing inspector observed a nonprescription medication for C6 that expired 05/2022.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that all equipment of the center was maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: During the inspection of the Intermediate Classroom, licensing inspector observed multiple plastic covered foam rest mats with rips and tears in the plastic prohibiting proper cleaning and sanitizing.”
Mar 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-160-A-1
“Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record of staff #4, hired on 11/8/21, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 11/29/21. Administration acknowledged the screening was late.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of children's records, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record of child #4 (enrolled 11/1/21) contained documentation of immunizations dated 11/4/21.”
Oct 1, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
22VAC40-185-560-F
“Based on a review of records and interview on October 6, 2021, the provider did not ensure to follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: Documentation of the center's menu contains one component of the USDA's two component requirement for snack and four components of the USDA's five component requirement for lunch. 2. Administration acknowledged the component requirements weren't met.”
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FAQ
Questions about Chesterbrook Academy
Is Chesterbrook Academy licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Chesterbrook Academy last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Chesterbrook Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 8 of 10 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.
How many children can Chesterbrook Academy care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Chesterbrook Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Chesterbrook Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Chesterbrook Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 360-4141 to ask.
What is Chesterbrook Academy's phone number?
(804) 360-4141.
Where is Chesterbrook Academy?
2920 Old Pump Road, Richmond, VA 23233. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Kids Universe, 0.9 miles away.