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Clover Hill Children's Center

7001 Chital Drive, Midlothian, VA 231124.6· 32 reviews
licensed capacity
216
open each week
5 days

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About Clover Hill Children's Center

Clover Hill Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Midlothian, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 216 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
216 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30am to 6:00pm (Monday to Friday)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffDedicated, credentialed teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity216 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Clover Hill Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
216 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#900101
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Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 18 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 8
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 3

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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  1. Aug 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-780-40-E

      “**Repeat Violation** The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring 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. The center’s policy for supervision of children states: ?Children may never be left unattended under any circumstance. Every child must always be within sight and hearing.? On August 12, Staff #1 left Child #1 (age 3) unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 2-3 minutes.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age must always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On August 12, 2026, Staff #1 left Child #1 (age 3) unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 2-3 minutes after exiting with the class to the outdoor playground.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On August 12, 2026, Staff #1 left Child #1 (age 3) unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 2-3 minutes after exiting with the class to the outdoor playground. Child #1 was found by a parent and returned to their class group by Staff #2. Staff #1 was unaware Child #1 was missing from the group.”
  2. Jul 29, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

      “**Repeat Violation** The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring 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. The center’s policy for supervision of children states: ?Children may never be left unattended under any circumstance. Every child must always be within sight and hearing.? On July 22, 2026, Staff #3 permitted Child #2 and Child #3 to go to the restroom outside of their classroom unattended for approximately 7-8 minutes.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On July 22, 2026, Staff #3 permitted Child # 2 (age 10, female) and Child #3 (age 9, male) to go to the restroom outside of their classroom unattended. Approximately 7-8 minutes later, Child #2 was observed coming out of the same bathroom as Child #3.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes

      “Children under 10 years of age must always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On July 22, 2026, Staff #3 permitted Child #3 (age 9) to go to the restroom outside of their classroom unsupervised for approximately 7-8 minutes.”
  3. Jul 29, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

      “**Repeat Violation** The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring 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. The center’s policy for supervision of children states: ?Children may never be left unattended under any circumstance. Every child must always be within sight and hearing.? On July 22, 2026, Staff #3 permitted Child #2 and Child #3 to go to the restroom outside of their classroom unattended for approximately 7-8 minutes.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On July 22, 2026, Staff #3 permitted Child # 2 (age 10, female) and Child #3 (age 9, male) to go to the restroom outside of their classroom unattended. Approximately 7-8 minutes later, Child #2 was observed coming out of the same bathroom as Child #3.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes

      “Children under 10 years of age must always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On July 22, 2026, Staff #3 permitted Child #3 (age 9) to go to the restroom outside of their classroom unsupervised for approximately 7-8 minutes.”
  4. May 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-1

      “The required ratio for children birth to 16 months is one staff per four children. Staff #3 and Staff #4 were observed supervising 10 children (youngest child 4 months old) for approximately 5 minutes during the inspection. One additional staff was required.”
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-780-40-E

      “The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring 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. The center's policy for safe sleep states: ?We follow the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP) and the Consumer Safety Commission for safe sleep environments to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).? The Academy of Pediatrics states, ?Use a firm, flat, noninclined sleep surface to reduce the risk of suffocation or wedging/entrapment.? The center’s policy also states, ?No use of products, such as wedges, etc., that are intended to control the position of the infant in sleep.? On April 24, 2026, child #3 (age 4 months) was observed sleeping in a crib with a rolled-up blanket placed under the mattress causing the child to be sleeping on an inclined surface. Staff #4 stated the blanket was placed under the mattress purposefully to incline the infant during sleep.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 #2, who had been attending for over 7 months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
  6. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 23, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Repeat Violation A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The initial screening for staff #5 was completed on 08/11/2022 and the follow up screening was completed on 09/11/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat Violation Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 1. The screening for staff #1 was completed 4 days after employment. 2. The screening for staff #2 has not been completed. Staff #2 has been employed for 3 weeks. 3. The screening for staff #3 was completed 3 weeks after employment. 4. The screening for staff #4 was completed 2 days after employment.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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. There were two high chairs in the infant room that had the legs removed. The seat portion of the high chairs were bolted to a piece of wood that was attached to the wall. The high chairs were not being used in a safe or the original operable condition.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-430-L

      “Infant walkers shall not be used. The infant room has an infant walker that is used.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for child #7, enrolled for 2 months, was missing the required components. The name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached is required. The record had one designated contact listed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The center is required to have written authorization from the child's physician and parent for long term prescription drugs. Child #5 requires a long term prescription medication. The medication was on site. There was not a written authorization signed by the child's physician and parent giving permission to give the medication.”
  3. Oct 23, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Repeat Violation A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The initial screening for staff #5 was completed on 08/11/2022 and the follow up screening was completed on 09/11/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat Violation Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 1. The screening for staff #1 was completed 4 days after employment. 2. The screening for staff #2 has not been completed. Staff #2 has been employed for 3 weeks. 3. The screening for staff #3 was completed 3 weeks after employment. 4. The screening for staff #4 was completed 2 days after employment.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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. There were two high chairs in the infant room that had the legs removed. The seat portion of the high chairs were bolted to a piece of wood that was attached to the wall. The high chairs were not being used in a safe or the original operable condition.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-430-L

      “Infant walkers shall not be used. The infant room has an infant walker that is used.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for child #7, enrolled for 2 months, was missing the required components. The name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached is required. The record had one designated contact listed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The center is required to have written authorization from the child's physician and parent for long term prescription drugs. Child #5 requires a long term prescription medication. The medication was on site. There was not a written authorization signed by the child's physician and parent giving permission to give the medication.”
  4. Jun 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to obtain a criminal background fingerprint check every five years. Evidence: The record for staff #4, date of employment 01/12/2012, contained a criminal background fingerprint check dated 06/06/2018. A criminal background fingerprint check was due on or before 06/06/2023. Administration confirmed that a criminal background fingerprint check was not conducted for staff #4 on or before 06/06/2023.”
  6. Mar 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to obtain a criminal background fingerprint check every five years. Evidence: The record for staff #4, date of employment 01/12/2012, contained a criminal background fingerprint check dated 06/06/2018. A criminal background fingerprint check was due on or before 06/06/2023. Administration confirmed that a criminal background fingerprint check was not conducted for staff #4 on or before 06/06/2023.”
  7. Nov 28, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff who work directly with children shall annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: The record for staff #5, date of employment 12/12/22, contained an annual health and safety update course dated 07/14/2022. The updated course was due on 07/14/2023.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. Interviews with staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5, staff #6, and staff #7 revealed that on November 15th child #1, age 15 months, was found alone outside of the playground gate. 2. Child # 1 was found standing by the playground gate attempting to push the gate open by staff #5 and staff #6 as they pulled into the parking lot on the school bus. 3. Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 were on the playground for approximately 10 minutes with 12 children ages 12 months through 24 months. Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 transitioned the class inside the classroom from the playground. 4. Child #1 was alone outside of the playground gate for approximately 3 minutes. 5. The center is located next to a street and shares a parking lot with other businesses.”
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-780-40-E

      “Based on interviews, the center failed to follow the center's own policies and procedures. Evidence: 1. Interviews with staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5, staff #6, staff #7, and administration revealed that on November 15th child #1, age 15 months, was found outside of the playground gate alone. 2. Interviews with staff # 1, staff #2, and staff #3 revealed that the center playground policy was not followed when the class transitioned from the playground into the classroom. Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 did not conduct a headcount when they entered the classroom with the children and did not discover that child #1 was missing until staff #5 brought the child to the classroom approximately 3 minutes later. 3. The center's playground policy states "to go inside line the children up at building door, count, make sure # is correct, check off as children walk into the building. Keep the door open until all children have entered the building and all names are checked off...Never close the exit door until you have All the children!"”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure staff obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: The record for staff #2, date of employment 09/14/2021, contained an initial tuberculosis screening dated 04/03/2021 and a follow-up tuberculosis screening dated 10/18/2023. The follow-up screening was due on or before 04/03/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat Violation Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1, date of employment 03/14/2023, contained a tuberculosis screening dated 08/09/2022. The tuberculosis screening was conducted more than 30 days prior to the date of employment. 2. The record for staff #3, date of employment 01/31/2023, contained a tuberculosis screening dated 12/23/22. The tuberculosis screening was conducted more than 30 days prior to the date of employment. 3. The record for staff #5, date of employment 12/12/2022, contained a tuberculosis screening dated 06/17/2022. The tuberculosis screening was conducted more than 30 days prior to the date of employment.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. Interviews with staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5, staff #6, and staff #7 revealed that on November 15th child #1, age 15 months, was found alone outside of the playground gate. 2. Child # 1 was found standing by the playground gate attempting to push the gate open by staff #5 and staff #6 as they pulled into the parking lot on the school bus. 3. Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 were on the playground for approximately 10 minutes with 12 children ages 12 months through 24 months. Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 transitioned the class inside the classroom from the playground. 4. Child #1 was alone outside of the playground gate for approximately 3 minutes.”
  8. Nov 28, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff who work directly with children shall annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: The record for staff #5, date of employment 12/12/22, contained an annual health and safety update course dated 07/14/2022. The updated course was due on 07/14/2023.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. Interviews with staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5, staff #6, and staff #7 revealed that on November 15th child #1, age 15 months, was found alone outside of the playground gate. 2. Child # 1 was found standing by the playground gate attempting to push the gate open by staff #5 and staff #6 as they pulled into the parking lot on the school bus. 3. Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 were on the playground for approximately 10 minutes with 12 children ages 12 months through 24 months. Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 transitioned the class inside the classroom from the playground. 4. Child #1 was alone outside of the playground gate for approximately 3 minutes. 5. The center is located next to a street and shares a parking lot with other businesses.”
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-780-40-E

      “Based on interviews, the center failed to follow the center's own policies and procedures. Evidence: 1. Interviews with staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5, staff #6, staff #7, and administration revealed that on November 15th child #1, age 15 months, was found outside of the playground gate alone. 2. Interviews with staff # 1, staff #2, and staff #3 revealed that the center playground policy was not followed when the class transitioned from the playground into the classroom. Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 did not conduct a headcount when they entered the classroom with the children and did not discover that child #1 was missing until staff #5 brought the child to the classroom approximately 3 minutes later. 3. The center's playground policy states "to go inside line the children up at building door, count, make sure # is correct, check off as children walk into the building. Keep the door open until all children have entered the building and all names are checked off...Never close the exit door until you have All the children!"”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure staff obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: The record for staff #2, date of employment 09/14/2021, contained an initial tuberculosis screening dated 04/03/2021 and a follow-up tuberculosis screening dated 10/18/2023. The follow-up screening was due on or before 04/03/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat Violation Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1, date of employment 03/14/2023, contained a tuberculosis screening dated 08/09/2022. The tuberculosis screening was conducted more than 30 days prior to the date of employment. 2. The record for staff #3, date of employment 01/31/2023, contained a tuberculosis screening dated 12/23/22. The tuberculosis screening was conducted more than 30 days prior to the date of employment. 3. The record for staff #5, date of employment 12/12/2022, contained a tuberculosis screening dated 06/17/2022. The tuberculosis screening was conducted more than 30 days prior to the date of employment.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. Interviews with staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5, staff #6, and staff #7 revealed that on November 15th child #1, age 15 months, was found alone outside of the playground gate. 2. Child # 1 was found standing by the playground gate attempting to push the gate open by staff #5 and staff #6 as they pulled into the parking lot on the school bus. 3. Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 were on the playground for approximately 10 minutes with 12 children ages 12 months through 24 months. Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 transitioned the class inside the classroom from the playground. 4. Child #1 was alone outside of the playground gate for approximately 3 minutes.”
  9. Sep 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the results of a central registry finding are received within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1, date of employment 07/25/2023, did not contain the results of a central registry finding. Staff #1 was observed working at the center.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff shall undergo a criminal background check every five years. Evidence: The record for staff #6, date of employment 11/28/05, contained a criminal background check dated 06/18/18. A repeat criminal background check was due on or before 06/18/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and no more than 30 days prior to the time of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1, date of employment 07/25/2023, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 01/05/2023. 2. The record for staff #2, date of employment, 05/03/2023, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 05/08/2023.”
  10. Sep 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the results of a central registry finding are received within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1, date of employment 07/25/2023, did not contain the results of a central registry finding. Staff #1 was observed working at the center.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff shall undergo a criminal background check every five years. Evidence: The record for staff #6, date of employment 11/28/05, contained a criminal background check dated 06/18/18. A repeat criminal background check was due on or before 06/18/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and no more than 30 days prior to the time of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1, date of employment 07/25/2023, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 01/05/2023. 2. The record for staff #2, date of employment, 05/03/2023, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 05/08/2023.”
  11. Sep 15, 2023Visit3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the results of a central registry finding are received within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1, date of employment 07/25/2023, did not contain the results of a central registry finding. Staff #1 was observed working at the center.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff shall undergo a criminal background check every five years. Evidence: The record for staff #6, date of employment 11/28/05, contained a criminal background check dated 06/18/18. A repeat criminal background check was due on or before 06/18/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and no more than 30 days prior to the time of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1, date of employment 07/25/2023, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 01/05/2023. 2. The record for staff #2, date of employment, 05/03/2023, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 05/08/2023.”
  12. Jun 26, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-A

      “Based on interview, and review of video footage, the center failed to ensure that in order to promote the child’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being and growth, staff shall interact with the child and one another to provide needed help, comfort, and support. Evidence: 1. Interviews and video footage revealed that staff #1, date of employment 2/11/22, yelled at child #1, age 4 years, to get off of the cot after nap time was over. Staff #1 was observed to pick child #1 up off of the cot under the arms and place child #1 on the floor causing child #1 to start crying. Staff #1 did not try to comfort the child or redirect the child.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B Complaint related: No

      “Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff complete a Sworn Statement on or before the first day of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for staff #1, date of employment 11/28/22, did not contain a Sworn Statement. 2) The Assistant Director acknowledged that the record for staff #1 did not contain a Sworn Statement.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-560-P Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on observation, interview and review of video footage, the center failed to ensure that a child with a diagnosed food allergy shall not be served any food identified in the written care plan. Evidence: 1) Child #1 is on the center's list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions as allergic to milk. 2) Review of video footage confirmed that child #1, age 3 years, was served and consumed ice cream on 06/16/2023. 3) The Assistant Director confirmed that Child #1 was served and consumed ice cream on 06/16/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8 Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on record review, and interviews, the center failed to have a written care plan for each child, with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1) The record for child #1, age 3 years, did not contain a written allergy care plan. 2) Interview with the Assistant Director confirmed that the record for child #1 did not contain a written allergy care plan.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on documentation review, and interview, the center failed to maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is dated and kept confidential. Evidence: When asked to view the allergy list that was posted in the classroom, the date was confirmed as 10/13/22. Child #1, age 3 years, was listed as assigned to a different classroom then the child is currently assigned in.”
  13. Jun 26, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-A

      “Based on interview, and review of video footage, the center failed to ensure that in order to promote the child’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being and growth, staff shall interact with the child and one another to provide needed help, comfort, and support. Evidence: 1. Interviews and video footage revealed that staff #1, date of employment 2/11/22, yelled at child #1, age 4 years, to get off of the cot after nap time was over. Staff #1 was observed to pick child #1 up off of the cot under the arms and place child #1 on the floor causing child #1 to start crying. Staff #1 did not try to comfort the child or redirect the child.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B Complaint related: No

      “Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff complete a Sworn Statement on or before the first day of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for staff #1, date of employment 11/28/22, did not contain a Sworn Statement. 2) The Assistant Director acknowledged that the record for staff #1 did not contain a Sworn Statement.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-560-P Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on observation, interview and review of video footage, the center failed to ensure that a child with a diagnosed food allergy shall not be served any food identified in the written care plan. Evidence: 1) Child #1 is on the center's list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions as allergic to milk. 2) Review of video footage confirmed that child #1, age 3 years, was served and consumed ice cream on 06/16/2023. 3) The Assistant Director confirmed that Child #1 was served and consumed ice cream on 06/16/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8 Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on record review, and interviews, the center failed to have a written care plan for each child, with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1) The record for child #1, age 3 years, did not contain a written allergy care plan. 2) Interview with the Assistant Director confirmed that the record for child #1 did not contain a written allergy care plan.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on documentation review, and interview, the center failed to maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is dated and kept confidential. Evidence: When asked to view the allergy list that was posted in the classroom, the date was confirmed as 10/13/22. Child #1, age 3 years, was listed as assigned to a different classroom then the child is currently assigned in.”
  14. Jun 26, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-A

      “Based on interview, and review of video footage, the center failed to ensure that in order to promote the child’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being and growth, staff shall interact with the child and one another to provide needed help, comfort, and support. Evidence: 1. Interviews and video footage revealed that staff #1, date of employment 2/11/22, yelled at child #1, age 4 years, to get off of the cot after nap time was over. Staff #1 was observed to pick child #1 up off of the cot under the arms and place child #1 on the floor causing child #1 to start crying. Staff #1 did not try to comfort the child or redirect the child.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B Complaint related: No

      “Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff complete a Sworn Statement on or before the first day of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for staff #1, date of employment 11/28/22, did not contain a Sworn Statement. 2) The Assistant Director acknowledged that the record for staff #1 did not contain a Sworn Statement.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-560-P Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on observation, interview and review of video footage, the center failed to ensure that a child with a diagnosed food allergy shall not be served any food identified in the written care plan. Evidence: 1) Child #1 is on the center's list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions as allergic to milk. 2) Review of video footage confirmed that child #1, age 3 years, was served and consumed ice cream on 06/16/2023. 3) The Assistant Director confirmed that Child #1 was served and consumed ice cream on 06/16/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8 Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on record review, and interviews, the center failed to have a written care plan for each child, with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1) The record for child #1, age 3 years, did not contain a written allergy care plan. 2) Interview with the Assistant Director confirmed that the record for child #1 did not contain a written allergy care plan.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on documentation review, and interview, the center failed to maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is dated and kept confidential. Evidence: When asked to view the allergy list that was posted in the classroom, the date was confirmed as 10/13/22. Child #1, age 3 years, was listed as assigned to a different classroom then the child is currently assigned in.”
  15. May 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  16. May 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  17. Apr 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the playground was located and designed to protect children from hazards. Evidence: The playground contains a 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft box labeled ?Caution. Keep off. Keep out!? There is not a fence surrounding the box and the children have direct access to it.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure to comply with minimum safety standards for resilient surfacing underneath and surrounding equipment. Evidence: There was less than ? an inch of pea gravel in some areas and no pea gravel in other areas directly underneath and surrounding the climbing structures on the playground.”
  18. Apr 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the playground was located and designed to protect children from hazards. Evidence: The playground contains a 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft box labeled ?Caution. Keep off. Keep out!? There is not a fence surrounding the box and the children have direct access to it.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure to comply with minimum safety standards for resilient surfacing underneath and surrounding equipment. Evidence: There was less than ? an inch of pea gravel in some areas and no pea gravel in other areas directly underneath and surrounding the climbing structures on the playground.”
  19. Oct 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment or 30 days prior to employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1) The record for staff #1, date of employment 7/13/22, contained documentation of tuberculosis screening dated 6/1/22; the record for staff #5, date of employment 8/22/22, contained documentation of tuberculosis screening dated 9/29/21; the record for staff # 6, date of employment 10/04/22, contained documentation of tuberculosis screening dated, 05/29/22; 2) The record for staff #2, date of employment 7/18/22, contained documentation of tuberculosis screening dated 8/11/22; the record for staff #4, date of employment 7/8/22, contained documentation of tuberculosis screening dated 7/14/22; the record for staff #7, date of employment 8/23/22, contained documentation of tuberculosis screening dated 8/26/22.”
  20. Oct 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment or 30 days prior to employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1) The record for staff #1, date of employment 7/13/22, contained documentation of tuberculosis screening dated 6/1/22; the record for staff #5, date of employment 8/22/22, contained documentation of tuberculosis screening dated 9/29/21; the record for staff # 6, date of employment 10/04/22, contained documentation of tuberculosis screening dated, 05/29/22; 2) The record for staff #2, date of employment 7/18/22, contained documentation of tuberculosis screening dated 8/11/22; the record for staff #4, date of employment 7/8/22, contained documentation of tuberculosis screening dated 7/14/22; the record for staff #7, date of employment 8/23/22, contained documentation of tuberculosis screening dated 8/26/22.”
  21. Apr 6, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview on April 6, 2022, the center did not ensure that each staff record reviewed contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (hired 2/17/22) did not contain documentation of a central registry check. 2. Administration acknowledged the result was not complete.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on a review of records and interview on April 6, 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: 1. The record of staff #4 (hired 2/17/22) contained documentation of fingerprints dated 2/18/22. 2. The record of staff #5 (hired 12/6/21) contained documentation of fingerprints dated 12/7/21. 3. Administration acknowledged the fingerprints were late.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview on April 6, 2022, the center failed to ensure that there is a qualified program leader regularly present in each grouping of children. Evidence: Staff #4 was identified by administration as the program leader for the 4 year old classroom. Administration reported staff #4 works as the only teacher in the room Monday-Friday from 3-6pm. Administration reported that staff #4 does not have 6 months programmatic experience. The record of staff #4 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Staff #4 does not meet the qualifications for the position.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The record of the annual fire inspection is dated 1/19/21. Administration acknowledged they did not contact the local fire official until 3/31/22.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview on April 6, 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 3/9/22) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state criminal history check, sex offender registry check, and central registry check. Staff #1 indicated living in two other states in the previous five years on the staff's sworn disclosure statement. 2. The record of staff #2 (hired 1/25/22) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state criminal history check for two states, a sex offender check and central registry check for two states. Staff #2 indicated living in three other states in the previous five years on the staff's sworn disclosure statement. 3. Administration confirmed the out-of-state background checks were not completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview on April 6, 2022, the center did not ensure that each staff record contains all required information. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (hired 2/17/22) contained documentation of references that were checked after employment dated 2/21/22. Administration acknowledged they were late. 2. The record of staff #3 (hired 2/11/22) did not contain documentation of 24 hours of program leader training. Administration reported that staff #3 is a program leader and they have not documented the required training in the staff's record.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on a review of children's records on April 6, 2022, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for each child before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: The record of child #3 (enrolled 11/15/21) contained documentation of a physical dated 4/5/22. Administration confirmed it was late.”
  22. Apr 6, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview on April 6, 2022, the center did not ensure that each staff record reviewed contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (hired 2/17/22) did not contain documentation of a central registry check. 2. Administration acknowledged the result was not complete.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on a review of records and interview on April 6, 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: 1. The record of staff #4 (hired 2/17/22) contained documentation of fingerprints dated 2/18/22. 2. The record of staff #5 (hired 12/6/21) contained documentation of fingerprints dated 12/7/21. 3. Administration acknowledged the fingerprints were late.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview on April 6, 2022, the center failed to ensure that there is a qualified program leader regularly present in each grouping of children. Evidence: Staff #4 was identified by administration as the program leader for the 4 year old classroom. Administration reported staff #4 works as the only teacher in the room Monday-Friday from 3-6pm. Administration reported that staff #4 does not have 6 months programmatic experience. The record of staff #4 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Staff #4 does not meet the qualifications for the position.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The record of the annual fire inspection is dated 1/19/21. Administration acknowledged they did not contact the local fire official until 3/31/22.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview on April 6, 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 3/9/22) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state criminal history check, sex offender registry check, and central registry check. Staff #1 indicated living in two other states in the previous five years on the staff's sworn disclosure statement. 2. The record of staff #2 (hired 1/25/22) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state criminal history check for two states, a sex offender check and central registry check for two states. Staff #2 indicated living in three other states in the previous five years on the staff's sworn disclosure statement. 3. Administration confirmed the out-of-state background checks were not completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview on April 6, 2022, the center did not ensure that each staff record contains all required information. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (hired 2/17/22) contained documentation of references that were checked after employment dated 2/21/22. Administration acknowledged they were late. 2. The record of staff #3 (hired 2/11/22) did not contain documentation of 24 hours of program leader training. Administration reported that staff #3 is a program leader and they have not documented the required training in the staff's record.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on a review of children's records on April 6, 2022, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for each child before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: The record of child #3 (enrolled 11/15/21) contained documentation of a physical dated 4/5/22. Administration confirmed it was late.”
  23. Nov 8, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-665-540-A

      “Based on a review of staff records, the vendor did not ensure that each staff submitted documentation of a 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 Evidence: The record of Staff #5 (DOH 9/14/21) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 4/3/21.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22VAC40-185-70-A

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff record contains all required documentation. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #5 contains a telephone reference check that is not signed. 2. The record of Staff #2 (DOH 9/14/21) contains documentation of a tuberculosis (tb) screening dated 6/23/20. Staff hired prior to October 13, 2021, shall have had a tb screening completed within 12 months prior to employment. 3. Administration acknowledged the reference wasn't signed and the tb was late.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-280-B

      “Based on observation and interview, 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. The infant room had an unlocked cabinet containing cleaning materials with labels stated "keep out of the reach of children" and "warning." 2. Administration acknowledged the cabinet was not locked.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22VAC40-185-560-F

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the center 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: 1. Documentation of the center's menu contains one component of the USDA's two component requirement. 2. Administration acknowledged there was only one approved component being served.”
  24. Nov 8, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-665-540-A

      “Based on a review of staff records, the vendor did not ensure that each staff submitted documentation of a 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 Evidence: The record of Staff #5 (DOH 9/14/21) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 4/3/21.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22VAC40-185-70-A

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff record contains all required documentation. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #5 contains a telephone reference check that is not signed. 2. The record of Staff #2 (DOH 9/14/21) contains documentation of a tuberculosis (tb) screening dated 6/23/20. Staff hired prior to October 13, 2021, shall have had a tb screening completed within 12 months prior to employment. 3. Administration acknowledged the reference wasn't signed and the tb was late.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-280-B

      “Based on observation and interview, 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. The infant room had an unlocked cabinet containing cleaning materials with labels stated "keep out of the reach of children" and "warning." 2. Administration acknowledged the cabinet was not locked.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22VAC40-185-560-F

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the center 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: 1. Documentation of the center's menu contains one component of the USDA's two component requirement. 2. Administration acknowledged there was only one approved component being served.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Clover Hill Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Clover Hill Children's Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Clover Hill Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 10 of 18 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 Clover Hill Children's Center care for?

216, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Clover Hill Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Clover Hill Children's Center'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 Clover Hill Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 639-1632 to ask.

What is Clover Hill Children's Center's phone number?

(804) 639-1632.

Where is Clover Hill Children's Center?

7001 Chital Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112. The nearest other daycare we list is Midlothian Kids Academy, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).