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3601 Seminary Avenue, Richmond, VA
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Creative Learning Center For Children is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 19 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 19 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Creative Learning Center For Children has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 26 rules in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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22.1-289.035-B-3
“Repeat violation: The central registry search must be requested before hire. Staff 1 did not have documentation of requesting the search of the central registry prior to hire. The check was set 4/2026, but has not been returned. Staff 1 has been employed for 11 months.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“Repeat violation: Each staff shall complete a sworn disclosure statement by the first day of employment. Staff 1 did not complete a sworn disclosure statement at the time of hire. Staff 1 has been employed for 11 months.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff 2 did not have a current tuberculosis test or screening.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat violation: Documentation of a physical examination must be submitted for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child 4, enrolled for 45 days, did not have documentation of a physical on file.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat violation - 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 3 (enrolled for 1 month) did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Orientation must be documented for each staff prior to working alone with children. Staff 1, employed for 11 months, did not have documentation of orientation on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which contains required information. Child 3, enrolled for 23 days, did not have documentation of proof of identity, emergency information required on Child's Record or an equivalent, or written agreements as required in 8VAC20-780.90.A.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The central registry search must be requested before hire. Staff 1 did not have documentation of requesting the search of the central registry prior to hire. Staff 1 has been employed for six months.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“Repeat violation: Each staff shall complete a sworn disclosure statement by the first day of employment. Staff 1 did not complete a sworn disclosure statement at the time of hire. Staff 1 has been employed for six months.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat violation: Documentation of a physical examination must be submitted for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child 2, Child 3, Child 4, and Child 5 did not have documentation of a physical on file.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Repeat violation: Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff 1had no documentation of a TB test or screening and has been employed for six months.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat violation - 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 (enrolled for 7 months) and Child 5 (enrolled for 3 months), did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat violation - 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 (enrolled for 7 months) and Child 5 (enrolled for 3 months), did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course (VA Pre-service) within 90 days of employment. Staff 1 did not have documentation of having completed the VA Dept of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Staff shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Staff 1, employed over 90 days, did not have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“2 Staff shall have first aid certification within 90 days of employment. Staff 1 employed for over 90 days, did not have documentation of first aid certification.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. Child 1, Child 3, Child 5, Child 7, Child 8, Child 9, Child 10. Child 11 and Child 14 did not have a signed agreement between the parent and the center in each child's file by the first day of attendance that includes: 1. An authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur, 2. A statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible, and 3. A statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which contains required information. Child 8, Child 9, and Child 10, and Child 11 did not have documentation of the child’s proof of identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat violation: Documentation of a physical examination must be submitted for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child 3, Child 5, Child 7, Child 9, and Child 10 did not have documentation of a physical. on file.”
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 3, Child 10, and Child 11 enrolled for 4 months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. Child 1, Child 3, Child 5, Child 7, Child 8, Child 9, Child 10. Child 11 and Child 14 did not have a signed agreement between the parent and the center in each child's file by the first day of attendance that includes: 1. An authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur, 2. A statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible, and 3. A statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which contains required information. Child 8, Child 9, and Child 10, and Child 11 did not have documentation of the child’s proof of identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat violation: Documentation of a physical examination must be submitted for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child 3, Child 5, Child 7, Child 9, and Child 10 did not have documentation of a physical. on file.”
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 3, Child 10, and Child 11 enrolled for 4 months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Documentation of a physical examination must be submitted for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child 3, enrolled for 47 days, did not have documentation of a physical.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff 3, Staff 4, and Staff 5 had no documentation of a TB test or screening and has been employed for six months.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The last documented fire inspection was conducted 12/2023. A fire inspection was conducted following the licensing inspection on 3/31/2025.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Each staff shall complete a sworn disclosure statement by the first day of employment. Staff 4 and Staff 5 did not complete a sworn disclosure statement at the time of hire. Staff 4 and Staff 5 have been employed for six months.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The central registry search must be requested before hire. Staff 4 and Staff 5 did not have documentation of requesting the search of the central registry prior to hire. Staff have been employed for six months.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Documentation of a physical examination must be submitted for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child 3, enrolled for 47 days, did not have documentation of a physical.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff 3, Staff 4, and Staff 5 had no documentation of a TB test or screening and has been employed for six months.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The last documented fire inspection was conducted 12/2023. A fire inspection was conducted following the licensing inspection on 3/31/2025.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Each staff shall complete a sworn disclosure statement by the first day of employment. Staff 4 and Staff 5 did not complete a sworn disclosure statement at the time of hire. Staff 4 and Staff 5 have been employed for six months.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The central registry search must be requested before hire. Staff 4 and Staff 5 did not have documentation of requesting the search of the central registry prior to hire. Staff have been employed for six months.”
8VAC20-780-340-C
“During the stated hours of operation, there always shall be one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them. On November 12, 2024, from approximately 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m., there was only one staff person on site with 2 children in care.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 7 of 8 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.
19, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 359-3376 to ask.
(804) 359-3376.
3202 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227. The nearest other daycare we list is All Saints Catholic School, 0.3 miles away.