Tuckaway-Ellwood House Child Development Center
3319 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, VA
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First Presbyterian Church is a child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 170 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (First Presbyterian Church), Play-based |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies |
| Enrichment | Art class, music class, Pop, Hop and Rock |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (National Accreditation Commission (NAC)) |
| More | Founded 1956 |
| Licensed capacity | 170 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
First Presbyterian Church has not listed its tuition.
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 29, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 2 visits
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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22.1-289.031-A-4
“Based on a review of ten staff records, two staff did not obtain the required staff health report within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The staff health report in the record of Staff #3, employed on 09/01/22, was completed on 09/09/22. 2) The staff health report in the record of Staff #6, employed on 09/01/22, was completed on 09/21/22. The staff health report for each staff member should have been obtained prior to the staff beginning employment.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of ten staff records and interview, the center did not ensure four staff had the satisfactory results of the fingerprint based national criminal background check prior to employment and within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The fingerprint-based national criminal background check in the record of Staff #2, employed on 09/02/21, was completed on 09/15/21. 2) The fingerprint-based national criminal background check in the record of Staff #4, employed on 09/13/21, was completed on 10/08/21. 3) The fingerprint-based national criminal background check in the record of Staff #5, employed on 08/26/21, was completed on 03/29/21. The facility must not accept a required background check that is dated more than 90 days prior to employment. 5) The fingerprint-based national criminal background check in the record of Staff #10, employed on 07/22/21, was completed on 10/13/20. The facility must not accept a required background check that is dated more than 90 days prior to employment. 6) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the required background checks were not obtained within the required timeframes.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on a review of ten staff records and interview, the center did not ensure seven staff had the required background checks within the required timeframes. Evidence: 1) The central registry check in the record of Staff #1, employed on 09/02/21, was completed on 12/15/21. 2) The central registry check in the record of Staff #2, employed on 09/02/21, was completed on 10/30/21. The sworn statement was completed on 09/15/21. 3) The central registry check in the record of Staff #4, employed on 09/13/21, was completed on 10/22/21. 4) The central registry check in the record of Staff #5, employed on 08/26/21, was completed on 03/06/23. 5) The central registry check in the record of Staff #6, employed on 09/01/22, was completed on 10/22/22. 6) The central registry check in the record of Staff #7, employed on 09/01/22, was completed on 03/16/23. 7) The central registry check in the record of Staff #10, employed on 07/22/21, was completed on 04/21/22. 8) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the required background checks were not obtained within the required timeframes. A complete sworn statement or affirmation is required before employment. A search of the central registry check is required within 30 days of employment.”
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on October 29, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no cited rules in its 2 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.
170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 358-2857 to ask.
(804) 358-2857.
4602 Cary Street Road, Richmond, VA 23226. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond - Munford, 0.2 miles away.