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GEF EdVentures - Byrd Elementary

2704 Hadensville-Fife Road, Goochland, VA 23063
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days

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About GEF EdVentures - Byrd Elementary

GEF EdVentures - Byrd Elementary is a licensed child care center in Goochland, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

GEF EdVentures - Byrd Elementary has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for GEF EdVentures - Byrd Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110008
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1

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 26, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the age of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #1, employed for 6 months, had a current CPR certification that was completed through an online organization that did not include the in-person competency demonstration.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. The central registry request for Staff #1 was made six months after the start of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The screening for Staff #2 was completed three days after the start of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “A record shall be kept for each staff person that contains the required information. The records of Staff #1, employed for six months, and Staff #2, employed for one week did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. The record of Staff #1 did not contain documentation that the individual completed orientation training.”
    • 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 the required information. The record of Child #1, enrolled for one week, did not contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
  2. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 21, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1 had a central registry that was requested approximately 23 days after the start of employment. The central registry request for Staff #2 was made approximately 15 days after the start of employment.”
    • 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. Child records shall contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4, all enrolled for over two months, were missing emergency contact addresses. Child #2 and Child #5, enrolled for over two months, were missing one of the two required emergency contacts, and one emergency contact address.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “A record shall be kept for each staff person that contains the required information. Staff #1, employed for over two months, was identified as a program leader. The staff member's record did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the certification/training required by the position. Staff #2, employed for 14 days, was identified as a program leader. The staff member's record did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the certification/training required by the position. The two required references for Staff #2 were completed one day after the start of employment. The record did not contain the emergency contact and health information required to be kept on site.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. The fingerprint results for Staff #1 were received two days after the start of employment.”
  4. Aug 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The applicant did not have a staff member with a current CPR certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-2

      “At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in first aid. The applicant did not have a staff member with a current first aid certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. The applicant did not have a staff member with a current daily health observation training.”

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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FAQ

Questions about GEF EdVentures - Byrd Elementary

Is GEF EdVentures - Byrd Elementary licensed?

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

When was GEF EdVentures - Byrd Elementary last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has GEF EdVentures - Byrd Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 4 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 GEF EdVentures - Byrd Elementary care for?

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

Does GEF EdVentures - Byrd Elementary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are GEF EdVentures - Byrd Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does GEF EdVentures - Byrd Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 556-5627 to ask.

What is GEF EdVentures - Byrd Elementary's phone number?

(804) 556-5627.

Where is GEF EdVentures - Byrd Elementary?

2704 Hadensville-Fife Road, Goochland, VA 23063. The nearest other daycare we list is GEF EdVentures - Goochland Elementary, 5.4 miles away.

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