The Covenant Creche
3615 East River Road, South Chesterfield, VA
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Harvest Child Care/BEVC is a licensed child care center in Petersburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 162 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 162 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Harvest Child Care/BEVC has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 6 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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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; the documented test expired 6 months ago.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each grouping of children shall have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification. Staff 3 was alone with six preschool children, but does not have documentation of current CPR/first aid certification on file.”
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 4/25/2024. A fire inspection was conducted the day following the inspection on 6/05/2025 with no violations.”
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 4/25/2024. A fire inspection was conducted the day following the inspection on 6/05/2025 with no violations.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of five children’s records, the facility failed to have a physical examination for each child within 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child 4 (date of enrollment 7/11/2023) did not have documentation of a physical.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on review of the emergency drill log and staff interview, the facility failed to conduct a lockdown drill at least once annually. Evidence: there was no documentation of a lockdown drill. Staff confirmed that a lockdown has not been conducted.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of 5 staff records, the facility failed to ensure staff members obtained and submitted documentation of a TB screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 3, and Staff 5 had expired tuberculosis tests.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of five children’s records, the facility failed to have a physical examination for each child within 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child 4 (date of enrollment 7/11/2023) did not have documentation of a physical.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on review of the emergency drill log and staff interview, the facility failed to conduct a lockdown drill at least once annually. Evidence: there was no documentation of a lockdown drill. Staff confirmed that a lockdown has not been conducted.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of 5 staff records, the facility failed to ensure staff members obtained and submitted documentation of a TB screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 3, and Staff 5 had expired tuberculosis tests.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of staff records and interview on August 3, 2022, 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 #1 (hired 7/25/22) did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening. Administration confirmed the tuberculosis was not completed yet.”
8VAC20-780-320-B
“Based on observation and measurement on August 3, 2022, the center did not ensure to have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. Evidence: The water temperature was measured using a digital thermometer. The water temperature reading on the thermometer in the 3 year old classroom was 142?F.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of staff records and interview on August 3, 2022, 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 #1 (hired 7/25/22) did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening. Administration confirmed the tuberculosis was not completed yet.”
8VAC20-780-320-B
“Based on observation and measurement on August 3, 2022, the center did not ensure to have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. Evidence: The water temperature was measured using a digital thermometer. The water temperature reading on the thermometer in the 3 year old classroom was 142?F.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-1
“Based on a review of staff records, 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 #2 (hired on 12/13/21) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 2/8/22.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff record reviewed contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #2 (hired on 12/13/21) did not contain documentation of central registry results. Administration identified that Staff #2 was a previous employee that took a leave of absence for more than 12 consecutive months. The most recent documentation of central registry results were dated 11/13/18. Administration acknowledged the central registry check was not redone.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint based national criminal record check prior to the first day of employment for one staff. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #2 (hired on 12/13/21) did not contain documentation of fingerprint results. Administration identified that Staff #2 was a previous employee that took a leave of absence for more than 12 consecutive months. The most recent documentation of fingerprint results were dated 10/18/18. Administration acknowledged the fingerprint check was not redone.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-2
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure each staff member completed tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days prior to beginning employment. Evidence: The record of Staff #1 (hired on 12/13/21) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 9/23/21.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center failed to obtain a repeat background check for one staff member every five years. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #3 (hired on 1/23/12) did not contain documentation of a repeat central registry check. Documentation of the last central registry check is dated 2/9/17. 2. Administration confirmed the repeat check was not completed.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-1
“Based on a review of staff records, 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 #2 (hired on 12/13/21) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 2/8/22.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff record reviewed contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #2 (hired on 12/13/21) did not contain documentation of central registry results. Administration identified that Staff #2 was a previous employee that took a leave of absence for more than 12 consecutive months. The most recent documentation of central registry results were dated 11/13/18. Administration acknowledged the central registry check was not redone.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint based national criminal record check prior to the first day of employment for one staff. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #2 (hired on 12/13/21) did not contain documentation of fingerprint results. Administration identified that Staff #2 was a previous employee that took a leave of absence for more than 12 consecutive months. The most recent documentation of fingerprint results were dated 10/18/18. Administration acknowledged the fingerprint check was not redone.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-2
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure each staff member completed tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days prior to beginning employment. Evidence: The record of Staff #1 (hired on 12/13/21) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 9/23/21.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center failed to obtain a repeat background check for one staff member every five years. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #3 (hired on 1/23/12) did not contain documentation of a repeat central registry check. Documentation of the last central registry check is dated 2/9/17. 2. Administration confirmed the repeat check was not completed.”
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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 June 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 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.
162, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 861-2850 to ask.
(804) 861-2850.
1017 W. Washington Street, Petersburg, VA 23803. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Angels Child Care and Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.