The Goddard School at Short Pump
12400 Three Chopt Road, Henrico, VA
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Henrico Education Foundation - Short Pump is a licensed child care center in Henrico, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 200 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 200 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Henrico Education Foundation - Short Pump has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 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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8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“At least one staff in each grouping of children shall have current first aid certification. Staff 1 was alone with 15 school age children, but does not have documentation of current first aid certification on file.”
8VAC20-780-245-J
“Staff members caring for any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed must have the appropriate Medication Administration Training. There were four emergency medications on site, but none of the staff on site had Medication Administration Training . One of the medications requires Medication Administration Training - Seizure Medications; there were no staff on site certified in this training.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“The center shall ensure that procedures for administering medication shall include methods to prevent use of outdated medication. The emergency medication for one child expired 2/28/2025 and the parent had not been notified that a replacement was needed.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“At least one staff in each grouping of children shall have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff 1 was alone with 15 school age children, but does not have documentation of current CPR on file.”
8VAC20-780-340-G
“Children 10 years of age and older shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff except when there is a system to ensure that individuals who are not staff members or persons allowed to pick up children in care do not enter the areas where children are not under sight supervision, A 10 year old child was out of sight and sound supervision when going to a bathroom that was not adjacent to the cafeteria where staff were located. Staff did not ensure that unauthorized adults were not present.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“A written care plan is required 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. Child A and Child B, who have been enrolled for over two months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their files.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“The center shall have one working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children. The center did not have batteries available for the radio.”
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 4 did not have documentation of a physical on file.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on review of 2 medications, the facility failed to ensure medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent. Evidence: The center had a completed allergy action plan, but there was no parent signature to authorize the center to administer the medications to the child.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on review of 5 prescription medications, the facility failed to have written authorization from the parent for the program to administer medication. Evidence: Child A and Child B did not have medication authorizations that authorized the program to administer medication.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“Based on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to have one staff in each grouping of children with first aid certification. Evidence: Staff 3 was alone with a group of school age children, but does not have documentation of current first aid certification on file.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on review of the emergency drill log, the facility failed to conduct evacuation drills monthly. Evidence: the facility did not have documentation of an evacuation drill in November 2022.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on review of 5 prescription medications, the facility failed to have written authorization from the parent for the program to administer medication. Evidence: Child A and Child B did not have a medication authorization that authorized the program to administer medication.”
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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 March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 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.
200, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 854-0681 to ask.
(804) 854-0681.
3425 Pump Road, Henrico, VA 23233. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School at Short Pump, 0.4 miles away.