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James City County Parks & Recreation-Clara Byrd Baker

3131 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
licensed capacity
200
open each week
5 days

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About James City County Parks & Recreation-Clara Byrd Baker

James City County Parks & Recreation-Clara Byrd Baker is a licensed child care center in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 200 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM 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 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
200 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity200 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

James City County Parks & Recreation-Clara Byrd Baker has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for James City County Parks & Recreation-Clara Byrd Baker

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
200 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#857423
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-B

      “Each first aid kit shall be easily accessible to staff but not to children. The first aid kit was on a table in the cafeteria, accessible to children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There were two bottles of sanitizing cleaning solution on a table in the cafeteria, accessible to children.”
  2. Oct 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #2, who is currently working, was dated three days after their first day of employment.”
  3. Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on observation and staff interviews the center did not ensure for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The director confirmed that the attendance record showed 18 children checked in when there were 19 children present.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-K

      “Based on observation and staff interview the center did not ensure that provisions shall be made for an individual place for each child’s personal belongings. Evidence: The director confirmed that the baskets for children to use for their personal belongings were not big enough so the children’s personal belongings were all together on tables in the cafeteria.”
  7. Mar 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Based on a review of 5 staff records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff completed 16 hours of annual training. Evidence: The record for staff #5 only included 3 hours of annual training. Center Coordinator confirmed the training hours for the year.”
  9. May 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: The Center Director confirmed there was not a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. The record for child # 1 included a diagnosed food allergy (peanuts) from a physician. Child #1 was in care during the inspection”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure there was a written care plan 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. Evidence: The record for child # 1 has a diagnosed food allergy (peanuts) and the record did not include a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician.”

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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Questions about James City County Parks & Recreation-Clara Byrd Baker

Is James City County Parks & Recreation-Clara Byrd Baker licensed?

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

When was James City County Parks & Recreation-Clara Byrd Baker last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has James City County Parks & Recreation-Clara Byrd Baker had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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.

How many children can James City County Parks & Recreation-Clara Byrd Baker care for?

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

Does James City County Parks & Recreation-Clara Byrd Baker accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are James City County Parks & Recreation-Clara Byrd Baker's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does James City County Parks & Recreation-Clara Byrd Baker cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 592-3461 to ask.

What is James City County Parks & Recreation-Clara Byrd Baker's phone number?

(757) 592-3461.

Where is James City County Parks & Recreation-Clara Byrd Baker?

3131 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. The nearest other daycare we list is Ixora Montessori, 0.2 miles away.

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