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Henrico, VA 23233 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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La Petite Academy - Church Road is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Dance, Fitness, Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga |
| Staff | Everyone on staff is trained in CPR and First Aid |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (SproutAbout) |
| Accreditation | NECPA accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
La Petite Academy - Church Road has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 2 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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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that all areas of the center be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: The bathroom flooring in the early pre-school and pre-school rooms was observed to cracked and pulling away from the concrete floor creating a trip hazard for children and staff. Ceiling tiles in both bathrooms are broken and coming out of the metal framing track.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation the provider failed to ensure that the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Licensing inspector observed a staff member in the early pre-school room change a child’s diaper. The staff cleaned the diapering surface after the diaper change; however, failed to spray the diapering surface with the disinfectant solution only and allow to air dry for a minimum of two minutes before starting the next diaper change.”
8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interview and documentation the facility failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: According to interview, C2 age 2 was left alone on the playground on 08/08/2022 for approximately 22 minutes and the classroom teachers did not know that the child was left alone on the playground until the parent of the child reported seeing the child alone on the playground. The approximate temperature at 11:00 a.m. on 08/08/2022 was 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The incident report completed by the center documented that ?during the transition from the playground to the classroom C2 was separated from the group causing the child to remain on the playground. The report documented that actions that will be taken to prevent the incident in the future to include ?proper face to name procedures, checking playground?.”
8VAC20-780-410-6 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on documentation review and interviews the facility failed assure that certain forbidden actions or threats of forbidden actions did not occur. Evidence: Interviews were conducted and supported S1 making verbal remarks which are demeaning to the child concerning toileting activities of C1. A review of documentation for S1 revealed S1 being ?re-trained on positive guidance and redirection.?”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on review of emergency evacuation drill documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation included required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation dated January 2022 ? September 2022 did not document the weather conditions for emergency evacuation drills.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that prepared infant formula in the infant room refrigerator was dated. Evidence: Infant bottle for C9 in the infant room refrigerator containing prepared formula failed to be dated.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that two of six staff members completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The staff record for S1, employed 06/16/2022 and S3, employed 07/11/2022 did not contain documentation showing completion of the pre-service training.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on review of emergency evacuation drill documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation included required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation dated January 2022 ? September 2022 did not document the weather conditions for emergency evacuation drills.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that prepared infant formula in the infant room refrigerator was dated. Evidence: Infant bottle for C9 in the infant room refrigerator containing prepared formula failed to be dated.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that two of six staff members completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The staff record for S1, employed 06/16/2022 and S3, employed 07/11/2022 did not contain documentation showing completion of the pre-service training.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview on June 7, 2022, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the pre-school classroom, the bottom of the sink was observed to be broken creating sharp edges and there were protruding nails that could snag children's clothing or skin. 2. Bus #1 had a hole in the seat approximately an inch in circumference which exposed the inner foam material. 3. Bus #3 had a hole approximately 10x5 which exposed the inner foam and seat material. The foam was ripped and missing in several areas. 4. Administration acknowledged the broken sink and the holes in the bus seats.”
63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4
“Based on a review of staff records and interview on October 26, 2021, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record check and sex offender registry check from any state in which the employee has resided in the preceding five years by the deadline of December 31, 2020 for employees hired prior to July 1, 2020. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #3 (DOH 7/1/18) contained documentation of an out-of-state sex offender registry check dated 4/22/21. 2. Administration acknowledged the checks were not completed by the deadline.”
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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 September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 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.
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and 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) 360-4994 to ask.
(804) 360-4994.
12484 Church Road, Richmond, VA 23233. The nearest other daycare we list is Skipwith Academy @ Lauderdale Square (#77), 0.2 miles away.