Carmen Stewart Cruz
Richmond, VA 23225 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Leave It To Beaver Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Leave It To Beaver Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 12 visits · 12 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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8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“The required ratio for children ages 3 years through school age eligible is one staff per 10 children. On 5/07/2026, Staff #4 independently supervised a group of 11 children, ages 3-5 years for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated TB screening for Staff #4 was due 4 days ago and had not yet been completed.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #2 was overdue by 3 weeks.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child's record at least annually. The information in the record of child #1 had not been updated in 2 years. The information in the record of child #3 had not been updated in over 4 years. The information in the record of child #5 had not been updated in 15 months.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“The center is required to ensure at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director is regularly present in each grouping of children. Staff #3, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was supervising 15 school age children for the duration of the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #2 was overdue by 3 weeks.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child's record at least annually. The information in the record of child #1 had not been updated in 2 years. The information in the record of child #3 had not been updated in over 4 years. The information in the record of child #5 had not been updated in 15 months.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“The center is required to ensure at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director is regularly present in each grouping of children. Staff #3, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was supervising 15 school age children for the duration of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring compliance with the terms of the current license issued by the department. The center’s license is for ages 1 year 4 months through 12 years 11 months. Child #3 was enrolled at and attending the center for one month before turning 1 year 4 months old.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring compliance with the terms of the current license issued by the department. The center’s license is for ages 1 year 4 months through 12 years 11 months. Child #3 was enrolled at and attending the center for one month before turning 1 year 4 months old.”
8VAC20-780-270-C Complaint related: Yes
“Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68 degrees F. Staff reported the temperature in the building occupied by children was 54 degrees F on Friday, December 6, 2024. Staff reported the temperature in the building remained under 68 degrees F for approximately 2-3 hours.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child #2 was not signed.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“**Repeat Violation** Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for child #1, enrolled for 2 years, was missing the following required components: work phone number for 1 parent and documentation of confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record. The record for child #2, enrolled for over 1 month, was missing the following required components: employment information and work phone numbers for both parents. The record for child #3, enrolled for over 1 year, was missing the following required components: phone number for 1 parent, employment information for 1 parent, work phone numbers for both parents and documentation of confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record. The record for child #4, enrolled for over 4 months, was missing the following required component: work phone number for 1 parent. The record for child #5, enrolled for over 5 months, was missing the following required components: phone number for 1 parent and work phone numbers for both parents.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #2, who had been enrolled for over 1 month.”
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 #3 was completed five months after hire.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child #2 was not signed.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“**Repeat Violation** Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for child #1, enrolled for 2 years, was missing the following required components: work phone number for 1 parent and documentation of confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record. The record for child #2, enrolled for over 1 month, was missing the following required components: employment information and work phone numbers for both parents. The record for child #3, enrolled for over 1 year, was missing the following required components: phone number for 1 parent, employment information for 1 parent, work phone numbers for both parents and documentation of confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record. The record for child #4, enrolled for over 4 months, was missing the following required component: work phone number for 1 parent. The record for child #5, enrolled for over 5 months, was missing the following required components: phone number for 1 parent and work phone numbers for both parents.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #2, who had been enrolled for over 1 month.”
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 #3 was completed five months after hire.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of five child records and interview, the center did not ensure that one child had a complete record that contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #4 (date of attendance: 1/8/24) was missing two emergency contact addresses. Child records are required to contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Administration acknowledged that the record was incomplete.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of five child records and interview, the center did not ensure that one child had a complete record that contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #4 (date of attendance: 1/8/24) was missing two emergency contact addresses. Child records are required to contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Administration acknowledged that the record was incomplete.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children. Evidence: 1. A bottle of unlocked Drano was observed under the kitchen sink. In the hallway, an unlocked janitorial closet was observed. In the closet were bottles of cleaners and insecticide to include Raid, Pine Sol, Comet, 409 and Windex. The bottles all contained multiple warnings on the labels. 2. Administration acknowledged that the hazardous substances were not locked.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that there was always at least one staff member on duty who had obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: 1. During record review, current daily health observation certificates were not observed. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff were overdue to obtain up to date daily health observation instruction.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of 5 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 2 staff had documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (DOH: 7/11/2022) contained a TB screening dated 6/8/2022. The documentation is required to have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. 2. The record of staff #2 (DOH:7/27/2022) contained a TB screening dated 7/29/2022. Documentation of the screening is required to be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 3. Administration acknowledged that the TB screenings were not completed within the required time frame.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children. Evidence: 1. A bottle of unlocked Drano was observed under the kitchen sink. In the hallway, an unlocked janitorial closet was observed. In the closet were bottles of cleaners and insecticide to include Raid, Pine Sol, Comet, 409 and Windex. The bottles all contained multiple warnings on the labels. 2. Administration acknowledged that the hazardous substances were not locked.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that there was always at least one staff member on duty who had obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: 1. During record review, current daily health observation certificates were not observed. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff were overdue to obtain up to date daily health observation instruction.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of 5 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 2 staff had documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (DOH: 7/11/2022) contained a TB screening dated 6/8/2022. The documentation is required to have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. 2. The record of staff #2 (DOH:7/27/2022) contained a TB screening dated 7/29/2022. Documentation of the screening is required to be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 3. Administration acknowledged that the TB screenings were not completed within the required time frame.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure 1 staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH:11/14/2017) did not contain current CPR certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the renewed certification had not been obtained.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure 1 staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH: 11/14/2017) did not contain current first aid certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the renewed certification had not been obtained.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from the date of the first initial screening for one staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH: 11/14/2017) contained a TB screening dated 1/14/2020. 2. Administration acknowledged that the follow up tuberculosis screening results had not been obtained.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure 1 staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH:11/14/2017) did not contain current CPR certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the renewed certification had not been obtained.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure 1 staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH: 11/14/2017) did not contain current first aid certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the renewed certification had not been obtained.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from the date of the first initial screening for one staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH: 11/14/2017) contained a TB screening dated 1/14/2020. 2. Administration acknowledged that the follow up tuberculosis screening results had not been obtained.”
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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 May 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 10 of 12 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.
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 231-7582 to ask.
(804) 231-7582.
730 German School Road, Richmond, VA 23225. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Village Learning Academy, 0.4 miles away.