Heaven Sent Child Care
4897 And 4899 Finlay Street, Richmond, VA
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Mother Goose Preschool Academy is a licensed child care center in Henrico, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 24 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 72 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Mother Goose Preschool Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 12 visits · 72 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-1
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #1 and staff #2 were supervising a group of nine children between the ages of two years and six years and were not certified in CPR and first aid.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“***Repeat Violation*** The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There were no drill records for review.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“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. There was no record of daily attendance.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“***Repeat Violation*** The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1 enrolled for seven months and child #8 enrolled for two months did not have documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“***Repeat Violation*** Prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment, staff shall complete orientation training required by 8VAC20-780-240-C. Staff #1 employed for over 11 months did not have documentation of orientation training.”
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. Child #1 enrolled for seven months, child #2 enrolled for nine months, child #3 enrolled for ten months, child #6 enrolled for 23 months, and child #8 enrolled for two months, did not have documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“***Repeat Violation*** Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 employed for over 11 months, did not have documentation of a TB screening.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“***Repeat Violation*** Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. A container of air freshener was stored unlocked on a shelf in bathroom #1.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“***Repeat Violation*** Centers must keep a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. 1. The record for child #1 enrolled for seven months was missing previous child day care and schools attended by the child and documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. 2. The record for child #2 enrolled for nine months was missing previous child day care and schools attended by the child. 3. The record for child #3 enrolled for ten months was missing previous child day care and schools attended by the child. 4. The record for child #4 enrolled for a year was missing previous child day care and schools attended by the child, names of persons authorized to pick up the child, and documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record. 5. The record for child #5 enrolled for 54 days was missing previous child day care and schools attended by the child and documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. 6. The record for child #6 enrolled for 23 months was missing the phone number of child's physician, previous child day care and schools attended by the child, documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age, and documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record. 7. The record for child #7 enrolled for 11 months was missing previous child day care and schools attended by the child. 8. The record for child #8 enrolled for two months was missing previous child day care and schools attended by the child and documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. 9. The record for child #9 enrolled for two years was missing the phone number of child's physician, previous child day care and schools attended by the child, documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age, and documentation of child updates, confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record, allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation, and 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.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. There was not a list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“The center shall ensure that cots used by children during designated rest period have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one piece covering which is open on three edges. During the designated rest period, eight children did not have a bottom cover or a one piece covering which is open on three edges.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“***Repeat Violation*** A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated TB screening for staff #2 is overdue by more than 11 months.”
8VAC20-780-40-H
“Evidence of insurance coverage shall be made available to the department's representative upon request. The provider was unable to provide documentation of current insurance coverage. The provider had a Certificate of Liability Insurance dated 08/06/2023.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“***Repeat Violation*** The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1 employed for over 11 months did not have central registry search results.”
8VAC20-770-70-A
“***Repeat Violation*** Each center shall maintain a staff record that contains all of the required information. Staff #1 employed for over 11 months did not have documentation of two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency prior to employment and verification of age requirement.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Repeat Violation Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. S1 employed for over 7 months did not have a TB screen completed.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Repeat Violation Prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment, staff shall complete orientation training required by 8VAC20-780-240-C. The employment file for S1employed for more than 7 months did not contain an orientation form.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Repeat Violation Hazardous substances shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Cleaning supplies with warning labels ?Keep out of Reach of Children? was observed in an unlocked storage unit accessible to children. A container of a nonprescription over-the counter skin product (Aquaphor cream) was observed accessible to children in the hallway to the child bathrooms and the manufacturer recommendation on the cream is to ?Keep out of reach of children.?”
8VAC20-780-245-I
“The center is required to provide training on the center’s emergency preparedness plan annually and each time the plan is updated. There was no documentation of the annual review of the emergency preparedness plan since 10/31/2024.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. S1, who had been employed for over 7 months, did not have a central registry search results.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat Violation The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The record for C1 did not contain documentation of immunizations and the child has been enrolled for 7 days.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Repeat Violation Staff shall complete annually the department’s health and safety update course. The record for S2 did not contain documentation of this annual training since 08/14/2023.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. S2 updated screening was due 7 months ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Staff working directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid. S1 employed for more than 7 months did not have first aid training documentation.”
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 C1, did not document any allergies and intolerance to medication or substances and chronic physical problems. The record for C2 did not document previous child day care and schools attended by the child and the date and individual who viewed the proof of the child’s identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Each center shall maintain a staff record that contains all of the required information. The record for S1 did not contain documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. S1 who has been actively working at the center for over 7 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Staff working directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). S1 employed for more than 7 months did not have CPR training documentation.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Repeat Violation Evacuation drills procedures shall be practiced monthly. No drill records were provided for review.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“The center shall ensure that cots used by children during designated rest period have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one piece covering which is open on three edges.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Repeat Violation In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. One outlet in the main classroom was observed without an outlet cover.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. S2, employed for more than 3 months at the center, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check and sexual offender registry from one state.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat Violation 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 C1, who had been enrolled for 50 days.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Repeat Violation Staff shall complete annually the department’s health and safety update course. The record for S1 did not contain documentation of this annual training since 08/14/2023.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no record provided to document monthly evacuation drills conducted in July and August 2025.”
8VAC20-780-340-C
“Repeat Violation During the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises when one or more children are present a staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct communication between them. On 08/21/2025 licensing inspector arrived at 12:08 p.m. and observed S1 providing supervision for 6 children. S1 advised that S3 left the center a few minutes before the inspector arrived leaving her alone at the center.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Repeat Violation Hazardous substances shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Two large bottles of clear liquid soap with a warning label ?Keep out of Reach of Children? was observed on a low shelf on a changing table accessible to children. Hand sanitizer was observed in the classroom accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. A child activity table in the classroom was observed to have peeling contact paper. The locking mechanism on the front door of center was inconsistently working requiring S1 to open and close the door when children and family arrived or departed.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Staff shall complete orientation and training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. S2 and S3 employed for over 30 days did not have documentation of orientation and training.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. S2 and S3 who has been actively working at the center for over 30 days, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
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 C1, did not document: date of enrollment; date of last day of enrollment; and a signed a written agreement between the parent and the center required by 8VAC20-780-90. The record for C2, did not document: the phone number for the child’s doctor; no addresses for the emergency contacts; no documentation of child’s updates and confirmation of up-to-date information as required by 8VAC20-780-420-E.3; and no documentation of health information required by 8VAC20-780-130, 8VAC20-780-140, and 8VAC20-780-150. The record for C3, did not document the phone number for one emergency contact. The record for C4, did not document: child’s updates and confirmation of up-to-date information as required by 8VAC20-780-420-E.3 within the required timeframe (more than a month late); and no documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. The record for C5 did not contain: information required by 8VAC20-780-60-A.1 through A.7; no documentation of child’s updates and confirmation of up-to-date information as required by 8VAC20-780-420-E.3 due 07/2025; and no documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-40-C
“The sponsor shall afford the superintendent or his agent the right at all reasonable times to inspect the facility. On 08/21/2025, the inspection was suspended as S1 was unable to provide child and staff records and other center documentation for review. S1 reported that the records were all over the floor of her office and that things were on top of them.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat Violation The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. C3, who had been attending for one day before having documentation of an immunization record on file. C6, who had been attending for four days, before having documentation of an immunization record on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. S2, employed for more than 30 days, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or sexual offender registry from one state.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Repeat Violation Staff shall complete annually the department’s health and safety update course. The record for S1 did not contain documentation of this annual training since 08/14/2023.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no record provided to document monthly evacuation drills conducted in July and August 2025.”
8VAC20-780-340-C
“Repeat Violation During the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises when one or more children are present a staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct communication between them. On 08/21/2025 licensing inspector arrived at 12:08 p.m. and observed S1 providing supervision for 6 children. S1 advised that S3 left the center a few minutes before the inspector arrived leaving her alone at the center.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Repeat Violation Hazardous substances shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Two large bottles of clear liquid soap with a warning label ?Keep out of Reach of Children? was observed on a low shelf on a changing table accessible to children. Hand sanitizer was observed in the classroom accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. A child activity table in the classroom was observed to have peeling contact paper. The locking mechanism on the front door of center was inconsistently working requiring S1 to open and close the door when children and family arrived or departed.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Staff shall complete orientation and training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. S2 and S3 employed for over 30 days did not have documentation of orientation and training.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. S2 and S3 who has been actively working at the center for over 30 days, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
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 C1, did not document: date of enrollment; date of last day of enrollment; and a signed a written agreement between the parent and the center required by 8VAC20-780-90. The record for C2, did not document: the phone number for the child’s doctor; no addresses for the emergency contacts; no documentation of child’s updates and confirmation of up-to-date information as required by 8VAC20-780-420-E.3; and no documentation of health information required by 8VAC20-780-130, 8VAC20-780-140, and 8VAC20-780-150. The record for C3, did not document the phone number for one emergency contact. The record for C4, did not document: child’s updates and confirmation of up-to-date information as required by 8VAC20-780-420-E.3 within the required timeframe (more than a month late); and no documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. The record for C5 did not contain: information required by 8VAC20-780-60-A.1 through A.7; no documentation of child’s updates and confirmation of up-to-date information as required by 8VAC20-780-420-E.3 due 07/2025; and no documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-40-C
“The sponsor shall afford the superintendent or his agent the right at all reasonable times to inspect the facility. On 08/21/2025, the inspection was suspended as S1 was unable to provide child and staff records and other center documentation for review. S1 reported that the records were all over the floor of her office and that things were on top of them.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat Violation The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. C3, who had been attending for one day before having documentation of an immunization record on file. C6, who had been attending for four days, before having documentation of an immunization record on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. S2, employed for more than 30 days, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or sexual offender registry from one state.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Chemical cleaning products were observed and accessible at the front door of the center where children enter the center.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Four outlets were in the main classroom were observed without outlet covers.”
8VAC20-780-340-C
“During the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises when one or more children are present a staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct communication between them. On 06/12/2025 S1 reported that she was alone with 8 children at the center from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. when the licensing inspector arrived. The second staff arrived at the center at 10:00 a.m.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. A child activity table in the classroom was observed to have peeling contact paper.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Repeat violation The center is required to maintain documentation of emergency evacuations that document all of the required information. The drills conducted in January, February, March, April, and May 2025 did not document: the method used for notification for the drill; the number of children and staff participating; any special conditions simulated; problems encountered, if any; the time it took to complete the drill; and for emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat Violation 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 for C2 and C3.”
8VAC20-780-140-B
“Physical examinations shall be within certain time periods prescribed. The physical examination for C5 was completed outside the required 12 month prior to attendance.”
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 records for C1, C2, and C4 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”
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 C2 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 records for C1, C2, and C3 did not document the first date of attendance and did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. The records for C2, C3, C4, and C5 did not document previous child day care and schools attended by the child.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Repeat Violation Staff shall complete orientation training required by 240.C prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. S2, employed for over one month had no documentation of completing the orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Repeat violation Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Licensing inspector observed C7?s medication in the child’s backpack in the cubbies at the front door of the center. The backpack did not have a safe locking method that prevents access by children.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The provider shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not provide for review documentation of monthly evacuation drills.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“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. The written record for 12/04/2024 did not document the arrival time for C1 and C6.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain a record for each staff that contains all the required information. The record for S2 did not document health information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities and did not contain documentation that two or more references as to S2?s character, reputation, and competency were checked before employment.”
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 for C2 and C3.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. S2, who had been employed for over one month, did not have a central registry search requested. S2 was working alone with children.”
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 C2 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 records for C1, C2, and C3 did not document the first date of attendance and did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. The records for C2, C3, C4, and C5 did not document previous child day care and schools attended by the child.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Repeat Violation Staff shall complete orientation training required by 240.C prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. S2, employed for over one month had no documentation of completing the orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Repeat violation Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Licensing inspector observed C7?s medication in the child’s backpack in the cubbies at the front door of the center. The backpack did not have a safe locking method that prevents access by children.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The provider shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not provide for review documentation of monthly evacuation drills.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“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. The written record for 12/04/2024 did not document the arrival time for C1 and C6.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain a record for each staff that contains all the required information. The record for S2 did not document health information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities and did not contain documentation that two or more references as to S2?s character, reputation, and competency were checked before employment.”
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 for C2 and C3.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. S2, who had been employed for over one month, did not have a central registry search requested. S2 was working alone with children.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat violation) Based on review of children records, the provider did not ensure three of six children’s records contained the required information. Evidence: The records for children, C4, enrolled 03/04/2024 and C6, enrolled 03/11/2024 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. The record for child, C4 enrolled 03/04/2024 did not document a second designated person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The record for C1, enrolled 04/08/2024 did not contain immunizations required by 8VAC20-780-130.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“(Repeat violation) Based on review of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained the required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation dated February, March, and April 2024 did not document: the person conducting the drill; the method used for notification of the drill; the number of staff participating; the number of children participating; any special conditions simulated; the time it took to complete the drill; problems encountered, if any; and weather conditions.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on interview and observation, the provider failed to ensure that medication was kept in a locked place. Evidence: S1 reported to licensing inspectors that C6?s medication is maintained in the child’s backpack in the cubbies at the front door of the center. S1 acknowledged the medication was not in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.”
8VAC20-780-340-C
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that during the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises when one or more children are present a staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct communication between them. Evidence: Licensing inspectors observed S1 alone with six children on the premises. S1 reported that the classroom assistant S2 was terminated 04/19/2024.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff completed orientation training required by 8VAC20-780-(3)-240-C prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: The staff record for S2 did not contain documentation of orientation.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, the provider did not keep the required records for each staff person. Evidence: The record for S2 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to S2?s character, reputation, and competency were checked before employment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat violation) Based on review of children records, the provider did not ensure three of six children’s records contained the required information. Evidence: The records for children, C4, enrolled 03/04/2024 and C6, enrolled 03/11/2024 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. The record for child, C4 enrolled 03/04/2024 did not document a second designated person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The record for C1, enrolled 04/08/2024 did not contain immunizations required by 8VAC20-780-130.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“(Repeat violation) Based on review of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained the required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation dated February, March, and April 2024 did not document: the person conducting the drill; the method used for notification of the drill; the number of staff participating; the number of children participating; any special conditions simulated; the time it took to complete the drill; problems encountered, if any; and weather conditions.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on interview and observation, the provider failed to ensure that medication was kept in a locked place. Evidence: S1 reported to licensing inspectors that C6?s medication is maintained in the child’s backpack in the cubbies at the front door of the center. S1 acknowledged the medication was not in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.”
8VAC20-780-340-C
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that during the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises when one or more children are present a staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct communication between them. Evidence: Licensing inspectors observed S1 alone with six children on the premises. S1 reported that the classroom assistant S2 was terminated 04/19/2024.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff completed orientation training required by 8VAC20-780-(3)-240-C prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: The staff record for S2 did not contain documentation of orientation.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, the provider did not keep the required records for each staff person. Evidence: The record for S2 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to S2?s character, reputation, and competency were checked before employment.”
8VAC20-790-530-C
“Based on observation the center did not maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The center did not document the arrival and departure of each child in care.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of seven children records, the provider did not ensure three of seven children’s records contained the required information. Evidence: The record for child, C2 enrolled 12/11/2023 did not document a second designated person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The records for children, C4 enrolled 11/01/2023 and C5, enrolled 11/29/2023 did not document allergies and intolerance to medication or other substance and actions to take in an emergency situation and chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed. The record for child, C4, enrolled 11/01/2023 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on review of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained the required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation reviewed for 11/27/2023 and 01/02/2023 did not document: the time of the drill; the method used for notification of the drill; the number of staff participating; the number of children participating; any special conditions simulated; the time it took to complete the drill; and problems encountered, if any; and for emergency evacuation drills, weather conditions.”
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 floor in the main classroom was observed to be dirty with food debris and other debris, the kitchen sink was filled with dirty dishes, and kitchen counters observed with spilled food.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on the review of emergency evacuation documents, the provider failed to ensure that the center implemented monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Records did not document a monthly practice drill in December 2023.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation the center did not have a copy of the findings of the last inspection posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The center did not have an inspection posted on the licensed premises.”
8VAC20-790-530-C
“Based on observation the center did not maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The center did not document the arrival and departure of each child in care.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of seven children records, the provider did not ensure three of seven children’s records contained the required information. Evidence: The record for child, C2 enrolled 12/11/2023 did not document a second designated person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The records for children, C4 enrolled 11/01/2023 and C5, enrolled 11/29/2023 did not document allergies and intolerance to medication or other substance and actions to take in an emergency situation and chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed. The record for child, C4, enrolled 11/01/2023 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on review of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained the required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation reviewed for 11/27/2023 and 01/02/2023 did not document: the time of the drill; the method used for notification of the drill; the number of staff participating; the number of children participating; any special conditions simulated; the time it took to complete the drill; and problems encountered, if any; and for emergency evacuation drills, weather conditions.”
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 floor in the main classroom was observed to be dirty with food debris and other debris, the kitchen sink was filled with dirty dishes, and kitchen counters observed with spilled food.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on the review of emergency evacuation documents, the provider failed to ensure that the center implemented monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Records did not document a monthly practice drill in December 2023.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation the center did not have a copy of the findings of the last inspection posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The center did not have an inspection posted on the licensed premises.”
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4897 And 4899 Finlay Street, Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA 23223 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4501 Williamsburg Road, Henrico, VA
4762 & 4766 Finlay Street, Henrico, VA
4878 Finlay Street, Henrico, VA
4820 Finlay Street, Henrico, VA
4900 Oakleys Lane, Henrico, VA
2820 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, VA
600 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
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 August 6, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 72 rules across 12 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.
24, 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, 7:00 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) 416-5070 to ask.
(804) 416-5070.
5255 S Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VA 23231. The nearest other daycare we list is Heaven Sent Child Care, 0.3 miles away.