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River Road Church, Baptist

8000 River Road, Richmond, VA 232295.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
176
open each week
5 days

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About River Road Church, Baptist

River Road Church, Baptist is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 176 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with before-school care, drop-in care, pre-k and preschool.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 21 months – 6 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
176 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 21 months – 6 years
ProgramsBefore-school care, drop-in care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (River Road Church, Baptist), Play-based
CurriculumWilson Language
EnrichmentScience, art, drama, gymnastics, music, sports and dance
Class size8 – 10 children per class with two teachers (Toddler)
MoreFounded 1972
Licensed capacity176 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for River Road Church, Baptist

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
176 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#327086
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center shall obtain a complete sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record of staff #5 contained a signed sworn statement dated one day after the date of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Prescription medication for child#15 was not labeled with the child’s name. dosage amount and time or times to be given.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days prior to employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. 1. The record of staff #5 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated seven days after the date of employment. 2. The record of staff #7 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 14 days after the date of employment. 3. The record of staff #8 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 11 months prior to the date of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Centers shall obtain a completed national criminal fingerprint background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record of staff #4 contained the results of a national criminal fingerprint background check dated two days after the date of employment.”
  4. Apr 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Repeat Violation When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. The medication authorization for child #16 expired two months ago. The medication was on site.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. 1. The injury report for child #15, dated 01/28/2025, did not contain the time parents were notified of the injury. 2. The injury report for child #19, dated 01/16/2025, did not contain the time parents were notified of the injury. 3. The injury report for child #20, dated 03/04/2025, did not contain the time the parent was notified of the injury and documentation on how the parent was notified.”
  5. Dec 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Repeat When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization needs to be completed. Medication for child #13 was onsite, however the medication authorization had expired over three months ago. The medication had not been administered past the expiration of the authorization. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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. 1. Tape had been applied to a seem on the outdoor track. The tape was rolling up and was detached around the edges posing a tripping hazard. 2. The Plexi-glass end piece of a crib was cracked at the bottom corner. The crack formed a circular shape and caused the center to be raised and able to be pushed out if pressed on exposing a sharp edge.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Repeat Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #2 completed the course four months late.”
  6. May 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on review of two staff records (Staff #1 and Staff #3), the center failed to ensure that tuberculosis screenings were completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #1, employed on 8/21/2023 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening was completed 11/21/22. The record for Staff #3, employed on 8/16/2023 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening was completed 7/11/23.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review of one staff record (Staff #3), and an interview with a center representative (CR1), the center failed to ensure that the employee completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 began employment on 8/16/23. The record of Staff #3 documented completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course on 11/26/23. In an exit interview on 5/13/24, CR1 acknowledged that Staff #3 had not completed the course within 90 calendar days of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on review of two children’s records (Child #1 and Child #7), the center failed to ensure that an authorization for medication is renewed by the parent when the authorization expires or medication disposal by the center when medication is not picked up by the parent within 14 days. Evidence: The medication authorization for Child #1 expired on 2/28/24. The medication authorization for Child #7 expired on 2/24/24. The medications for both children were onsite at the time of the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of one staff record (Staff #3), and an interview with a center representative (CR1), the center failed to keep staff records as required. Evidence: There was no documentation in the record that Staff #3 possessed the education or experience required by the job position. The record documented Staff #3 as a Lead Teacher. In an exit interview on 5/13/24, CR1 acknowledged the lack of documentation.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on the review of one staff record (Staff #4), and an interview with a center representative (CR #1), the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state where the individual has resided in the preceding five (5) years. Evidence: The staff record contained no documentation of Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect results from Massachusetts for Staff #4. Staff #4 began employment on 8/21/23. The sworn statement dated 7/08/23 documented that Staff #4 had resided in Massachusetts within the last 5 years. In an exit interview on 5/13/24, CR #1 acknowledged that there was no documentation of Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect results from Massachusetts for Staff #4.”
  7. May 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas used by children of preschool age or younger shall have protective covers on all electrical outlets. Evidence: 1. In room #1, one surge protector had three uncovered outlets. 2. The children present were four to five years of age.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, two staff records did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement every five years from the date of the most recent sworn statement. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #5, (last sworn statement 6/23/17) had documentation of an updated sworn statement on 8/03/22. An updated sworn statement was required by 6/23/22. 2. The record for staff #6, (last sworn statement 6/28/17) had documentation of an updated sworn statement on 8/18/22. An updated sworn statement was required by 6/28/22.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, 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: In the preschool gym, one outlet cover was not attached to the wall on all four sides.”
  8. Feb 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-780-40-E

      “Based on a review of the center's policies and procedures, the center did not ensure activities and services were maintained with the center's own policies and procedures required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The centers policies and procedures states ?RRP operates below child ratios in all age groups, with two teachers assigned to each class at all times, with the exception of nap. " 2. The licensing inspector entered room #2, staff #11 was alone with 15 children. Staff #11 stated that staff #7 went to get an outlet plug from another room. Staff to children ratio requirements for class #2 is 1:10 whenever children are in care.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4

      “Based on observation, the facility did not ensure compliance with ratios of staff to children as required. Evidence: In classroom #2, there was one staff to 15 four year old children for approximately 60 seconds. The center did not maintain the ratio of one staff for every 10 children for 3 year old's up to school age eligible.”
  9. May 12, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In room #2, a bottle of over-the-counter pain reliever was observed in an unlocked cabinet.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that hazardous materials were kept in a locked place that prevents access to children. Evidence: 1. Room #1, room #2, and room #11 had hazardous chemicals such as Clorox and Lysol wipes, containers of disinfecting sprays and aerosol room deodorant sprays labeled ?Keep Out of Reach of Children? and ?Caution? in unlocked cabinets accessible to children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that prescription medicine had the original prescription label on the medication that identified the child’s name, and prescriber’s instructions pertaining to dosage, frequency, and manner of administration. Evidence: One medication, Auvi Q was observed without the prescription label, child’s name, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. The medication is for a documented allergy with written authorization from the parent and the child’s doctor.”
  10. Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 River Road Church, Baptist

Is River Road Church, Baptist licensed?

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

When was River Road Church, Baptist last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has River Road Church, Baptist had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 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 River Road Church, Baptist care for?

176, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does River Road Church, Baptist accept child care subsidies?

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

What are River Road Church, Baptist's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does River Road Church, Baptist cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 282-4368 to ask.

What is River Road Church, Baptist's phone number?

(804) 282-4368.

Where is River Road Church, Baptist?

8000 River Road, Richmond, VA 23229. The nearest other daycare we list is Henrico Education Foundation - Tuckahoe, 0.8 miles away.

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