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River Road Presbyterian Church

8960 River Road, Henrico, VA 23229
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days

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About River Road Presbyterian Church

River Road Presbyterian Church is a child care center in Henrico, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 6 weeks to 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language (ASL)
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for River Road Presbyterian Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1105782
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 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. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-810-F

      “A child with a diagnosed food allergy shall not be served any food identified in the written care plan. On December 16, 2025, Child 1 was served a food that was identified as a food allergen on the written allergy action plan. The child showed signs of an allergic reaction. The child was given emergency medications and received outside medical treatment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-770-E

      “The vendor shall keep a record of prescription and nonprescription medication given to children as required. Two emergency medications were given to Child 1 on December 16, 2025, but only one was recorded on the medication log.”
  3. Apr 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-540-B-11

      “The facility shall have 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. Child C has diagnosed food allergies but did not have a written allergy action plan on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-1

      “Evacuation procedures shall be practiced at least annually. There were no documented drills for September 2024 or November 2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “The regulated child day program shall require that the person enrolling the child present the regulated child day program with the proof of the child's identity and age. Child 3, Child 4, Child 6, and Child 8 did not have documentation of viewing proof of identity and age within 7 days of enrollment as required.”
  4. Apr 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-540-B-11

      “The facility shall have 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. Child C has diagnosed food allergies but did not have a written allergy action plan on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-1

      “Evacuation procedures shall be practiced at least annually. There were no documented drills for September 2024 or November 2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “The regulated child day program shall require that the person enrolling the child present the regulated child day program with the proof of the child's identity and age. Child 3, Child 4, Child 6, and Child 8 did not have documentation of viewing proof of identity and age within 7 days of enrollment as required.”
  5. Feb 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-790-710-1

      “The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: rough handling a child. On January 31, 2025 at approximately 3:44 p.m., Child 1 (2 years old) sustained an injury while in care of Staff 1 in the twos' classroom. Video shows that Staff 1 pulled the child up by his left arm to a standing position. Child 1 immediately began to cry and express that his left wrist was in pain. Staff 1 told Staff 2 that she "grabbed his hand and pulled him up". Child 1 was seen by a physician, and was diagnosed with nursemaid's elbow in his left arm.”
  6. Apr 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on a review of seven staff record and interviews, the center did not ensure one staff member had a completed sworn statement or affirmation before employment. Evidence: The record of Staff #1, employed on 08/04/23, did not contain a complete sworn statement or affirmation. During interview, a member of management reported a complete sworn statement could not be located for Staff #1.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on a review of seven staff records and interviews, the vendor did not ensure one staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: The first aid certification in the record of Staff #7, employed on 11/24/23, expired on 02/07/24. During interview, a member of management acknowledged the first aid certification for Staff #7 was expired.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on a review of seven staff records and interviews, the vendor did not ensure one staff member completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: The training certificate of the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff in the record of Staff #1, employed on 08/03/23, was dated 04/30/24.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on a review of seven staff records and interviews, the vendor did not ensure one staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: The CPR certification in the record of Staff #7, employed on 11/24/23, expired on 02/07/24. During interview, a member of management acknowledged the CPR certification for Staff #7 was expired.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on a review of seven staff records and interviews, the vendor did not ensure one staff was determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the required time frame. Evidence: The TB screening in the record of Staff #6, employed on 01/09/24, was completed on 04/06/23. An updated TB screening on file was dated 04/06/24. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted 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 of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-B

      “Based on documentation reviewed and interviews, the vendor did not maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. Evidence: The center's practice drills for 2023 were reviewed. Documentation of a second shelter-in-place drill conducted in 2023 and documentation of the lockdown drill conducted in 2023 could not be located. During interview, a member of management reported the drills were conducted, but the documentation could not be located at the time of the inspection.”
  7. Apr 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on a review of seven staff record and interviews, the center did not ensure one staff member had a completed sworn statement or affirmation before employment. Evidence: The record of Staff #1, employed on 08/04/23, did not contain a complete sworn statement or affirmation. During interview, a member of management reported a complete sworn statement could not be located for Staff #1.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on a review of seven staff records and interviews, the vendor did not ensure one staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: The first aid certification in the record of Staff #7, employed on 11/24/23, expired on 02/07/24. During interview, a member of management acknowledged the first aid certification for Staff #7 was expired.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on a review of seven staff records and interviews, the vendor did not ensure one staff member completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: The training certificate of the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff in the record of Staff #1, employed on 08/03/23, was dated 04/30/24.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on a review of seven staff records and interviews, the vendor did not ensure one staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: The CPR certification in the record of Staff #7, employed on 11/24/23, expired on 02/07/24. During interview, a member of management acknowledged the CPR certification for Staff #7 was expired.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on a review of seven staff records and interviews, the vendor did not ensure one staff was determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the required time frame. Evidence: The TB screening in the record of Staff #6, employed on 01/09/24, was completed on 04/06/23. An updated TB screening on file was dated 04/06/24. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted 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 of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-B

      “Based on documentation reviewed and interviews, the vendor did not maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. Evidence: The center's practice drills for 2023 were reviewed. Documentation of a second shelter-in-place drill conducted in 2023 and documentation of the lockdown drill conducted in 2023 could not be located. During interview, a member of management reported the drills were conducted, but the documentation could not be located at the time of the inspection.”
  8. Jun 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jan 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Nov 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the center did not obtain documentation that two staff have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent the staff from caring for children under their supervision. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3, employed 08/09/22, did not have a completed staff health report. 2) The record for Staff #5, employed 08/08/22, did not have a completed staff health report. 3) During interview, management reported the staff health reports for Staff #3 and Staff #5 have not been received.”
  2. Nov 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the center did not obtain documentation that two staff have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent the staff from caring for children under their supervision. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3, employed 08/09/22, did not have a completed staff health report. 2) The record for Staff #5, employed 08/08/22, did not have a completed staff health report. 3) During interview, management reported the staff health reports for Staff #3 and Staff #5 have not been received.”

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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FAQ

Questions about River Road Presbyterian Church

Is River Road Presbyterian Church licensed?

No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.

When was River Road Presbyterian Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has River Road Presbyterian Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 7 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 Presbyterian Church care for?

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

Does River Road Presbyterian Church accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are River Road Presbyterian Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does River Road Presbyterian Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 740-2003 to ask.

What is River Road Presbyterian Church's phone number?

(804) 740-2003.

Where is River Road Presbyterian Church?

8960 River Road, Henrico, VA 23229. The nearest other daycare we list is Collegiate School, 0.2 miles away.

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