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Henrico, VA 23229 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | American Sign Language (ASL) |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
River Road Presbyterian Church has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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8VAC20-790-810-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.”
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.”
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.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-1
“Evacuation procedures shall be practiced at least annually. There were no documented drills for September 2024 or November 2024.”
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.”
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.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-1
“Evacuation procedures shall be practiced at least annually. There were no documented drills for September 2024 or November 2024.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
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.
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.
100, 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, 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) 740-2003 to ask.
(804) 740-2003.
8960 River Road, Henrico, VA 23229. The nearest other daycare we list is Collegiate School, 0.2 miles away.