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River's Bend Children's Center

120 West Hundred Road, Chester, VA 238364.3· 40 reviews
licensed capacity
159
open each week
5 days

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About River's Bend Children's Center

River's Bend Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Chester, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 159 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
159 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity159 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

River's Bend Children's Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for River's Bend Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
159 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1043980
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 2, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Mar 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. A bottle of disinfectant spray was in a low unlocked cabinet in the three-year-old classroom, within reach of children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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. 1. The information in the record of child #1 had not been updated in over 3 years. 2. The information in the record of child #2 had not been updated in over 3 years. 3. The information in the record of child #4 had not been updated in over 3 years. 4. The information in the record of child #5 had not been updated in over 14 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children, shall annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Staff #4, employed for over 2 years, and was working alone in a classroom with children, did not attend the department's annual health and safety update course.”
  2. Aug 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The annual fire inspection report was overdue by 11 weeks.”
  3. Aug 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The annual fire inspection report was overdue by 11 weeks.”
  4. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Five loose pieces of metal were observed hanging from the playground's fence. The pieces contained sharp edges. Rust was also observed on parts of the fence. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas required maintenance.”
  9. May 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Five loose pieces of metal were observed hanging from the playground's fence. The pieces contained sharp edges. Rust was also observed on parts of the fence. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas required maintenance.”
  10. Sep 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Sep 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 6, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-2

      “Based on observation, review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that at least one staff member in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in first aid. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was observed independently supervising a group of four (4) children in the Disney room. (four year old children) The record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of a First Aid certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that they did not have record of the certification.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: 1. Areas of rust were observed on the top of the chain linked fence on the preschool playground. Two areas of rust were observed in the bathrooms of the Sesame Street and Sugartown classrooms. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas contained rust.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “Based on observation, review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that at least one staff member in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was observed independently supervising a group of four (4) children in the Disney room. (four year old children) The record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of a CPR certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that they did not have record of the certification.”
  5. Dec 6, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-2

      “Based on observation, review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that at least one staff member in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in first aid. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was observed independently supervising a group of four (4) children in the Disney room. (four year old children) The record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of a First Aid certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that they did not have record of the certification.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: 1. Areas of rust were observed on the top of the chain linked fence on the preschool playground. Two areas of rust were observed in the bathrooms of the Sesame Street and Sugartown classrooms. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas contained rust.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “Based on observation, review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that at least one staff member in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was observed independently supervising a group of four (4) children in the Disney room. (four year old children) The record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of a CPR certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that they did not have record of the certification.”
  6. May 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-550-O

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to notify a parent by the end of the day of any known minor injuries. Evidence: 1. A sampling of 5 injury reports were reviewed on 5/9/2022. One report for a minor injury was reported on 5/4/2022 but signed by the parent on 5/5/2022. The report noted that the parent was notified by the written report. 2. Administration acknowledged that the parent was not notified the same day as the minor injury.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did ensure to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction as required. Evidence: 1. The center's last fire inspection was 2/3/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the updated annual inspection report had not been obtained.”
  7. May 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-550-O

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to notify a parent by the end of the day of any known minor injuries. Evidence: 1. A sampling of 5 injury reports were reviewed on 5/9/2022. One report for a minor injury was reported on 5/4/2022 but signed by the parent on 5/5/2022. The report noted that the parent was notified by the written report. 2. Administration acknowledged that the parent was not notified the same day as the minor injury.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did ensure to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction as required. Evidence: 1. The center's last fire inspection was 2/3/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the updated annual inspection report had not been obtained.”
  8. May 9, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-550-O

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to notify a parent by the end of the day of any known minor injuries. Evidence: 1. A sampling of 5 injury reports were reviewed on 5/9/2022. One report for a minor injury was reported on 5/4/2022 but signed by the parent on 5/5/2022. The report noted that the parent was notified by the written report. 2. Administration acknowledged that the parent was not notified the same day as the minor injury.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did ensure to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction as required. Evidence: 1. The center's last fire inspection was 2/3/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the updated annual inspection report had not been obtained.”

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's Bend Children's Center

Is River's Bend Children's Center licensed?

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

When was River's Bend Children's Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has River's Bend Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 9 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's Bend Children's Center care for?

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

Does River's Bend Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are River's Bend Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does River's Bend Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 530-1256 to ask.

What is River's Bend Children's Center's phone number?

(804) 530-1256.

Where is River's Bend Children's Center?

120 West Hundred Road, Chester, VA 23836. The nearest other daycare we list is Future Church of Christ (Hol), USA, 0.5 miles away.

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