River's Bend Children's Center
12201 Kingston Avenue, Chester, VA
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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.
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 | 159 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
River's Bend Children's Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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8VAC20-780-280-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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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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 March 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
159, 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) 530-1256 to ask.
(804) 530-1256.
120 West Hundred Road, Chester, VA 23836. The nearest other daycare we list is Future Church of Christ (Hol), USA, 0.5 miles away.