Celebree School of Richmond at Willow Lawn
5300 West Marshall Street, Richmond, VA
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Rowan Academy is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It lists yearly tuition from $3,180 to $8,500.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Class size | Class size will not exceed 10 students |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Rowan Academy lists yearly tuition from $3,180 to $8,500.
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Cardinals (JK): $8,500 annually - Older four-year-olds through five-year-olds | $8,500 |
| Chickadees (2Y): $3,180 annually (M,W,F 9AM-12PM) - Two-year-olds | $3,180 |
| Hummingbirds Full Day (3Y): $7,500 annually (9AM-2PM) - Three-year-olds | $7,500 |
| Hummingbirds Half Day (3Y): $5,300 annually (9AM-12PM) - Three-year-olds | $5,300 |
| Robins (Pre-K): $8,000 annually - Four-year-olds | $8,000 |
| Application Fee - $50 non-refundable | $50 |
| Enrollment Fee - $300 per child non-refundable | $300 |
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 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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8VAC20-780-510-F
“The medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. A prescription medication was observed for child #6. There was no written parent/guardian or physician authorization present for the medication. The medication had not been administered.”
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. One medication, an Epi-Pen was observed without a child's name, the dosage amount and the time or times to be given. The Center Director confirmed the medication belonged to child #5, currently enrolled in the program.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure, when food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: Five children's lunch boxes were observed without the date or labeled in a way to identify the owner.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain the home address of each parent who has custody. 2. The record of child #1, child #4, and child #5 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody; The record of child #3 did not contain the work phone number of each parent who has custody. 3. The director confirmed the records did not contain the required information.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by a written physician’s order, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A prescription medication for child #1 was observed in a zipper bag, inside a tote bag hanging on the back of the classroom door where children were present. The director acknowledged the bag was not locked and was kept in the tote for easy access on the playground if needed.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on review of six staff records, the center did not obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the 1st day of employment and no more than 90 days prior to employment for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4, employed 01/03/2024, contained a sworn statement dated 08/23/2023 exceeding the 90 days prior to the day of employment. 2. The director stated employment was postponed for staff #4 and up-dated sworn statement was not completed.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Repeat Based on review of six staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which one staff member had resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2, employed 09/07/2023, indicated the staff had resided in three additional states outside of Virginia within the last five years. 2. The record for staff #2 did not contain a criminal history record information check or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for the state of Washington. 3. The record for staff #2 did not contain a criminal history record information check or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for the state of Pennsylvania. 4. The record for staff #2 did not contain a criminal history record information check, or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for the state of Texas. 5. The out-of-state criminal history record information check is required to be obtained prior to hire. The out-of-state search for founded complaints of child abuse or neglect is required to be requested within the first 30 days of being employed. 6. The director confirmed the required out-of-state background checks for each state were not requested for Staff #2.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member completed a national fingerprint check prior to the first day of employment and within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The national fingerprint check for Staff #4, hired on 01/03/2024, was dated 01/25/2024 exceeding the first day of employment. 2. The director acknowledged the fingerprints background check was not completed prior to employment.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Repeat Based on review of six staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for one staff member within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4, employed 01/03/2024, contained documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 01/23/2024 exceeding the date of employment. 2. Tuberculosis screenings are required to be completed no more than 30 calendar days prior to employment and submitted at the time of employment.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of six staff records and interview, the center did not obtain the results of a central registry background report within 30 days of employment and no more than 90 days prior to employment for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4, employed 01/03/2024, contained the results of a central registry background check dated 06/14/2023 exceeding 90 days from employment. 2. The director stated employment was postponed for staff #4 and a current central registry check was not requested.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on review of six staff records, the center did not ensure staff completed the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3, employed 08/29/2023, contained documentation of competing the Virginia Department of Education orientation course on 12/03/2023, exceeding 90 days from employment. 2. The record of staff #6, employed 07/02/2023, contained documentation of competing the Virginia Department of Education orientation course on 01/29/2024, exceeding 90 days from employment.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children in care. Evidence: 1. A spray container of sanitizer was observed on the shelf in the four-year-old classroom. 2. A spray container of sanitizer was observed on a low shelf in the bathroom off the playground used by children in care.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of three staff records, the center did not obtain all required documentation for two staff records. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (employed 09/05/2023) did not contain documentation of two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency that were checked prior to employment or volunteering. 2. The record of staff #2 (employed 09/07/2023) did not contain documentation of two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency that were checked prior to employment or volunteering.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of five children’s records, the center did not ensure all required information was obtained for each child’s record. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain the addressees for the two emergency contacts listed on the each child’s record. 2. The record for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of three staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for one staff member within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 (Employment 09/07/2023) contained documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 06/26/2023. 2.Tuberculosis screenings are required to be completed no more than 30 calendar days prior to employment and submitted at the time of employment.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of three staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which one staff member had resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #2, employed 09/07/2023, indicated the staff had resided in three additional states outside of Virginia within the last five years. 2) The record for staff #2, employed 09/07/2023, did not contain a criminal history record information check or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for the three additional states. 3) The out-of-state criminal history record information check is required to be obtained prior to hire. The out-of-state search for founded complaints of child abuse or neglect is required to be requested within the first 30 days of being employed. 4) The director confirmed the required out-of-state checks were not requested for Staff #2.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure two staff completed orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, employed 09/05/2023, did not contain documentation of orientation training. 2. The record of staff #2, employed 09/07/2023, did not contain documentation of orientation training. 3. The director stated staff #1 and staff #2 worked alone with children and had not completed the orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the first aid kit include the required items. Evidence: The first aid kit did not contain a thermometer. The director stated she did not have a thermometer.”
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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 September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 8 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.
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Yearly tuition from $3,180 to $8,500, as it lists it.
(804) 728-0101.
4819 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230. The nearest other daycare we list is Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn, 0.6 miles away.