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Rowan Academy

4819 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 232304.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$3,180

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About Rowan Academy

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.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campPosts tuition

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “9am to 2pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPre-K, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Class sizeClass size will not exceed 10 students
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Rowan Academy lists yearly tuition from $3,180 to $8,500.

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
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
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Rowan Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109556
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Background checks 4
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  5. Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  7. May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 8, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  9. Oct 24, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  10. Aug 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”

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 Rowan Academy

Is Rowan Academy licensed?

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

When was Rowan Academy last inspected?

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.

Has Rowan Academy had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Rowan Academy care for?

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

Does Rowan Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Rowan Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rowan Academy cost?

Yearly tuition from $3,180 to $8,500, as it lists it.

What is Rowan Academy's phone number?

(804) 728-0101.

Where is Rowan Academy?

4819 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230. The nearest other daycare we list is Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn, 0.6 miles away.

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