Bon Secours Family Center @ Memorial Regional Medical Center
8210 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, VA
Shady Grove United Methodist Church
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Shady Grove United Methodist Church
Shady Grove United Methodist Church is a child care center in Mechanicsville, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 130 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-based
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 years old through 5th grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian-based; outreach of Shady Grove United Methodist Church) |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shady Grove United Methodist Church has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Shady Grove United Methodist Church
License
- Status
- License-exempt and operating
- License type
- Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
- Capacity
- 130 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #295954
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 2 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 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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Jun 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
22.1-289.031-B-5
“The center is required to ensure all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. On the playground, the chain link fence was damaged and not anchored, exposing sharp edges.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The national criminal background check update for staff #4 was completed more than three months late.”
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FAQ
Questions about Shady Grove United Methodist Church
Is Shady Grove United Methodist Church licensed?
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
When was Shady Grove United Methodist Church last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Shady Grove United Methodist Church had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 1 visit 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 Shady Grove United Methodist Church care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Shady Grove United Methodist Church accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Shady Grove United Methodist Church's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shady Grove United Methodist Church cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 559-7690 to ask.
What is Shady Grove United Methodist Church's phone number?
(804) 559-7690.
Where is Shady Grove United Methodist Church?
8209 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. The nearest other daycare we list is Bon Secours Family Center @ Memorial Regional Medical Center, 0.4 miles away.