Bon Secours Family Center @ SMH
1403 Maple Avenue, Richmond, VA
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Skipwith Academy (#50) is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 weeks - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Math, art, music, foreign language |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Secure keypad entry systems, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Aware of America / NACCRRA military families |
| Transportation | Transportation (Transportation to and from area public schools) |
| Accreditation | Cognia (AdvancED) accredited |
| More | Founded 1996 |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Skipwith Academy (#50) has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 1 rule 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 such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In classroom 3, two air freshener spray cans were observed on a shelf that was unlocked and accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In classroom 3, two air freshener spray cans were observed on a shelf that was unlocked and accessible to children.”
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. Evidence: A canister of odor/disinfectant spray was observed unlocked on the console of the bus used to transport children. There were no children on the bus at the time of the observation.”
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. Evidence: A canister of odor/disinfectant spray was observed unlocked on the console of the bus used to transport children. There were no children on the bus at the time of the observation.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In classroom #3, classroom #4 and classroom #7 chipped and peeling paint was observed. 3. On the playground, nail heads were protruding out and several areas had broken and splintered areas on the wooded fence. At the top of the fence, sharp edges were not covered which could snag skin.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #6 (start date: 6/20/22) did not have documentation of the TB screening or test at time of employment.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In classroom #3, classroom #4 and classroom #7 chipped and peeling paint was observed. 3. On the playground, nail heads were protruding out and several areas had broken and splintered areas on the wooded fence. At the top of the fence, sharp edges were not covered which could snag skin.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #6 (start date: 6/20/22) did not have documentation of the TB screening or test at time of employment.”
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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 April 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 2 of 10 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.
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve 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) 282-5519 to ask.
(804) 282-5519.
7344 Townes Road, Richmond, VA 23226. The nearest other daycare we list is Epiphany Lutheran Church, 0.3 miles away.