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Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market

2630 New Market Road, Richmond, VA 232314.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
138
open each week
5 days

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About Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market

Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 138 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
138 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity138 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
138 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108596
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 13 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Mar 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

      “Complaint Related When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 11/11/2025, Child #1, (four years old), ran out of the classroom. Child #1 ran through two doors located inside of the building, and out of a door that led to outside. Video footage dated 11/11/2025 showed Child #1 run out of the entrance door and crossed the parking lot into the business parking lot that is next to the center. The main road in front of the center is approximately 88 feet from the entrance of the building, and the speed limit is 45 mph. Staff #3 retrieved the child and brought her back to the facility.”
  4. Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 10/20/2025 Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 were supervising 14 children on the playground. Based on review of video on 10/20/2025, Child #1 (age 2), was observed leaving the playground through an unlocked gate. Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 did not notice Child #1 leave the playground through the open gate. Staff #1 saw Child #1 outside of the playground and returned Child #1 to the playground. The gate out of the playground leads to a parking lot at the facility.”
  5. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine. Staff changed a child’s diaper in the infant room and did not wash the child's hands with soap and water.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff did not wash hands before or after changing a child’s diaper.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. 1. The record for Child #1, enrolled for four months, was missing the following required components: mom’s home phone number. 2. The record for Child #5, enrolled for over a year, was missing the following required components: home phone number and a work number for mom and dad. 3. The record for Child #6, enrolled for six months, was missing the following required components: a work number for mom and dad.”
  9. Jan 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine. Staff changed a child’s diaper in the infant room and did not wash the child's hands with soap and water.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff did not wash hands before or after changing a child’s diaper.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. 1. The record for Child #1, enrolled for four months, was missing the following required components: mom’s home phone number. 2. The record for Child #5, enrolled for over a year, was missing the following required components: home phone number and a work number for mom and dad. 3. The record for Child #6, enrolled for six months, was missing the following required components: a work number for mom and dad.”
  10. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-F

      “Based on a review of 4 medications, the facility failed to have a medication authorization form completed by the parent or the physician available to staff for each child. Evidence: 1. Child #5 did not have a medication authorization on site for two prescription medications.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on review of injury reports, the center failed to ensure that all injury reports recorded all required information. Evidence: 1. An injury report dated 12/27/2023 did not contain the date and time the parents were notified, future action to prevent recurrence, and staff and a parent signature or two staff signatures.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of five (5) child records and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain a complete child record. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3 (enrollment date 8/29/2023), did not contain the parents work contact number. 2. The record for child #4 (enrollment date 12/11/2022), did not contain the parents work contact number. 3. The record for child # 3 had a parent listed as the second emergency contact.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain updated tuberculosis (TB)screening or testing every two years for one staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 had a TB screening or testing completed on 11/20/2021 and did not have an updated screening or test in the file.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The concrete at the base blacktop on the playground has a hole in the concrete approximately 3 inches deep, creating a tripping and falling hazard.”
  3. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: 1. Child #1's record did not contain an annual update confirming the child's information in the child's record was up to date. Child # 1?s start date was 7/5/2022.”
  5. Aug 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: 1. Child #1's record did not contain an annual update confirming the child's information in the child's record was up to date. Child # 1?s start date was 7/5/2022.”
  6. Jan 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and inspection of the facility, the licensee did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be 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. An area of the rug in the school age classroom near the back door was torn and the material was lifted up causing a potential tripping hazard for children. 2. There are two cots with torn and frayed areas in the 2's classroom. 3. One outlet cover on a lower area of wall in the 2?s classroom was broken off at the top resulting in exposure of the electrical unit within the wall.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-F

      “Based on review of medications, the center did not have written authorization to administer medication to 3 children in care. Evidence: 1. Child # 6 had an emergency rectal medication on-site, without written authorization from the parent and physician. 2. Child # 7 had an Epi-pen medication on site, without a written authorization from the parent and physician. 3. Child # 8 had an Epi-Pen medication on site, without a written authorization from the parent and physician.”
  8. Jan 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and inspection of the facility, the licensee did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be 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. An area of the rug in the school age classroom near the back door was torn and the material was lifted up causing a potential tripping hazard for children. 2. There are two cots with torn and frayed areas in the 2's classroom. 3. One outlet cover on a lower area of wall in the 2?s classroom was broken off at the top resulting in exposure of the electrical unit within the wall.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-F

      “Based on review of medications, the center did not have written authorization to administer medication to 3 children in care. Evidence: 1. Child # 6 had an emergency rectal medication on-site, without written authorization from the parent and physician. 2. Child # 7 had an Epi-pen medication on site, without a written authorization from the parent and physician. 3. Child # 8 had an Epi-Pen medication on site, without a written authorization from the parent and physician.”
  9. Aug 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not maintain the facility in a safe condition. Evidence: There was a hole in the wall exposing sheetrock and chipped/peeling paint near the play area in the Toddler Room.”
  10. Aug 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not maintain the facility in a safe condition. Evidence: There was a hole in the wall exposing sheetrock and chipped/peeling paint near the play area in the Toddler Room.”
  11. Feb 10, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of children's records on February 10, 2022, the center did not ensure that each child's record contained the required information. Evidence: The record of child #1, date of enrollment 9/29/21, did not contain documentation of the written agreements with parents. Administration acknowledged the written agreements were not completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on a review of children's records and interview, on February 10, 2022, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for each child before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: The record of child #1, enrolled 9/29/21, contained documentation of a physical exam dated 1/29/22. Administration acknowledged the physical was late.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview on February 10, 2022, the center did not ensure that each staff record reviewed contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, hired on 10/11/21, contained documentation of a central registry result dated 1/18/22. Administration confirmed it was late. 2. The record of staff #2, hired on 9/13/21, contained documentation of a central registry result dated 11/8/21. Administration confirmed it was late. 3. The record of staff #3, hired on 9/13/21, contained documentation of a central registry result dated 11/8/21. Administration confirmed it was late.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interview on February 10, 2022, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The toddler room had an unlocked cabinet containing cleaning materials with labels stating "keep out of the reach of children" and "caution." Administration acknowledged the cabinet was unlocked.”
  12. Feb 10, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of children's records on February 10, 2022, the center did not ensure that each child's record contained the required information. Evidence: The record of child #1, date of enrollment 9/29/21, did not contain documentation of the written agreements with parents. Administration acknowledged the written agreements were not completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on a review of children's records and interview, on February 10, 2022, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for each child before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: The record of child #1, enrolled 9/29/21, contained documentation of a physical exam dated 1/29/22. Administration acknowledged the physical was late.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview on February 10, 2022, the center did not ensure that each staff record reviewed contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, hired on 10/11/21, contained documentation of a central registry result dated 1/18/22. Administration confirmed it was late. 2. The record of staff #2, hired on 9/13/21, contained documentation of a central registry result dated 11/8/21. Administration confirmed it was late. 3. The record of staff #3, hired on 9/13/21, contained documentation of a central registry result dated 11/8/21. Administration confirmed it was late.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interview on February 10, 2022, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The toddler room had an unlocked cabinet containing cleaning materials with labels stating "keep out of the reach of children" and "caution." Administration acknowledged the cabinet was unlocked.”

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 Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market

Is Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market licensed?

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

When was Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 13 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 Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market care for?

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

Does Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 795-2336 to ask.

What is Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market's phone number?

(804) 795-2336.

Where is Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market?

2630 New Market Road, Richmond, VA 23231. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School, LLC - Mehfoud, 0.7 miles away.

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