Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market
2630 New Market Road, Richmond, VA
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St. James Baptist Church is a child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 90 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 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
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
St. James Baptist Church has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 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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8VAC20-790-800-A-1
“The vendor is required to practice evacuation procedures at least monthly. The last documented evacuation drill was three months ago. Drills were not practiced in August 2024 or September 2024.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-1
“The vendor is required to practice evacuation procedures at least monthly. The last documented evacuation drill was three months ago. Drills were not practiced in August 2024 or September 2024.”
8VAC20-790-600-I
“Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that there shall be at least one staff on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. Evidence: 3 out of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of daily health observation training. The Director confirmed that no staff have obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children.”
8VAC20-790-580-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for child #3, date of enrollment 06/07/23, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
22.1-289.049-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to document viewing proof of the child's identity and age upon enrollment. Evidence: The record for child # 5, date of enrollment September 2023, did not contain documentation of viewing the child's identity and age.”
8VAC20-790-600-I
“Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that there shall be at least one staff on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. Evidence: 3 out of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of daily health observation training. The Director confirmed that no staff have obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children.”
8VAC20-790-580-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for child #3, date of enrollment 06/07/23, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
22.1-289.049-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to document viewing proof of the child's identity and age upon enrollment. Evidence: The record for child # 5, date of enrollment September 2023, did not contain documentation of viewing the child's identity and age.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Based on a review of four staff records, one staff did not obtain the required staff health report within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #4, employed 08/29/22, did not contain a staff health report. 2) During interview, management confirmed a staff health report has not been obtained for Staff #4. The staff health report should have been obtained prior to the staff beginning employment.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member completed the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: 1) The most recent health and safety update course in the record of Staff #1 was completed on 12/30/19. 2) During interview, Staff #1 reported the training has not been completed since 12/30/19.”
8VAC20-790-560-A
“Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member had documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #4, employed 08/29/22, did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 2) During interview, management confirmed Staff #4 does not have documentation of a negative TB screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.”
8VAC20-790-540-B-11
“Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one child with a diagnosed food allergy had a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1) The record of Child #4 indicated the child has a diagnosed food allergy, but a written allergy care plan was not in the record. 2) During interview, management confirmed that a written allergy care plan has not been received for Child #4.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Based on a review of four staff records, one staff did not obtain the required staff health report within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #4, employed 08/29/22, did not contain a staff health report. 2) During interview, management confirmed a staff health report has not been obtained for Staff #4. The staff health report should have been obtained prior to the staff beginning employment.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member completed the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: 1) The most recent health and safety update course in the record of Staff #1 was completed on 12/30/19. 2) During interview, Staff #1 reported the training has not been completed since 12/30/19.”
8VAC20-790-560-A
“Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member had documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #4, employed 08/29/22, did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 2) During interview, management confirmed Staff #4 does not have documentation of a negative TB screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.”
8VAC20-790-540-B-11
“Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one child with a diagnosed food allergy had a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1) The record of Child #4 indicated the child has a diagnosed food allergy, but a written allergy care plan was not in the record. 2) During interview, management confirmed that a written allergy care plan has not been received for Child #4.”
22VAC40-665-520-B-11
“Based on documentation review and interview, the vendor did not ensure a child with a diagnosed food allergy had a written allergy care plan from a physician regarding the food the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child #2 (start date 05/03/2021) did not contain a written allergy care plan completed a doctor. The director of the school stated an allergy action plan was given to the parents of Child #2 and will be completed.”
22VAC40-665-520-B-11
“Based on documentation review and interview, the vendor did not ensure a child with a diagnosed food allergy had a written allergy care plan from a physician regarding the food the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child #2 (start date 05/03/2021) did not contain a written allergy care plan completed a doctor. The director of the school stated an allergy action plan was given to the parents of Child #2 and will be completed.”
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 2 of 3 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.
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and 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) 795-2669 to ask.
(804) 795-2669.
2169 New Market Road, Richmond, VA 23231. The nearest other daycare we list is Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market, 0.8 miles away.