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St. James's Children's Center

1205 W. Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 232205.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
74
open each week
5 days

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About St. James's Children's Center

St. James's Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 74 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes its programs: preschool and summer camp. 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 37 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 - 5
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Open 7 am to 5:45 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 - 5
ProgramsPreschool and summer camp
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity74 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for St. James's Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
74 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108595
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 37 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 12
  • Staff training and qualifications 11
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Background checks 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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. Aug 13, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of the occurrence and include all of the required information. 1 out of 5 injury reports reviewed was missing the time that the parent was notified.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff records shall include documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. The record for staff #2, did not contain documentation that the individual possessed the education required by the job position.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The screening for Staff #1 was completed six days after hire.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “(Repeat Violation) A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #3 updated screening was due 2 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
  2. Mar 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for C2 was not signed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Repeat Violation Staff shall complete annually the department’s health and safety update course. The record for S2 did not contain documentation of this annual training since 01/21/2021. The record for S3 did not contain documentation of this annual training since 07/02/2024. The record for S4 did not contain documentation of this annual training since 06/04/2024. The record for S5 did not document completion of the health and safety course due by 10/8/2025. The record for S6 did not contain documentation of this annual training since 08/07/2019. The record for S7 did not document completion of the health and safety course due by 08/29/2025. The record for S8 did not contain documentation of this annual training since 01/05/2024. The record for S9 did not contain documentation of this annual training since 01/21/2021.”
  3. Nov 19, 2025Visit7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Repeat Violation Staff shall complete annually the department’s health and safety update course. The record for S2 did not document completion of the health and safety course due by 08/29/2025. The record for S4 did not contain documentation of this annual training since 01/05/2024. The record for S5 did not contain documentation of this annual training since 01/21/2021.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent criminal record check for S4 and S5 were overdue by 8 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for S3, who is currently working, was dated 23 days after their first day of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for C3 was not signed.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-C

      “Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68 degrees F. The thermostat in the Cricket’s room registered the temperature in the classroom occupied by children at 66 degrees.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “The center shall ensure the hot water at taps available to children were maintained within a range of 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature for the 2nd floor women’s rest room sink used by the children registered 122 degrees. It was tested with a digital thermometer.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. S2?s updated screening was completed more than 20 months late.”
  4. Nov 19, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Repeat Violation Staff shall complete annually the department’s health and safety update course. The record for S2 did not document completion of the health and safety course due by 08/29/2025. The record for S4 did not contain documentation of this annual training since 01/05/2024. The record for S5 did not contain documentation of this annual training since 01/21/2021.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent criminal record check for S4 and S5 were overdue by 8 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for S3, who is currently working, was dated 23 days after their first day of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for C3 was not signed.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-C

      “Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68 degrees F. The thermostat in the Cricket’s room registered the temperature in the classroom occupied by children at 66 degrees.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “The center shall ensure the hot water at taps available to children were maintained within a range of 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature for the 2nd floor women’s rest room sink used by the children registered 122 degrees. It was tested with a digital thermometer.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. S2?s updated screening was completed more than 20 months late.”
  5. Nov 19, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Repeat Violation Staff shall complete annually the department’s health and safety update course. The record for S2 did not document completion of the health and safety course due by 08/29/2025. The record for S4 did not contain documentation of this annual training since 01/05/2024. The record for S5 did not contain documentation of this annual training since 01/21/2021.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent criminal record check for S4 and S5 were overdue by 8 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for S3, who is currently working, was dated 23 days after their first day of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for C3 was not signed.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-C

      “Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68 degrees F. The thermostat in the Cricket’s room registered the temperature in the classroom occupied by children at 66 degrees.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “The center shall ensure the hot water at taps available to children were maintained within a range of 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature for the 2nd floor women’s rest room sink used by the children registered 122 degrees. It was tested with a digital thermometer.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. S2?s updated screening was completed more than 20 months late.”
  6. Jun 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the 4-5 year old classroom, a disinfectant spray solution was observed on top of a paper towel dispenser unlocked.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #2, who has been actively working at the center for two months, had two references with missing dates of contact.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The center shall ensure that procedures for administering medication shall include methods to prevent use of outdated medication The medication for child #6 expired six months ago. Medication was still on site.”
  7. Mar 5, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of employment current certification in first aid. S2 and S4, who are working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 4 months. S3, who is working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 5 months. S5, who is working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 6 months. S6, who is working with children, completed this course; however, it was overdue by 1 month.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. S2 and S4, who are working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 4 months. S3, who is working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 5 months. S5, who is working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 6 months. S6, who is working with children, completed this course; however, it was overdue by 1 month.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. S5, who had been employed for 13 days, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for C2 was not dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat Violation Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. S1 had been employed for 34 days.”
    • 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. The record for C3, enrolled for six months, was missing documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Staff orientation shall include all required facility specific topics. Orientation documentation for S2 and S5 did not include training regarding prevention of sudden infant death syndrome, use of safe sleep practice, prevention of shaken baby syndrome, and abusive head trauma.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-E

      “Repeat Violation Staff are to complete within 30 days of the first date of employment orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). S2 employed for seven months has not completed this orientation.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center shall maintain written records of children’s injuries that contains all of the required information. Injury reports dated 09/16/2024, 09/26/2024, 10/01/2024, 12/11/2024, and 03/04/2025 did not document the time of parental notification of the injury. Injury reports dated 09/13/2024, 10/01/2024, 11/14/2024, 12/11/2024, and 02/04/2025 did not document any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “8VAC20-780-550.D The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Drills were not conducted in April 2024 and October 2024.”
  8. Mar 5, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of employment current certification in first aid. S2 and S4, who are working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 4 months. S3, who is working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 5 months. S5, who is working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 6 months. S6, who is working with children, completed this course; however, it was overdue by 1 month.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. S2 and S4, who are working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 4 months. S3, who is working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 5 months. S5, who is working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by 6 months. S6, who is working with children, completed this course; however, it was overdue by 1 month.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. S5, who had been employed for 13 days, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for C2 was not dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat Violation Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. S1 had been employed for 34 days.”
    • 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. The record for C3, enrolled for six months, was missing documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Staff orientation shall include all required facility specific topics. Orientation documentation for S2 and S5 did not include training regarding prevention of sudden infant death syndrome, use of safe sleep practice, prevention of shaken baby syndrome, and abusive head trauma.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-E

      “Repeat Violation Staff are to complete within 30 days of the first date of employment orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). S2 employed for seven months has not completed this orientation.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center shall maintain written records of children’s injuries that contains all of the required information. Injury reports dated 09/16/2024, 09/26/2024, 10/01/2024, 12/11/2024, and 03/04/2025 did not document the time of parental notification of the injury. Injury reports dated 09/13/2024, 10/01/2024, 11/14/2024, 12/11/2024, and 02/04/2025 did not document any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “8VAC20-780-550.D The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Drills were not conducted in April 2024 and October 2024.”
  9. Mar 26, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff received certification in first aid and CPR within 90 days of their employment. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 10/10/2023 did not contain documentation of first aid or CPR training. The record for S5, employed 03/14/2022 did not contain documentation of first aid or CPR training within 90 days of employment. The training was completed 08/28/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff received annual training to include the Department’s Health and Safety update course. Evidence: The record S5 documented that the most recent Department Health and Safety update course was completed 02/18/2022.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “(Repeat violation) Based on staff record review, the provider failed to have central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S3, employed 01/18/2024 did not contain findings of a central registry search within 30 days of employment. The results were dated 02/20/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-B

      “Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that physical examinations shall be within the time period prescribed by the subsection of the standard based on the child’s age. Evidence: C1, age 3, enrolled 11/08/2023 had a physical examination dated 10/27/2022 which is outside the prescribed time period of 12 months prior to attendance.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “(Repeat violation) Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that three of five staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment or documentation completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 10/10/2023 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening was completed 01/08/2024. The record for S3, employed 01/18/2024 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening was completed 09/17/2023. The record for S4, employed 02/26/2024 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening was completed 09/26/2023.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “(Repeat violation) Based on interview, the provider failed to ensure the injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. Evidence: S6 reported the review of the injury prevention procedures has not been completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff completed orientation training required by 8VAC20-780-(3)-240-C prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: The staff record for S4 did not contain documentation of orientation.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff received orientation training in facility specific topics. Evidence: Orientation form used by the center for S1, S2, and S5 failed to document training in sudden infant death syndrome, shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-E

      “(Repeat violation) Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff within 30 days of the first day of employment complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: Orientation form used by the center for S1, S2, S3, S4, and S5 did not document the orientation training in first aid and CPR.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on review of emergency evacuation drill documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained the required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation dated July 2023- February 2024 did not document the weather conditions during the drills.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-E

      “Based on review of emergency drill documentation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that shelter in place procedures shall be practiced at least twice per year. Evidence: Emergency drill records were reviewed and did not document two shelter in place drills being conducted twice per year. S6 acknowledged that the shelter in place procedures were practiced once in 2023.”
  10. Mar 26, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff received certification in first aid and CPR within 90 days of their employment. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 10/10/2023 did not contain documentation of first aid or CPR training. The record for S5, employed 03/14/2022 did not contain documentation of first aid or CPR training within 90 days of employment. The training was completed 08/28/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff received annual training to include the Department’s Health and Safety update course. Evidence: The record S5 documented that the most recent Department Health and Safety update course was completed 02/18/2022.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “(Repeat violation) Based on staff record review, the provider failed to have central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S3, employed 01/18/2024 did not contain findings of a central registry search within 30 days of employment. The results were dated 02/20/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-B

      “Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that physical examinations shall be within the time period prescribed by the subsection of the standard based on the child’s age. Evidence: C1, age 3, enrolled 11/08/2023 had a physical examination dated 10/27/2022 which is outside the prescribed time period of 12 months prior to attendance.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “(Repeat violation) Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that three of five staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment or documentation completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 10/10/2023 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening was completed 01/08/2024. The record for S3, employed 01/18/2024 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening was completed 09/17/2023. The record for S4, employed 02/26/2024 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening was completed 09/26/2023.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “(Repeat violation) Based on interview, the provider failed to ensure the injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. Evidence: S6 reported the review of the injury prevention procedures has not been completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff completed orientation training required by 8VAC20-780-(3)-240-C prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: The staff record for S4 did not contain documentation of orientation.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff received orientation training in facility specific topics. Evidence: Orientation form used by the center for S1, S2, and S5 failed to document training in sudden infant death syndrome, shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-E

      “(Repeat violation) Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff within 30 days of the first day of employment complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: Orientation form used by the center for S1, S2, S3, S4, and S5 did not document the orientation training in first aid and CPR.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on review of emergency evacuation drill documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained the required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation dated July 2023- February 2024 did not document the weather conditions during the drills.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-E

      “Based on review of emergency drill documentation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that shelter in place procedures shall be practiced at least twice per year. Evidence: Emergency drill records were reviewed and did not document two shelter in place drills being conducted twice per year. S6 acknowledged that the shelter in place procedures were practiced once in 2023.”
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  1. Jun 21, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure all applicants for employment shall submit to fingerprinting and undergo a national criminal background check prior to employment. Evidence: The record for S2, employed 08/15/2022, did not contain results of a national criminal background check prior to employment. The results are dated 09/02/2022. The record for S3, employed 10/14/2022, did not contain results of a national criminal background check prior to employment. The results are dated 10/26/2022. The record for S4, employed 08/29/2022, did not contain results of a national criminal background check prior to employment. The results are dated 08/30/2022.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-E

      “Based on record review, the provider did not document within 30 days of the first day of employment, staff must complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The records for S1, employed 03/20/2023, S2, employed 08/15/2022, S3, employed 10/14/2022, S4, employed 08/29/2022, S5, employed 03/21/22, S6, employed 05/01/2023, and S7, employed 05/11/2023 did not document first aid and CPR orientation.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure an employee must not be employed until the center has the person’s completed sworn statement. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 03/20/2023 did not contain a completed sworn statement. The record for S2, employed 08/15/2022 documented a sworn statement dated 09/09/2022. The record for S3, employed 10/14/2022 did not contain a completed sworn statement. The record for S4, employed 08/29/2022 documented a sworn statement dated 09/08/2022. The record for S7, employed 05/11/2023 did not contain a completed sworn statement.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to have central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S7, employed 05/11/2023 did not contain findings of a central registry search.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on child record review, the provider 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 immunization documentation in the record for child, C5 was dated 08/19/2022. C5 was enrolled 8/12/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that four of eight staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment or documentation completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record for S3, employed 10/14/2022, contained a screening completed 10/25/2022. The record for S4, employed, 08/29/2022, contained a screening completed 9/5/2022. The record for S6, employed 05/01/2023 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening completed 09/28/2022 was more than 30 days old at the time of employment. The record for S7, employed, 05/11/2023, did not contain any screening results.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of eight shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years or more frequently if recommended. Evidence: The TB screening for S8 were dated 06/02/2021 and no follow-up TB screening results in the staff record.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Based on interview, the provider failed to ensure the injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. Evidence: Program Director reported that the injury prevention procedures have not been updated.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of six contained required documentation. Evidence: The record for C2, enrolled 06/13/2022 did not contain documentation of confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record as required by 8VAC20-780-420-E.3.b.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on the review of emergency evacuation documents, the provider failed to ensure that the center implemented monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Records did not document a monthly practice drill in November 2022.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Evidence: The records for S1, employed 03/20/2023 and S2, employed 08/15/2022 did not document a current first aid and CPR certificate. S1 and S2 were observed working alone in a classroom with children on 06/21/2023.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, the provider did not keep records for three of eight staff as required. Evidence: The records for S3, employed 10/14/2022, and S4, employed 08/29/2022 contained documentation of one of two references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The record for S7, employed 05/11/2023, did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to obtain the results of the search of the child abuse and neglect registry and criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years for each staff as required. Evidence: S6, employed 05/01/2023, resided in a state other than Virginia within the past 5 years. The record for S6 did not contain a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent for the other state by the end of the 30th day of employment. The record for S6 did not contain results of a criminal history record information check from the other state prior to employment.”
  2. Jun 21, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure all applicants for employment shall submit to fingerprinting and undergo a national criminal background check prior to employment. Evidence: The record for S2, employed 08/15/2022, did not contain results of a national criminal background check prior to employment. The results are dated 09/02/2022. The record for S3, employed 10/14/2022, did not contain results of a national criminal background check prior to employment. The results are dated 10/26/2022. The record for S4, employed 08/29/2022, did not contain results of a national criminal background check prior to employment. The results are dated 08/30/2022.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-E

      “Based on record review, the provider did not document within 30 days of the first day of employment, staff must complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The records for S1, employed 03/20/2023, S2, employed 08/15/2022, S3, employed 10/14/2022, S4, employed 08/29/2022, S5, employed 03/21/22, S6, employed 05/01/2023, and S7, employed 05/11/2023 did not document first aid and CPR orientation.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure an employee must not be employed until the center has the person’s completed sworn statement. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 03/20/2023 did not contain a completed sworn statement. The record for S2, employed 08/15/2022 documented a sworn statement dated 09/09/2022. The record for S3, employed 10/14/2022 did not contain a completed sworn statement. The record for S4, employed 08/29/2022 documented a sworn statement dated 09/08/2022. The record for S7, employed 05/11/2023 did not contain a completed sworn statement.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to have central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S7, employed 05/11/2023 did not contain findings of a central registry search.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on child record review, the provider 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 immunization documentation in the record for child, C5 was dated 08/19/2022. C5 was enrolled 8/12/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that four of eight staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment or documentation completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record for S3, employed 10/14/2022, contained a screening completed 10/25/2022. The record for S4, employed, 08/29/2022, contained a screening completed 9/5/2022. The record for S6, employed 05/01/2023 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening completed 09/28/2022 was more than 30 days old at the time of employment. The record for S7, employed, 05/11/2023, did not contain any screening results.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of eight shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years or more frequently if recommended. Evidence: The TB screening for S8 were dated 06/02/2021 and no follow-up TB screening results in the staff record.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Based on interview, the provider failed to ensure the injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. Evidence: Program Director reported that the injury prevention procedures have not been updated.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of six contained required documentation. Evidence: The record for C2, enrolled 06/13/2022 did not contain documentation of confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record as required by 8VAC20-780-420-E.3.b.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on the review of emergency evacuation documents, the provider failed to ensure that the center implemented monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Records did not document a monthly practice drill in November 2022.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Evidence: The records for S1, employed 03/20/2023 and S2, employed 08/15/2022 did not document a current first aid and CPR certificate. S1 and S2 were observed working alone in a classroom with children on 06/21/2023.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, the provider did not keep records for three of eight staff as required. Evidence: The records for S3, employed 10/14/2022, and S4, employed 08/29/2022 contained documentation of one of two references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The record for S7, employed 05/11/2023, did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to obtain the results of the search of the child abuse and neglect registry and criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years for each staff as required. Evidence: S6, employed 05/01/2023, resided in a state other than Virginia within the past 5 years. The record for S6 did not contain a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent for the other state by the end of the 30th day of employment. The record for S6 did not contain results of a criminal history record information check from the other state prior to employment.”
  3. Mar 16, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1.) The record of staff #1 (hired 12/18/21) did not contain documentation of tuberculosis results.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-2

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days prior to beginning employment. Evidence: 1.) The record of staff #2 (hired 11/22/21) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 11/30/20. 2.) The record of staff #3 (hired 3/14/22) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 1/27/22.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Based on a review of board member records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint based national criminal record check within 30 days of appointment of a board member. Evidence: The records of board members #2 and #3 (took office 5/1/21) did not contain documentation of fingerprints. Administration confirmed the fingerprints were not completed.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

      “Based on a review of board member records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a Sworn Statement for each new board member when a change occurred and a central registry check from each board member before the end of the 30 days after the change of officer. Evidence: The records of board members #2 and #3 (took office 5/1/21) did not contain documentation of a sworn statement and central registry results. Administration confirmed the sworn statement and central registry checks were not completed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-B

      “Based on a review of the emergency preparedness plan the center did not ensure the emergency preparedness plan contained all procedural components. Evidence: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the following components: 1.) securing information on allergies or food intolerances; 2.) methods to ensure any health care needs to include medications and care plans; emergency contact information for staff; and supplies are taken to the assembly point or relocation site; 3) includes method of communication with emergency responders; and 4) procedures to reunite children with a parent or authorized person designated by the parent to pick up the child.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record check and sex offender registry check prior to the first day of employment and did not request an out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent by the end of the 30th day of employment for each employee who has resided in any other state in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record of staff #1 (hired 12/18/21) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state criminal history record check, sex offender registry check, and central registry check. Administration confirmed it was not completed.”
  4. Mar 16, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1.) The record of staff #1 (hired 12/18/21) did not contain documentation of tuberculosis results.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-2

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days prior to beginning employment. Evidence: 1.) The record of staff #2 (hired 11/22/21) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 11/30/20. 2.) The record of staff #3 (hired 3/14/22) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 1/27/22.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Based on a review of board member records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint based national criminal record check within 30 days of appointment of a board member. Evidence: The records of board members #2 and #3 (took office 5/1/21) did not contain documentation of fingerprints. Administration confirmed the fingerprints were not completed.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

      “Based on a review of board member records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a Sworn Statement for each new board member when a change occurred and a central registry check from each board member before the end of the 30 days after the change of officer. Evidence: The records of board members #2 and #3 (took office 5/1/21) did not contain documentation of a sworn statement and central registry results. Administration confirmed the sworn statement and central registry checks were not completed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-B

      “Based on a review of the emergency preparedness plan the center did not ensure the emergency preparedness plan contained all procedural components. Evidence: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain the following components: 1.) securing information on allergies or food intolerances; 2.) methods to ensure any health care needs to include medications and care plans; emergency contact information for staff; and supplies are taken to the assembly point or relocation site; 3) includes method of communication with emergency responders; and 4) procedures to reunite children with a parent or authorized person designated by the parent to pick up the child.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record check and sex offender registry check prior to the first day of employment and did not request an out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent by the end of the 30th day of employment for each employee who has resided in any other state in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record of staff #1 (hired 12/18/21) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state criminal history record check, sex offender registry check, and central registry check. Administration confirmed it was not completed.”
  5. Oct 28, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-550-D

      “Based on a review of records and interview on October 28, 2021, the center did not ensure to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill and a minimum of two shelter-in-place practice drills per year for the most likely to occur scenarios. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of a fire drill being practiced in July 2021. 2. Administration confirmed the drill wasn't completed in July.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-260-A

      “Based on a review of records and interview on October 28, 2021, the center did not ensure to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1. The record of the annual fire inspection is dated 05/14/2020. 2. Administration acknowledged they have not contacted the local fire official.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-550-E

      “Based on a review of records and interview on October 28, 2021, the center did not maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. Evidence: 1. The fire drill log did not contain documentation of a fire drill practiced in May 2021 and September 2021. 2. Administration confirmed the drills were conducted but not recorded.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22VAC40-185-70-A

      “Based on a review of records and interview on October 28, 2021, the center did not ensure that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #1 (DOH 6/28/21) contains documentation of a reference that was checked and dated 7/20/21. 2. Administration stated the reference was on vacation.”
  6. Oct 28, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-550-D

      “Based on a review of records and interview on October 28, 2021, the center did not ensure to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill and a minimum of two shelter-in-place practice drills per year for the most likely to occur scenarios. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of a fire drill being practiced in July 2021. 2. Administration confirmed the drill wasn't completed in July.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-260-A

      “Based on a review of records and interview on October 28, 2021, the center did not ensure to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1. The record of the annual fire inspection is dated 05/14/2020. 2. Administration acknowledged they have not contacted the local fire official.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-550-E

      “Based on a review of records and interview on October 28, 2021, the center did not maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. Evidence: 1. The fire drill log did not contain documentation of a fire drill practiced in May 2021 and September 2021. 2. Administration confirmed the drills were conducted but not recorded.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22VAC40-185-70-A

      “Based on a review of records and interview on October 28, 2021, the center did not ensure that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #1 (DOH 6/28/21) contains documentation of a reference that was checked and dated 7/20/21. 2. Administration stated the reference was on vacation.”

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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Is St. James's Children's Center licensed?

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

When was St. James's Children's Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. James's Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 10 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.

How many children can St. James's Children's Center care for?

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

Does St. James's Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. James's Children's Center'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 St. James's Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 358-9788 to ask.

What is St. James's Children's Center's phone number?

(804) 358-9788.

Where is St. James's Children's Center?

1205 W. Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 0.1 miles away.

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