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Mechanicsville, VA 23111 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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The Cherub School is a licensed child care center in Mechanicsville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 48 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care and preschool.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2.5- to 5-year-olds |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (nonprofit ministry of Immanuel Episcopal Church) |
| More | Founded 1988 |
| Licensed capacity | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Cherub School has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 19 rules 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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8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat Violation The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. C3, who had been attending for four days, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child's record at least annually. The information in the record of C3 had not been updated in over 13 months which is overdue by 5 months.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not complete a drill in August 2025.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. S2?s screening was completed 12 days late.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Repeat Violation The center shall maintain written records of children’s injuries that contain all of the required information. Injury reports dated 03/24/2025, 04/10/2025, and 04/14/2025 did not document the date and time of parental notification and how the parent was notified. Injury report dated 03/24/2025 did not document actions to prevent recurrence.”
8VAC20-780-240-E
“Within 30 days of the first day of employment, staff must complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Orientation documentation for S5 did not document this orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. C4, attended the center for less than a month before the immunization record was received.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. S1 and S4, who has been actively working at the center since 2021, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries that contains all the required information. Injury reports dated 09/16, 23, 26, and 30/2024 did not contain staff signatures.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. S3 obtained 11 of the 16 required hours in 2023 - 2024.”
8VAC20-780-270-C
“Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68 degrees F. The temperature in the big room used for snacks and recreation occupied by children was 66 degrees.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. Multiple thermos and lunch boxes observed in the center were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“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 S3, employed 08/25/2023 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening was completed 09/20/2023. The record for S4, employed 01/22/2023 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening was completed 08/08/2023.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on review of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained the required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation dated September 2023 ? April 2024 did not document: the method used for notification of the drill; any special conditions simulated; the time it took to complete the drill; problems encountered, if any; and weather conditions for emergency drills only.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff received orientation training in facility specific topics prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: The center failed to provide orientation and training to S3, employed 08/25/2023 in sudden infant death syndrome, shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. The center failed to provide orientation and training to S4, employed 01/22/2023 until 08/24/2023.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S3, employed 08/25/2023 did not contained a certificate of completion of the Virginia Preservice Training. The record for S4, employed 01/22/2023 contained a certificate of completion of the Virginia Preservice Training dated 06/14/2023.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of children records, the provider did not ensure five of five children’s records contained the required information. Evidence: The records for children, C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5 did not document the previous child day care and schools attended by the children.”
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: S5 reported the review of the injury prevention procedures has not been completed.”
8VAC20-780-140-B
“Based on child record review, the provider failed to assure the physical examination was conducted within the required 12 months prior to attendance for children two years of age through five. Evidence: The physical examination conducted 11/17/2022 for child, C3, age 3 years, enrolled 01/09/2024, was conducted more than 12 months prior to attendance.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain all required first aid and emergency supplies in a first aid kit. Evidence: The licensing inspector could not locate the tweezers in the first aid kit. A member of management could not locate the tweezers during the inspection. The member of management stated ?She would pick up a new pair?.”
8VAC20-780-560-J
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure tables were sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Evidence: The licensing inspectors observed staff wiping tables with disinfectant wipes after children ate their snacks. The department's definition for sanitizing is "sanitized" means treated in such a way to remove bacteria and viruses from inanimate surfaces through using a disinfectant solution. The surface of the item is sprayed and allowed to air dry for a minimum of two minutes. Disinfectant wipes to do not meet the definition of sanitizing.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substance such as cleaning material were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children. Evidence: The licensing inspectors observed disinfecting wipes sitting on a table in the room where children were eating snack.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not each group of children had a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: The licensing inspectors asked how daily attendance is documented. The director stated the children's name tags are moved to a different column on a chart located on the door of the classroom when the children arrive in the mornings. The chart was mounted on the door and could not travel where the children were located.”
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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 March 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 4 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.
48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (807) 770-7874 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (807) 770-7874 to ask.
(807) 770-7874.
3263 Old Church Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. The nearest other daycare we list is Leona Baylor, 2.6 miles away.