Skipwith Academy at Enon (#79)
1831 Enon Station Drive, Chester, VA
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The Goddard School - River's Bend is a licensed child care center in Chester, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 286 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 7 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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Enrichment | Sports & Fitness, Yoga & Mindfulness |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (Before School Transportation) |
| Languages | American Sign Language |
| Accreditation | Cognia (AdvancED) accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 286 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Goddard School - River's Bend has not listed its tuition.
State record
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 11 of 16 visits · 11 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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22.1-289.036-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. 1. Staff #1 did not have an updated sworn disclosure or affirmation. It was overdue by seven months. 2. Staff #2 did not have an updated sworn disclosure or affirmation. It was overdue by two months.”
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 occurrence. The record shall include the date and time when parents were notified. Child #5 had a minor injury report that was missing the time of parent notification.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water after any contact with body fluids. Staff #11 was observed wiping a child's nose. The staff member did not wash their hands with soap and running water.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have a current CPR and first aid certification, appropriate to the ages of children in care, within 90 days of employment. Staff #5 and Staff #7 completed their CPR and first aid certification approximately one month late.”
8VAC20-780-350-C
“When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. On 11/06/2025, Staff #13 was observed supervising a combined group of 17 preschool age and school age children. Administration acknowledged that Staff #13 was seven children over the required preschool ratio of 1:10 for approximately 15 minutes before Staff #1 arrived to supervise.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have a current CPR and first aid certification, appropriate to the ages of children in care, within 90 days of employment. Staff #5 and Staff #7 completed their CPR and first aid certification approximately one month late.”
8VAC20-780-350-C
“When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. On 11/06/2025, Staff #13 was observed supervising a combined group of 17 preschool age and school age children. Administration acknowledged that Staff #13 was seven children over the required preschool ratio of 1:10 for approximately 15 minutes before Staff #1 arrived to supervise.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have a current CPR and first aid certification, appropriate to the ages of children in care, within 90 days of employment. Staff #5 and Staff #7 completed their CPR and first aid certification approximately one month late.”
8VAC20-780-350-C
“When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. On 11/06/2025, Staff #13 was observed supervising a combined group of 17 preschool age and school age children. Administration acknowledged that Staff #13 was seven children over the required preschool ratio of 1:10 for approximately 15 minutes before Staff #1 arrived to supervise.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Minor injury records shall include the following: 1. Date and time of injury; 2. Name of injured child; 3. Type and circumstance of the injury; 4. Staff present and treatment; 5. Date and time when parents were notified; 6. Any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury; 7. Staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures; and 8. Documentation on how parent was notified. Child #11, child #12, and child #13 had minor injury reports that were missing the future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #8, employed for over 10 months, did not have a central registry check from one state.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Minor injury records shall include the following: 1. Date and time of injury; 2. Name of injured child; 3. Type and circumstance of the injury; 4. Staff present and treatment; 5. Date and time when parents were notified; 6. Any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury; 7. Staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures; and 8. Documentation on how parent was notified. Child #11, child #12, and child #13 had minor injury reports that were missing the future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #8, employed for over 10 months, did not have a central registry check from one state.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Snacks are required to contain two of the five components which are fluid milk, meat or meat alternative, vegetables, fruits, and grains. In two classrooms, the children were given one component at morning snack.”
8VAC20-780-570-A
“When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Three children in the infant classroom were sitting in infant seats with unfastened protective belts.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Snacks are required to contain two of the five components which are fluid milk, meat or meat alternative, vegetables, fruits, and grains. In two classrooms, the children were given one component at morning snack.”
8VAC20-780-570-A
“When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Three children in the infant classroom were sitting in infant seats with unfastened protective belts.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Two cannisters of Clorox disinfectant wipes were located in an unlocked cabinet in a preschool classroom. The wipes contained the warnings: caution and hazard to humans and domestic animals. 2. Administration acknowledged that the cabinet was unlocked.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. A torn vinyl climber was observed in an infant classroom and a torn vinyl chair was observed in a preschool classroom. The torn areas exposed the interior foam padding. 2. Administration acknowledged that the equipment required maintenance or disposal.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Two cannisters of Clorox disinfectant wipes were located in an unlocked cabinet in a preschool classroom. The wipes contained the warnings: caution and hazard to humans and domestic animals. 2. Administration acknowledged that the cabinet was unlocked.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. A torn vinyl climber was observed in an infant classroom and a torn vinyl chair was observed in a preschool classroom. The torn areas exposed the interior foam padding. 2. Administration acknowledged that the equipment required maintenance or disposal.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for two (2) staff by the end of the 30th day of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 10/31/2022) did not contain a central registry finding. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 8/20/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 09/27/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the findings were not received within 30 days as required.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that when diaper ointment or cream is used, written parent authorization is obtained. Evidence: 1. Diaper creams and authorizations were inspected in the infant room on 12/5/2022. A tube of Triple Paste Cream was observed that belonged to child #11. An authorization for the cream was not available. 2. Administration acknowledged that the authorization had not been obtained.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Chipmunk's room (ages 12-16 months) Odoban, an air freshener and hand sanitizer were observed in an unlocked cabinet. In the Get-Set classroom (ages two-three years) three (3) cans of air freshener were observed in an unlocked cabinet. In the half day preschool (four year olds) an unlocked cannister of Clorox wipes were observed. The unlocked bottles contained warning labels to include caution, flammable, keep out of the reach of children and hazard to humans and domestic animals) 2. Administration acknowledged that the substances were unlocked.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to request an out of state child abuse and neglect registry search request by the end of the 30th day of employment for one (1) staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 10/31/2022) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff resided outside of Virginia within the preceding five (5) years. The record did not contain an out of state child abuse and neglect search request. 2. Administration acknowledged that the request had not been made.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for two (2) staff by the end of the 30th day of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 10/31/2022) did not contain a central registry finding. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 8/20/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 09/27/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the findings were not received within 30 days as required.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that when diaper ointment or cream is used, written parent authorization is obtained. Evidence: 1. Diaper creams and authorizations were inspected in the infant room on 12/5/2022. A tube of Triple Paste Cream was observed that belonged to child #11. An authorization for the cream was not available. 2. Administration acknowledged that the authorization had not been obtained.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Chipmunk's room (ages 12-16 months) Odoban, an air freshener and hand sanitizer were observed in an unlocked cabinet. In the Get-Set classroom (ages two-three years) three (3) cans of air freshener were observed in an unlocked cabinet. In the half day preschool (four year olds) an unlocked cannister of Clorox wipes were observed. The unlocked bottles contained warning labels to include caution, flammable, keep out of the reach of children and hazard to humans and domestic animals) 2. Administration acknowledged that the substances were unlocked.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to request an out of state child abuse and neglect registry search request by the end of the 30th day of employment for one (1) staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 10/31/2022) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff resided outside of Virginia within the preceding five (5) years. The record did not contain an out of state child abuse and neglect search request. 2. Administration acknowledged that the request had not been made.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation and interview on June 28, 2022, the center did not ensure medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's orders, including refrigerated medication and staff's personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the 3 year old classroom a staff's purse was located on a shelf accessible to children. There were several prescription medication bottles observed at the top of the staff's purse. The staff confirmed the purse was not in a locked cabinet.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of staff records and interview on June 28, 2022, the center did not ensure that each staff record reviewed contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #9 (hired 11/22/21) contained central registry findings dated 1/15/22. Administration confirmed the results were late.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and interview on June 28, 2022, the center did not ensure that diapers shall be disposed in a leak-proof or plastic lined storage system that is foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor soiled diaper touches an exterior surface during disposal. Evidence: Staff was observed, after diapering, disposing of a dirty diaper, in a trash can just outside the door leading to the outside area of the center, which was neither leak-proof or foot operated. The staff was observed using the staff's hand to lift the lid to the trash can and dispose of the diaper. The staff acknowledged the foot-operated pale was not used.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of records and interview on June 28, 2022, the center did not ensure that each staff record contains all required documentation. Evidence: The records of staff #2, staff #5, and staff #9 did not contain documentation of a health statement. Administration confirmed the information was not complete.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation and interview on June 28, 2022, the center did not ensure medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's orders, including refrigerated medication and staff's personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the 3 year old classroom a staff's purse was located on a shelf accessible to children. There were several prescription medication bottles observed at the top of the staff's purse. The staff confirmed the purse was not in a locked cabinet.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of staff records and interview on June 28, 2022, the center did not ensure that each staff record reviewed contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #9 (hired 11/22/21) contained central registry findings dated 1/15/22. Administration confirmed the results were late.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and interview on June 28, 2022, the center did not ensure that diapers shall be disposed in a leak-proof or plastic lined storage system that is foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor soiled diaper touches an exterior surface during disposal. Evidence: Staff was observed, after diapering, disposing of a dirty diaper, in a trash can just outside the door leading to the outside area of the center, which was neither leak-proof or foot operated. The staff was observed using the staff's hand to lift the lid to the trash can and dispose of the diaper. The staff acknowledged the foot-operated pale was not used.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of records and interview on June 28, 2022, the center did not ensure that each staff record contains all required documentation. Evidence: The records of staff #2, staff #5, and staff #9 did not contain documentation of a health statement. Administration confirmed the information was not complete.”
22VAC40-665-580-E-2
“Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor did not ensure each staff member had a current certification in first aid within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 (DOH 7/29/21), staff #2 (DOH 7/29/21), staff #4 (DOH 6/4/21), and staff #5 (DOH 5/15/21) did not contain documentation of certification in first aid. 2. Administration confirmed these staff haven't completed the certification.”
22VAC40-665-580-E-1
“Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor did not obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the age of the children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 (DOH 7/29/21), staff #2 (DOH 7/29/21), staff #4 (DOH 6/4/21), and staff #5 (DOH 5/15/21) did not contain documentation of certification in CPR. 2. Administration confirmed these staff haven't completed the certification.”
22VAC40-665-580-B
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure within the first 90 days of employment of service all caregivers complete the Virginia Pre-Service Training for childcare staff. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH 7/29/21) did not contain documentation of Pre-Service training. 2. Administration acknowledged the center did not have it.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: 1.The record of staff #3 (DOH 11/22/21) did not contain documentation of references. 2. Administration confirmed there were no references.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure 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: 1. The record of child #2 (DOE 10/4/21) contained documentation of immunizations dated 10/11/21. 2. The record of child #4 (DOE 10/1/21) contained documentation of immunizations dated 11/18/21.”
22VAC40-665-580-E-2
“Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor did not ensure each staff member had a current certification in first aid within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 (DOH 7/29/21), staff #2 (DOH 7/29/21), staff #4 (DOH 6/4/21), and staff #5 (DOH 5/15/21) did not contain documentation of certification in first aid. 2. Administration confirmed these staff haven't completed the certification.”
22VAC40-665-580-E-1
“Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor did not obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the age of the children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 (DOH 7/29/21), staff #2 (DOH 7/29/21), staff #4 (DOH 6/4/21), and staff #5 (DOH 5/15/21) did not contain documentation of certification in CPR. 2. Administration confirmed these staff haven't completed the certification.”
22VAC40-665-580-B
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure within the first 90 days of employment of service all caregivers complete the Virginia Pre-Service Training for childcare staff. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH 7/29/21) did not contain documentation of Pre-Service training. 2. Administration acknowledged the center did not have it.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: 1.The record of staff #3 (DOH 11/22/21) did not contain documentation of references. 2. Administration confirmed there were no references.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure 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: 1. The record of child #2 (DOE 10/4/21) contained documentation of immunizations dated 10/11/21. 2. The record of child #4 (DOE 10/1/21) contained documentation of immunizations dated 11/18/21.”
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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 August 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 11 of 16 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.
286, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, 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) 530-0096 to ask.
(804) 530-0096.
13036 Rivers Bend Boulevard, Chester, VA 23836.