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The Sabot School

3400 Stony Point Road, Richmond, VA 23235
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days

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About The Sabot School

The Sabot School is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with preschool and summer camp.

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

School-ageSummer camp

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 through 8th grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 through 8th grade
ProgramsPreschool and summer camp
ApproachReggio Emilia
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Sabot School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Sabot School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#900845
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Background checks 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 22, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “The center must obtain a completed national fingerprint check prior to service and by the end of the 30th day for new board members. Board member #6, who has been a board member for 11 months, did not have documentation of national fingerprint background check.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to service and by the end of the 30th day for new board members. Board member #6, who has been a board member for 11 months, did not have documentation of the central registry request.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “The food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. 1. In room #1, seven food containers did not have a date and two food containers did not have a name or date. 2. In room #2, seven food containers did not have a date.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff were not in sight supervision of three children ages 4 years for approximately five minutes.”
  2. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #6 did not have documentation of annual training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1 had no documentation of completed training and had been employed for 118 days.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the Rainbow and Forest room, chipped and peeling paint on the molding, windowsills, and walls.”
  4. Jul 10, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's order, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The over the counter medication for child #5 was in the children's bathroom unlocked and within reach of children.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: In room #1, chipped and peeling paint was observed on the wall under a window.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4 (employed: 2/16/2024) had documentation of the completed the Virginia Department of Education sponsored 10-hour orientation course on 7/08/2024. 2. A member of management confirmed that the two staff members had not completed the course within 90 days of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure staff had the satisfactory results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check prior to employment. Evidence: The record for staff #3 (employed: 10/09/2023) had fingerprint-based national criminal background check dated 10/13/2023.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure that there was a minimum of one lockdown drill practiced, yearly. Evidence: The facility did not have documentation of a lockdown drill for the 2023-2024 school year.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure staff records had documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3 (employed: 10/09/2023) had documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation dated 10/13/2023.”
  5. Jun 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure staff obtained fingerprint results prior to hire. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #7 (employed 7/01/22) did not contain a fingerprint-based background check determination letter from the Office of Background Investigation prior to employment. Fingerprints were obtained on 07/26/2022”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on review of records, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.. Evidence: The records for staff #1 (employed 3/16/22) id not have documentation of the TB screening or test. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of”
  6. Jul 19, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure two board member records had documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation every five years from the date of the most recent sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. The records for board member #2 and board member #3 did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement or affirmation in the record. 2 A member of management stated that the sworn statement or affirmation could not be located for board member #2 and board member #3 had a sworn statement or affirmation dated 5/20/16 that had not been updated.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member’s record contained documentation of out-of-state child abuse and neglect search. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3 did not have documentation of the out-of-state child abuse and neglect background check from Maryland. 2. The administrator stated that she did not have the out-of-state check for staff #3.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that one out of four staff obtained fingerprint results prior to hire. 1. The record of staff #4 (hire date unknown) did not have documentation of fingerprint-based background check results. 2. A member of management stated that she was unable to locate a record for staff #4.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the playground, a wooden climbing structure was observed leaning. The second platform is approximately two feet high and slopes toward the ground on one side. The third platform supporting the slide was approximately three feet high and sloping down toward one of the sides that supports the sliding board and the fourth platform which is four feet high was sloping toward the third platform. 2. One student was observed on the first platform of the climbing structure.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-40-K

      “Based on documentation review and interview, the center did not develop written procedures that contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The center’s written procedures have not been updated to reflect the requirements for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. 2. The administrator stated that the procedures had not been updated as of 7/19/22.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that subsequent communicable tuberculosis (TB) screenings were conducted at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: The record for staff #3 (date of initial TB screening 6/07/20) did not contain updated TB screening results as of 07/19/22.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure one staff record had documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (hire date unknown) did not have documentation of a completed Sworn Statement. 2. A member of management stated that she was unable to locate a record for staff #4.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation, children's food items were not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: In classroom #1, seven children's lunch boxes were not labeled and/or dated.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff record contains all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 did not have a record. 2. The administrator was unable to locate the staff file and reported that she was unaware if the staff member had a staff file.”
  7. Apr 27, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the facility did not ensure that the required fingerprint check was completed within the last 90 days prior to the date of employment or prior to the first day of hire. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (date of hire 10/18/21), did not contain a fingerprint-based background check determination letter from the Office of Background Investigation prior to employment. 2. The record for staff #4 (date of hire 11/29/21), had a fingerprint check dated 8/19/20 and a sworn statement dated 8/19/21 exceeding the 90 day expiration.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that hazardous materials were kept in a locked place that prevents access to children. Evidence: 1. In room #1, Steriolol wipes labeled ?Caution? and ?Keep Out of Reach of Children?. In bathroom #1, SparSan Q disinfectant deodorant labeled ?Caution? and Keep Out of Reach of Children?. In bathroom #2, SparSan Q disinfectant and Board Walk disinfecting wipes labeled ?Caution? and Keep Out of Reach of Children?. In bathroom #3, 3 containers of disinfecting wipes labeled ?Caution? and Keep Out of Reach of Children?. In bathroom #4, Sterlphene II disinfectant, Lysol and Betco GE Fight BAC RTU disinfectant labeled ?Caution? and Keep Out of Reach of Children?. In room #4, Rustoleum labeled ?Danger? and ?Keep Out of Reach of Children? was not stored in a locked place using a safe locking method.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In room #4, two bottles of over-the-counter pain reliever, VIT C vitamins, Zinc vitamins and Elderberry vitamins were observed in an unlocked cabinet.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about The Sabot School

Is The Sabot School licensed?

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

When was The Sabot School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Sabot School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 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.

How many children can The Sabot School care for?

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

Does The Sabot School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Sabot School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Sabot School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 272-1341 to ask.

What is The Sabot School's phone number?

(804) 272-1341.

Where is The Sabot School?

3400 Stony Point Road, Richmond, VA 23235. The nearest other daycare we list is Chesterbrook Academy - Stony Point, 0.3 miles away.

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