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The Sprout School at the Children's Museum of Richmond

2626 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23224
licensed capacity
28
open each week
5 days

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About The Sprout School at the Children's Museum of Richmond

The Sprout School at the Children's Museum of Richmond is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 28 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for The Sprout School at the Children's Museum of Richmond

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
28 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1108051
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 13 visits · 47 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 14
  • Safety and hazards 13
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Sep 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. There are children enrolled that have diagnosed food allergies. There was not a current list of all known allergies in each area children were present.”
    • 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 room #1, there was a gap between the outlet and wall, posing a risk to children in care.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “***Repeat Violation*** A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1 has documented food allergies and did not have a written care plan in the child's record.”
  2. May 6, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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. The record for C1 did not contain documentation of immunizations and the child has been enrolled for 5 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Repeat Violation Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of C1, who had been enrolled for 5 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-B

      “Physical examination shall be conducted within prescribed time periods. The physical examination for C4 was conducted more than 12 months prior to enrollment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Repeat Violation The center is required to update the injury prevention procedures at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. The review of the injury prevention procedures was not documented.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “The center shall provide for review an annual sanitation inspection. The last sanitation inspection available for review was dated 09/20/2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-3

      “Repeat Violation In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. A power strip observed in the Forest Room had uncovered outlets.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “At least one staff in each classroom where children are present shall have a current CPR and first aid certification. S5 was observed to be in a classroom alone with children and her certifications expired 05/02/2026.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Repeat Violation Evacuation drills procedures shall be practiced monthly. Drill records did not document drills in 01/2026, 02/2026, and 03/2026.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “A menu listing food to be served during the current week shall be posted. No menu was posted.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff shall complete annually the department’s health and safety update course. The record for S3 did not contain documentation of this annual training due by 03/25/2026.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “The record for S3 did not document completion of the health and safety course due by 03/25/2026.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. S5 updated screening was due 25 days ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”
  3. Oct 22, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The record for S1 did not contain the certification due by 9/30/2025.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid. The record for S1 did not contain the certification due by 9/30/2025.”
    • 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 due by 03/2025.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of C4, who had been enrolled for two months.”
    • 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. The TB screening for S5 was dated 4 days after employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Repeat Violation The center is required to update the injury prevention procedures at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. The review of the injury prevention procedures was not documented.”
    • 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 C2 did not contain the date of enrollment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-I

      “The center is required to provide training on the center’s emergency preparedness plan annually and each time the plan is updated. There was no documentation of the annual review of the emergency preparedness plan since 05/06/2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. A one-gallon container of hand soap and container of hand sanitizer were observed and accessible in child bathroom #1. Both chemical products contained the warning label ?Keep out of Reach of Children?.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center shall maintain written records of children’s injuries that contain all of the required information. The injury report dated 08/29/2025 did not document future actions to prevent recurrence of the injury and the method of parental notification.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Repeat Violation In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. A power strip observed in the Forest Room had uncovered outlets.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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 C5 has not been updated and is overdue by 4 months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Evacuation drills procedures shall be practiced monthly. Drill records did not document a drill in 09/2025.”
    • 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 file for S1, currently working with children for over 3 months did not contain a completed sworn statement.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home the container must be clearly labeled with the child’s name. Multiple thermos bottles were observed in the Forest Room were not labeled with the children’s names.”
    • Background checks

      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. S2, employed for 20 month, did not have documentation of requesting a sexual offender check from two states.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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. The record for C4 did not contain documentation of immunizations and the child has been enrolled for 3 months.”
  4. Oct 22, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The record for S1 did not contain the certification due by 9/30/2025.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid. The record for S1 did not contain the certification due by 9/30/2025.”
    • 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 due by 03/2025.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of C4, who had been enrolled for two months.”
    • 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. The TB screening for S5 was dated 4 days after employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Repeat Violation The center is required to update the injury prevention procedures at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. The review of the injury prevention procedures was not documented.”
    • 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 C2 did not contain the date of enrollment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-I

      “The center is required to provide training on the center’s emergency preparedness plan annually and each time the plan is updated. There was no documentation of the annual review of the emergency preparedness plan since 05/06/2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. A one-gallon container of hand soap and container of hand sanitizer were observed and accessible in child bathroom #1. Both chemical products contained the warning label ?Keep out of Reach of Children?.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center shall maintain written records of children’s injuries that contain all of the required information. The injury report dated 08/29/2025 did not document future actions to prevent recurrence of the injury and the method of parental notification.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Repeat Violation In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. A power strip observed in the Forest Room had uncovered outlets.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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 C5 has not been updated and is overdue by 4 months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Evacuation drills procedures shall be practiced monthly. Drill records did not document a drill in 09/2025.”
    • 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 file for S1, currently working with children for over 3 months did not contain a completed sworn statement.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home the container must be clearly labeled with the child’s name. Multiple thermos bottles were observed in the Forest Room were not labeled with the children’s names.”
    • Background checks

      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. S2, employed for 20 month, did not have documentation of requesting a sexual offender check from two states.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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. The record for C4 did not contain documentation of immunizations and the child has been enrolled for 3 months.”
  5. Jun 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Repeat Violation Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes all required information. The documented drills for the months of April and May 2025 did not contain the identity of the person conducting the drill, the method used for notification of the drill, any special conditions simulated, or for evacuation drills only the weather conditions.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The tuberculosis screening for staff #5 was dated 52 days prior to the date of employment.”
  6. Jun 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Repeat Violation Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes all required information. The documented drills for the months of April and May 2025 did not contain the identity of the person conducting the drill, the method used for notification of the drill, any special conditions simulated, or for evacuation drills only the weather conditions.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The tuberculosis screening for staff #5 was dated 52 days prior to the date of employment.”
  7. Mar 4, 2025Visit7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course. The staff record for S1 did not contain document completion of the 2024 annual health and safety update course.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. A power strip observed in the Forest Room had uncovered outlets.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff record shall contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. The staff record for S3 identified as an acting program lead did not document the experience to be a program lead.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “A child day program that serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. There was no carbon monoxide detector located within the child day care center.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “The center is required to maintain documentation of emergency evacuations that document all of the required information. The drills conducted in July, September, October, November, December 2024 and January 2025 did not document: the method used for notification for the drill; any special conditions simulated; problems encountered, if any; and for emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “The center is required to update the injury prevention procedures at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. The review of the injury prevention procedures was not documented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. S2 updated screening is overdue by 7 days and has not been completed.”
  8. Mar 4, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course. The staff record for S1 did not contain document completion of the 2024 annual health and safety update course.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. A power strip observed in the Forest Room had uncovered outlets.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff record shall contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. The staff record for S3 identified as an acting program lead did not document the experience to be a program lead.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “A child day program that serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. There was no carbon monoxide detector located within the child day care center.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “The center is required to maintain documentation of emergency evacuations that document all of the required information. The drills conducted in July, September, October, November, December 2024 and January 2025 did not document: the method used for notification for the drill; any special conditions simulated; problems encountered, if any; and for emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “The center is required to update the injury prevention procedures at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. The review of the injury prevention procedures was not documented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. S2 updated screening is overdue by 7 days and has not been completed.”
  9. Mar 4, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course. The staff record for S1 did not contain document completion of the 2024 annual health and safety update course.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. A power strip observed in the Forest Room had uncovered outlets.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff record shall contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. The staff record for S3 identified as an acting program lead did not document the experience to be a program lead.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “A child day program that serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. There was no carbon monoxide detector located within the child day care center.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “The center is required to maintain documentation of emergency evacuations that document all of the required information. The drills conducted in July, September, October, November, December 2024 and January 2025 did not document: the method used for notification for the drill; any special conditions simulated; problems encountered, if any; and for emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “The center is required to update the injury prevention procedures at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. The review of the injury prevention procedures was not documented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. S2 updated screening is overdue by 7 days and has not been completed.”
  10. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 6, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on review of five children's records, the facility failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child 5 (date of birth 12/02/2019) did not have an updated immunization record since 9/22/2020.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of six staff records, the center failed to ensure that out of state background checks were conducted as required. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 7/03/2023) indicated on the sworn disclosure statement dated 7/07/2023 that they had lived outside the state of Virginia within the past five years. There was no documentation to support that the required out of state child abuse and neglect registry check was submitted within 30 days as required. Staff 1 (date of employment 2/1/2024) indicated that they had lived outside the state of Virginia within the past five years. There was no documentation to support that the required out of state criminal history record check had been completed prior to employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to have a diaper disposal system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touched an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: the diaper disposal can did not have an operable foot pedal to open the lid.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on review of the emergency drill log, the facility failed to conduct a lockdown drill at least once annually. Evidence: there was no documentation of a lockdown drill since 12/07/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-560-J

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to sanitize tables after each use for feeding. Evidence: the tables were not sanitized after afternoon snack. There were visible crumbs on the table while children began playing with play doh and kinetic sand.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to maintain the ratio of 1 staff for every 10 children ages 3 years up to school age. Evidence: On 2/6/2024, there were 14 children with 2 staff. One of the staff left the room to get items from the dryer. The second staff was alone with 14 children for at least 5 minutes.”
  3. Feb 6, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on review of five children's records, the facility failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child 5 (date of birth 12/02/2019) did not have an updated immunization record since 9/22/2020.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of six staff records, the center failed to ensure that out of state background checks were conducted as required. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 7/03/2023) indicated on the sworn disclosure statement dated 7/07/2023 that they had lived outside the state of Virginia within the past five years. There was no documentation to support that the required out of state child abuse and neglect registry check was submitted within 30 days as required. Staff 1 (date of employment 2/1/2024) indicated that they had lived outside the state of Virginia within the past five years. There was no documentation to support that the required out of state criminal history record check had been completed prior to employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to have a diaper disposal system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touched an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: the diaper disposal can did not have an operable foot pedal to open the lid.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on review of the emergency drill log, the facility failed to conduct a lockdown drill at least once annually. Evidence: there was no documentation of a lockdown drill since 12/07/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-560-J

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to sanitize tables after each use for feeding. Evidence: the tables were not sanitized after afternoon snack. There were visible crumbs on the table while children began playing with play doh and kinetic sand.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to maintain the ratio of 1 staff for every 10 children ages 3 years up to school age. Evidence: On 2/6/2024, there were 14 children with 2 staff. One of the staff left the room to get items from the dryer. The second staff was alone with 14 children for at least 5 minutes.”
  4. Mar 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: In two classrooms, the sanitizing solution was on the sink while children washed their hands for lunch.”
  5. Mar 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: In two classrooms, the sanitizing solution was on the sink while children washed their hands for lunch.”
  6. Nov 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Based on review of two medications, the facility failed to have written authorization from the parent to administer medication. Evidence: There was no written parent authorization to administer two medications to one child.”
  7. Nov 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Based on review of two medications, the facility failed to have written authorization from the parent to administer medication. Evidence: There was no written parent authorization to administer two medications to one child.”
  8. Mar 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on review of two new staff files and staff interview, the facility failed to have documentation of a completed TB screening at employment and prior to direct contact with children. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of hire 3/7/2022) did not have a TB screening or test.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of two staff files and staff interview, the facility did not have a search of the central registry check ( CPS check) within 30 days of hire. Staff 2 (date of hire 2/21/2022) did not have a search of the central registry on file. According to staff, the search of the central registry was not sent within the first 7 days as required. The check was not returned by 3/29/2022 according to staff (HR).”
  9. Mar 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on review of two new staff files and staff interview, the facility failed to have documentation of a completed TB screening at employment and prior to direct contact with children. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of hire 3/7/2022) did not have a TB screening or test.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of two staff files and staff interview, the facility did not have a search of the central registry check ( CPS check) within 30 days of hire. Staff 2 (date of hire 2/21/2022) did not have a search of the central registry on file. According to staff, the search of the central registry was not sent within the first 7 days as required. The check was not returned by 3/29/2022 according to staff (HR).”
  10. Oct 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Oct 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 The Sprout School at the Children's Museum of Richmond licensed?

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

When was The Sprout School at the Children's Museum of Richmond last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Sprout School at the Children's Museum of Richmond had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 11 of 13 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 Sprout School at the Children's Museum of Richmond care for?

28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does The Sprout School at the Children's Museum of Richmond accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Sprout School at the Children's Museum of Richmond's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Sprout School at the Children's Museum of Richmond cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 349-0837 to ask.

What is The Sprout School at the Children's Museum of Richmond's phone number?

(804) 349-0837.

Where is The Sprout School at the Children's Museum of Richmond?

2626 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23224. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Church, 0.2 miles away.

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