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Westhampton Day School

6100 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226
licensed capacity
230
open each week
5 days

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About Westhampton Day School

Westhampton Day School is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 230 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
230 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
CurriculumHighScope
EnrichmentYoga, Picture Book Odyssey, Soccer Shots, Project Wild, Dance, Fun Bus, and more
Staff94% degreed teachers and many teachers holding teaching licenses
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Bathroom independence is a goal for two-year-old students
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 1953
Licensed capacity230 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Westhampton Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
230 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#6530
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Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 14 of 16 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Background checks 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 3, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-A Complaint related: Yes

      “In order to promote the child's physical, intellectual, emotional, and social wellbeing and growth, staff shall interact with the child and one another to provide needed help, comfort, support and respect personal privacy, respect differences in cultural, ethnic, and family backgrounds, encourage decision-making abilities, encourage independence and self-direction; and use consistency in applying expectations. During an interview on 6/3/2026, Staff #1 described several practices used when interacting with children. Staff #1 stated that they ?get face to face? with children and ?verbalize for them to make them understand who is boss and remind them of their place.? Staff #1 also explained that they tap children on the top of their head or forehead to gain attention.”
  2. Apr 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom. During an inspection on 4/20/2026, Child A, age 4, exited her classroom alone to use the restroom. While walking down the hallway, she tripped on a rug and fell, striking her head on a door. The child began crying and ran back to her classroom. No staff were observed providing actual sight and sound supervision of the child in the hallway. (Observed on site by the licensing inspector.)”
    • 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. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #9, who has been employed for one year.”
  3. Dec 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry check from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for over 45 days and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
  4. Dec 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry check from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for over 45 days and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
  5. Jul 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-430-H Complaint related: Yes

      “Trampolines may not be used. On 6/24/2025, a child was observed using a trampoline in the gymnasium room, during class. During site visit on 7/2/2025, the trampoline observed in the gymnasium room.”
  6. May 19, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 1/29/2025, a large cutting knife, was left sitting on the kitchen serving counter, within reach and access to children who were present in the snack area.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: Yes

      “The required ratio for children of the age two years old is one staff per eight children. On 4/30/2025, Staff #3, asked Staff #4 if she could supervise her class, Classroom B. Staff #4 left, Classroom A, which consisted of 12 children, ages two-years-old, leaving Classroom A out of ratio. The required ratio for two year olds is 1:8.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment. In Classroom A, the entry doorway of the children’s restroom had chipping paint and was rusting along the borders of the door and arch.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #5 did not have a current certification, first aid training was expired by one month.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #5 did not have a current certification, CPR training was expired by one month.”
  7. May 19, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 1/29/2025, a large cutting knife, was left sitting on the kitchen serving counter, within reach and access to children who were present in the snack area.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: Yes

      “The required ratio for children of the age two years old is one staff per eight children. On 4/30/2025, Staff #3, asked Staff #4 if she could supervise her class, Classroom B. Staff #4 left, Classroom A, which consisted of 12 children, ages two-years-old, leaving Classroom A out of ratio. The required ratio for two year olds is 1:8.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment. In Classroom A, the entry doorway of the children’s restroom had chipping paint and was rusting along the borders of the door and arch.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #5 did not have a current certification, first aid training was expired by one month.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #5 did not have a current certification, CPR training was expired by one month.”
  8. May 19, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 1/29/2025, a large cutting knife, was left sitting on the kitchen serving counter, within reach and access to children who were present in the snack area.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: Yes

      “The required ratio for children of the age two years old is one staff per eight children. On 4/30/2025, Staff #3, asked Staff #4 if she could supervise her class, Classroom B. Staff #4 left, Classroom A, which consisted of 12 children, ages two-years-old, leaving Classroom A out of ratio. The required ratio for two year olds is 1:8.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment. In Classroom A, the entry doorway of the children’s restroom had chipping paint and was rusting along the borders of the door and arch.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #5 did not have a current certification, first aid training was expired by one month.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #5 did not have a current certification, CPR training was expired by one month.”
  9. Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Dec 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #1, who was observed working with children on the date of the inspection, has not yet completed the course, it is overdue by 1 month.”
  2. Dec 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #1, who was observed working with children on the date of the inspection, has not yet completed the course, it is overdue by 1 month.”
  3. May 29, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-430-H

      “Based on observations and interviews, the center did not ensure that trampolines may not be used. Evidence: During the inspection on 05/29/24, the inspectors observed two indoor trampolines in the gym. During interview, a staff member reported the children use the indoor trampolines during gym class.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of ten children's records and interviews, the center did not ensure one child's record contained the required information. Evidence: The record of Child #4, enrolled on 08/29/22, did not contain the address for the two emergency contacts listed. During interview, a member of management reported the center does not have the address of two emergency contacts for Child #4. Each child record shall contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure one staff shall undergo background checks every five years. Evidence: The most recent national fingerprint-based criminal background check in the record of Staff #8 was obtained on 03/08/23. The previous national fingerprint-based criminal background check was obtained on 02/14/18 and should have been repeated no later than 02/14/23.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of ten staff records and interviews, the center did not obtain a copy of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which one staff had resided in the preceding five years within the required time frame. Evidence: The record of Staff #1, employed on 03/25/24, indicated the staff had resided in a state outside of Virginia within the last five years. The record did not contain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from the state. During interview, a member of management confirmed the required out-of-state check has not been obtained for Staff #1. The out-of-state search for founded complaints of child abuse or neglect is required to be requested within the first 30 days of employment.”
  4. May 29, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-430-H

      “Based on observations and interviews, the center did not ensure that trampolines may not be used. Evidence: During the inspection on 05/29/24, the inspectors observed two indoor trampolines in the gym. During interview, a staff member reported the children use the indoor trampolines during gym class.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of ten children's records and interviews, the center did not ensure one child's record contained the required information. Evidence: The record of Child #4, enrolled on 08/29/22, did not contain the address for the two emergency contacts listed. During interview, a member of management reported the center does not have the address of two emergency contacts for Child #4. Each child record shall contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure one staff shall undergo background checks every five years. Evidence: The most recent national fingerprint-based criminal background check in the record of Staff #8 was obtained on 03/08/23. The previous national fingerprint-based criminal background check was obtained on 02/14/18 and should have been repeated no later than 02/14/23.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of ten staff records and interviews, the center did not obtain a copy of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which one staff had resided in the preceding five years within the required time frame. Evidence: The record of Staff #1, employed on 03/25/24, indicated the staff had resided in a state outside of Virginia within the last five years. The record did not contain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from the state. During interview, a member of management confirmed the required out-of-state check has not been obtained for Staff #1. The out-of-state search for founded complaints of child abuse or neglect is required to be requested within the first 30 days of employment.”
  5. Jan 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on a review of ten staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure two staff members completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of subsidy vendor approval. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #6 and the record of Staff #9 did not contain documentation that the staff have completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. 2. During interview, a member of management reported the staff have not completed the training to date. The center became a subsidy vendor on 10/03/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “(Repeat Violation) Based on a review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure two staff members completed The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1) The certificate of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course in the record of Staff #1, employed 08/17/23, was dated 01/11/24. 2) The certificate of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course in the record of Staff #4, employed 07/17/23, was dated 10/30/23.”
  6. Jan 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on a review of ten staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure two staff members completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of subsidy vendor approval. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #6 and the record of Staff #9 did not contain documentation that the staff have completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. 2. During interview, a member of management reported the staff have not completed the training to date. The center became a subsidy vendor on 10/03/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “(Repeat Violation) Based on a review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure two staff members completed The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1) The certificate of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course in the record of Staff #1, employed 08/17/23, was dated 01/11/24. 2) The certificate of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course in the record of Staff #4, employed 07/17/23, was dated 10/30/23.”
  7. Mar 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on a review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure one staff member completed The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The certificate of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course in the record of Staff #3, employed 10/31/22, was dated 02/07/23, exceeding 90 calendar day of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of ten staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The TB screening in the record of Staff #3, employed 10/31/22, was completed on 11/04/22. 2) During interview, a member of management stated the center was unaware of the updated requirements and Staff #3 did not provide the TB screening results prior to employment. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.”
  8. Aug 22, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on a review of ten staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff obtained fingerprint results prior to hire. Evidence: 1) The fingerprint results in the record for Staff #2, hired on 08/22/22, were dated 08/24/22. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the fingerprint results for Staff #2 were not obtained prior to hire.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of ten staff records and interview, the center did not ensure three staff members submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. Evidence: 1) The TB screening in the record for Staff #2, hired on 08/22/22, was dated 08/23/22. 2) The TB screening in the record for Staff #3, hired on 08/22/22, was dated 08/23/22. 3) The TB screening in the record for Staff #9, hired on 08/01/22, was dated 08/02/22. 4) During interview, a member of management confirmed the TB screenings for Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #9 were not completed within the required time frame. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on a review of ten staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening for one staff member at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department. Evidence: 1) The most recent TB screening/testing in the record for Staff #10, hired on 08/17/20, expired on 08/12/22.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of ten staff records and interview, the center did not obtain an out-of-state criminal history record check from any state in which one staff member had resided in the preceding five years within the required time frame. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #9, hired on 08/01/22, indicated the staff had resided in a state outside of Virginia within the last five years. The record did not contain a search of a criminal history record information check from the state. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the required out-of-state check was not obtained for Staff #9 within the required time frame. The out-of-state criminal history record information check must be obtained prior to hire.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on a review of ten staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member completed The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #6, hired on 02/28/22, did not contain documentation of The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 2) During interview, a member of management reported Staff #6 has not completed the training to date.”
  9. Jan 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of five staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which one staff member had resided in the preceding five years within the required time frame. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3, hired on 10/13/21, indicated the staff had resided in another state outside of Virginia within the last five years. The record did not contain a sex offender registry check or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry. An out-of-state criminal background check was not required because the states participates in the National Fingerprint File (NFF) program through the FBI. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the required out-of-state checks were not obtained for Staff #3 within the required time frames. The sex offender registry check is required to be obtained prior to hire. The out-of-state search for founded complaints of child abuse or neglect is required to be requested within the first 30 days of being hired.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interviews, the center did not ensure that two staff members had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #1, hired on 10/14/21, did not contain a central registry finding. 2) The record for Staff #2, hired on 11/22/21, did not contain a central registry finding. 3) During interviews, a member of management confirmed the results of the central finding for Staff #1 and Staff #2 were not received within 30 days of employment.”

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 Westhampton Day School licensed?

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

When was Westhampton Day School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Westhampton Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 14 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.

How many children can Westhampton Day School care for?

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

Does Westhampton Day School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Westhampton Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Westhampton Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 282-7459 to ask.

What is Westhampton Day School's phone number?

(804) 282-7459.

Where is Westhampton Day School?

6100 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226. The nearest other daycare we list is Rakia Shelton, 0.2 miles away.

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