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Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn

5311 Markel Road, Richmond, VA 23230
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days

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About Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn

Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#1108392
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Apr 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, employed for over 1 month, did not have their central registry check requested. Staff #5 central registry check was requested 3 days after their first day of employment.”
  2. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #4's updated screening was due 1 month ago and has not yet been completed.”
  5. Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #4's updated screening was due 1 month ago and has not yet been completed.”
  6. Jul 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based of review of staff records, the center did not ensure staff completed orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (DOH:5/6/2024) contained documentation of orientation completed on 5/30/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “8VAC20-780-60-A-8 **REPEAT** Based on review of children's records and documentation, the center did not obtain a written care plan 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. Evidence: 1. Child #1 was listed on the allergy sheet as having a food allergy. The record for child #1 confirmed the diagnosed food allergy from a physician and did not contain a written care plan with 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. The record contained an allergy care plan signed by the child’s parents on 6/4/2024. 2. The Director confirmed the allergy care plan was signed by the parent and not yet signed by a physician.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on observation and interviews, the center did not ensure in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Evidence: 1. During the inspection, staff #5 was not regularly present in the classroom with staff #4. Staff #4 does not meet the qualifications of program leader. Staff #5 reported they are present in the classroom from 7am-12pm each day and onsite for the remainder of the day. The center operates from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 2. Center administration confirmed staff #5 was not regularly present in the classroom throughout the day and they were unaware of that a program leader needed to be regularly present.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observations, 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. During the inspection, the play space in Room 130 (Class D) contained a rug in which a corner was curled upward causing a tripping hazard for children. 2. Staff acknowledged the rug posed a tripping hazard and stated they have had to secure the rug with tape in the past due to the same issue.”
  7. Jul 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based of review of staff records, the center did not ensure staff completed orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (DOH:5/6/2024) contained documentation of orientation completed on 5/30/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “8VAC20-780-60-A-8 **REPEAT** Based on review of children's records and documentation, the center did not obtain a written care plan 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. Evidence: 1. Child #1 was listed on the allergy sheet as having a food allergy. The record for child #1 confirmed the diagnosed food allergy from a physician and did not contain a written care plan with 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. The record contained an allergy care plan signed by the child’s parents on 6/4/2024. 2. The Director confirmed the allergy care plan was signed by the parent and not yet signed by a physician.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on observation and interviews, the center did not ensure in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Evidence: 1. During the inspection, staff #5 was not regularly present in the classroom with staff #4. Staff #4 does not meet the qualifications of program leader. Staff #5 reported they are present in the classroom from 7am-12pm each day and onsite for the remainder of the day. The center operates from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 2. Center administration confirmed staff #5 was not regularly present in the classroom throughout the day and they were unaware of that a program leader needed to be regularly present.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observations, 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. During the inspection, the play space in Room 130 (Class D) contained a rug in which a corner was curled upward causing a tripping hazard for children. 2. Staff acknowledged the rug posed a tripping hazard and stated they have had to secure the rug with tape in the past due to the same issue.”
  8. Mar 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on review of children's records and documentation, the center did not obtain a written care plan 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. Evidence: 1. Child #2 was listed on the allergy sheet as having a food allergy. The record for child #2 confirmed the diagnosed food allergy from a physician and did not contain a written care plan with 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. 2. The Director confirmed there was no allergy care plan for child #2 .”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on review of medications on site, the center did note ensure that when an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Any medications not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center. Evidence: 1. Medication was on site for child #6. The authorization form was discontinued by the parent on 1/4/24. 2. The Director acknowledged the medication had not been returned to the parent exceeding 14 days from the day the authorization expired.”
  9. Mar 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on review of children's records and documentation, the center did not obtain a written care plan 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. Evidence: 1. Child #2 was listed on the allergy sheet as having a food allergy. The record for child #2 confirmed the diagnosed food allergy from a physician and did not contain a written care plan with 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. 2. The Director confirmed there was no allergy care plan for child #2 .”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on review of medications on site, the center did note ensure that when an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Any medications not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center. Evidence: 1. Medication was on site for child #6. The authorization form was discontinued by the parent on 1/4/24. 2. The Director acknowledged the medication had not been returned to the parent exceeding 14 days from the day the authorization expired.”
  10. Aug 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jun 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on a review of agent records, the center failed to ensure that one agent undergo a background check in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to issuance of a license and every five years thereafter. Evidence: 1. The record of Agent #1 contained documentation of a national fingerprint background check dated 02/14/2018, exceeding five years.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a central registry background report within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3, employed 08/24/2022, did not contain the results of a central registry Background check exceeding 30 days from employment. Staff #3 was on cite and working on February 27, 2023. Additional documentation showed the original request had been submitted on 08/29/2022 and resubmitted on 02/13/2023. There was no documentation of a follow-up within 30 days of submitting the request to check the status of the central registry. 2. The record of staff #4, employed 07/18/2022, contained documentation of a completed central registry background check dated 01/25/2023, exceeding 30 days from the date of employment. The record contained documentation of a follow up on 08/05/2022 and again on 01/03/2023 as to the status of the central registry results. There was no documentation of additional follow-ups from September 2022 until 01/03/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for three staff at the time of employment and that had been completed within 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, employed 02/13/2023, had documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 02/15/2023 exceeding the first day of employment. 2. The record of staff #3, employed 08/24/2022, had documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 09/03/2022 exceeding the first day of employment. 3. The record of staff #4, employed 07/18/2022, had documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 01/21/2022 exceeding 30 days prior to employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on review of the emergency drill log and interview, the center did not practice lockdown procedures at least annually. Evidence: There was no documentation of a lockdown drill for the 2022 year. The director stated the lockdown drill had not been conducted for 2022.”
  4. May 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer service for one staff member. Evidence: The record of staff #4, hired 11/05/2021, had documentation of a central registry dated 01/10/2022, exceeding 30 days from employment.”
  5. Nov 23, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure all food brought from home was clearly dated and labeled in a way that identified the owner. Evidence: During the virtual inspection, the lunches the children brought from home were observed to be not dated or labeled with the child's name. A member of management confirmed lunches were not labeled with names and dates.”

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 Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn

Is Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn licensed?

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

When was Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 7 of 9 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 - Willow Lawn care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 799-4037 to ask.

What is Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn's phone number?

(804) 799-4037.

Where is Westhampton Day School - Willow Lawn?

5311 Markel Road, Richmond, VA 23230. The nearest other daycare we list is Celebree School of Richmond at Willow Lawn, 0.2 miles away.

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