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River's Bend Children's Center

120 West Hundred Road, Chester VA 23836 · License #1043980 · Child Day Center

Two Year
Capacity 159 childrenAges 2 yr – 12 yrLast inspected Mar 2, 2026
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Director
Mr. Clark Andrs
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Address
120 West Hundred Road, Chester VA 23836 · Directions
State licensing specialist
Molly Muscat · (804) 588-2367

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Child Day Center

Ages served

2 years 6 months - 12 years 11 months
  • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program
  • Licensed for 159 children
3
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Virginia VDOE
11
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.3
Virginia average
0.5

Inspection history & violations

Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing
Mar 2, 2026 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-280-B · Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children.

    A bottle of disinfectant spray was in a low unlocked cabinet in the three-year-old classroom, within reach of children.

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Aug 8, 2025 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 8, 2025 — Renewal Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-260-A · The center shall provide an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

    The annual fire inspection report was overdue by 11 weeks.

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Apr 30, 2025 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 30, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 12, 2024 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 12, 2024 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 23, 2024 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 23, 2024 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-270-A · Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

    Evidence: 1. Five loose pieces of metal were observed hanging from the playground's fence. The pieces contained sharp edges. Rust was also observed on parts of the fence. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas required maintenance.

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Sep 14, 2023 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 14, 2023 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 18, 2023 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 18, 2023 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 6, 2022 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 6, 2022 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-270-A · Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 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; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.

    Evidence: 1. Areas of rust were observed on the top of the chain linked fence on the preschool playground. Two areas of rust were observed in the bathrooms of the Sesame Street and Sugartown classrooms. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas contained rust.

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May 9, 2022 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-260-A · Based on record review and interview, the center did ensure to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction as required.

    Evidence: 1. The center's last fire inspection was 2/3/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the updated annual inspection report had not been obtained.

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May 9, 2022 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 9, 2022 — Complaint-Related Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 21, 2021 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 21, 2021 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Mar 2, 2026 inspection noted: “A bottle of disinfectant spray was in a low unlocked cabinet in the three-year-old classroom, within reach of children.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Aug 8, 2025 inspection noted: “The annual fire inspection report was overdue by 11 weeks.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The May 23, 2024 inspection noted: “Evidence: 1. Five loose pieces of metal were observed hanging from the playground's fence. The pieces contained sharp edges. Rust was also observed on parts of…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing · Source records · Report an error