Skipwith Academy @ Colonial Heights (#49)
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA·Child Day CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address400 E. Westover Avenue, COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA, 23834
CityCOLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
CountyCOLONIAL HTS
Phone(804) 835-9125
Operating details
Hours6:30am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday
Capacity116
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High10
- Medium10
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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400 E. Westover Avenue, COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA, 23834, COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/15/2025
- High2
- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 85/15/2025
8VAC20-780-550-P
The center shall maintain a written record of children?s serious and minor injuries in which the entries are made the day of the occurrence. Staff #1 applied a bandage to the knee of Child #1 on 4/21/2025. An incident report was not provided to the parents. Complaint related: No
Not corrected - High riskStandard 82/3/2025
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. The CPR certification for Staff #1 has been expired for eight months.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 82/3/2025
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The first aid certification for Staff #1 has been expired for eight months.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 82/3/2025
8VAC20-780-40-M
The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The written allergy list was dated over 12 months ago. The initial registration record for Child #5 indicated the child has a food allergy. Child #5 has been attending the center for over six months.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 82/3/2025
8VAC20-780-280-B
Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A can of disinfectant was unlocked in the Classroom #1, out of the reach of children.
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 89/25/2024
8VAC20-780-160-A
Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 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. The record for staff #6 did not have a TB screening within the last 30 calendar days of date of employment.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 89/25/2024
8VAC20-780-270-A
Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On the playground, one fence board was not attached to the fence on all sides. One fence board was not attached to the top of the fence, the board was lifting away from the fence. A water table had one broken leg and a tricycle had no seat attached.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 89/25/2024
8VAC20-780-510-P
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. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. Child A had medication at the center, medication #1 expired April 2024 and medication #2 expired August 2024.
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,573/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Virginia run about $1,267/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Virginia by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, COLONIAL HTS County
- Capacity: 116
- Type: Child Day Center
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