Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market
RICHMOND, VA·Child Day CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2630 New Market Road, RICHMOND, VA, 23231
CountyHENRICO
Phone(804) 795-2336
Operating details
Hours6:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday
Capacity138
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High7
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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2630 New Market Road, RICHMOND, VA, 23231, RICHMOND, VA 23231
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: 11/17/2025
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 811/17/2025
8VAC20-780-340-A
Complaint Related When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 11/11/2025, Child #1, (four years old), ran out of the classroom. Child #1 ran through two doors located inside of the building, and out of a door that led to outside. Video footage dated 11/11/2025 showed Child #1 run out of the entrance door and crossed the parking lot into the business parking lot that is next to the center. The main road in front of the center is approximately 88 feet from the entrance of the building, and the speed limit is 45 mph. Staff #3 retrieved the child and brought her back to the facility. Complaint related: Yes
Not corrected - High riskStandard 810/22/2025
8VAC20-780-340-A
When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 10/20/2025 Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 were supervising 14 children on the playground. Based on review of video on 10/20/2025, Child #1 (age 2), was observed leaving the playground through an unlocked gate. Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 did not notice Child #1 leave the playground through the open gate. Staff #1 saw Child #1 outside of the playground and returned Child #1 to the playground. The gate out of the playground leads to a parking lot at the facility.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 81/29/2025
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. 1. The record for Child #1, enrolled for four months, was missing the following required components: mom?s home phone number. 2. The record for Child #5, enrolled for over a year, was missing the following required components: home phone number and a work number for mom and dad. 3. The record for Child #6, enrolled for six months, was missing the following required components: a work number for mom and dad.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 81/29/2025
8VAC20-780-500-A
Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff did not wash hands before or after changing a child?s diaper.
Not corrected
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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Estimated monthly cost
$899/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: RICHMOND, HENRICO County
- Capacity: 138
- Type: Child Day Center
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