The Children's House
Frequently Asked Questions

What are your hours of operation?
The Children's House hours of quality education are
6:30 AM – 6:30 PM Monday through Friday.

We observe the following holidays:
•  New Year's Day
•  Memorial Day
•  July 4th
•  Labor Day
•  Thanksgiving Day
•  Christmas Day

What age children do you accept?
The Children's House enrolls children from birth through 12 years without discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, religion, race, color, sex, or mental or physical disabilities.

Our service includes full-time care for infants through Pre- Kindergarten. We also offer part time educational programs for ages 3 and 4 years. In addition, we offer before and/or after school care for children ages 5-12 who attend Jacob's Road Elementary and Manchester Middle School.

 

Is transportation provided to local schools?
Yes. The Children's House provides transportation to and from Richmond Christian School. A Chesterfield County school bus delivers children to and from The Children's House to Jacob's Road Elementary and Manchester Middle School.

May I tour your facility?
Absolutely. The Children's House maintains an “open door policy” and invites you to stop by whenever it is convenient for you during our hours of operation.

Are you accredited?
Yes, The Children's House is a Nationally Accredited child development center. We are accredited by the International Academy for Private Education (IAPE), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing accreditation and educational evaluative services to private educational institutions. Specifically, the IAPE accredits four types of private educational facilities and programs. They include private licensed child day care programs, private preschools, private elementary schools, and private secondary schools.

What security precautions are present?
The Children's House has a front entrance with a security code key pad. The center is also equipped with a Video Monitoring system surveillance throughout the center. There is a monitor located on the front desk for continuing viewing of these areas. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to use these monitors for observation of their child's room.

Do you provide meals and snacks?
Yes. The Children's House provides state approved nutritious lunch and morning and afternoon snacks to the children present during serving time. Menus have been prepared to meet the daily nutritional requirements of our Virginia State license.

Do the children go outside every day?
Yes, weather permitting, the children play outside in the morning and the afternoon in one of four age-appropriate playgrounds.

How do I enroll my child? You and your child are invited to tour The Children's House, at which time you will be given your enrollment packet.

What are the fees?
There is an annual Registration Fee per family due upon application. This fee covers the partial cost of your child's participation in school insurances, office processing costs, and classroom supplies. This fee is not refundable.

How long has The Children's House been in operation?
We have been serving Chesterfield families since 1970. Many of our families are now second-generation patrons.