The Friends' Association for Children
Licensed for 100 children from 2 years to 12 years 11 months, open weekdays 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. Takes CCSP and offers Head Start.
1004 St. John Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
Listing details last changed Jul 4, 2026
The Friends' Association for Children is a child day center in Richmond, Virginia.
Capacity
100
Ages
2 years - 12 years 11 months
Hours
6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
License & details for The Friends' Association for Children
- Facility type
- Child day center
- A child care program for two or more children under age 13 in a facility that is not the home of the provider or of any child in care, or for 13 or more children at any location. Children are in care for less than 24 hours. Source: Code of Virginia §22.1-289.02 (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Two Year
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Jul 25, 2028
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Hours at The Friends' Association for Children
- Monday
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Saturday
- Not listed
- Sunday
- Not listed
From the state record. Holidays and closures are not in it, so call ahead.
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Head StartChildcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for The Friends' Association for Children
Virginia Quality Birth to Five
Level 3
The state's own rating, shown as the state reports it
Last inspected
Jun 2, 2026
20 inspections on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Richmond
| Measure | This center | Typical in Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 100 children | 90 children |
| Weekday opening time | 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| Youngest age served | 2 years | 16 months |
Richmond has 173 licensed centers. The Friends' Association for Children is one of 92 that accept child care subsidy and one of 46 that open before 7 a.m.
Where The Friends' Association for Children is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
Virginia Quality Birth to Five
Level 3
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Staff-to-child ratios in Virginia
Virginia sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 2 years
- 1:8
- 3–4 years
- 1:10
Rule: 8VAC20-780-350.A-B (Tables 1 and 2) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Virginia
Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) (opens in a new tab) is Virginia’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Overseen by VDOE; administered by Virginia Department of Social Services and local departments of social services.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for The Friends' Association for Children
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Questions parents ask about The Friends' Association for Children
Does The Friends' Association for Children accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists The Friends' Association for Children as accepting child care subsidy, such as Virginia's child care subsidy program (CCSP). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does The Friends' Association for Children serve?
The Friends' Association for Children is licensed to care for children from 2 years to 12 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: 2 years - 12 years 11 months.
Does The Friends' Association for Children offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists The Friends' Association for Children as taking Head Start. Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
What are the hours at The Friends' Association for Children?
The Friends' Association for Children is open weekdays 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is The Friends' Association for Children licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 100 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is The Friends' Association for Children licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Virginia record lists The Friends' Association for Children's license status as licensed. The most recent inspection on record was on June 2, 2026, and 20 inspections are on record in all. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety public records · Check this license on Search for Child Care (Virginia) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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