Commission recommends approval of special-use permit for in‑home day nursery at 2502 4th Avenue
July 07, 2026 | Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
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The Richmond City Planning Commission voted to forward a recommendation of approval to city council for a special-use permit (Ordinance 2026-153) to allow an in‑home day nursery for up to 12 children at 2502 4th Avenue.
Planner Madison Wilson told commissioners the property is in an R6 single-family district and that day nurseries are not permitted by right; staff recommended a special use because the proposal aligns with the master plan’s neighborhood objectives and would provide nearby childcare for families. Staff outlined required conditions including a minimum outdoor play area of 100 square feet per child, operating hours from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and licensing under the Virginia Department of Education.
Applicant Leticia Jones said she purchased the home in January, has been a child-care provider since 2010 and has operated under a 12-child license elsewhere; after moving to the new property she operated with four children to comply with licensing pending the special-use permit. Commissioners questioned drop-off and pick-up logistics and staff levels; Jones said parents generally walk or use transit and that she has two employees who accompany children for pickup when needed.
No members of the public spoke in opposition at the hearing; the commission voted to forward the permit to city council with a recommendation of approval. The item will move to council for final action.
Planner Madison Wilson told commissioners the property is in an R6 single-family district and that day nurseries are not permitted by right; staff recommended a special use because the proposal aligns with the master plan’s neighborhood objectives and would provide nearby childcare for families. Staff outlined required conditions including a minimum outdoor play area of 100 square feet per child, operating hours from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and licensing under the Virginia Department of Education.
Applicant Leticia Jones said she purchased the home in January, has been a child-care provider since 2010 and has operated under a 12-child license elsewhere; after moving to the new property she operated with four children to comply with licensing pending the special-use permit. Commissioners questioned drop-off and pick-up logistics and staff levels; Jones said parents generally walk or use transit and that she has two employees who accompany children for pickup when needed.
No members of the public spoke in opposition at the hearing; the commission voted to forward the permit to city council with a recommendation of approval. The item will move to council for final action.
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