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Beautiful Gate Ministry

3, 4, 7 & 18 Centre Court, Palmyra, VA 229635.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days

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About Beautiful Gate Ministry

Beautiful Gate Ministry is a child care center in Palmyra, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 120 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Beautiful Gate Ministry has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Beautiful Gate Ministry

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1105711
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 20, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall ensure all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards, 1) In a two-year old classroom, there was a large area of chipped and peeling paint that was within reach of the children. 2) In the carport area there were two tree roots that are a tripping hazard. 3) On the playground, the balance beam carpet is frayed and ripped causing a tripping hazard. 4) In the pre-k classroom there was a cleaning substance on the floor and within reach of children. The label on the cleaning substance states to keep out of reach of children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-A-8

      “A person trained and certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) will be present at the child day center whenever children are present or at any other location in which children attending the child day center are present. Staff #8 and Staff #9 were on a field trip with school-age children, and neither staff are trained and certified in first aid and CPR.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-4

      “The center shall ensure that all children in the center are in compliance with the provisions of ? 32.1-46 regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. There were no immunization records for child #3, who was in care during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Staff #4, employed for over three weeks, did not have documentation of a completed staff health form.”
  2. Jul 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “The center shall ensure all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. There was a broken chain-link fence on the 2 year old playground. A portion of the fence was no longer upright and was on it's side and the top support pole was on the ground. The fence is a tripping hazard and hazard to snagging/cutting children's clothes or skin.”
  3. Jul 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards, including providing and maintaining cushioning material under playground equipment. Evidence: 1. In the 3 year old classroom there were three containers of disinfectant wipes on top of the sink accessible to children. 2. The playground contained a painted wooden car with chipped and peeling paint. 3. In two play areas there were two climbing geo-domes over grass with no cushioning material underneath. 4. In the 3yr old classroom in Little Gate and in the 3-4yr old classroom in New Gate there was chipped and peeling paint on the wall.”
  4. Sep 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-4

      “Based on interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure all children in the center are in compliance with immunization provisions. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1, enrolled 08/08/23, contained documentation of immunizations dated 08/14/23. 2. The record of child #4, enrolled 08/08/23, contained documentation of immunizations dated 09/20/23.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “Based on interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards, including providing and maintaining cushioning material under playground equipment. Evidence: 1. In the 3 year old classroom there were three containers of disinfectant wipes under the sink accessible to children. 2. The playground contained a painted wooden deck with slide that has splintered wood, a protruding nail, and peeling paint. 3. In two play areas there were two climbing geo-domes with no cushioning material underneath. 4. A two year old classroom contained chipped and peeling paint approximately 3x3.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-1

      “Based on interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure for hand washing by staff and children after toileting and diapering. Evidence: Two diaper changes were observed. Staff did not wash their hands or the children's hands after each diaper change.”
  5. May 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 20, 2021VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Beautiful Gate Ministry

Is Beautiful Gate Ministry licensed?

No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.

When was Beautiful Gate Ministry last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Beautiful Gate Ministry had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Beautiful Gate Ministry care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Beautiful Gate Ministry accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Beautiful Gate Ministry's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Beautiful Gate Ministry cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 589-4283 to ask.

What is Beautiful Gate Ministry's phone number?

(434) 589-4283.

Where is Beautiful Gate Ministry?

3, 4, 7 & 18 Centre Court, Palmyra, VA 22963. The nearest other daycare we list is Natural Steps Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).