Ms. Bianca Bland
Suffolk, VA 23435 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Believers Church
- licensed capacity
- 255
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Believers Church
Believers Church is a child care center in Suffolk, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 255 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 255 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 255 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Believers Church has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Believers Church
License
- Status
- License-exempt and operating
- License type
- Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
- Capacity
- 255 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1105872
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Aug 12, 2026Visit1 rule cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not obtain a copy of the results a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #6, who has been employed for four months and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
Aug 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not obtain a copy of the results a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #6, who has been employed for four months and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
- Jul 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2023Visit2 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of staff records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain a copy of results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: In Staff#3's record, there was no out of state results found for review during the inspection. Interview with staff confirmed the results were not available for review.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Based on review of staff record and interview, the provider did not ensure each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant. Evidence: In Staff #1's and Staff2's records (start date 11/13/2023), there were no staff health reports found for review. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation or the staff health report was not available during the inspection.”
Nov 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of staff records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain a copy of results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: In Staff#3's record, there was no out of state results found for review during the inspection. Interview with staff confirmed the results were not available for review.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Based on review of staff record and interview, the provider did not ensure each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant. Evidence: In Staff #1's and Staff2's records (start date 11/13/2023), there were no staff health reports found for review. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation or the staff health report was not available during the inspection.”
- Apr 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Believers Church
Is Believers Church 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 Believers Church last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Believers Church had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 4 of 6 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 Believers Church care for?
255, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Believers Church accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Believers Church's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Believers Church cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 488-0494 to ask.
What is Believers Church's phone number?
(757) 488-0494.
Where is Believers Church?
6801 Bridgeway Drive, Suffolk, VA 23435.