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Bethel United Methodist Church

142 Old Bethel Road, Lancaster, VA 22503
licensed capacity
28
open each week
5 days

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About Bethel United Methodist Church

Bethel United Methodist Church is a child care center in Lancaster, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 28 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-based

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
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bethel United Methodist Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bethel United Methodist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
28 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#983988
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 14, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • 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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  1. Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-6

      “Ensuring that all staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. Four out of the five staff files reviewed, had no documentation of completing training on recognizing signs of child abuse and neglect. Staff #1 had no documentation and had been employed for two months and two weeks, Staff #2 had been employed for three years and two months, Staff #3 had been employed for five years and four months and Staff #4 had been employed for six months without the child abuse and neglect training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-4

      “Before a child may attend the center, the provider must obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. Child #3, who had been attending for six months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
  3. Jan 31, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure two staff had the results of the central registry check within 30 days of the individuals beginning employment. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #1, employed 10/01/18, did not contain the results of the central registry check. 2) The central registry check in the record of Staff #2, employed 12/01/21, were received on 01/14/22. The search of the central registry check should have been obtained within 30 days of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “Based on interview and staff record review, the center did not establish and implement a procedure to ensure daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such screenings. Evidence: 1) The records of the two staff present during the inspection were reviewed. The record of Staff #1 and the record of Staff #2 did not contain documentation of the staff receiving training in daily health screening. 2) The director stated staff observe children upon arrival for signs of illness, but the staff do not have current certification in conducting daily health screenings.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-6

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not establish and implement a procedure to ensure that all staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. Evidence: 1) Three staff records were reviewed during the inspection. The records did not contain documentation that staff have received training to be able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. 2) During interview, the director stated staff have received information on recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect, but the center did not require staff to complete child abuse and neglect training prior to employment and working with children.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on a review of three staff records, the center did not ensure one staff had the satisfactory results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check within the required timeframe. Evidence: The fingerprint-based national criminal background check in the record of Staff #3, employed 08/04/21, was dated 08/16/21. The results are required to be obtained prior to employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, or a sex offender registry check from any state in which one staff member had resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #1, employed 10/01/18, indicated the staff had resided in a state outside of Virginia in the last five years. 2) The record did not contain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check or a sex offender registry check from that state at the time of the inspection. The results of the out-of-state background check searches were required to be obtained by December 31, 2020 for existing staff hired prior to July 1, 2020.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on a review of three staff records, one staff did not obtain the required staff health report within the required timeframe. Evidence: The staff health report in the record of Staff #2, employed 12/01/21, was dated 01/21/22. The staff health report should have been obtained prior to the staff beginning employment.”

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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FAQ

Questions about Bethel United Methodist Church

Is Bethel United Methodist 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 Bethel United Methodist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 14, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bethel United Methodist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 2 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 Bethel United Methodist Church care for?

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

Does Bethel United Methodist Church accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Bethel United Methodist Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bethel United Methodist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 462-5790 to ask.

What is Bethel United Methodist Church's phone number?

(804) 462-5790.

Where is Bethel United Methodist Church?

142 Old Bethel Road, Lancaster, VA 22503.

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