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Bright Hope, Inc./Change Me Ministries & Fellowship

2310 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501
licensed capacity
39
open each week
5 days

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About Bright Hope, Inc./Change Me Ministries & Fellowship

Bright Hope, Inc./Change Me Ministries & Fellowship is a child care center in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 39 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
39 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity39 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Hope, Inc./Change Me Ministries & Fellowship has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Hope, Inc./Change Me Ministries & Fellowship

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
39 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1105679
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Safety and hazards 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. Jan 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-1

      “The emergency response drills shall be practiced, at a minimum: evacuation procedures shall be practiced at least monthly. There was no evacuation procedure drill for December 2025.”
  2. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 21, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-650-C-3

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure sinks located near toilets are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120 degrees F. EVIDENCE: Center did not have hot water.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-620-B

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to have an annual certification from the health department. EVIDENCE: The annual health inspection has not been completed. Most recent health inspection was conducted on 9/21/2022”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-620-A

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to have an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fired official having jurisdiction. EVIDENCE: The annual fire inspection has not been completed. Most recent fire inspection conducted on 9/13/2022”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-790-670-E

      “Based on review of documentation, the Vendor failed to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. EVIDENCE: Center did not have a written plan of continuity policy and procedure.”
  5. Sep 21, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-650-C-3

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure sinks located near toilets are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120 degrees F. EVIDENCE: Center did not have hot water.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-620-B

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to have an annual certification from the health department. EVIDENCE: The annual health inspection has not been completed. Most recent health inspection was conducted on 9/21/2022”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-620-A

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to have an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fired official having jurisdiction. EVIDENCE: The annual fire inspection has not been completed. Most recent fire inspection conducted on 9/13/2022”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-790-670-E

      “Based on review of documentation, the Vendor failed to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. EVIDENCE: Center did not have a written plan of continuity policy and procedure.”
  6. Dec 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review & discussion with the Center Director, the Vendor failed to ensure staff who work directly with children annually attend required training and staff development to include the department's 3 hour health and safety update course. EVIDENCE: The 3 hour annual health and safety update course has not been completed by staff for year 2021 & 2022.”
  7. Dec 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review & discussion with the Center Director, the Vendor failed to ensure staff who work directly with children annually attend required training and staff development to include the department's 3 hour health and safety update course. EVIDENCE: The 3 hour annual health and safety update course has not been completed by staff for year 2021 & 2022.”

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 Bright Hope, Inc./Change Me Ministries & Fellowship

Is Bright Hope, Inc./Change Me Ministries & Fellowship 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 Bright Hope, Inc./Change Me Ministries & Fellowship last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Hope, Inc./Change Me Ministries & Fellowship had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 Bright Hope, Inc./Change Me Ministries & Fellowship care for?

39, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Bright Hope, Inc./Change Me Ministries & Fellowship accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Hope, Inc./Change Me Ministries & Fellowship's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Hope, Inc./Change Me Ministries & Fellowship cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 528-4502 to ask.

What is Bright Hope, Inc./Change Me Ministries & Fellowship's phone number?

(434) 528-4502.

Where is Bright Hope, Inc./Change Me Ministries & Fellowship?

2310 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501. The nearest other daycare we list is Faith Assembly Christian Center, 0.3 miles away.

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