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Bringing God's Word to Life Ministries

4823 Bryce Lane, Richmond, VA 23224
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days

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About Bringing God's Word to Life Ministries

Bringing God's Word to Life Ministries is a child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 70 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool and summer camp.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageSummer campFaith-based

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 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

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bringing God's Word to Life Ministries has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bringing God's Word to Life Ministries

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1055848
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2025: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 6 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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See all 2 visits
  1. Jan 30, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #2 was overdue by nine months. The most recent sworn statement for Staff #1 was overdue by two years and 10 months, Staff #2 was overdue by one year, and Staff # 3 was overdue by one year and 11 months.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      22.1-289.031-A-3-d

      “The required ratio of staff to children for ages 36 months to five years is one staff member to 10 children. In the preschool classroom, 12 children were observed on 1/30/2025 with one staff member.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “For staff hired prior to July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a Central Registry Finding for the employee within 30 days of service. Staff #1 had been employed for nine years, did not have a central registry search requested.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Carbon Monoxide detector in each building built before 2015 if serving preschool age children. Carbon monoxide detector was not available at the center during the time of inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A

      “Certification that the child day center is exempt from licensure and has posted the fact in a visible location on the premises, along with the qualifications of the personnel employed therein. The religious exempt certificate was not posted in a conspicuous location visible to the parents and the public. Qualifications of the personnel were not posted nor available for viewing.”
  2. Aug 17, 2022VisitNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Bringing God's Word to Life Ministries

Is Bringing God's Word to Life Ministries 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 Bringing God's Word to Life Ministries last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Bringing God's Word to Life Ministries had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 of 1 visit 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 Bringing God's Word to Life Ministries care for?

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

Does Bringing God's Word to Life Ministries accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bringing God's Word to Life Ministries' 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 Bringing God's Word to Life Ministries cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 232-7180 to ask.

What is Bringing God's Word to Life Ministries' phone number?

(804) 232-7180.

Where is Bringing God's Word to Life Ministries?

4823 Bryce Lane, Richmond, VA 23224. The nearest other daycare we list is Smart Cookie Learning Center II, 0.6 miles away.

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