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Cathedral of Praise Ministries Virginia

1229 Hazel Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23325
licensed capacity
211
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$495

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About Cathedral of Praise Ministries Virginia

Cathedral of Praise Ministries Virginia is a child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 211 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $495 to $1,300.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants (6 weeks old) through 3rd grade; before and after care for elementary aged children (Sr. K – 6th grade)
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
211 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants (6 weeks old) through 3rd grade; before and after care for elementary aged children (Sr. K – 6th grade)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based
DiscountsFamily discount for the second and third child enrolled
Licensed capacity211 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cathedral of Praise Ministries Virginia lists monthly tuition from $495 to $1,300.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
6 weeks through 2 years$1,300
Before and After School Care, Sr. K – 6th grade$495
Summer Camp enrollment fee$50
annual enrollment fee per child$100
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Cathedral of Praise Ministries Virginia

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
211 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#5461
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2024: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 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. Jun 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5 Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on observation, the religiously exempt child day center failed to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards, including providing and maintaining sand or other cushioning material under playground equipment. Evidence: 1. There was no cushioning material under any of the outdoor play equipment when the playground was reviewed on 06/24/2024.”
  2. Aug 5, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      63.2(17)-1716-B-5 Complaint related: No

      “Based on observation and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain sand or other cushioning material under playground equipment. Evidence: 1. The plastic swing set with attached slide lacked any cushioning material. 2. A small little tikes half cube with attached slide was placed over grass. a. Grass does not meet the definition of cushioning material.”
  3. Nov 1, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 23, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      63.2(17)-1716-B-5

      “Based on observation, the center failed to maintain sand or other cushioning material under playground equipment. Evidence: 1. During a virtual review of the outdoor play area on 11/01/2021, the inspector reviewed a variety of outdoor play equipment including but not limited to, a set of swings, a little tikes play structure and two small climbing cubes with slides. None of these pieces of play equipment had cushioning material under and around them. a. A child falling or jumping from any of the outdoor play equipment could sustain an injury.”

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 Cathedral of Praise Ministries Virginia

Is Cathedral of Praise Ministries Virginia 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 Cathedral of Praise Ministries Virginia last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2024, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Cathedral of Praise Ministries Virginia had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule 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 Cathedral of Praise Ministries Virginia care for?

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

Does Cathedral of Praise Ministries Virginia accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cathedral of Praise Ministries Virginia's hours?

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

How much does Cathedral of Praise Ministries Virginia cost?

Monthly tuition from $495 to $1,300, as it lists it.

What is Cathedral of Praise Ministries Virginia's phone number?

(757) 420-9504.

Where is Cathedral of Praise Ministries Virginia?

1229 Hazel Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23325. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Matthew's School, 0.7 miles away.

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