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Compassion Church - Radford
- licensed capacity
- 33
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Compassion Church - Radford
Compassion Church - Radford is a licensed child care center in Radford, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 33 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 33 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Compassion Church - Radford has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Compassion Church - Radford
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 33 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1109181
- Also at this site
- Facility #1075369: Child care center
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 18 rules in all
- Background checks 11
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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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- Jun 3, 2026InspectionFacility #1109181No rules cited
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionFacility #1109181No rules cited
Oct 20, 2025InspectionFacility #10753694 rules cited
22.1-289.035-A
“Background checks must be redone every five (5) years while individuals are still employed. The criminal background for staff #2 had originally been completed in 2020 and has since been expired for 8 months. The central registry check for staff #2 had originally been completed in 2020 and has since been expired for 3 months.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“A request for a Central Registry on employees must be completed by the center before the first day of work. The Central Registry report for staff #1 was not submitted prior to the first day of work; the results were dated 4 months after.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Prior to hire the center shall obtain fingerprinting results for prospective employees. Staff #4 was hired and began working with the children 1 month before the center received the fingerprint results.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“Provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he/she has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth prior to hire. Staff #1 had a Sworn Statement dated 4 months after the hire date. Staff #4 had a Sworn Statement dated 1 month after the hire date.”
Oct 20, 2025InspectionFacility #10753694 rules cited
22.1-289.035-A
“Background checks must be redone every five (5) years while individuals are still employed. The criminal background for staff #2 had originally been completed in 2020 and has since been expired for 8 months. The central registry check for staff #2 had originally been completed in 2020 and has since been expired for 3 months.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“A request for a Central Registry on employees must be completed by the center before the first day of work. The Central Registry report for staff #1 was not submitted prior to the first day of work; the results were dated 4 months after.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Prior to hire the center shall obtain fingerprinting results for prospective employees. Staff #4 was hired and began working with the children 1 month before the center received the fingerprint results.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“Provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he/she has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth prior to hire. Staff #1 had a Sworn Statement dated 4 months after the hire date. Staff #4 had a Sworn Statement dated 1 month after the hire date.”
- Jun 9, 2025InspectionFacility #1109181No rules cited
Dec 18, 2024InspectionFacility #11091817 rules cited
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain two emergency contacts. Child record #3, newly enrolled, did not have 2 emergency contacts information on file as required.”
8VAC20-780-210-A
“Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet one of the qualifications for the position. Staff #1stated she was working as the lead teacher during the inspection today, and did not have lead teacher qualifications.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person containing proof of education for the position, and references. Staff #2 and #3 did not have proof of education for the position held as required. Staff #3 did not have references on file as required. Both staff were actively working with the children at today's inspection.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to hire; it may not be more than 30 days old. Staff #1 had a TB screening dated as completed 11 months prior to hire. Staff #2 had a TB screening dated as completed 7 months prior to hire. Staff #3 had a TB screening dated as completed 8 months prior to hire.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. There were 3 staff working with the children during this inspection, there was no documentation showing that either of the staff held current training in daily health observation as required.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“Provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth prior to hire. Staff #1 had a completed sworn disclosure statement one day after hire. Staff #3 did not have the sworn disclosure and was actively working with the children during this inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Have a completed finger print back ground check prior to hire. Staff #1 had a completed finger print dated 17 days after hire and working with the children. Staff #2 had a completed finger print dated 21 days after hire and working with the children. Staff #3 did not have proof of a completed finger print letter and was actively working with the children during the inspection.”
Nov 7, 2024InspectionFacility #10753694 rules cited
8VAC20-790-550-2-a
“Fingerprint results must be obtained for staff. Staff #3 who was hired more than 4 months ago and has actively been working with the children did not have a completed finger print result. Administration confirmed that the fingerprints had not been completed as required.”
8VAC20-790-550-2-a
“Results of a search of the Central Registry must be obtained on staff. Staff #4 who was hired more than 10 months ago did not have the results of the Central registry search as required. The staff has been actively working since hire.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Fingerprint results must be obtained prior to hire. Staff #3 who was hired more than 4 months ago and has actively been working with the children did not have a completed finger print result. Administration confirmed that the fingerprints had not been completed as required.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“Results of a search of the Central Registry must be obtained on staff. Staff #4 who was hired more than 10 months ago did not have the results of the Central registry search as required. The staff has been actively working since hire.”
Nov 7, 2024InspectionFacility #10753694 rules cited
8VAC20-790-550-2-a
“Fingerprint results must be obtained for staff. Staff #3 who was hired more than 4 months ago and has actively been working with the children did not have a completed finger print result. Administration confirmed that the fingerprints had not been completed as required.”
8VAC20-790-550-2-a
“Results of a search of the Central Registry must be obtained on staff. Staff #4 who was hired more than 10 months ago did not have the results of the Central registry search as required. The staff has been actively working since hire.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Fingerprint results must be obtained prior to hire. Staff #3 who was hired more than 4 months ago and has actively been working with the children did not have a completed finger print result. Administration confirmed that the fingerprints had not been completed as required.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“Results of a search of the Central Registry must be obtained on staff. Staff #4 who was hired more than 10 months ago did not have the results of the Central registry search as required. The staff has been actively working since hire.”
Jun 6, 2024InspectionFacility #11091812 rules cited
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff files #1 and #4 did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening as required. Staff #1 and #4 have been actively working with the children for several months.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child file #4 did not have documentation of immunizations as required; the child was in care during this inspection and for the 3 days prior to inspection.”
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionFacility #1109181No rules cited
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- Feb 15, 2024InspectionFacility #1109181No rules cited
Nov 9, 2023InspectionFacility #10753691 rule cited
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on the review of three staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all employees complete all required background checks within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. There is no central registry clearance on file for staff #3. Hire date 8-14-23 REPEAT VIOLATION”
Nov 9, 2023InspectionFacility #10753691 rule cited
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on the review of three staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all employees complete all required background checks within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. There is no central registry clearance on file for staff #3. Hire date 8-14-23 REPEAT VIOLATION”
Jul 10, 2023InspectionFacility #11091812 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-C
“Based on a tour of the playground, the facility failed to ensure that all ground supports are covered by resilient surface material. Evidence: 1. There are ground supports on the geo dome which a not covered by resilient surface material.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on a tour of the playground, the facility failed to ensure that there is resilient surface material under climbing equipment and equipment that has moving parts. Evidence: 1. There is less than one inch (of the required six inches) of resilient surface material under the swings. Bare ground is exposed. 2. There is less than two inches of resilient surface material at the end of the slide.”
Jul 10, 2023InspectionFacility #11091812 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-C
“Based on a tour of the playground, the facility failed to ensure that all ground supports are covered by resilient surface material. Evidence: 1. There are ground supports on the geo dome which a not covered by resilient surface material.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on a tour of the playground, the facility failed to ensure that there is resilient surface material under climbing equipment and equipment that has moving parts. Evidence: 1. There is less than one inch (of the required six inches) of resilient surface material under the swings. Bare ground is exposed. 2. There is less than two inches of resilient surface material at the end of the slide.”
Feb 27, 2023InspectionFacility #11091814 rules cited
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on the review of five staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all employees complete a central registry check within 30 days of hire. Evidence: 1. There is no central registry clearance on file for staff #5. Hire date 6-12-22.”
8VAC20-780-430-C
“Based on a tour of the playground, the facility failed to ensure that the playground climber openings which allow a 3 1/2 inch by 6 1/4 inch rectangle to pass through also allow a 9 inch circle to pass through. Evidence: 1. On the upper deck of the climber, near the roof, there are four triangular openings. These areas allow a 3 1/2 inch by 6 1/4 inch rectangle to pass through but do not allow a 9 inch circle to pass through. These openings create head entrapment points.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on a tour of the playground, the facility failed to ensure that there are not entanglement points on the climber. Evidence: 1. A bolt attaching the slide to the climber is not secure. This creates an entanglement point between the slide and the deck of the climber.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of five staff files, the facility failed to ensure that each employee has two reference checks on file. Evidence: 1. The files for staff #1 and 5 do not contain two reference checks. REPEAT VIOLATION”
Feb 27, 2023InspectionFacility #11091814 rules cited
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on the review of five staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all employees complete a central registry check within 30 days of hire. Evidence: 1. There is no central registry clearance on file for staff #5. Hire date 6-12-22.”
8VAC20-780-430-C
“Based on a tour of the playground, the facility failed to ensure that the playground climber openings which allow a 3 1/2 inch by 6 1/4 inch rectangle to pass through also allow a 9 inch circle to pass through. Evidence: 1. On the upper deck of the climber, near the roof, there are four triangular openings. These areas allow a 3 1/2 inch by 6 1/4 inch rectangle to pass through but do not allow a 9 inch circle to pass through. These openings create head entrapment points.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on a tour of the playground, the facility failed to ensure that there are not entanglement points on the climber. Evidence: 1. A bolt attaching the slide to the climber is not secure. This creates an entanglement point between the slide and the deck of the climber.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of five staff files, the facility failed to ensure that each employee has two reference checks on file. Evidence: 1. The files for staff #1 and 5 do not contain two reference checks. REPEAT VIOLATION”
Dec 19, 2022InspectionFacility #10753691 rule cited
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on the review of staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all staff complete a fingerprint background check prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 was hired on 6-15-22. The fingerprint background check is dated 6-24-22. 2. Staff #3 was hired on 5-20-22. There is no fingerprint background check on file.”
Dec 19, 2022InspectionFacility #10753691 rule cited
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on the review of staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all staff complete a fingerprint background check prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 was hired on 6-15-22. The fingerprint background check is dated 6-24-22. 2. Staff #3 was hired on 5-20-22. There is no fingerprint background check on file.”
Nov 4, 2022InspectionFacility #10753691 rule cited
22VAC40-665-530-2-a-2
“Based on a review of staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all staff have all required background checks. Evidence: 1. Files for staff 3 & 4 do not contain CPS Central Registry Clearances. (hire dates 1-8-21 & 5-10-21)”
Jul 5, 2022InspectionFacility #11091813 rules cited
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on the review of five staff files, the facility failed to check references on each employee. Evidence: 1. There are no reference checks on file for staff #1-5.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on a tour of the playground the facility failed to ensure that resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum standards...and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. The depth of the resilient surface material under the swings is less than two inches and four inches around the dome climber. 2. The use zone for the swings is 10-11 feet, of the required 14 feet , in front and back of the swings.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on a tour of the playground, the facility failed to ensure that all outdoor equipment is kept in safe condition. Evidence: 1. The red dome climber is not anchored to the ground and presents a tipping hazard.”
Jul 5, 2022InspectionFacility #11091813 rules cited
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on the review of five staff files, the facility failed to check references on each employee. Evidence: 1. There are no reference checks on file for staff #1-5.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on a tour of the playground the facility failed to ensure that resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum standards...and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. The depth of the resilient surface material under the swings is less than two inches and four inches around the dome climber. 2. The use zone for the swings is 10-11 feet, of the required 14 feet , in front and back of the swings.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on a tour of the playground, the facility failed to ensure that all outdoor equipment is kept in safe condition. Evidence: 1. The red dome climber is not anchored to the ground and presents a tipping hazard.”
Apr 21, 2022InspectionFacility #11091811 rule cited
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on a review of documents and an interview with the director, the facility failed to ensure that emergency escape drills are conducted monthly. Evidence: 1. There is no documentation of emergency drills for February and March 2022.”
- Dec 20, 2021InspectionFacility #1075369No rules cited
Dec 10, 2021InspectionFacility #11091811 rule cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on a virtual tour of the RCD classrooms, the facility failed to insure that all cleaning products are kept in a locked area. Evidence: 1. There are cleaning products stored in an unlocked closet in the classroom, under the sink the children's bathroom and in the hallway outside the cafe.”
Nov 5, 2021InspectionFacility #10753691 rule cited
22VAC40-665-580-D
“Based on a review of staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all staff complete orientation training prior to working alone with children and within seven days of employment. Evidence: 1. Files for staff #1-4 do not have documentation of orientation training.”
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FAQ
Questions about Compassion Church - Radford
Is Compassion Church - Radford licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Compassion Church - Radford last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Compassion Church - Radford had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 8 of 13 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 Compassion Church - Radford care for?
33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Compassion Church - Radford accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Compassion Church - Radford's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Compassion Church - Radford cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 267-3000 to ask.
What is Compassion Church - Radford's phone number?
(540) 267-3000.
Where is Compassion Church - Radford?
1820 Second Street, Radford, VA 24141. The nearest other daycare we list is Central Church Preschool, 1.1 miles away.