Ballad Health Center for Early Learning - Abingdon
300 Towne Centre Drive, Abingdon, VA
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Cornerstone Christian Academy is a child care center in Abingdon, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k and preschool.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (non-denominational Christian) |
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Cornerstone Christian Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 21, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 2 visits
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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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not have fingerprinting completed before the hire date. Evidence: 1. Staff #2, #3 and #5 had fingerprint results in the file but they were not completed before being hired.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not have employees complete the required background checks. Evidence: 1. Employee #3 (DOH 7/1/22) and #4 (DOH 7/1/2023) did not have sworn statements in the file before employment. 2. Employee #2 and #3 and #5 (DOH 7/1/23) did not have central registry within 30 days of employment completed. 3. The HR director verified the documents were not in the file as required.”
22.1-289.031-B-5
“Repeat violation. Based on observation, the playground accessible to children had an injury hazard. Evidence: 1. The climbing wall had approximately 5 bolts 1/2-1 inch long on the interior side which are a protrusion hazard.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, the center did not have the required background checks on an employee who had lived out of state within the last 5 years. Evidence: 1. Employee #5 was hired 7/1/23 and stated on the sworn statement they had lived out of state with in the last 5 years and the required background checks for that state had not been completed. A criminal record check, and a sex offender registry check, are required to be completed before the hire date. and central registry check results are to be completed within 45 days of hire.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain background checks for an employee who has lived out of state in the last 5 years. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was hired 9/4/22 and has lived out of state within the last 5 years. No out of state background checks) criminal history check, or out of state sexual offender registry) had been completed. Criminal history checks need to be completed for employees prior to the first day of employment if the person lived in non-NFF state.”
22.1-289.031-B-5
“Based on observation, the playground accessible to children had an injury hazard. Evidence: 1. The climbing wall had approximately 45 bolts approximately 1/2 inch-1 inch on the interior side (for the foot holds on the other side) which are a protrusion hazard.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 was hired 9/4/22. The central registry record request was being mailed 9/19. Central registry record checks are to be mailed within 7 days of employment.”
22.1-289.031-A-6
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not provide the following aspects of the child day center's operations are described in a written statement provided to the parents or guardians of the children in the center and made available to the general public: physical facilities, enrollment capacity, food services, health requirements for the staff, and public liability insurance.”
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on October 21, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no cited rules in its 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.
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 623-7164 to ask.
(276) 623-7164.
16210 Elementary Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Care College, 1.1 miles away.