Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona
11 Green Hills Drive, Verona, VA
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Covenant Presbyterian Church is a child care center in Staunton, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Covenant Presbyterian Church has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all
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-4
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to request a search of central registry background check within the first 30 days of employment and a search of sex offender registry prior to the first day of employment for any state in which a staff member resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record for staff 4 documents the first date of employment as 2/29/24. The sworn statement for staff 4 documents staff 4 lived in another state within the last five years. The is no documentation in the file of a search of central registry or sex offender registry for the other state.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have staff sign a sworn disclosure statement prior to the first day of employment and have a completed central registry record check by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: The record for staff 5 documents the first day of employment as 1/23/24. The central registry background check is dated 3/20/24.”
22.1-289.031-B-5
“Based on a review of the staff handbook and interview, the center failed to implement a procedure to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards, including providing and maintaining cushioning material under playground equipment. Evidence: The cushioning material under the swings was not maintained resulting in a lack of cushioning material under the swings.”
22.1-289.031-B-5
“Based on interview, the center failed to implement a procedure to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: 1. The director stated the centers procedure is to ensure hazardous substances are kept locked. This is to include disinfectant wipes. 2. In the P1 classroom Clorox wipes were on the counter beside the sink. 3. In the P2 classroom disinfectant wipes were in a clear unlocked drawer in the bathroom used by children.”
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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 March 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules 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.
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 885-2138 to ask.
(540) 885-2138.
2001 North Coalter Street, Staunton, VA 24401. The nearest other daycare we list is St. John's United Methodist Church, 0.9 miles away.