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Empowerment Temple Ministries

219 North County Drive, Waverly, VA 23890
licensed capacity
74
open each week
5 days

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About Empowerment Temple Ministries

Empowerment Temple Ministries is a child care center in Waverly, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 74 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity74 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Empowerment Temple Ministries has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Empowerment Temple Ministries

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
74 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1106042
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Apr 13, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-790-820-E

      “Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated, and labeled with the child's name if more than one infant is in care. There were 4 bottles for infants observed without names or dates.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required shall have annually attend at least 16hours of training and staff development activities. The following staff had not obtained the annual 16 hours of training, Staff #3 had 8 hours, Staff #4 had 4 hours and Staff #5 had 8 hours.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Upon enrollment of a child in a regulated child day program, such child day program shall require information from the person enrolling the child regarding previous child day care and schools attended by the child. The records for child #1 through #5 did not include previous child day care and schools attended.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In room #4 and #5 sanitizing spray and wipes were observed stored in an unlocked manner.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-630-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Unsafe conditions include unstable heavy equipment, furniture, or other items that a child could pull down on himself. In room #1 the cord for a tv mounted on the wall approximately 5 feet high was plugged into the electrical outlet and the cord was accessible, hanging from the TV and not secure.”
  2. Apr 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-790-730-G

      “(Repeat violation) Centers shall ensure there is at least 12" of space between occupied cots and mats. Children were observed napping in the preschool classroom and there was approximately 4" - 6" between several cots with sleeping children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-520-F

      “The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. A child in the 2's classroom had documentation of a food allergy in the record and there was not an allergy list in the classroom.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-760-B-3-c

      “Centers shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing children. The diapering pad in the 2's classroom had 3 tears causing the surface to be absorbent.”
  3. Apr 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-790-730-G

      “(Repeat violation) Centers shall ensure there is at least 12" of space between occupied cots and mats. Children were observed napping in the preschool classroom and there was approximately 4" - 6" between several cots with sleeping children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-520-F

      “The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. A child in the 2's classroom had documentation of a food allergy in the record and there was not an allergy list in the classroom.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-760-B-3-c

      “Centers shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing children. The diapering pad in the 2's classroom had 3 tears causing the surface to be absorbent.”
  4. Apr 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-790-730-G

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is at least 12" of space between occupied cribs and cots. Evidence: Children were observed during naptime in four areas. Occupied cribs and cots were observed within a range of 4" - 6" between several sleeping children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-540-B

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 1 of 4 child records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The record for child #1 (start date 7/16/2023) did not have documentation of immunization record and proof of child's identity/age.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 1 of 4 staff have documentation within the past year of being certified by a practicing physician to be free from any disability that would prevent him from caring for children. Evidence: The record for staff #2 had a most recent staff health form dated 3/7/2023 which is more than a year old.”
  5. Apr 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-790-730-G

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is at least 12" of space between occupied cribs and cots. Evidence: Children were observed during naptime in four areas. Occupied cribs and cots were observed within a range of 4" - 6" between several sleeping children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-540-B

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 1 of 4 child records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The record for child #1 (start date 7/16/2023) did not have documentation of immunization record and proof of child's identity/age.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 1 of 4 staff have documentation within the past year of being certified by a practicing physician to be free from any disability that would prevent him from caring for children. Evidence: The record for staff #2 had a most recent staff health form dated 3/7/2023 which is more than a year old.”
  6. May 1, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-630-A

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure areas and equipment of center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include items that a child could pull down on himself. Evidence: A night light and tablet were stored on a shelf on the wall by a crib. The cords to these items were within reach of an infant observed napping in the crib.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-790-670-H

      “Based on observation, vendor did not ensure children less than 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom. Evidence: At approximately 12:50, child #1 was observed in a crib in an area outside the toddler room and there were no staff present. Staff stated the child had a temperature and was waiting to be picked up.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: A night light and tablet were stored on a shelf on the wall by a crib. The cords to these items were within reach of an infant observed napping in the crib.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      22.1-289.031-B-2

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is appropriate supervision of all children in care. Evidence: At approximately 12:50, child #1 was observed in a crib in an area outside the toddler room and there were no staff present. Staff stated the child had a temperature and was waiting to be picked up.”
  7. May 1, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-630-A

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure areas and equipment of center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include items that a child could pull down on himself. Evidence: A night light and tablet were stored on a shelf on the wall by a crib. The cords to these items were within reach of an infant observed napping in the crib.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-790-670-H

      “Based on observation, vendor did not ensure children less than 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom. Evidence: At approximately 12:50, child #1 was observed in a crib in an area outside the toddler room and there were no staff present. Staff stated the child had a temperature and was waiting to be picked up.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: A night light and tablet were stored on a shelf on the wall by a crib. The cords to these items were within reach of an infant observed napping in the crib.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      22.1-289.031-B-2

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is appropriate supervision of all children in care. Evidence: At approximately 12:50, child #1 was observed in a crib in an area outside the toddler room and there were no staff present. Staff stated the child had a temperature and was waiting to be picked up.”
  8. May 10, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22VAC40-665-530-2-a-1

      “Based on review and interview, vendor did not ensure 1 of 4 staff have a completed fingerprint criminal history check prior to beginning employment. Evidence: The record for staff #2 (start date March 17, 2022) did not have a fingerprint criminal history letter of eligibility. Director confirmed it was not completed.”
    • Background checks

      22VAC40-665-530-2-a-2

      “Based on review and interview, vendor did not ensure 1 of 4 staff have a completed central registry search within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #3 (start date December 10, 2021) did not have a completed central registry search. Director located a Error Letter from the Central Registry Unit dated January 5, 2022 stating it needed to be corrected and resubmitted. The Central Registry Check had not been resubmitted.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure 1 of 4 staff in a supervisory position has documentation of required health information. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (start date March 28, 2022) did not have documentation of being certified by a physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent her from caring for children.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure 1 of 4 staff have a completed central registry search within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #3 (start date December 10, 2021) did not have a completed central registry search. Director located a Error Letter from the Central Registry Unit dated January 5, 2022 stating it needed to be corrected and resubmitted. The Central Registry Check had not been resubmitted.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure 1 of 4 staff have a completed fingerprint criminal history check prior to beginning employment. Evidence: The record for staff #2 (start date March 17, 2022) did not have a fingerprint criminal history letter of eligibility. Director confirmed it was not completed.”
  9. May 10, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22VAC40-665-530-2-a-1

      “Based on review and interview, vendor did not ensure 1 of 4 staff have a completed fingerprint criminal history check prior to beginning employment. Evidence: The record for staff #2 (start date March 17, 2022) did not have a fingerprint criminal history letter of eligibility. Director confirmed it was not completed.”
    • Background checks

      22VAC40-665-530-2-a-2

      “Based on review and interview, vendor did not ensure 1 of 4 staff have a completed central registry search within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #3 (start date December 10, 2021) did not have a completed central registry search. Director located a Error Letter from the Central Registry Unit dated January 5, 2022 stating it needed to be corrected and resubmitted. The Central Registry Check had not been resubmitted.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure 1 of 4 staff in a supervisory position has documentation of required health information. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (start date March 28, 2022) did not have documentation of being certified by a physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent her from caring for children.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure 1 of 4 staff have a completed central registry search within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #3 (start date December 10, 2021) did not have a completed central registry search. Director located a Error Letter from the Central Registry Unit dated January 5, 2022 stating it needed to be corrected and resubmitted. The Central Registry Check had not been resubmitted.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure 1 of 4 staff have a completed fingerprint criminal history check prior to beginning employment. Evidence: The record for staff #2 (start date March 17, 2022) did not have a fingerprint criminal history letter of eligibility. Director confirmed it was not completed.”

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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Questions about Empowerment Temple Ministries

Is Empowerment Temple 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 Empowerment Temple Ministries last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Empowerment Temple Ministries had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 5 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 Empowerment Temple Ministries care for?

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

Does Empowerment Temple Ministries accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Empowerment Temple Ministries' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Empowerment Temple Ministries cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 834-2168 to ask.

What is Empowerment Temple Ministries' phone number?

(804) 834-2168.

Where is Empowerment Temple Ministries?

219 North County Drive, Waverly, VA 23890. The nearest other daycare we list is The Improvement Association-Early Childhood Learning & Workforce, 0.3 miles away.

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