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Faith Life Tabernacle

420 Steadman Ave, Richmond, VA 232223.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
200
open each week
5 days

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About Faith Life Tabernacle

Faith Life Tabernacle is a child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 200 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
200 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity200 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Faith Life Tabernacle

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
200 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#234963
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. May 28, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-770-A

      “The vendor may administer prescription medication to a child with written permission of the parent. Two emergency medications did not have current written authorizations from the parent. One medication authorization expired 3 months ago and the second expired 2 months ago.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-760-C-2

      “Toilet chairs shall be emptied promptly and cleaned and sanitized after each use. Two toilet chairs in the preschool classroom near the diaper station were full during rest time and had not been promptly emptied.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Repeat violation: Documentation of a completed search of the central registry ( CPS check) shall be on file for each staff within the first 30 days of employment. Staff 4 did not have a completed search of the central registry on file within 30 days of employment. Staff 4 has been employed for 3 years.”
    • Safe sleep

      22.1-289.031-A-9

      “The religious exempt child day center shall be in compliance with all safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. A 5 month old infant was propped with a boppy pillow and covered with a blanket in a crib.”
  2. Mar 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-B

      “The vendor shall maintain a record of the dates of the emergency practice drills for one year. The last documented evacuation drill was 10/29/2024 and there was no lockdown drill documented.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training. Training shall be related to child safety, child development, the function of the center, and any required department sponsored training. Staff 1 had 1 documented hour of annual training, Staff 2 had 5 documented hours of annual training, and Staff 5 had 11 documented hours of annual training.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Documentation of a completed search of the central registry ( CPS check) shall be on file for each staff within the first 30 days of employment. Staff 3 did not have a completed search of the central registry on file within 30 days of employment. Staff have been employed for 4 years.”
  3. Mar 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-B

      “The vendor shall maintain a record of the dates of the emergency practice drills for one year. The last documented evacuation drill was 10/29/2024 and there was no lockdown drill documented.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training. Training shall be related to child safety, child development, the function of the center, and any required department sponsored training. Staff 1 had 1 documented hour of annual training, Staff 2 had 5 documented hours of annual training, and Staff 5 had 11 documented hours of annual training.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Documentation of a completed search of the central registry ( CPS check) shall be on file for each staff within the first 30 days of employment. Staff 3 did not have a completed search of the central registry on file within 30 days of employment. Staff have been employed for 4 years.”
  4. Mar 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on a review of five staff records, the center did not ensure one staff member had been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision prior to employment. Evidence: The staff health report in the record of Staff #1, employed on 06/19/23, was completed on 08/11/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff was evaluated by a health professional and was issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the required timeframe. Evidence: The TB screening in the record of Staff #1, employed on 06/19/23, was completed on 03/08/23. During interview, a member of management confirmed that was the only TB screening on file for Staff #1. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Based on observations, the vendor did not ensure 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. Evidence: In the Preschool classroom, the inspector observed cleaning materials on a shelf in the classroom. The cleaning materials were out of reach of the children, but they were not locked.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-580-B

      “Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the vendor did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for one child less than two years of age. Evidence: The most recent immunizations in the record of Child #3 (15 months old), date of attendance 02/06/23, were obtained on 02/01/23 and on 03/21/24. During interview, a member of management reported the updated immunizations were not obtained every six months as required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-540-B

      “Based on a review of five children's records, the vendor did not ensure three children's records contained the required information. Evidence: The following records did not contain the address of at least one person designated by the parent to contact in case of an emergency and the parent cannot be reached - Child #1 (date of attendance: 05/30/23); Child #2 (date of attendance: 09/21/23); and Child #3 (date of attendance 02/06/23).”
  5. Mar 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on a review of five staff records, the center did not ensure one staff member had been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision prior to employment. Evidence: The staff health report in the record of Staff #1, employed on 06/19/23, was completed on 08/11/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff was evaluated by a health professional and was issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the required timeframe. Evidence: The TB screening in the record of Staff #1, employed on 06/19/23, was completed on 03/08/23. During interview, a member of management confirmed that was the only TB screening on file for Staff #1. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Based on observations, the vendor did not ensure 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. Evidence: In the Preschool classroom, the inspector observed cleaning materials on a shelf in the classroom. The cleaning materials were out of reach of the children, but they were not locked.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-580-B

      “Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the vendor did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for one child less than two years of age. Evidence: The most recent immunizations in the record of Child #3 (15 months old), date of attendance 02/06/23, were obtained on 02/01/23 and on 03/21/24. During interview, a member of management reported the updated immunizations were not obtained every six months as required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-540-B

      “Based on a review of five children's records, the vendor did not ensure three children's records contained the required information. Evidence: The following records did not contain the address of at least one person designated by the parent to contact in case of an emergency and the parent cannot be reached - Child #1 (date of attendance: 05/30/23); Child #2 (date of attendance: 09/21/23); and Child #3 (date of attendance 02/06/23).”
  6. Oct 4, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not obtain a completed sworn statement for one staff before employment. Evidence: 1) The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #5, employed 03/08/22, did not include the date it was completed. 2) During interview, management confirmed the sworn statement was incomplete.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not obtain a repeat sworn disclosure statement and a repeat central registry check every five years for three staff. Evidence: 1. The central registry finding in the record for Staff #1, employed 07/01/91, expired on 09/15/22. 2. The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #1 expired on 03/23/22. 3. The central registry finding the record for Staff #3, employed 06/01/90, expired on 09/18/22. 4. The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #3 expired on 03/22/22. 5. The central registry finding in the record for Staff #4, employed 06/01/00, expired 09/17/22. 6. The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #4 expired on 03/22/22. 7. During interview, management reported the central registry and the sworn statement for Staff #1, Staff #3, and Staff #4 were not completed every five years as required.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Based on observations, the vendor did not ensure 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. Evidence: During a walk-through of the facility, the inspector observed unlocked cleaning materials in one of the bathrooms used by children and in the Preschool classroom. The materials were unlocked and were within the reach of children.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-f

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not obtain a repeat sworn disclosure statement and a repeat central registry check every five years for three staff. Evidence: 1) The central registry finding in the record for Staff #1, employed 07/01/91, expired on 09/15/22. 2) The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #1 expired on 03/23/22. 3) The central registry finding the record for Staff #3, employed 06/01/90, expired on 09/18/22. 4) The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #3 expired on 03/22/22. 5) The central registry finding in the record for Staff #4, employed 06/01/00, expired 09/17/22. 6) The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #4 expired on 03/22/22. 7) During interview, management reported the central registry and the sworn statement for Staff #1, Staff #3, and Staff #4 were not completed every five years as required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on a review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure one staff was evaluated by a health professional and was issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the require timeframe. Evidence: The TB screening in the record for Staff #5, employed 03/08/22, was dated 01/14/22. The documentation should have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on a review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure one staff, who works directly with children, completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: The Virginia Preservice Training certificate in the record for Staff #5, employed 03/08/22, was completed on 06/17/22.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-d

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not obtain a completed sworn statement for one staff before employment. Evidence: 1) The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #5, employed 03/08/22, did not include the date it was completed. 2) During interview, management confirmed the sworn statement was incomplete.”
  7. Oct 4, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not obtain a completed sworn statement for one staff before employment. Evidence: 1) The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #5, employed 03/08/22, did not include the date it was completed. 2) During interview, management confirmed the sworn statement was incomplete.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not obtain a repeat sworn disclosure statement and a repeat central registry check every five years for three staff. Evidence: 1. The central registry finding in the record for Staff #1, employed 07/01/91, expired on 09/15/22. 2. The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #1 expired on 03/23/22. 3. The central registry finding the record for Staff #3, employed 06/01/90, expired on 09/18/22. 4. The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #3 expired on 03/22/22. 5. The central registry finding in the record for Staff #4, employed 06/01/00, expired 09/17/22. 6. The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #4 expired on 03/22/22. 7. During interview, management reported the central registry and the sworn statement for Staff #1, Staff #3, and Staff #4 were not completed every five years as required.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Based on observations, the vendor did not ensure 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. Evidence: During a walk-through of the facility, the inspector observed unlocked cleaning materials in one of the bathrooms used by children and in the Preschool classroom. The materials were unlocked and were within the reach of children.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-f

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not obtain a repeat sworn disclosure statement and a repeat central registry check every five years for three staff. Evidence: 1) The central registry finding in the record for Staff #1, employed 07/01/91, expired on 09/15/22. 2) The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #1 expired on 03/23/22. 3) The central registry finding the record for Staff #3, employed 06/01/90, expired on 09/18/22. 4) The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #3 expired on 03/22/22. 5) The central registry finding in the record for Staff #4, employed 06/01/00, expired 09/17/22. 6) The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #4 expired on 03/22/22. 7) During interview, management reported the central registry and the sworn statement for Staff #1, Staff #3, and Staff #4 were not completed every five years as required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on a review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure one staff was evaluated by a health professional and was issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the require timeframe. Evidence: The TB screening in the record for Staff #5, employed 03/08/22, was dated 01/14/22. The documentation should have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on a review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure one staff, who works directly with children, completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: The Virginia Preservice Training certificate in the record for Staff #5, employed 03/08/22, was completed on 06/17/22.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-d

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not obtain a completed sworn statement for one staff before employment. Evidence: 1) The sworn disclosure statement in the record for Staff #5, employed 03/08/22, did not include the date it was completed. 2) During interview, management confirmed the sworn statement was incomplete.”
  8. Sep 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 Faith Life Tabernacle

Is Faith Life Tabernacle 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 Faith Life Tabernacle last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Faith Life Tabernacle had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 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 Faith Life Tabernacle care for?

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

Does Faith Life Tabernacle accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Faith Life Tabernacle's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Faith Life Tabernacle cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 321-1333 to ask.

What is Faith Life Tabernacle's phone number?

(804) 321-1333.

Where is Faith Life Tabernacle?

420 Steadman Ave, Richmond, VA 23222.

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