Word Alive Christian Center
3330 South Military Highway, Chesapeake, VA
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Fullness of the Spirit Ministries is a child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 50 children, serving 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Fullness of the Spirit Ministries has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 5 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-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #1 and 2 was overdue by a year and ten months. The most recent central registry check for staff #5 was overdue by five days. The most recent central registry check for staff #6 was overdue by five months. The most recent fingerprint check for staff #6 was overdue by six months. The most recent sworn statement or affirmation for staff #1 was overdue by eight months. The most recent sworn statement or affirmation for staff #2 was dated 2/9/03 and therefore past due for update. The most recent sworn statement or affirmation for staff #5 was overdue by two months.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #4, who had been employed for six months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
8VAC20-790-760-B-3-c
“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. For children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. Staff stated that children wearing pull-ups are changed while standing in front of the toilet and not a nonabsorbent surface for diapering and changing.”
8VAC20-790-540-B
“Each child’s record shall contain the name, address, and telephone number of at least one person designated by the parent to contact in case of an emergency and the parent cannot be reached. The record for child #1 who has been enrolled for two months did not contain any emergency contact information.”
22.1-289.031-B-6
“The center shall establish and implement procedures for: Ensuring that all staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. Five out of six staff records reviewed did not have any documentation that staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #1 and 2 was overdue by a year and ten months. The most recent central registry check for staff #5 was overdue by five days. The most recent central registry check for staff #6 was overdue by five months. The most recent fingerprint check for staff #6 was overdue by six months. The most recent sworn statement or affirmation for staff #1 was overdue by eight months. The most recent sworn statement or affirmation for staff #2 was dated 2/9/03 and therefore past due for update. The most recent sworn statement or affirmation for staff #5 was overdue by two months.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #4, who had been employed for six months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
8VAC20-790-760-B-3-c
“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. For children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. Staff stated that children wearing pull-ups are changed while standing in front of the toilet and not a nonabsorbent surface for diapering and changing.”
8VAC20-790-540-B
“Each child’s record shall contain the name, address, and telephone number of at least one person designated by the parent to contact in case of an emergency and the parent cannot be reached. The record for child #1 who has been enrolled for two months did not contain any emergency contact information.”
22.1-289.031-B-6
“The center shall establish and implement procedures for: Ensuring that all staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. Five out of six staff records reviewed did not have any documentation that staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect.”
8VAC20-790-630-A
“Based on observation the vendor failed to ensure that equipment are maintained in safe condition. Evidence: In the classroom furthest from the front door there is a brown bookshelf that is approximately six feet tall that was not secured to the wall. The shelf is filled with books and other equipment and poses a toppling hazard.”
8VAC20-790-710-1
“Based on observation the vendor failed to ensure that use of exercise as a punishment is forbidden action. Evidence: 1 - Staff 3 was heard saying to a child in care "go do five jumping jacks....go stand next to the teacher and do five jumping jacks." 2 - Staff 3 stated that the child was having a hard time sitting still in her seat.”
8VAC20-790-640-A
“Based on observation and interview the vendor failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1 - There are unlocked throughout the center in classrooms and one unlocked closet. The location of disinfectant spray, sanitizing wipes and air fresheners include but are not limited to the tops of storage shelves and cabinets in classrooms. a. The closet between classroom 1 and 2 contains three gallon containers of sanitizing/cleaning solvents. The three contains are less than six inches from the ground level inside the closet. The key used to secure the closet, was in the lock during the inspection. 2 - Staff #1 and #2 confirm that there are unlocked chemicals in the the center.”
8VAC20-790-780-C-2
“Based on observation and interview the vendor failed to ensure that a working battery operated radio is available. Evidence: 1 - The radio available for review did not have any batteries and therefore was not able to work as required. 2 - Staff 1 and 2 confirmed that the there were not any batteries available for the radio to work.”
8VAC20-790-630-A
“Based on observation the vendor failed to ensure that equipment are maintained in safe condition. Evidence: In the classroom furthest from the front door there is a brown bookshelf that is approximately six feet tall that was not secured to the wall. The shelf is filled with books and other equipment and poses a toppling hazard.”
8VAC20-790-710-1
“Based on observation the vendor failed to ensure that use of exercise as a punishment is forbidden action. Evidence: 1 - Staff 3 was heard saying to a child in care "go do five jumping jacks....go stand next to the teacher and do five jumping jacks." 2 - Staff 3 stated that the child was having a hard time sitting still in her seat.”
8VAC20-790-640-A
“Based on observation and interview the vendor failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1 - There are unlocked throughout the center in classrooms and one unlocked closet. The location of disinfectant spray, sanitizing wipes and air fresheners include but are not limited to the tops of storage shelves and cabinets in classrooms. a. The closet between classroom 1 and 2 contains three gallon containers of sanitizing/cleaning solvents. The three contains are less than six inches from the ground level inside the closet. The key used to secure the closet, was in the lock during the inspection. 2 - Staff #1 and #2 confirm that there are unlocked chemicals in the the center.”
8VAC20-790-780-C-2
“Based on observation and interview the vendor failed to ensure that a working battery operated radio is available. Evidence: 1 - The radio available for review did not have any batteries and therefore was not able to work as required. 2 - Staff 1 and 2 confirmed that the there were not any batteries available for the radio to work.”
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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 December 11, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 4 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, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 485-7656 to ask.
(757) 485-7656.
865 Oklahoma Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23323. The nearest other daycare we list is Renewal Outreach Center, 0.3 miles away.