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Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church

800 North Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
licensed capacity
86
open each week
5 days

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About Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church

Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church is a child care center in Rocky Mount, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 86 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:45 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 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
5:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
86 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:45 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 capacity86 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
86 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1105435
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 18, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 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. Dec 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-I

      “There shall be at least one staff on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. There was not at least one staff present who has completed daily observations of children training.”
  2. Oct 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Upon enrollment of a child the regulated child day program shall require that the person enrolling the child present the child day program with the proof of the child's identity and age. Center did not obtain the proof of identity for Child #3 and Child #5.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-630-C-2

      “In areas used by children of preschool age or younger electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Electrical outlets in the infant/toddler classroom did not have protective covers.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-650-C-4

      “Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap. Bathrooms used by the children in care were not equipped with soap.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Hazardous cleaning agents were not stored in a locked location.”
  3. Oct 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Upon enrollment of a child the regulated child day program shall require that the person enrolling the child present the child day program with the proof of the child's identity and age. Center did not obtain the proof of identity for Child #3 and Child #5.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-630-C-2

      “In areas used by children of preschool age or younger electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Electrical outlets in the infant/toddler classroom did not have protective covers.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-650-C-4

      “Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap. Bathrooms used by the children in care were not equipped with soap.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Hazardous cleaning agents were not stored in a locked location.”
  4. Dec 15, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure within the first 90 days of employment all staff who work directly with children complete Virginia Preservice Training for child Care Staff. EVIDENCE: Staff #3 (date of hire 7/03/2023) did not complete the 10 hour preservice training.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-3

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to practice lockdown procedures at least annually. EVIDENCE: Lock down emergency procedures have not been practiced.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-2

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to practice shelter-in-place procedures at least twice a year. EVIDENCE: Practice of the shelter in place emergency procedures have not been completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure staff who work directly with children annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities to include the department's health and safety update course. EVIDENCE: Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not complete at least 16 hours of annual training. Staff #1 completed 2 hours and staff #2 completed 11 hours. Staff #1 did not complete the department's annual health and safety update course.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-I

      “Based on record review and discussion with staff, the Vendor failed to have at least one staff on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. EVIDENCE: There wasn't at least 1 staff person present with daily health observation training.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-790-670-E

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children received care by consistent staff or team of staff members. EVIDENCE: Vendor has not developed a written plan on continuity of care procedure.”
  5. Dec 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to ensure each staff person who is expected to be alone with one or more children enrolled in the religious exempt child day center complete a sworn statement or affirmation EVIDENCE: Staff # 2 did not have a sworn disclosure.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on inspection, the Center failed to have a carbon monoxide detectors for each building that was built before 2015 and houses a child day program. EVIDENCE: A carbon monoxide detector was unavailable.”
  6. Apr 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-790-670-C-3 Complaint related: No

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to maintain adult-to-child ratios in each group of children at all times. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed in the Toddler/Preschool classroom a total of 10 children ages 2 years old through 5 years old under the direct care of 1 staff member.”
  7. Dec 1, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review & discussion with staff, the Religiously Exempt center failed to ensure Fingerprint Background Check is completed before employment and every 5 years thereafter. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 2 staff records. Fingerprint Background Check for Staff #2 was originally completed 7/23/2017 and was not updated within 5 years. Child Protective Services Background Check for Staff #1 was originally completed 10/3/2017 and was not updated within 5 years.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on inspection & discussion with staff, the Religiously Exempt Center failed to have carbon monoxide detectors. EVIDENCE: Center was not equipped with at least 1 carbon monoxide detector.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      22.1-289.031-A-3-a

      “Based on observations & discussion with staff, the Religiously Exempt Center failed to maintain required adult/child ratios based on the youngest child in care. EVIDENCE: Upon arrival at 2:30 PM there were 4 children ages 9 months - 3 years old under the care of 1 staff. During the inspection, an additional 16 school age children (ages 5-10 yrs old) and 1 staff person arrived bringing the total number of children present to 20 (ages 9 months-10 years old). There were 2 staff persons caring for the 20 children in one group. Required adult/child ratios of 1 staff per 4 children was not maintained.”
  8. Nov 30, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review & discussion with staff, the Vendor failed to ensure staff who work directly with children annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities to include the department's health and safety update course. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 2 staff records. 1 Records for both staff did not include documentation of at least 16 hours of annual training. 2 Records for both staff did not include documentation of the 3 hour department's health and safety update course.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on record review & discussion with staff, the Vendor failed to have at least 1 staff with current CPR and First Aid training present during operating hours of the center. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 2 staff records. There was not at least 1 staff member present during today's inspection who has current first aid & CPR training.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on inspection & discussion with staff, the Vendor failed to have a carbon monoxide detector. EVIDENCE: Center did not have a carbon monoxide detector in the building built before 2015.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-I

      “Based on record review & discussion with staff, the Vendor failed to have a least one staff on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. EVIDENCE: There was not at least 1 staff present during today's inspection who has completed Daily Health Observation training within the past 3 years.”
  9. Dec 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 8, 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 Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church

Is Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church 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 Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on December 18, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 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 Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church care for?

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

Does Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 238-9533 to ask.

What is Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church's phone number?

(540) 238-9533.

Where is Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church?

800 North Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. The nearest other daycare we list is Franklin County YMCA - Preschool, 0.5 miles away.

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