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Life Tabernacle Church

801 Virginia Avenue, Vinton, VA 241793.7· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
108
open each week
5 days

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About Life Tabernacle Church

Life Tabernacle Church is a child care center in Vinton, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 108 children, serving 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 lists 3 visits since Jan 2023, none in the last 3 years. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
108 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity108 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Life Tabernacle Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
108 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1105722
See the state's record

Summary

0 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 20, 2023: 1 rule cited

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. Jun 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4 Complaint related: No

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to ensure each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 4 staff records. Record for Staff #2 did not include an annual 2022 health exam.”
  2. Jan 24, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of hire. EVIDENCE: 1. Staff #2 was observed working with children during the inspection. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff #1 stated the hire date for Staff #2 was October 2022. 2. Staff #5 was observed working with children during the inspection. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff #1 stated the hire date for Staff #5 was November 2022. 3. Staff #7 was observed working with children during the inspection. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff #1 stated the hire date for Staff #7 was October 2022 4. Staff #8 was observed working with children during the inspection. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff #1 stated the hire date for Staff #8 was June 2022.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to ensure each staff person has a signed sworn disclosure statement prior to the 1st day of employment. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 8 staff records. Record for Staff #3 did not have documentation of a signed Sworn Disclosure statement. Hire date for Staff #3 was August 2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and interview with staff, the Center failed to have at least one carbon monoxide detector. EVIDENCE: Staff #1 confirmed that the center building was built before 2015. A carbon monoxide detector was unavailable.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to have at least one (1) staff on duty who has received instruction in performing daily simple health screening & exclusion of sick children screening. EVIDENCE: Center could not produce documentation of at least one (1) staff member trained in the Daily Health Observation of children.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to ensure staff Background Checks are updated every 5 years. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 8 staff records. Records for Staff #1 and #6 did not include documentation of updated Central Registry background checks completed within 5 years since the most recent check. Staff #1 date of hire was 9/29/2017 and the most recent central registry was completed 11/04/2017. Staff #6 record did not include date of hire; the most recent central registry was completed 4/12/2017”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-6

      “Based on record review and interview with staff, the Center failed to ensure all staff can recognize signs of child abuse & neglect. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 8 staff records and had a discussion with Staff #1. Staff have not been trained in recognizing signs of child abuse & neglect.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “Based on observation, the Center failed to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. EVIDENCE: Hot water temperature at sinks used by the children in care exceeded 127.6? F”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-4

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to ensure children are in compliance with immunization provisions. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 4 children records. Record for Child #1 #2 & #3 did not include documentation to ensure children are in compliance with immunization provisions.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview with staff, the Center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the competition of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. EVIDENCE: 1. Staff #2 was observed working with children during the inspection. There was no employment eligibility letter available for review during the inspection. Staff #1 stated the hire date for Staff #2 was October 2022. 2. Staff #3 was observed working with children during the inspection. There was no employment eligibility letter available for review during the inspection. Staff #1stated the hire date for Staff #3 was August 2022. 3. Staff #5 was observed working with children during the inspection. There was no employment eligibility letter available for review during the inspection. Staff #1 stated the hire date for Staff #5 was November 2022. 4. Staff #7 was observed working with children during the inspection. There was no employment eligibility letter available for review during the inspection. Staff #1 stated the hire date for Staff #7 was October 2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A

      “Based on record review and interview with staff, the Center failed to disclose in writing to the parents/guardians of the children in the center the qualifications of the personnel employed. EVIDENCE: A written statement regarding staff qualifications was not disclosed to the parents/guardians. Staff#1 confirmed this was not completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to ensure staff members complete a staff health report. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector review 8 staff records. Records for Staff #2, #3, #4 #6, #7,and #8 did not have documentation of a completed staff health report.”
  3. Jan 24, 2023Visit11 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of hire. EVIDENCE: 1. Staff #2 was observed working with children during the inspection. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff #1 stated the hire date for Staff #2 was October 2022. 2. Staff #5 was observed working with children during the inspection. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff #1 stated the hire date for Staff #5 was November 2022. 3. Staff #7 was observed working with children during the inspection. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff #1 stated the hire date for Staff #7 was October 2022 4. Staff #8 was observed working with children during the inspection. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff #1 stated the hire date for Staff #8 was June 2022.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to ensure each staff person has a signed sworn disclosure statement prior to the 1st day of employment. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 8 staff records. Record for Staff #3 did not have documentation of a signed Sworn Disclosure statement. Hire date for Staff #3 was August 2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and interview with staff, the Center failed to have at least one carbon monoxide detector. EVIDENCE: Staff #1 confirmed that the center building was built before 2015. A carbon monoxide detector was unavailable.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to have at least one (1) staff on duty who has received instruction in performing daily simple health screening & exclusion of sick children screening. EVIDENCE: Center could not produce documentation of at least one (1) staff member trained in the Daily Health Observation of children.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to ensure staff Background Checks are updated every 5 years. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 8 staff records. Records for Staff #1 and #6 did not include documentation of updated Central Registry background checks completed within 5 years since the most recent check. Staff #1 date of hire was 9/29/2017 and the most recent central registry was completed 11/04/2017. Staff #6 record did not include date of hire; the most recent central registry was completed 4/12/2017”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-6

      “Based on record review and interview with staff, the Center failed to ensure all staff can recognize signs of child abuse & neglect. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 8 staff records and had a discussion with Staff #1. Staff have not been trained in recognizing signs of child abuse & neglect.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “Based on observation, the Center failed to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. EVIDENCE: Hot water temperature at sinks used by the children in care exceeded 127.6? F”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-4

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to ensure children are in compliance with immunization provisions. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 4 children records. Record for Child #1 #2 & #3 did not include documentation to ensure children are in compliance with immunization provisions.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview with staff, the Center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the competition of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. EVIDENCE: 1. Staff #2 was observed working with children during the inspection. There was no employment eligibility letter available for review during the inspection. Staff #1 stated the hire date for Staff #2 was October 2022. 2. Staff #3 was observed working with children during the inspection. There was no employment eligibility letter available for review during the inspection. Staff #1stated the hire date for Staff #3 was August 2022. 3. Staff #5 was observed working with children during the inspection. There was no employment eligibility letter available for review during the inspection. Staff #1 stated the hire date for Staff #5 was November 2022. 4. Staff #7 was observed working with children during the inspection. There was no employment eligibility letter available for review during the inspection. Staff #1 stated the hire date for Staff #7 was October 2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A

      “Based on record review and interview with staff, the Center failed to disclose in writing to the parents/guardians of the children in the center the qualifications of the personnel employed. EVIDENCE: A written statement regarding staff qualifications was not disclosed to the parents/guardians. Staff#1 confirmed this was not completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to ensure staff members complete a staff health report. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector review 8 staff records. Records for Staff #2, #3, #4 #6, #7,and #8 did not have documentation of a completed staff health report.”

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 Life Tabernacle Church

Is Life Tabernacle 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 Life Tabernacle Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 20, 2023, with 1 rule cited. It lists 0 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Life Tabernacle Church had rules cited by the state?

No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no cited rules in its 0 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 Life Tabernacle Church care for?

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

Does Life Tabernacle Church accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Life Tabernacle Church's 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 Life Tabernacle Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 761-5078 to ask.

What is Life Tabernacle Church's phone number?

(540) 761-5078.

Where is Life Tabernacle Church?

801 Virginia Avenue, Vinton, VA 24179. The nearest other daycare we list is Backyard Bears Day School, 0.3 miles away.

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