Backyard Bears Day School
360 East Virginia Avenue, Vinton, VA
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 108 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Life Tabernacle Church has not listed its tuition.
State record
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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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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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”
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.”
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”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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”
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.”
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”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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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 June 20, 2023, with 1 rule cited. It lists 0 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
108, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
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 (540) 761-5078 to ask.
(540) 761-5078.
801 Virginia Avenue, Vinton, VA 24179. The nearest other daycare we list is Backyard Bears Day School, 0.3 miles away.