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Lion of Judah Ministries

612 North Main Street, Blackstone, VA 238244.7· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
13
open each week
5 days

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About Lion of Judah Ministries

Lion of Judah Ministries is a child care center in Blackstone, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 13 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
13 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

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity13 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Lion of Judah Ministries

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
13 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1034093
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Feb 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-B

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. S2 updated screening was more than 4 months late.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-B-7

      “Repeat Violation The center shall submit annually reports of serious injuries to the department. The center has not submitted a report to the department”
  2. Oct 16, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure an employee not be employed until the center has the person’s completed sworn statement. S3 was observed at the center providing care for children. S1 advised S3 is a former staff member who came in to assist due to another staff having to leave for the day. The record for S3 did not contain a completed sworn statement.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “The center did not ensure that children’s records documented information regarding the child’s previous child day care and schools attended by the child upon enrollment. Child records for C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5 did not contain this information.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Each person in a supervisory position has to be certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. The center did not have a current health statement for S3 on file at the center.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-B-7

      “The center shall submit annually reports of serious injuries to the department. S1 acknowledged that she had not submitted this report to the department.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-760-B-3-c

      “Vendor shall assure that the diapering area has a nonabsorbent surface for diapering. The diapering pad surface in the infant room was taped together and the tape was peeling off the surface making the surface absorbent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-550-3

      “Vendor did not ensure that a staff record contained tuberculosis screening results. S3 was observed at the center providing care for children. S1 advised S3 is a former staff member who came in to assist due to another staff having to leave for the day. The record for S3 did not contain a current tuberculosis screening.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-550-4

      “Vendor did not ensure that a staff record contained a current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. S3 was observed at the center providing care for children. S1 advised S3 is a former staff member who came in to assist due to another staff having to leave for the day. The certification for S3 expired 12/2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-630-C-2

      “Vendor did not ensure that all electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Protective covers were observed missing in the outlets in the infant room near the telephone and in the older children’s lunchroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Vendor did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Disinfectant spray and air freshener were observed unlocked in the bathroom used by children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-720-F

      “Vendor shall provide at least semiannually in writing information on their child’s behavior, development, adjustment and needs. S1 stated that this requirement has not been completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-540-B

      “The vendor shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. The record C1, enrolled for less than two weeks, was missing the following required components: actions to be taken in an emergency; address for the child’s emergency contact if the parent cannot be reached; a written allergy plan by a doctor; a written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible. The record C2, enrolled for more than 19 months, was missing the following required components: address for the child’s emergency contact if the parent cannot be reached; a written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible. The record C3, enrolled for more than 1 month, was missing the following required components: address for the child’s emergency contact if the parent cannot be reached; a written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible. The record C4, enrolled for more than 1 year, was missing the following required components: address for the child’s emergency contact if the parent cannot be reached; a written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible. The record C5, enrolled for less than 1 month, was missing the following required components: name, address, and phone number for the child’s emergency contact if the parent cannot be reached; name of person other than custodial parent who is authorized to pick up the child; a written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible.”
  3. Oct 16, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure an employee not be employed until the center has the person’s completed sworn statement. S3 was observed at the center providing care for children. S1 advised S3 is a former staff member who came in to assist due to another staff having to leave for the day. The record for S3 did not contain a completed sworn statement.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “The center did not ensure that children’s records documented information regarding the child’s previous child day care and schools attended by the child upon enrollment. Child records for C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5 did not contain this information.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Each person in a supervisory position has to be certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. The center did not have a current health statement for S3 on file at the center.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-B-7

      “The center shall submit annually reports of serious injuries to the department. S1 acknowledged that she had not submitted this report to the department.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-760-B-3-c

      “Vendor shall assure that the diapering area has a nonabsorbent surface for diapering. The diapering pad surface in the infant room was taped together and the tape was peeling off the surface making the surface absorbent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-550-3

      “Vendor did not ensure that a staff record contained tuberculosis screening results. S3 was observed at the center providing care for children. S1 advised S3 is a former staff member who came in to assist due to another staff having to leave for the day. The record for S3 did not contain a current tuberculosis screening.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-550-4

      “Vendor did not ensure that a staff record contained a current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. S3 was observed at the center providing care for children. S1 advised S3 is a former staff member who came in to assist due to another staff having to leave for the day. The certification for S3 expired 12/2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-630-C-2

      “Vendor did not ensure that all electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Protective covers were observed missing in the outlets in the infant room near the telephone and in the older children’s lunchroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Vendor did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Disinfectant spray and air freshener were observed unlocked in the bathroom used by children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-720-F

      “Vendor shall provide at least semiannually in writing information on their child’s behavior, development, adjustment and needs. S1 stated that this requirement has not been completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-540-B

      “The vendor shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. The record C1, enrolled for less than two weeks, was missing the following required components: actions to be taken in an emergency; address for the child’s emergency contact if the parent cannot be reached; a written allergy plan by a doctor; a written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible. The record C2, enrolled for more than 19 months, was missing the following required components: address for the child’s emergency contact if the parent cannot be reached; a written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible. The record C3, enrolled for more than 1 month, was missing the following required components: address for the child’s emergency contact if the parent cannot be reached; a written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible. The record C4, enrolled for more than 1 year, was missing the following required components: address for the child’s emergency contact if the parent cannot be reached; a written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible. The record C5, enrolled for less than 1 month, was missing the following required components: name, address, and phone number for the child’s emergency contact if the parent cannot be reached; name of person other than custodial parent who is authorized to pick up the child; a written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible.”
  4. Oct 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-790-810-C-1

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure when food is brought from home, the food containers were clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: The licensing inspector observed lunch bags and lunches sitting on the table in the Preschool Classroom. Three of the six lunch bags did not contain a labeling system that identified the owner.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-B

      “Based on review of two staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure subsequent tuberculosis (TB)screenings were required at least every two years from the date of the initial screening for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 contained a TB screening dated 07/21/2021. 2. Staff #1 confirmed an updated TB screening had not been obtained as of 10/25/2023.”
  5. Oct 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-790-810-C-1

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure when food is brought from home, the food containers were clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: The licensing inspector observed lunch bags and lunches sitting on the table in the Preschool Classroom. Three of the six lunch bags did not contain a labeling system that identified the owner.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-B

      “Based on review of two staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure subsequent tuberculosis (TB)screenings were required at least every two years from the date of the initial screening for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 contained a TB screening dated 07/21/2021. 2. Staff #1 confirmed an updated TB screening had not been obtained as of 10/25/2023.”
  6. Oct 6, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review of two staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member who worked 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: 1. Staff #1 (Date of Employment 07/12/2021) did not contain documentation of completing at least 16 hours of annual training. Staff #2 stated Staff #1 had not completed the required annual training as of 10/06/2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children. Evidence: 1. Two containers of sanitizing wipes were sitting in two classrooms, accessible to the children. 2. One container of sanitizing wipes was sitting on the shelf in the bathroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-1

      “Based on documentation review and interview, the vendor did not ensure the emergency response drills were practiced as required. Evidence: The documentation of emergency drills did not document a September 2022 evacuation drill. Staff #2 stated she forgot to complete an evacuation drill for September 2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-540-B

      “Based on review of five children's records, the vendor did not ensure five children's records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain the address for the listed emergency contacts. 2. Staff #2 confirmed this information during the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on review of five children's records and interview, the vendor did not ensure within the first 90 days of employment one staff who worked directly with children completed Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Evidence: The record for Staff #1 (Date of Employment 07/12/2021) did not contain documentation of completing Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Staff #2 stated Staff #1 had not completed the training as of 10/06/2022.”
  7. Oct 6, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review of two staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member who worked 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: 1. Staff #1 (Date of Employment 07/12/2021) did not contain documentation of completing at least 16 hours of annual training. Staff #2 stated Staff #1 had not completed the required annual training as of 10/06/2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children. Evidence: 1. Two containers of sanitizing wipes were sitting in two classrooms, accessible to the children. 2. One container of sanitizing wipes was sitting on the shelf in the bathroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-1

      “Based on documentation review and interview, the vendor did not ensure the emergency response drills were practiced as required. Evidence: The documentation of emergency drills did not document a September 2022 evacuation drill. Staff #2 stated she forgot to complete an evacuation drill for September 2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-540-B

      “Based on review of five children's records, the vendor did not ensure five children's records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain the address for the listed emergency contacts. 2. Staff #2 confirmed this information during the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on review of five children's records and interview, the vendor did not ensure within the first 90 days of employment one staff who worked directly with children completed Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Evidence: The record for Staff #1 (Date of Employment 07/12/2021) did not contain documentation of completing Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Staff #2 stated Staff #1 had not completed the training as of 10/06/2022.”

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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Is Lion of Judah Ministries 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 Lion of Judah Ministries last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lion of Judah Ministries had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 3 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 Lion of Judah Ministries care for?

13, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Lion of Judah Ministries accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lion of Judah Ministries' 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 Lion of Judah Ministries cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 292-1213 to ask.

What is Lion of Judah Ministries' phone number?

(434) 292-1213.

Where is Lion of Judah Ministries?

612 North Main Street, Blackstone, VA 23824. The nearest other daycare we list is STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Nottoway, 1.3 miles away.

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