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Living Word Ministry

825 Taylor Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days

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About Living Word Ministry

Living Word Ministry is a child care center in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 64 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Living Word Ministry

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1106159
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 64 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 16
  • Staff training and qualifications 15
  • Background checks 10
  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Transportation 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Sep 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-I

      “There shall be at least 1 staff on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. There was no staff on sight trained to perform a daily health observation of the children.”
  2. Jun 29, 2026Complaint investigation17 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1 Complaint related: No

      “REPEAT VIOLATION AND SYSTEMIC VIOLATION All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of date of employment current certification in CPR. Staff #2 (employed for over a year) did not have a current certification in CPR and was working directly with children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2 Complaint related: No

      “REPEAT VIOLATION AND SYSTEMIC VIOLATION All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of date of employment certification in First Aid. Staff #2 (employed for over a year) did not have a current certification in First Aid and was working directly with children.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-630-A Complaint related: Yes

      “Equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. A 15-passenger van was used to transport children between the ages of 5 and 12 years during a center trip on 6/23/2026. While the van was parked in direct sunlight, seven children remained inside the vehicle with Staff #1 for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The engine was not running, and the air conditioning system was not operating. The vehicle's windows could only be propped open about an inch, providing minimal ventilation. During this time, the children were sweating and verbally requesting ways to cool themselves as the outside temperature was approximately 80 degrees.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-630-B Complaint related: Yes

      “Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68 degrees and shall not exceed 80 degrees. On 6/23/2026 in the early afternoon, a 15-passenger van used to transport seven children between the ages of 5 and 12 years was parked in direct sunlight for approximately one hour and 15 minutes while the children remained inside the vehicle with Staff #1. The recorded outdoor high temperature for that day was 82?F. During that time, the vehicle's engine was not running and the air conditioning system was not operating. The windows were propped open about an inch. Numerous studies have shown that the inside of a vehicle heats up very quickly, by as much as 40 degrees higher than outside temperatures, even with the windows cracked. The children in the vehicle were sweating as the inside area was not maintained below 80?F.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-790-830-D-5 Complaint related: Yes

      “The center shall ensure that during transportation of children the staff has a list of the names of the children being transported. There was no list of names of the children being transported during a center trip on 6/23/2026.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4 Complaint related: No

      “The center shall have documentary evidence that each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physical assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent from caring for children under their supervision. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were supervising children and did not have a staff health reports completed.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1 Complaint related: No

      “SYSTEMIC VIOALATION A sworn statement shall be completed prior to employment. Staff #1 (employed for one month) and Staff #2 (employed for over a year) did not have sworn statements completed.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: No

      “SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Providers shall obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1 (employed for one month) did not have a national criminal background check completed prior to hire and was working alone with children.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3 Complaint related: No

      “SYSTEMIC VIOLATION The center shall request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1 (employed for one month) did not have central registry checks requested and was working alone with children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A Complaint related: No

      “The center shall obtain the child's proof of identity and age within seven business days of attendance. Child #1, enrolled for over a year, did not have proof of identity on record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-540-B Complaint related: No

      “SYSTEMIC VIOLATION The child’s record shall include all required components. The records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include all required components.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A Complaint related: No

      “The center shall ensure each staff person is evaluated by a health professional and issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis. Staff #1 (employed for 1 month) and Staff #2 (employed for over 1 year) had no tuberculosis screening completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B Complaint related: No

      “Within the first 90 days of employment all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Staff #2 (employed for over one year) did not complete the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff and was working directly with children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-C Complaint related: No

      “Orientation training for staff shall be completed on specific topics prior to the staff member working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment or the date of employment. Staff #1 (employed 1 month) and Staff #2 (employed over 1 year) had not completed orientation training.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-790-830-G Complaint related: Yes

      “Staff shall verify that all children have been removed from the vehicle at the conclusion of any trip. On 6/23/2026, the center van arrived to a local store where Staff #3 parked the vehicle to shop for center supplies. Upon arrival to the destination, staff failed to ensure that children were removed from the vehicle. Seven children (ages 5 through 12 years) remained confined inside the vehicle with Staff #1 with minimal ventilation while Staff #3 shopped for 1 hour and 15 minutes.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-A-3-f Complaint related: Yes

      “Staff members under 18 years of age shall be under the supervision of an adult staff member. On 6/23/2026, Staff #1 (under age 18 years) was left alone in a supervision role in the center van for over an hour with 7 children (ages 5-12 years) and was not supervised by an adult staff member.”
    • Transportation

      22.1-289.031-A-5-d Complaint related: Yes

      “The center shall ensure compliance with Virginia transportation safety requirements, including child restraint device requirements, as required under Title 46.2 of the Code of Virginia. During a trip on the center van on 6/23/2026, the center failed to ensure that Child #3 (age 5 years), Child #6 (age 7 years) and Child #7 (age 5 years) were in the required child restraints.”
  3. Jun 18, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physical assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent from caring for children under their supervision. Staff #1 and Staff #4 were supervising children and did not have a physical examination completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-A-8

      “A person trained and certified in first aid and CPR will be present at the center whenever children are present. No staff on site were certified in first aid and CPR.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “A sworn statement must be completed prior to employment. Staff #1 (employed for 2 years) and Staff #3 (employed for 20 months) did not have sworn statements completed.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #4?s national criminal background check was completed 14 days after hire.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1 (employed for 2 years), Staff #3 (employed for 20 months), and Staff #4 (employed for over a month) did not have central registry checks completed and were working alone with children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center must obtain the child's proof of identity and age within 7 business days of attendance. Child #1, enrolled for over a year, did not have proof of identity on record.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall ensure each staff person is evaluated by a health professional and issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis. Staff #1 (employed for 2 years), Staff #3 (employed for 20 months) and Staff #4 (employed for over a month) had no tuberculosis screening completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of date of employment certification in CPR. Staff #1 (employed for 2 years) and Staff #3 (employed for 20 months) did not have current certification in CPR and were working directly with children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of date of employment certification in First Aid. Staff #1 (employed for 2 years) and Staff #3 (employed for 20 months) did not have current certification in First Aid and were working directly with children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-780-A-1

      “A first aid kit must contain the all the required components. The center did not have an antiseptic cleaning solutions.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-780-C-2

      “The center must have a working, battery-operated radio. The center did not have a radio.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-1

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall practice monthly evacuation drills. In the past year, monthly evacuation drills have not been completed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-2

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall conduct a shelter-in-place twice a year. In the past year, a shelter-in-place procedure was not practiced twice during the year.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-3

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall practice lockdown procedures at least annually. In the past year, an annual lockdown drill has not been practiced.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-B

      “The center shall maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. There was no record of the drills for the past year.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-790-810-C-1

      “When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. There were 4 lunch boxes that were not labeled with the child’s name.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-4

      “The center shall be in compliance regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. Child #1, enrolled for 2 months, did not have immunizations in the file.”
  4. Apr 16, 2025Complaint investigation10 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-790-670-H Complaint related: No

      “Children less than 10 years of ages shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff 1 left children (ages 3-5) unsupervised for approximately one minute on three separate occasions.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-C

      “Orientation training for staff shall be completed prior to the staff member working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment or the day of subsidy vendor approval. Staff #2, who has been actively working for one month, had no documentation of orientation in the record.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-A

      “The vendor shall have a written emergency preparedness plan that address staff responsibility and readiness with respect to emergency evacuations, relocation, lockdown and shelter-in- place procedures. The center did not have a written Emergency Preparedness plan.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-1

      “The vendor shall conduct monthly evacuations drills. Monthly evacuation drills have not been completed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-C

      “The vendor shall post emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures/maps in a location conspicuous to staff and children. Emergency maps/procedures were not posted.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Vender shall ensure each staff person is evaluated by a health professional and issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Staff 2, who has been actively working for 3 weeks, had no TB screening in the record.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-3

      “The vendor shall practice lockdown procedures at least annually. Annual lock down drills have not been practiced.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-2

      “The vendor shall practice shelter-in-place procedures twice a year. Shelter-in-place procedures have not been practiced.”
    • Background checks

      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 2, employed for 3 weeks, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Provider must obtain the child’s proof of identity and age within 7 business days of attendance. Child 1, enrolled for over one year, did not have proof of identity on record.”
  5. Apr 16, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-790-670-H Complaint related: No

      “Children less than 10 years of ages shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff 1 left children (ages 3-5) unsupervised for approximately one minute on three separate occasions.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-C

      “Orientation training for staff shall be completed prior to the staff member working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment or the day of subsidy vendor approval. Staff #2, who has been actively working for one month, had no documentation of orientation in the record.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-A

      “The vendor shall have a written emergency preparedness plan that address staff responsibility and readiness with respect to emergency evacuations, relocation, lockdown and shelter-in- place procedures. The center did not have a written Emergency Preparedness plan.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-1

      “The vendor shall conduct monthly evacuations drills. Monthly evacuation drills have not been completed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-C

      “The vendor shall post emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures/maps in a location conspicuous to staff and children. Emergency maps/procedures were not posted.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Vender shall ensure each staff person is evaluated by a health professional and issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Staff 2, who has been actively working for 3 weeks, had no TB screening in the record.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-3

      “The vendor shall practice lockdown procedures at least annually. Annual lock down drills have not been practiced.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-2

      “The vendor shall practice shelter-in-place procedures twice a year. Shelter-in-place procedures have not been practiced.”
    • Background checks

      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 2, employed for 3 weeks, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Provider must obtain the child’s proof of identity and age within 7 business days of attendance. Child 1, enrolled for over one year, did not have proof of identity on record.”
  6. Apr 16, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-790-670-H Complaint related: No

      “Children less than 10 years of ages shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff 1 left children (ages 3-5) unsupervised for approximately one minute on three separate occasions.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-C

      “Orientation training for staff shall be completed prior to the staff member working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment or the day of subsidy vendor approval. Staff #2, who has been actively working for one month, had no documentation of orientation in the record.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-A

      “The vendor shall have a written emergency preparedness plan that address staff responsibility and readiness with respect to emergency evacuations, relocation, lockdown and shelter-in- place procedures. The center did not have a written Emergency Preparedness plan.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-1

      “The vendor shall conduct monthly evacuations drills. Monthly evacuation drills have not been completed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-C

      “The vendor shall post emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures/maps in a location conspicuous to staff and children. Emergency maps/procedures were not posted.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Vender shall ensure each staff person is evaluated by a health professional and issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Staff 2, who has been actively working for 3 weeks, had no TB screening in the record.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-3

      “The vendor shall practice lockdown procedures at least annually. Annual lock down drills have not been practiced.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-2

      “The vendor shall practice shelter-in-place procedures twice a year. Shelter-in-place procedures have not been practiced.”
    • Background checks

      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 2, employed for 3 weeks, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Provider must obtain the child’s proof of identity and age within 7 business days of attendance. Child 1, enrolled for over one year, did not have proof of identity on record.”
  7. Oct 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 8, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-I

      “Based on review of training records, the Vendor failed to ensure there is 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 was not staff present during the inspection who has completed daily health observation training of children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review of training records, the Vendor failed to ensure staff who work directly with children annually attend at least 16 hours of annual training and staff development activities. EVIDENCE: Staff #1 did not complete 16 hours of annual training within the past year. Staff #1 completed 9 hours of training. Staff #2 did not complete 16 hours of annual training within the past year. Staff #2 did not complete any annual training. Staff #3 did not complete 16 hours of annual training within the past year. Staff #3 did not complete any annual training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-C

      “Based on inspection and discussion with the Center Director, the Vendor failed to ensure each staff person completes orientation training on the required facility specific topics prior to the staff person working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment for each staff person. EVIDENCE: Center Orientation Training was not completed by Staff #3.”
    • 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. EVIDENCE: Record for Staff #2 (date of employment 5/15/2023) did not include documentation of the completed 10 hours Virginia Preservice Training. Staff #2 was observed working with children during the inspection. Record for Staff #3 (date of employment unknown) did not include documentation of the completed 10 hours Virginia Preservice Training. Staff #3 was observed working with children during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure each staff person is evaluated by a health professional and issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). EVIDENCE: Record for Staff #1 (date of employment unknown) did not include documentation of a negative tuberculosis skin test/screening. Record for Staff #3 (date of employment unknown) did not include documentation of a negative tuberculosis skin test/screening.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-550-1

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to obtain verification of age and the date of employment for each staff. EVIDENCE: 1. Record for Staff #2 did not include documentation of age verification. 2. Record for Staff #3 did not include documentation of age verification. 3. Record for Staff #3 did not include the date of hire.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-530-B

      “Based on attendance record review, the Vendor failed to maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs for each group of children. EVIDENCE; Written daily attendance did not include documentation of departure for each child in each group.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-A

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to have a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation, relocation, lockdown and shelter-in-place procedures. EVIDENCE: The Center did not have a written Emergency Preparedness Plan.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-C

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to post emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures/maps in a location conspicuous to staff and children. EVIDENCE: Emergency maps/procedures were not posted.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-1

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to conduct monthly evacuation drills. EVIDENCE: Monthly evacuation drills have not been completed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-2

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to practice shelter-in-place procedures twice a year. EVIDENCE: Shelter-in-place procedures have not been practiced.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-3

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to practice lockdown procedures at least annually. EVIDENCE: Annual lock down drill has not been practiced.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-650-C-3

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to have sinks located near the toilets that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120 degrees F. EVIDENCE: The hot water temperature exceeded 120 degrees F. Water temperature registered 127.2 degrees F.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on record review and discussion with the Center Director, the Center failed to ensure each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician and physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent hi from caring for children under his supervision. EVIDENCE: Record for Staff #3 did not include documentation of a health examination.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to obtain required Sworn Statement/Affirmation Background Check before employment and search of the Central Registry Background Check by the end of the 30th day of employment. EVIDENCE: 1. Record for Staff #3 (date of employment was not documented) did not include documentation of a completed Sworn Disclosure Background Check. 2. Record for Staff #2 (date of employment 5/15/2023) did not include documentation of the Central Registry Background Check within 30 days of employment. 3. Record for Staff #3 (date of employment was not documented) did not include documentation of the Central Registry Background Check within 30 days of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to obtain proof of identity and age. EVIDENCE: Record for Child #2 did not include documentation of the child's proof of age and identity (birth certificate).”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to obtain out-of-state background checks for employees who have lived out of the state within five years from the date of hire. EVIDENCE; Staff #2 (date of employment 5/15/2023) has lived out-of-the state within the 5 years prior to the date of employment. Required out-of-state background checks were not completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “Based on record review and discussion with the center director, the Center failed to”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to obtain required Fingerprint Background Check prior to employment. EVIDENCE: Staff #2 (date of employment 5/15/2023) has not completed the Fingerprint Background Check.”
  9. Jul 8, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-I

      “Based on review of training records, the Vendor failed to ensure there is 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 was not staff present during the inspection who has completed daily health observation training of children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review of training records, the Vendor failed to ensure staff who work directly with children annually attend at least 16 hours of annual training and staff development activities. EVIDENCE: Staff #1 did not complete 16 hours of annual training within the past year. Staff #1 completed 9 hours of training. Staff #2 did not complete 16 hours of annual training within the past year. Staff #2 did not complete any annual training. Staff #3 did not complete 16 hours of annual training within the past year. Staff #3 did not complete any annual training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-C

      “Based on inspection and discussion with the Center Director, the Vendor failed to ensure each staff person completes orientation training on the required facility specific topics prior to the staff person working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment for each staff person. EVIDENCE: Center Orientation Training was not completed by Staff #3.”
    • 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. EVIDENCE: Record for Staff #2 (date of employment 5/15/2023) did not include documentation of the completed 10 hours Virginia Preservice Training. Staff #2 was observed working with children during the inspection. Record for Staff #3 (date of employment unknown) did not include documentation of the completed 10 hours Virginia Preservice Training. Staff #3 was observed working with children during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure each staff person is evaluated by a health professional and issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). EVIDENCE: Record for Staff #1 (date of employment unknown) did not include documentation of a negative tuberculosis skin test/screening. Record for Staff #3 (date of employment unknown) did not include documentation of a negative tuberculosis skin test/screening.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-550-1

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to obtain verification of age and the date of employment for each staff. EVIDENCE: 1. Record for Staff #2 did not include documentation of age verification. 2. Record for Staff #3 did not include documentation of age verification. 3. Record for Staff #3 did not include the date of hire.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-530-B

      “Based on attendance record review, the Vendor failed to maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs for each group of children. EVIDENCE; Written daily attendance did not include documentation of departure for each child in each group.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-A

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to have a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation, relocation, lockdown and shelter-in-place procedures. EVIDENCE: The Center did not have a written Emergency Preparedness Plan.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-C

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to post emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures/maps in a location conspicuous to staff and children. EVIDENCE: Emergency maps/procedures were not posted.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-1

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to conduct monthly evacuation drills. EVIDENCE: Monthly evacuation drills have not been completed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-2

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to practice shelter-in-place procedures twice a year. EVIDENCE: Shelter-in-place procedures have not been practiced.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-3

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to practice lockdown procedures at least annually. EVIDENCE: Annual lock down drill has not been practiced.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-650-C-3

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to have sinks located near the toilets that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120 degrees F. EVIDENCE: The hot water temperature exceeded 120 degrees F. Water temperature registered 127.2 degrees F.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on record review and discussion with the Center Director, the Center failed to ensure each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician and physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent hi from caring for children under his supervision. EVIDENCE: Record for Staff #3 did not include documentation of a health examination.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to obtain required Sworn Statement/Affirmation Background Check before employment and search of the Central Registry Background Check by the end of the 30th day of employment. EVIDENCE: 1. Record for Staff #3 (date of employment was not documented) did not include documentation of a completed Sworn Disclosure Background Check. 2. Record for Staff #2 (date of employment 5/15/2023) did not include documentation of the Central Registry Background Check within 30 days of employment. 3. Record for Staff #3 (date of employment was not documented) did not include documentation of the Central Registry Background Check within 30 days of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to obtain proof of identity and age. EVIDENCE: Record for Child #2 did not include documentation of the child's proof of age and identity (birth certificate).”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to obtain out-of-state background checks for employees who have lived out of the state within five years from the date of hire. EVIDENCE; Staff #2 (date of employment 5/15/2023) has lived out-of-the state within the 5 years prior to the date of employment. Required out-of-state background checks were not completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “Based on record review and discussion with the center director, the Center failed to”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to obtain required Fingerprint Background Check prior to employment. EVIDENCE: Staff #2 (date of employment 5/15/2023) has not completed the Fingerprint Background Check.”
  10. Feb 28, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A

      “Based on record review & discussion with the Center Director, the Center failed to certification that the child day center has disclosed in writing to the parents/guardians of the children in the center the qualifications of the personnel employed. EVIDENCE: Written statement regarding staff qualifications was not disclosed to the parents/guardians.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A-6

      “Based on inspection, the Center failed to provide a written statement to the parents/guardians of the children in the center regarding food services, health requirements for the staff and public liability insurance. EVIDENCE: The aspects of the Center's operations regarding food services & health requirements for the staff have not been disclosed in writing to the parents/guardians of the children in the center and made available to the general public.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-A

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to have a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses center responsibility and readiness with respect to emergency evacuation, relocation, lock-down and shelter-in-place procedures. The plan shall address the most likely to occur emergency scenario or scenarios, including but not limited to fire, severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, loss of utilities, earthquakes, intruders, violence on or near the premises, chemical spills, and facility damage or other situations that may require evacuation, lock-down or shelter-in-place. EVIDENCE: An emergency preparedness plan has not been developed for the center.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a child day program is equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector EVIDENCE: Center located inside a building that was built before 2015, was not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-I

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to have at least one (1) staff on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. EVIDENCE: Center did not have at least one (1) staff member trained in the Daily Health Observation of children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-D

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to post emergency 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center in a visible and conspicuous place. EVIDENCE: Emergency numbers were not posted”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-C

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures/maps posted in a conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. EVIDENCE: Evacuation and shelter-in-place maps/procedures were not posted. Center has not developed Emergency Preparedness procedures for the center.”
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  1. Feb 28, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A

      “Based on record review & discussion with the Center Director, the Center failed to certification that the child day center has disclosed in writing to the parents/guardians of the children in the center the qualifications of the personnel employed. EVIDENCE: Written statement regarding staff qualifications was not disclosed to the parents/guardians.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A-6

      “Based on inspection, the Center failed to provide a written statement to the parents/guardians of the children in the center regarding food services, health requirements for the staff and public liability insurance. EVIDENCE: The aspects of the Center's operations regarding food services & health requirements for the staff have not been disclosed in writing to the parents/guardians of the children in the center and made available to the general public.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-A

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to have a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses center responsibility and readiness with respect to emergency evacuation, relocation, lock-down and shelter-in-place procedures. The plan shall address the most likely to occur emergency scenario or scenarios, including but not limited to fire, severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, loss of utilities, earthquakes, intruders, violence on or near the premises, chemical spills, and facility damage or other situations that may require evacuation, lock-down or shelter-in-place. EVIDENCE: An emergency preparedness plan has not been developed for the center.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a child day program is equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector EVIDENCE: Center located inside a building that was built before 2015, was not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-I

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to have at least one (1) staff on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. EVIDENCE: Center did not have at least one (1) staff member trained in the Daily Health Observation of children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-D

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to post emergency 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center in a visible and conspicuous place. EVIDENCE: Emergency numbers were not posted”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-C

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures/maps posted in a conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. EVIDENCE: Evacuation and shelter-in-place maps/procedures were not posted. Center has not developed Emergency Preparedness procedures for the center.”

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 Living Word Ministry 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 Living Word Ministry last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Living Word Ministry had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 64 rules across 8 of 9 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 Living Word Ministry care for?

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

Does Living Word Ministry accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Living Word Ministry's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Living Word Ministry cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 515-4079 to ask.

What is Living Word Ministry's phone number?

(434) 515-4079.

Where is Living Word Ministry?

825 Taylor Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504. The nearest other daycare we list is Lynchburg Community Action Group-Diamond Hill, 0.5 miles away.

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