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New Birth Fellowship Ministries

5745 Orcutt Lane, Richmond, VA 23224
licensed capacity
78
open each week
5 days

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About New Birth Fellowship Ministries

New Birth Fellowship Ministries is a child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 78 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
78 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity78 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

New Birth Fellowship Ministries has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for New Birth Fellowship Ministries

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
78 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1105042
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • 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. May 12, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Repeat The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn statement background check on record for staff #4 was dated over five years ago. An updated sworn statement had not been completed.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-790-820-E

      “Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated, and labeled with the child's name if more than one infant is in care. Multiple bottles in the Infant room refrigerator were not labeled with the children’s names.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Staff shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The record of staff #5, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 18 days after the date of employment.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      22.1-289.031-A-3-a

      “The child day center employs supervisory personnel according to the following ratio of staff to children: One staff member to four children from ages zero to 16 months. Two staff were observed caring for 10 children ages three months through two years.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-540-B

      “The child's record shall include all required information. The record of child #1, child #2, Child #3, child #4, and child #5, did not contain the name, address, and telephone number for each custodial parent's place of employment or school attendance, if applicable.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Upon enrollment of a child in a regulated child day program, the center shall require information from the person enrolling the child regarding previous child day care and schools attended by the child. The enrollment forms of child #1, child #2, child #3. Child #4, and child #5, Did not contain information regarding the request of previous child day care and schools attended by the child.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “The center shall establish and implement procedures for a daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such screenings. The administrator stated staff had not received training in procedures for a daily health screening and exclusion of sick children.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-790-820-C

      “Bottle fed infants who cannot hold their own bottles shall be held when fed. Bottles shall not be propped or used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. Child #6, three months in age, was observed sitting in a highchair with a blanket rolled up and tucked in between the tray to hold a bottle up while being feed.”
  2. May 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-B

      “Subsequent TB screenings are required at least every two years from the date of the initial screening, or more frequently if recommended by a physician. Staff # 2?s updated TB screening was due three months ago. The updated screening for staff # 2 was not completed at the time of inspection. Staff #5?s updated TB screening was due eight months ago. The updated screening for staff #5 was not completed at the time of inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Staff #1, employed for one year and seven months, did not have completed annual health and safety update course for 2024. Staff #2, employed for over two years, did not have completed annual health and safety update course for 2024. Staff #4 last completed the department’s annual health and safety update course on 05/11/2023. Staff #5 last completed the department’s annual health and safety update course on 05/11/2023.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the restroom used by children, a can of air freshener was located on top of the toilet that was not locked and was accessible to children.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #5 was overdue by two months. The most recent criminal history record check for staff #5 was overdue by two months. The most recent sworn statement for staff #5 was overdue by two months.”
  3. May 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-B

      “Subsequent TB screenings are required at least every two years from the date of the initial screening, or more frequently if recommended by a physician. Staff # 2?s updated TB screening was due three months ago. The updated screening for staff # 2 was not completed at the time of inspection. Staff #5?s updated TB screening was due eight months ago. The updated screening for staff #5 was not completed at the time of inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Staff #1, employed for one year and seven months, did not have completed annual health and safety update course for 2024. Staff #2, employed for over two years, did not have completed annual health and safety update course for 2024. Staff #4 last completed the department’s annual health and safety update course on 05/11/2023. Staff #5 last completed the department’s annual health and safety update course on 05/11/2023.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the restroom used by children, a can of air freshener was located on top of the toilet that was not locked and was accessible to children.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #5 was overdue by two months. The most recent criminal history record check for staff #5 was overdue by two months. The most recent sworn statement for staff #5 was overdue by two months.”
  4. Jun 5, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-C

      “Staff is required to complete orientation training for staff prior to the staff member working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for five months, did not have documentation of completing orientation training. Staff #3, who had been employed for five months, did not have documentation of completing orientation training.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-B

      “The center is required to maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. The center did not have documentation that the shelter-in-place procedures were practiced twice per year in 2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Staff are to complete the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for five months, had not completed the training, and Staff #4, who had been employed since 2008, did not have documentation that the staff completed the training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Each staff member shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The screening for Staff #1 was completed two months after employment; Staff #2, who had been employment for seven days, did not have a completed screening on file; and the screening for Staff #3 was completed five weeks prior to employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-4

      “The center is required to establish and implement procedures for ensuring that all children in the center are in compliance with the provision of ? 32.1-46 regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. The record of Child #5, who had been enrolled for three months, did not contain documentation that the child was in compliance with required immunizations.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “The center is required to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious hazards. The blinds in the infant room, located next to children's cribs, had broken slats with sharp edges. The blinds were within the reach of children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “The center is required to verify proof a child's identity and age upon enrollment. The record of Child #5, who had been enrolled for three months, did not contain documentation that the center verified the child's proof of identity and age.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a child day program that is licensed pursuant to this chapter or any program described in subdivision A 4, B 1, or B 5 of ? 22.1-289.030 that serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. The center is not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. The center serves preschool-age children.”
  5. Jun 5, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-C

      “Staff is required to complete orientation training for staff prior to the staff member working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for five months, did not have documentation of completing orientation training. Staff #3, who had been employed for five months, did not have documentation of completing orientation training.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-B

      “The center is required to maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. The center did not have documentation that the shelter-in-place procedures were practiced twice per year in 2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Staff are to complete the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for five months, had not completed the training, and Staff #4, who had been employed since 2008, did not have documentation that the staff completed the training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Each staff member shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The screening for Staff #1 was completed two months after employment; Staff #2, who had been employment for seven days, did not have a completed screening on file; and the screening for Staff #3 was completed five weeks prior to employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-4

      “The center is required to establish and implement procedures for ensuring that all children in the center are in compliance with the provision of ? 32.1-46 regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. The record of Child #5, who had been enrolled for three months, did not contain documentation that the child was in compliance with required immunizations.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “The center is required to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious hazards. The blinds in the infant room, located next to children's cribs, had broken slats with sharp edges. The blinds were within the reach of children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “The center is required to verify proof a child's identity and age upon enrollment. The record of Child #5, who had been enrolled for three months, did not contain documentation that the center verified the child's proof of identity and age.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a child day program that is licensed pursuant to this chapter or any program described in subdivision A 4, B 1, or B 5 of ? 22.1-289.030 that serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. The center is not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. The center serves preschool-age children.”
  6. Jun 8, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, five staff did not obtain the required staff health report within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The staff health report in the record of Staff #1 (DOE: 01/05/23) was completed on 04/12/23. 2) The staff health report in the record of Staff #2 (DOE: 10/02/22) was completed on 01/31/23. 3) The staff health report in the record of Staff #3 (DOE: 01/13/23) was completed on 01/24/23. 4) The staff health report in the record of Staff #4 (DOE: 01/13/23) was completed on 01/28/23. 5) The staff health report in the record of Staff #6 (DOE: 04/03/23) was completed on 04/12/23. 6) During interview, a member of management confirmed the staff health reports were not received within the required timeframe. The staff health reports should have been obtained prior to employment.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff had the search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1) The central registry check in the record of Staff #2 (DOE: 10/02/22) was completed on 12/13/22. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the results were not received within 30 days of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the center did not obtain the results of a sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from one state in which one staff member had resided in the preceding five years within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #6 (DOE: 04/03/23) indicated the staff had resided in another state outside of Virginia within the last five years. The record did not contain a sex offender registry check or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from the state. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the required out-of-state background checks for Staff #6 had not been obtained within the required timeframe. The out-of-state sex offender registry check is required to be obtained prior to employment and the out-of-state search for founded complaints of child abuse or neglect is required to be requested within the first 30 days of employment. An out-of-state criminal history record information check was not required because the state participate in the National Fingerprint File (NFF) program through the FBI.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-580-A

      “Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the vendor did not obtain documentation that one child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1) The immunizations in the record of Child #3 (DOE: 09/06/22) were dated 01/27/23. The center did not have documentation that immunizations were obtained prior to this date. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the immunizations that were reviewed at the time of the child's enrollment were not on file at the center. The center returned the immunizations to the parent and kept the updated immunizations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure four staff were evaluated by a health professional and were issued a statement that the individuals were determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the required timeframes. Evidence: 1) The TB screenings in the record of Staff #1 (DOE: 01/05/23) were completed on 01/31/23 and on 01/14/23. 2) The record of Staff #2 (DOE: 10/02/22) did not contain a TB screening. During interview, a member of management reported the staff member completed the TB screening, but the documentation could not be located. 3) The TB screening in the record of Staff #4 (DOE: 01/13/23) was completed on 02/03/23. 4) The TB screening in the record of Staff #5 (DOE: 05/11/23) was completed on 03/29/23. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-a

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff had the satisfactory results of the Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1) The Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check in the record of Staff #2 (DOE: 10/02/22) was completed on 12/13/22. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the results were not received within 30 days of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-540-B

      “Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one child's record contained the required information. Evidence: 1) The record of Child #3 (DOA: 09/06/22) did not contain the following information: a. Name, address, and telephone number of at least one person designated by the parent to contact in case of an emergency and the parent cannot be reached; b. Names of persons other than the custodial parent who are authorized to pick up the child; c. Written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately unless the parent presents a written objection for the provision of medical treatment on religious or other grounds; d. 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 if so requested by the vendor. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the center did not have this documentation for Child #3.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-c

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the vendor did not obtain the satisfactory results of the sex offender registry check from any other state in which one staff member had resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #6 (DOE: 04/03/23) indicated the staff had resided in another state in the preceding five years. The record did not contain the results of a sex offender registry check from that state. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the sex offender registry check from that state has not been requested to date. The results should have been obtained prior to the first day of employment. An out-of-state criminal history record information check was not required because the state participates in the National Fingerprint File (NFF) program through the FBI.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-b

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the vendor did not obtain the satisfactory results of the child abuse and neglect registry from any other state in which one staff member had resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #6 (DOE: 04/03/23) indicated the staff had resided in another state in the preceding five years. The record did not contain the results of the child abuse and neglect registry from that state. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the request of the child abuse and neglect registry from that state has not been requested to date. The results should have been obtained within 30 days of the staff's date of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the vendor did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) During a walk-through of the facility, the inspector observed several bottles of disinfectant wipes a classroom designated for care. The materials were unlocked and were within the reach of children. The school age children were observed in the designated space. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the disinfectant wipes should have been locked.”
  7. Jun 8, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, five staff did not obtain the required staff health report within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The staff health report in the record of Staff #1 (DOE: 01/05/23) was completed on 04/12/23. 2) The staff health report in the record of Staff #2 (DOE: 10/02/22) was completed on 01/31/23. 3) The staff health report in the record of Staff #3 (DOE: 01/13/23) was completed on 01/24/23. 4) The staff health report in the record of Staff #4 (DOE: 01/13/23) was completed on 01/28/23. 5) The staff health report in the record of Staff #6 (DOE: 04/03/23) was completed on 04/12/23. 6) During interview, a member of management confirmed the staff health reports were not received within the required timeframe. The staff health reports should have been obtained prior to employment.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff had the search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1) The central registry check in the record of Staff #2 (DOE: 10/02/22) was completed on 12/13/22. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the results were not received within 30 days of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the center did not obtain the results of a sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from one state in which one staff member had resided in the preceding five years within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #6 (DOE: 04/03/23) indicated the staff had resided in another state outside of Virginia within the last five years. The record did not contain a sex offender registry check or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from the state. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the required out-of-state background checks for Staff #6 had not been obtained within the required timeframe. The out-of-state sex offender registry check is required to be obtained prior to employment and the out-of-state search for founded complaints of child abuse or neglect is required to be requested within the first 30 days of employment. An out-of-state criminal history record information check was not required because the state participate in the National Fingerprint File (NFF) program through the FBI.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-580-A

      “Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the vendor did not obtain documentation that one child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1) The immunizations in the record of Child #3 (DOE: 09/06/22) were dated 01/27/23. The center did not have documentation that immunizations were obtained prior to this date. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the immunizations that were reviewed at the time of the child's enrollment were not on file at the center. The center returned the immunizations to the parent and kept the updated immunizations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure four staff were evaluated by a health professional and were issued a statement that the individuals were determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the required timeframes. Evidence: 1) The TB screenings in the record of Staff #1 (DOE: 01/05/23) were completed on 01/31/23 and on 01/14/23. 2) The record of Staff #2 (DOE: 10/02/22) did not contain a TB screening. During interview, a member of management reported the staff member completed the TB screening, but the documentation could not be located. 3) The TB screening in the record of Staff #4 (DOE: 01/13/23) was completed on 02/03/23. 4) The TB screening in the record of Staff #5 (DOE: 05/11/23) was completed on 03/29/23. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-a

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff had the satisfactory results of the Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1) The Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check in the record of Staff #2 (DOE: 10/02/22) was completed on 12/13/22. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the results were not received within 30 days of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-540-B

      “Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one child's record contained the required information. Evidence: 1) The record of Child #3 (DOA: 09/06/22) did not contain the following information: a. Name, address, and telephone number of at least one person designated by the parent to contact in case of an emergency and the parent cannot be reached; b. Names of persons other than the custodial parent who are authorized to pick up the child; c. Written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately unless the parent presents a written objection for the provision of medical treatment on religious or other grounds; d. 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 if so requested by the vendor. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the center did not have this documentation for Child #3.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-c

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the vendor did not obtain the satisfactory results of the sex offender registry check from any other state in which one staff member had resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #6 (DOE: 04/03/23) indicated the staff had resided in another state in the preceding five years. The record did not contain the results of a sex offender registry check from that state. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the sex offender registry check from that state has not been requested to date. The results should have been obtained prior to the first day of employment. An out-of-state criminal history record information check was not required because the state participates in the National Fingerprint File (NFF) program through the FBI.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-b

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the vendor did not obtain the satisfactory results of the child abuse and neglect registry from any other state in which one staff member had resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #6 (DOE: 04/03/23) indicated the staff had resided in another state in the preceding five years. The record did not contain the results of the child abuse and neglect registry from that state. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the request of the child abuse and neglect registry from that state has not been requested to date. The results should have been obtained within 30 days of the staff's date of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the vendor did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) During a walk-through of the facility, the inspector observed several bottles of disinfectant wipes a classroom designated for care. The materials were unlocked and were within the reach of children. The school age children were observed in the designated space. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the disinfectant wipes should have been locked.”
  8. Sep 21, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas of the center were free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: 1. The toddler classroom had four cleaning products located in an unlocked cabinet out of the reach of children. Additionally, the classroom had 2 unlocked cleaners within the reach of children in care. There were 3 unlocked cleaning products in the boy’s restroom and 5 unlocked cleaners located in the girl’s restroom within the reach of children. There were several cleaning products located in an unlocked closet in the center’s hallway. 2. The infant classroom had 4 uncovered electrical outlets. The toddler classroom had two uncovered electrical outlets. Both outlets were within the reach of children in care. 3. The playground had a piece of particle board nailed to a section of the fence. The particle board was deteriorating, had protruding nails, splintering wood and sharp edges within the reach of children. The playground’s fence had a missing section which presented a supervision hazard. Additionally, the missing fence piece was located on the ground with a protruding nail within the reach of children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on staff record review, the center did not ensure each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free of any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (start date: 9/12/22) did not have documentation showing that the staff has been 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-1

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure to implement their own handwashing procedures. Evidence: 1. The infant room did not have a handwashing sink in the classroom. 2. When asked about handwashing procedures, staff #4 stated that they did not wash their hands with soap and water before and after diapering. Staff #4 stated that they used hand sanitizer instead. 3. The center’s procedures state that staff should wash their hands before and after diapering.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure one of five staff records contained documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results prior to employment. Evidence: The record of staff #2 (start date: 9/08/22) did not have documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-a

      “Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure one of five staff records contained documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (employed: 9/08/22) did not have documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure one of five staff records contained documentation showing that the staff has been evaluated by a health professional and issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening should be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (start date: 3/02/20) did not have documentation of a tuberculosis screening.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The toddler classroom had four containers of cleaning materials located in an unlocked cabinet out of the reach of children. Additionally, the classroom had 2 unlocked cleaners within the reach of children in care. 2. There were 3 unlocked containers of cleaning materials in the boy’s restroom and 5 unlocked cleaners located in the girl’s restroom within the reach of children. 3. There were several containers of cleaning materials located in an unlocked closet in the center’s hallway.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-C

      “Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure one of five staff records had documentation showing that orientation training was completed prior to the staff member working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (employed: 9/8/22) did not have documentation of the required orientation training, and the staff was observed working alone with children. 2. The record of staff #4 (employed: 3/2/20) did not have documentation of the required orientation training, and the staff was observed working alone with children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-760-A-3

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure to comply with all handwashing requirements for staff. Evidence: 1. The infant room did not have a handwashing sink in the classroom. 2. When asked about handwashing procedures, staff #4 stated that they did not wash their hands with soap and water before and after diapering. Staff #4 stated that they used hand sanitizer instead.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-760-B-3-a

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that diapering areas had access to a sink and running water. Evidence: The center had two diapering areas located in the infant and toddler classrooms. Both classrooms did not have access to a sink with running water.”
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that diapering areas had a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. Evidence: The center’s toddler classroom had a diapering pad cover that was an absorbent cloth like material. The cover had visible stains.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-630-A

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The playground had a piece of particle board nailed to a section of the fence. The particle board was deteriorating, had protruding nails, splintering wood and sharp edges within the reach of children. 2. The playground’s fence had a missing section which presented a supervision hazard. Additionally, the missing fence piece was located on the ground with a protruding nail within the reach of children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-630-C-2

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure electrical outlets had protective covers. Evidence: 1. The infant classroom had 4 uncovered electrical outlets. 2. The toddler classroom had two uncovered electrical outlets. Both outlets were within the reach of children in care.”
  9. Sep 21, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas of the center were free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: 1. The toddler classroom had four cleaning products located in an unlocked cabinet out of the reach of children. Additionally, the classroom had 2 unlocked cleaners within the reach of children in care. There were 3 unlocked cleaning products in the boy’s restroom and 5 unlocked cleaners located in the girl’s restroom within the reach of children. There were several cleaning products located in an unlocked closet in the center’s hallway. 2. The infant classroom had 4 uncovered electrical outlets. The toddler classroom had two uncovered electrical outlets. Both outlets were within the reach of children in care. 3. The playground had a piece of particle board nailed to a section of the fence. The particle board was deteriorating, had protruding nails, splintering wood and sharp edges within the reach of children. The playground’s fence had a missing section which presented a supervision hazard. Additionally, the missing fence piece was located on the ground with a protruding nail within the reach of children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on staff record review, the center did not ensure each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free of any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (start date: 9/12/22) did not have documentation showing that the staff has been 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-1

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure to implement their own handwashing procedures. Evidence: 1. The infant room did not have a handwashing sink in the classroom. 2. When asked about handwashing procedures, staff #4 stated that they did not wash their hands with soap and water before and after diapering. Staff #4 stated that they used hand sanitizer instead. 3. The center’s procedures state that staff should wash their hands before and after diapering.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure one of five staff records contained documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results prior to employment. Evidence: The record of staff #2 (start date: 9/08/22) did not have documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-a

      “Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure one of five staff records contained documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (employed: 9/08/22) did not have documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure one of five staff records contained documentation showing that the staff has been evaluated by a health professional and issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening should be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (start date: 3/02/20) did not have documentation of a tuberculosis screening.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The toddler classroom had four containers of cleaning materials located in an unlocked cabinet out of the reach of children. Additionally, the classroom had 2 unlocked cleaners within the reach of children in care. 2. There were 3 unlocked containers of cleaning materials in the boy’s restroom and 5 unlocked cleaners located in the girl’s restroom within the reach of children. 3. There were several containers of cleaning materials located in an unlocked closet in the center’s hallway.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-C

      “Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure one of five staff records had documentation showing that orientation training was completed prior to the staff member working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (employed: 9/8/22) did not have documentation of the required orientation training, and the staff was observed working alone with children. 2. The record of staff #4 (employed: 3/2/20) did not have documentation of the required orientation training, and the staff was observed working alone with children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-760-A-3

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure to comply with all handwashing requirements for staff. Evidence: 1. The infant room did not have a handwashing sink in the classroom. 2. When asked about handwashing procedures, staff #4 stated that they did not wash their hands with soap and water before and after diapering. Staff #4 stated that they used hand sanitizer instead.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-760-B-3-a

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that diapering areas had access to a sink and running water. Evidence: The center had two diapering areas located in the infant and toddler classrooms. Both classrooms did not have access to a sink with running water.”
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that diapering areas had a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. Evidence: The center’s toddler classroom had a diapering pad cover that was an absorbent cloth like material. The cover had visible stains.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-630-A

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The playground had a piece of particle board nailed to a section of the fence. The particle board was deteriorating, had protruding nails, splintering wood and sharp edges within the reach of children. 2. The playground’s fence had a missing section which presented a supervision hazard. Additionally, the missing fence piece was located on the ground with a protruding nail within the reach of children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-630-C-2

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure electrical outlets had protective covers. Evidence: 1. The infant classroom had 4 uncovered electrical outlets. 2. The toddler classroom had two uncovered electrical outlets. Both outlets were within the reach of children in care.”
  10. Sep 29, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-665-540-B

      “Based on review of two staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screenings are obtained at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: The records for Staff #1 (hire date 01/01/2006) and Staff #2 (hire date 01/01/2006) contained TB screenings dated 06/28/2018. Staff #1 confirmed this information.”
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  1. Sep 29, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-665-540-B

      “Based on review of two staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screenings are obtained at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: The records for Staff #1 (hire date 01/01/2006) and Staff #2 (hire date 01/01/2006) contained TB screenings dated 06/28/2018. Staff #1 confirmed this information.”

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 New Birth Fellowship 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 New Birth Fellowship Ministries last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has New Birth Fellowship Ministries had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can New Birth Fellowship Ministries care for?

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

Does New Birth Fellowship Ministries accept child care subsidies?

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

What are New Birth Fellowship Ministries' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does New Birth Fellowship Ministries cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 864-1305 to ask.

What is New Birth Fellowship Ministries' phone number?

(804) 864-1305.

Where is New Birth Fellowship Ministries?

5745 Orcutt Lane, Richmond, VA 23224. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond-Bryce Lane, 0.4 miles away.

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