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New Divine Worship Center

3277 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23805
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days

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About New Divine Worship Center

New Divine Worship Center is a child care center in Petersburg, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

New Divine Worship Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for New Divine Worship Center

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1106054
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 28, 2024: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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. Oct 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-630-C-2

      “In areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Two classrooms were missing protective covers for electrical outlets. Children preschool age and younger were observed in the classrooms.”
    • 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 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. The record for Staff #1 contained a TB screening obtained 38 days prior to beginning employment.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-630-A

      “8VAC20-790-630. A. Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting, or breakage of any equipment. A floor vent cover in one of the classrooms was rusting and warped, exposing it metal edges. Children were observed in the classroom.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A-6

      “The following aspects of the child day center's operations are described in a written statement provided to the parents or guardians of the children in the center and made available to the general public: physical facilities, enrollment capacity, food services, health requirements for the staff, and public liability insurance. The parent handbook did not included information regarding physical facilities, enrollment capacity and public liability insurance.”
  2. Oct 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-630-C-2

      “In areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Two classrooms were missing protective covers for electrical outlets. Children preschool age and younger were observed in the classrooms.”
    • 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 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. The record for Staff #1 contained a TB screening obtained 38 days prior to beginning employment.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-630-A

      “8VAC20-790-630. A. Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting, or breakage of any equipment. A floor vent cover in one of the classrooms was rusting and warped, exposing it metal edges. Children were observed in the classroom.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A-6

      “The following aspects of the child day center's operations are described in a written statement provided to the parents or guardians of the children in the center and made available to the general public: physical facilities, enrollment capacity, food services, health requirements for the staff, and public liability insurance. The parent handbook did not included information regarding physical facilities, enrollment capacity and public liability insurance.”
  3. Nov 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of four staff records and staff interview, the center did not obtain results of a sex offender registry check from any state in which one staff member resided in the preceding five years prior to beginning employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3 (Date of Employment 10/16/2023) indicated Staff #3 lived in another state outside of Virginia in the past five years. 2. Staff #3 was present at the center caring for children. 3. The director confirmed the information during the inspection.”
  4. Oct 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-550-5

      “Based on review of four staff records and staff interview, the vendor did not ensure required records were kept for each staff person. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #4 (Date of Employment 08/01/2023) did not contain documentation of orientation. 2. A member of management stated the orientation had been completed but could not be located.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-f

      “Based on review of four staff records and staff interview, the vendor did not obtain results of a sex offender registry check from any state in which one staff member resided in the preceding five years prior to beginning employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3 (Date of Employment 10/16/2023) indicated Staff #3 lived in another state outside of Virginia in the past five years. 2. Staff #3 was present at the center caring for children. 3. The director confirmed the information during the inspection.”
  5. Oct 25, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-820-B

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure when a child is placed in an infant seat, high chair, or feeding table, the protective belt was fastened securely. Evidence: During the inspection, the licensing inspector observed Child #1 sitting in a high chair eating. The high chair contained a protective belt. The protective belt was not buckled around Child #1.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children. Evidence: 1. A can of germicide was sitting on the top of a shelf in the bathroom that was observed being used by children during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure three staff members obtained a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #4 (Date of employment 10/10/2022) contained documentation of a TB screening dated 11/02/2020. 2. The record for Staff #2 (Date of employment 08/08/2022) contained documentation of a TB screening dated 06/27/2022. 3. The record for Staff #3 (Date of employment 08/29/2022) contained documentation of a TB screening dated 09/22/2021. 4. Staff are required to obtain a negative TB screening within 30 days prior to beginning employment.”
  6. Oct 29, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      63.2(17)-1716-A-4

      “Based on staff record review, the center did not ensure each staff person had an annual Heath Report certified by a practicing physician indicating the staff to be free of any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Evidence: Staff #1 had a Health Report dated 10/02/2020. Staff health reports must be completed annually.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      63.2(17)-1716-B-3

      “Based on record review and an interview, the center did not ensure to have at least one person on staff that has been trained to conduct daily simple health screenings of children. Evidence: During the inspection of two staff records, it was discovered there were no staff that received training in daily health screenings. Staff should be able to conduct a daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such screenings.”
    • Safety and hazards

      63.2(17)-1716-B-5

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: 1. There were to two holes in the preschool floor which presented a tripping hazard. 2. The center's floor had several uneven areas which presented a tripping hazard.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-665-770-B

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that the emergency preparedness plan contained all of the required procedural components. Evidence: The center's emergency preparedness plan did not have the following: 1. Method to ensure essential documents, including emergency contact information, attendance records, medications, and supplies are taken to the assembly point and relocation site. 2. Procedures to address reuniting children with a parent or an authorized person designated by the parent to pick up the child. 3. Staff training requirements, drill frequency, and plan review and update. 4. Continuity of operations procedures to ensure that essential functions are maintained during an emergency.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22VAC40-665-580-K

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure at least one staff has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. Evidence: During the inspection of two staff records, it was discovered there were no staff that received training in daily health screenings.”
    • Safe sleep

      22VAC40-665-710-F

      “Based on observation and an interview, the center did not ensure to provide cots, rest mats or beds for children during designated rest periods. Evidence: The center director stated that the center did not have any cots or rest mats at the time of the inspection.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      22VAC40-665-610-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were to two holes in the preschool floor which presented a tripping hazard. 2. The center's floor had several uneven areas which presented a tripping hazard.”
  7. Oct 29, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      63.2(17)-1716-A-4

      “Based on staff record review, the center did not ensure each staff person had an annual Heath Report certified by a practicing physician indicating the staff to be free of any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Evidence: Staff #1 had a Health Report dated 10/02/2020. Staff health reports must be completed annually.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      63.2(17)-1716-B-3

      “Based on record review and an interview, the center did not ensure to have at least one person on staff that has been trained to conduct daily simple health screenings of children. Evidence: During the inspection of two staff records, it was discovered there were no staff that received training in daily health screenings. Staff should be able to conduct a daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such screenings.”
    • Safety and hazards

      63.2(17)-1716-B-5

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: 1. There were to two holes in the preschool floor which presented a tripping hazard. 2. The center's floor had several uneven areas which presented a tripping hazard.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-665-770-B

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that the emergency preparedness plan contained all of the required procedural components. Evidence: The center's emergency preparedness plan did not have the following: 1. Method to ensure essential documents, including emergency contact information, attendance records, medications, and supplies are taken to the assembly point and relocation site. 2. Procedures to address reuniting children with a parent or an authorized person designated by the parent to pick up the child. 3. Staff training requirements, drill frequency, and plan review and update. 4. Continuity of operations procedures to ensure that essential functions are maintained during an emergency.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22VAC40-665-580-K

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure at least one staff has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. Evidence: During the inspection of two staff records, it was discovered there were no staff that received training in daily health screenings.”
    • Safe sleep

      22VAC40-665-710-F

      “Based on observation and an interview, the center did not ensure to provide cots, rest mats or beds for children during designated rest periods. Evidence: The center director stated that the center did not have any cots or rest mats at the time of the inspection.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      22VAC40-665-610-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were to two holes in the preschool floor which presented a tripping hazard. 2. The center's floor had several uneven areas which presented a tripping hazard.”

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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Questions about New Divine Worship Center

Is New Divine Worship Center 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 Divine Worship Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on October 28, 2024, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has New Divine Worship Center had rules cited by the state?

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

How many children can New Divine Worship Center care for?

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

Does New Divine Worship Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are New Divine Worship Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does New Divine Worship Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 518-5733 to ask.

What is New Divine Worship Center's phone number?

(804) 518-5733.

Where is New Divine Worship Center?

3277 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23805. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornerstone Tender Care, under 0.1 miles away.

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