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Richmond, VA 23225 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Life Harvest Church
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
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About New Life Harvest Church
New Life Harvest Church is a child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 75 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to Pre-K (6 weeks - 5 years) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian (New Life Harvest Church); daily prayer & Bible-based learning) |
| Staff | Caring, certified teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for New Life Harvest Church
License
- Status
- License-exempt and operating
- License type
- Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1105393
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 8, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Oct 8, 2025Visit4 rules cited
8VAC20-790-800-A-2
“The vendor shall practice shelter-in-place procedures twice a year. The vendor did not have documentation of two shelter-in-place drills practiced between January 2024 -December 2024.”
8VAC20-790-550-1
“The vendor shall maintain records that have the date of employment for all staff. The record for staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #5, did not contain the date of employment.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-3
“The vendor shall ensure that lockdown procedure shall be practiced annually. The center did not provide documentation that lockdown procedures was practiced annually between January 2024-December 2024.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-1
“The vendor shall ensure that evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly. There was no documentation of practiced evacuation procedures for January 2025, February 2025, May 2025, July 2025, August 2025, and September 2025.”
Oct 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-790-800-A-2
“The vendor shall practice shelter-in-place procedures twice a year. The vendor did not have documentation of two shelter-in-place drills practiced between January 2024 -December 2024.”
8VAC20-790-550-1
“The vendor shall maintain records that have the date of employment for all staff. The record for staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #5, did not contain the date of employment.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-3
“The vendor shall ensure that lockdown procedure shall be practiced annually. The center did not provide documentation that lockdown procedures was practiced annually between January 2024-December 2024.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-1
“The vendor shall ensure that evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly. There was no documentation of practiced evacuation procedures for January 2025, February 2025, May 2025, July 2025, August 2025, and September 2025.”
Oct 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-790-800-A-2
“The vendor shall practice shelter-in-place procedures twice a year. The vendor did not have documentation of two shelter-in-place drills practiced between January 2024 -December 2024.”
8VAC20-790-550-1
“The vendor shall maintain records that have the date of employment for all staff. The record for staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #5, did not contain the date of employment.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-3
“The vendor shall ensure that lockdown procedure shall be practiced annually. The center did not provide documentation that lockdown procedures was practiced annually between January 2024-December 2024.”
8VAC20-790-800-A-1
“The vendor shall ensure that evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly. There was no documentation of practiced evacuation procedures for January 2025, February 2025, May 2025, July 2025, August 2025, and September 2025.”
- Jun 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-790-630-C-2
“The center did not ensure that electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Two electrical outlets located in the toddler classroom, did not have protective covers.”
8VAC20-790-560-B
“The center did not ensure at least every two years from the date of initial screen an updated Tuberculosis (TB) test screening is completed. 1. The record for staff #1 contained a Tuberculosis (TB) test that was dated for 3/24/2022. An updated tuberculosis (TB) test should have been completed on or before 3/24/2024. 2. The record for staff #3 contained a Tuberculosis (TB) test that was dated for 3/22/2022. An updated tuberculosis (TB) test should have been completed on or before 3/22/2024. 3. The record for staff #4 contained a Tuberculosis (TB) test that was dated for 7/27/2022. An updated tuberculosis (TB) test should have been completed on or before 7/27/2024.”
Oct 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-790-630-C-2
“The center did not ensure that electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Two electrical outlets located in the toddler classroom, did not have protective covers.”
8VAC20-790-560-B
“The center did not ensure at least every two years from the date of initial screen an updated Tuberculosis (TB) test screening is completed. 1. The record for staff #1 contained a Tuberculosis (TB) test that was dated for 3/24/2022. An updated tuberculosis (TB) test should have been completed on or before 3/24/2024. 2. The record for staff #3 contained a Tuberculosis (TB) test that was dated for 3/22/2022. An updated tuberculosis (TB) test should have been completed on or before 3/22/2024. 3. The record for staff #4 contained a Tuberculosis (TB) test that was dated for 7/27/2022. An updated tuberculosis (TB) test should have been completed on or before 7/27/2024.”
Oct 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-790-550-2-f
“Based on review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member obtained documentation of subsequent background checks at least every five years. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #5 (Date of Employment 07/27/2015) contained satisfactory results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check dated 04/14/2018, a sworn statement dated 03/28/2018, and the central registry finding could not be located during the inspection. 2. Staff #3 confirmed the information during the inspection.”
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: Cleaning chemicals were in the cabinet underneath the sink in the bathroom. The cabinet did not contain a locking method. Children were observed using the bathroom during the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one employee completed background check at least every five years for staff or volunteer. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #5 (Date of Employment 07/27/2015) contained satisfactory results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check dated 04/14/2018, a sworn statement dated 03/28/2018, and the central registry finding could not be located during the inspection. 2. Staff #3 confirmed the information during the inspection.”
Oct 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-790-550-2-f
“Based on review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member obtained documentation of subsequent background checks at least every five years. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #5 (Date of Employment 07/27/2015) contained satisfactory results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check dated 04/14/2018, a sworn statement dated 03/28/2018, and the central registry finding could not be located during the inspection. 2. Staff #3 confirmed the information during the inspection.”
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: Cleaning chemicals were in the cabinet underneath the sink in the bathroom. The cabinet did not contain a locking method. Children were observed using the bathroom during the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one employee completed background check at least every five years for staff or volunteer. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #5 (Date of Employment 07/27/2015) contained satisfactory results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check dated 04/14/2018, a sworn statement dated 03/28/2018, and the central registry finding could not be located during the inspection. 2. Staff #3 confirmed the information during the inspection.”
Sep 29, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-790-790-D
“Based on observation and interview, the vendor did not ensure 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center were be posted in a visible and conspicuous place. Evidence: During the inspection, 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center were not posted in a visible and conspicuous place. A member of management confirmed this during the inspection.”
8VAC20-790-530-B
“Based on observation and interview, the vendor did not maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred, for each grouping of children. Evidence: A member of management showed the licensing inspector where children are signed in and out of the center. A member of management stated all the children are signed in and out off of one master attendance sheet.”
8VAC20-790-560-A
“Based on review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure two staff members obtained a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required timeframe. Evidence: The record for Staff #5 (Date of employment 06/13/2022) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. A member of management confirmed this information.”
8VAC20-790-800-B
“Based on documentation review and interview, the vendor did not maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. Evidence: The emergency drill logs did not document an evacuation drill for August 2022. A member of management stated the drill had been completed but was not documented on the drill sheet.”
Sep 29, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-790-790-D
“Based on observation and interview, the vendor did not ensure 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center were be posted in a visible and conspicuous place. Evidence: During the inspection, 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center were not posted in a visible and conspicuous place. A member of management confirmed this during the inspection.”
8VAC20-790-530-B
“Based on observation and interview, the vendor did not maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred, for each grouping of children. Evidence: A member of management showed the licensing inspector where children are signed in and out of the center. A member of management stated all the children are signed in and out off of one master attendance sheet.”
8VAC20-790-560-A
“Based on review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure two staff members obtained a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required timeframe. Evidence: The record for Staff #5 (Date of employment 06/13/2022) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. A member of management confirmed this information.”
8VAC20-790-800-B
“Based on documentation review and interview, the vendor did not maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. Evidence: The emergency drill logs did not document an evacuation drill for August 2022. A member of management stated the drill had been completed but was not documented on the drill sheet.”
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Oct 13, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
22VAC40-665-520-B-12
“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure one of three children's records contained documentation of child's proof of identity and age as stated in ? 63.2-1809 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The record of child #3 (start date: 9/23/21) did not have documentation of the child's proof of identity and age.”
22VAC40-665-530-2-d
“Based on staff record review, the vendor did not ensure two of four staff records had documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff#2 (start date: 8/1/19) had documentation of complete sworn statement dated 10/15/2020.”
22VAC40-665-530-2-a-2
“Based on staff record review, the vendor did not ensure one of four staff records had documentation of central registry results within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (start date: 8/1/19) had documentation of central registry results dated 10/26/2020.”
22VAC40-665-530-2-a-1
“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure two of four staff records contained documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (start date: 8/1/19) had documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results dated 10/26/20. 2. The record of administrator #4 (start date: 9/13/21) did not have documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results.”
22VAC40-665-640
“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards, including providing and maintaining sand or other cushioning material under playground equipment. Evidence: The vendor did not ensure to have resilient surfacing or cushioning material under playground equipment.”
22VAC40-665-540-B
“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure two of three staff records contained documentation of the staff's subsequent TB screenings at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (start date: 8/1/2019) had documentation of TB screening results dated 9/8/19. 2. The record of staff #3 (start date: 7/16/2014) had documentation of TB screening results dated 12/28/18.”
22VAC40-665-580-D
“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure four of four staff records had documentation of orientation training for staff completed on facility specific topics prior to the staff member working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (start date: 7/26/21) did not have documentation of orientation training. 2. The record of staff #2 (start date: 8/01/19) did not have documentation of orientation training. 3. The record of staff #3 (start date: 7/16/14) did not have documentation of orientation training.”
22VAC40-665-580-H
“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure two of three staff records contained documentation of the required annual 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (start date: 8/1/19) had documentation of 7.5 hours of annual training and the departments health and safety update course was last taken on 8/5/20. 2. The record of staff #2 (start date: 7/16/14) had documentation of 4.5 hours of annual training. Additionally, staff #2's record did not have documentation of the departments health and safety update course.”
22VAC40-665-560-A
“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure two of three children's records contained documentation of immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 (start date: 7/12/21) had documentation of immunizations dated 7/19/21. 2. The record of child #3 (start date: 9/23/21) did not have documentation of immunizations.”
Oct 12, 2021Complaint investigation4 rules cited
22VAC40-665-510-C
“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure that one of two children's records were maintained and made accessible to the department representative for five years after termination of services. Evidence: The center representative was not able to submit two children's records requested by the department representative. The center representative stated that the files may have been lost due to a relocation. The center representative confirmed that the children were enrolled during the calendar year 2020.”
63.2(17)-1716-B-5
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards, including providing and maintaining sand or other cushioning material under playground equipment. Evidence: The center did not ensure to have resilient surfacing or cushioning material under playground equipment.”
63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure one of four staff records contained documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (start date: 8/1/19) had documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results dated 10/26/20.”
63.2(17)-1716-B-4
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure one of three children's records contained documentation of child's proof of identity and age as stated in ? 63.2-1809 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The record of child #3 (start date: 9/23/21) did not have documentation of the child's proof of identity and age.”
Oct 12, 2021Visit4 rules cited
22VAC40-665-510-C
“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure that one of two children's records were maintained and made accessible to the department representative for five years after termination of services. Evidence: The center representative was not able to submit two children's records requested by the department representative. The center representative stated that the files may have been lost due to a relocation. The center representative confirmed that the children were enrolled during the calendar year 2020.”
63.2(17)-1716-B-5
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards, including providing and maintaining sand or other cushioning material under playground equipment. Evidence: The center did not ensure to have resilient surfacing or cushioning material under playground equipment.”
63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure one of four staff records contained documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (start date: 8/1/19) had documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results dated 10/26/20.”
63.2(17)-1716-B-4
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure one of three children's records contained documentation of child's proof of identity and age as stated in ? 63.2-1809 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The record of child #3 (start date: 9/23/21) did not have documentation of the child's proof of identity and age.”
Oct 12, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
22VAC40-665-510-C
“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure that one of two children's records were maintained and made accessible to the department representative for five years after termination of services. Evidence: The center representative was not able to submit two children's records requested by the department representative. The center representative stated that the files may have been lost due to a relocation. The center representative confirmed that the children were enrolled during the calendar year 2020.”
63.2(17)-1716-B-5
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards, including providing and maintaining sand or other cushioning material under playground equipment. Evidence: The center did not ensure to have resilient surfacing or cushioning material under playground equipment.”
63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure one of four staff records contained documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (start date: 8/1/19) had documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results dated 10/26/20.”
63.2(17)-1716-B-4
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure one of three children's records contained documentation of child's proof of identity and age as stated in ? 63.2-1809 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The record of child #3 (start date: 9/23/21) did not have documentation of the child's proof of identity and age.”
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FAQ
Questions about New Life Harvest Church
Is New Life Harvest Church 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 Life Harvest Church last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on October 8, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has New Life Harvest Church had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 6 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 Life Harvest Church care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does New Life Harvest Church accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are New Life Harvest Church's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does New Life Harvest Church cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 230-5950 to ask.
What is New Life Harvest Church's phone number?
(804) 230-5950.
Where is New Life Harvest Church?
5717 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23225. The nearest other daycare we list is New Life Deliverance Tabernacle, 0.6 miles away.