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New Temple Grove Ministries

3972 South Military Highway, Chesapeake, VA 23321
licensed capacity
79
open each week
5 days

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About New Temple Grove Ministries

New Temple Grove Ministries is a child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
79 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 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 capacity79 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

New Temple Grove Ministries has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for New Temple Grove Ministries

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
79 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1105113
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3

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. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “8VAC20-790-640. A.(A1) Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the infant and preschool classrooms, there were cleaning materials that were on a top shelf that were not locked.”
  3. Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “8VAC20-790-640. A.(A1) Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the infant and preschool classrooms, there were cleaning materials that were on a top shelf that were not locked.”
  4. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.There was a can of glass cleaner in the children’s bathroom. The warning label states, ?Keep out of reach of children.? 2.In the two’s classroom, there were two containers of disinfectant wipes and two cans of disinfectant spray unlocked. All four cleaning products have a warning label stating, ?Keep out of reach of children.? 3.Staff #1 confirmed that there were cleaning products unlocked in the two’s classroom and children’s bathroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-630-C-1

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined that the vendor did not ensure in areas used by children of preschool age or younger that fans, when used, be out of reach of children. Evidence 1.In the infant room, there was a large fan on a shelf that was not secured and in children’s reach. 2. The infant teacher confirmed that the fan was unsecured and in reach of children.”
  6. Mar 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.There was a can of glass cleaner in the children’s bathroom. The warning label states, ?Keep out of reach of children.? 2.In the two’s classroom, there were two containers of disinfectant wipes and two cans of disinfectant spray unlocked. All four cleaning products have a warning label stating, ?Keep out of reach of children.? 3.Staff #1 confirmed that there were cleaning products unlocked in the two’s classroom and children’s bathroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-630-C-1

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined that the vendor did not ensure in areas used by children of preschool age or younger that fans, when used, be out of reach of children. Evidence 1.In the infant room, there was a large fan on a shelf that was not secured and in children’s reach. 2. The infant teacher confirmed that the fan was unsecured and in reach of children.”
  7. Jul 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 11, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the criminal record check and child abuse and neglect ( CPS ) check for staff that lived out of state, in the past five years, were requested in the appropriate timeframe of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of hire 9/01/21) lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past 5 years per their Sworn Statement signed on 8/30/21. There is no out of state background check that was completed for Staff #3. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that no out of state background checks and CPS checks were completed for Staff #3.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-630-A

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that areas and equipment of the center be maintained in a 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; head entrapment hazards; protruding nails, bolts, or other components that entangle clothing or skin; and unstable heavy equipment, furniture, or other items that a child could pull down on himself. Evidence: 1. In the 4 year old classroom, there is an area of peeling paint (approximately 4 feet long) to the bottom of the wall in reach of children. A child was napping less than one foot from the peeling paint area. 2. Staff #4 confirmed there was peeling paint in reach of children in care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that staff be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of hire 9/07/21) had her TB screening completed on 12/07/21 which is three months after their hire date. 2. Staff #3 (date of hire 9/01/21) had her TB screening completed on 3/21/22 which is 6 months after their hire date. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that both Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have their TB screening within the last 30 days of the date of employment.”
  10. Jul 11, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the criminal record check and child abuse and neglect ( CPS ) check for staff that lived out of state, in the past five years, were requested in the appropriate timeframe of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of hire 9/01/21) lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past 5 years per their Sworn Statement signed on 8/30/21. There is no out of state background check that was completed for Staff #3. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that no out of state background checks and CPS checks were completed for Staff #3.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-790-630-A

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that areas and equipment of the center be maintained in a 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; head entrapment hazards; protruding nails, bolts, or other components that entangle clothing or skin; and unstable heavy equipment, furniture, or other items that a child could pull down on himself. Evidence: 1. In the 4 year old classroom, there is an area of peeling paint (approximately 4 feet long) to the bottom of the wall in reach of children. A child was napping less than one foot from the peeling paint area. 2. Staff #4 confirmed there was peeling paint in reach of children in care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that staff be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of hire 9/07/21) had her TB screening completed on 12/07/21 which is three months after their hire date. 2. Staff #3 (date of hire 9/01/21) had her TB screening completed on 3/21/22 which is 6 months after their hire date. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that both Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have their TB screening within the last 30 days of the date of employment.”

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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FAQ

Questions about New Temple Grove Ministries

Is New Temple Grove 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 Temple Grove Ministries last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has New Temple Grove Ministries had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 4 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 Temple Grove Ministries care for?

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

Does New Temple Grove Ministries accept child care subsidies?

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

What are New Temple Grove Ministries' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does New Temple Grove Ministries cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 241-3004 to ask.

What is New Temple Grove Ministries' phone number?

(757) 241-3004.

Where is New Temple Grove Ministries?

3972 South Military Highway, Chesapeake, VA 23321. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA School Age Child Care @ Southwestern Elem, 1.7 miles away.

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