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Norton Christian Church

1341 Park Avenue Nw, Norton, VA 242735.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days

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About Norton Christian Church

Norton Christian Church is a child care center in Norton, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Norton Christian Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1059207
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-550-1

      “The center is required to document the date of employment or volunteering. Staff record #3-7 did not have the date of employment or volunteering listed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1obtained seven hours of the 16 hours required in 2024. Staff #2,4 and 5, obtained no hours of training in 2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Each staff shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. Staff #1, employed 2 years; staff #2, employed one year; staff #3, employed six years; staff #5, employed one month; staff #6, employed one month; staff #7, employed two years; had no documentation.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #3 & 4, who is working with children, has not completed this course which is overdue by two years.”
  2. Sep 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five yeas. The most recent central registry check for staff #3 was overdue by one year.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #4, who has been employed for two years, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • 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 injury hazards. The two pieces of wooden playground equipment have spindles that are broken. These areas are accessible to the children.”
  3. Oct 10, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1, who has been employed 14 months, did not have a current CPR certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90days of the date of employment shall have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1, who has been employed for 14 months, does not have a current first aid certificate.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #3, who had been employed for two months, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #3 was working alone with children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-540-B-11

      “A written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1, who has been diagnosed with a food allergy two months ago, did not have an allergy plan signed by the physician.”
    • 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. Staff #1, employed 14 months, staff #2, employed one month and staff #3, employed two months did not have a TB screen or statement at the time of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-650-C-3

      “The center shall have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. The water temperature in the downstairs sinks was 121.5 F and in the upstairs sinks was 133.3 F.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Within the first 90 days of employment all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Staff #1, who has been employed for 14 months, did not have the Virginia Preservice Training on file.”
  4. Oct 10, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1, who has been employed 14 months, did not have a current CPR certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90days of the date of employment shall have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1, who has been employed for 14 months, does not have a current first aid certificate.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #3, who had been employed for two months, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #3 was working alone with children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-540-B-11

      “A written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1, who has been diagnosed with a food allergy two months ago, did not have an allergy plan signed by the physician.”
    • 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. Staff #1, employed 14 months, staff #2, employed one month and staff #3, employed two months did not have a TB screen or statement at the time of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-650-C-3

      “The center shall have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. The water temperature in the downstairs sinks was 121.5 F and in the upstairs sinks was 133.3 F.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Within the first 90 days of employment all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Staff #1, who has been employed for 14 months, did not have the Virginia Preservice Training on file.”
  5. May 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on the review of staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all staff complete a fingerprint background check before the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. There are no fingerprint background checks on file for staff #3 (hired 8-16-22) and staff #6 (hired 4-2023). Repeat Violation.”
  6. May 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on the review of staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all staff complete a fingerprint background check before the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. There are no fingerprint background checks on file for staff #3 (hired 8-16-22) and staff #6 (hired 4-2023). Repeat Violation.”
  7. Nov 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on the review of six staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all employees complete a central registry check within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. There are no central registry checks on file for staff #3 and 5. (hire date 8-16-22)”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on the review of six staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all employees complete a fingerprint background check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. There are no fingerprint background checks on file for staff #3 (hire date 8-16-22) and staff #5 (hire date 8-16-22).”

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 Norton Christian Church

Is Norton Christian 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 Norton Christian Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Norton Christian Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 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 Norton Christian Church care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Norton Christian Church accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Norton Christian Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Norton Christian Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 679-1193 to ask.

What is Norton Christian Church's phone number?

(276) 679-1193.

Where is Norton Christian Church?

1341 Park Avenue Nw, Norton, VA 24273. The nearest other daycare we list is Ballad Health Center for Early Learning - Norton, 0.1 miles away.

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