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Ocran United Methodist Church

20221 Cox Road, Sutherland, VA 23885
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days

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About Ocran United Methodist Church

Ocran United Methodist Church is a child care center in Sutherland, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 45 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-based

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ocran United Methodist Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Ocran United Methodist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1105607
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Background checks 9
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • 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 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 24, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Repeat Violation Systemic Deficiency The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry search for staff #1 was overdue by 7 months. The most recent criminal background check for staff #1 was overdue by 7 months. Staff #1 was observed alone in a classroom with 5 children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Repeat Violation Systemic Deficiency The center is required to document proof of viewing the child's identity and age upon enrollment. 1. The record for child #4 did not have documentation that the center viewed proof of the child's identity and age upon enrollment. 2. The record for child #6 did not have documentation of viewing the child's identity and age upon enrollment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Repeat Violation Prior to employment and annually thereafter, each person in a supervisory position is required to be certified by a physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision. The staff health report for staff #1 was overdue by 7 months.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      22.1-289.031-A-3-d

      “The required ratio for children ages 36 months to 5 years is 1 staff member to 10 children. Staff #3 was observed supervising 15 children alone in a classroom (youngest child 4 years old). The children were awake.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Repeat Violation Systemic Deficiency The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #7, who has been employed for 1 year and 6 months, did not have a central registry search requested.”
  3. Dec 1, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Repeat Violation The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. 1. The most recent central registry for staff #5 was overdue by 4 months. 2. The most recent criminal background check for staff #5 was overdue by 1 year and 3 months. 3. The most recent central registry for staff #6 was overdue by 4 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. 1. The sworn statement for staff #1, who is currently working, was dated 1 month after their first day of employment. 2. The sworn statement for staff #2, who is currently working, was dated 1 month after their first day of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Prior to employment and annually thereafter, each person in a supervisory position is required to be certified by a physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision. 1. The staff health report for staff #1 was completed 2 months after employment. 2. The staff health report for staff #2 was completed 1 month after employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Repeat Violation The center is required to document proof of viewing the child's identity and age upon enrollment. 1. The record for child #5 did not have documentation that the center viewed proof of the child's identity and age upon enrollment.”
    • 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. 1. Staff #2, who has been employed for 4 months did not have a central registry search requested.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-4

      “The center is required to establish and implement procedures to ensure that all children are in compliance with ? 32.1-46 regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. The center did not obtain documentation that child #5 is in compliance with immunization provisions. Child #5 was present and has been attending for 3 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. 1. Staff #1, who has been employed for 4 months, did not have a completed national criminal background check. 2. Staff #2, who has been employed for 4 months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
  4. Dec 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo background checks every five years. 1. The most recent sworn statement for staff #3 was overdue by 1 year and 2 months. 2. The most recent fingerprints for staff #3 were overdue by 1 year and 2 months. 3. The most recent fingerprints for staff #6 were overdue by 1 year and 11 months. 4. The most recent fingerprints for staff #9 were overdue by 3 months. 5. The most recent fingerprints for staff #10 were overdue by 1 year and 1 month. 6. The most recent fingerprints for staff #11 were overdue by 4 months.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “For staff hired before July 1, 2024, centers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee within 30 days of service. Staff #10 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed for 12 years.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “The center is required to document viewing proof of a child's identity and age upon enrollment and no later than 7 business days of attendance. 5 out of 5 children's records viewed did not contain documentation of the center viewing proof of identity and age. All of the enrolled children have been in attendance for 3 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #4 who has been employed for 4 years, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
  5. Mar 30, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure two of six staff records had documentation of central registry results within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (employment date: 11/6/17) did not have documentation of central registry results. 2. The record of staff #2 (employment date: 9/8/22) did not have documentation of central registry results.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure two of six staff records contained documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (employment date: 9/8/2022) did not have documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results. 2. The record of staff #4 (employment date: 9/9/2015) did not have documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-A-8

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure to have a person trained in first aid in the center whenever children are present. Evidence: The center had documentation showing that several staff were trained in CPR but not first aid. The center director confirmed that there were no staff certified in first aid present at the center during the inspection.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and an interview, the center did not ensure that the building serving preschool aged children was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: The licensing inspector did not see a carbon monoxide detector installed in the center. The center’s administrator confirmed that a carbon monoxide detector is not currently installed in the building.”

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 Ocran United Methodist Church

Is Ocran United Methodist 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 Ocran United Methodist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ocran United Methodist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 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 Ocran United Methodist Church care for?

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

Does Ocran United Methodist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ocran United Methodist Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ocran United Methodist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 733-2995 to ask.

What is Ocran United Methodist Church's phone number?

(804) 733-2995.

Where is Ocran United Methodist Church?

20221 Cox Road, Sutherland, VA 23885. The nearest other daycare we list is The Greenhouse Daycare Center, 2.6 miles away.

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