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St. John Lutheran Church

807 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
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About St. John Lutheran Church

St. John Lutheran Church is a child care center in Abingdon, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 46 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
46 children

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AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for St. John Lutheran Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1040913
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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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See all 4 visits
  1. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review the center failed to ensure that staff who have lived out of the state of Virginia in the past five years have a criminal record check and sex offender check before first day of employment and a CPS check requested within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 listed a residence outside of Virginia in the past five years and there are no record checks for that state on file.”
  4. Dec 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review the provider failed to ensure that All applicants for employment, employees, applicants to serve as volunteers, and volunteers shall undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B prior to employment or beginning to serve as a volunteer and every five years thereafter. Evidence: 1. Staff # 3, 4, 6 and 7 have central registry reports that expired 9/22.”

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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FAQ

Questions about St. John Lutheran Church

Is St. John Lutheran 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 St. John Lutheran Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. John Lutheran Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 St. John Lutheran Church care for?

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

Does St. John Lutheran Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. John Lutheran Church's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (276) 628-6215 to confirm.

How much does St. John Lutheran Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 628-6215 to ask.

What is St. John Lutheran Church's phone number?

(276) 628-6215.

Where is St. John Lutheran Church?

807 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210. The nearest other daycare we list is People Incorporated of Virginia - Abingdon Head Start, 1.4 miles away.

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