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St. Luke's United Methodist Church

4101 Fordham Road, N. Chesterfield, VA 232365.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
136
open each week
4 days

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About St. Luke's United Methodist Church

St. Luke's United Methodist Church is a child care center in N. Chesterfield, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 136 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-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
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Licensed capacity
136 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “9:30-12:30pm (class hours)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPart-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian environment)
CurriculumHandwriting Without Tears
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1982
Licensed capacity136 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Luke's United Methodist Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for St. Luke's United Methodist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
136 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#296004
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 2, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • 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 3 visits
  1. Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-1

      “The center is required to establish and implement procedures to ensure children and staff wash their hands before eating and after toileting and diapering. A staff member was observed changing a child's diaper in classroom #2. The staff member and the child did not wash their hands after the diaper change.”
    • 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 3 months after their first day of employment. 2. The sworn statement for staff #3, who is currently working, was dated 3 months after their first day of employment. 3. The sworn statement for staff #5, who is currently working, was dated 3 months after their first day of employment.”
  2. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 14, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure 1 of 9 staff records contained documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #7 (employment date: 9/2020) had documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results dated 1/22/2021.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the facility failed to obtain repeat sworn statement or affirmation for four of nine staff within five years since the date of the last completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (employment date: 9/2017) had documentation of central registry results dated 9/24/17. 2. The record of staff #3 (employment date: 9/2017) had documentation of central registry results dated 10/18/17. 3. The record of staff #5 (employment date: 9/2016) had documentation of central registry results dated 10/18/17. 4. The record of staff #7 (employment date: 9/2016) had documentation of central registry results dated 10/17/17.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #9 (employment date: 9/2022) did not have documentation showing that they have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision.”
    • 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 stated that a carbon monoxide detector is not currently installed in the building.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure 3 of 9 staff records had documentation of central registry results within 30 days of employment and a completed sworn statement or affirmation prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (employment date: 9/2001) did not have documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation. 2. The record of staff #7 (employment date: 9/2020) had documentation of central registry results dated 2/10/2021 and a completed sworn statement of affirmation dated 1/13/2021. 3. The record of staff #9 (employment date: 9/2022) did not have documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation and central registry results dated 10/25/2022.”

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. Luke's United Methodist Church

Is St. Luke's 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 St. Luke's United Methodist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on December 2, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Luke's United Methodist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 2 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. Luke's United Methodist Church care for?

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

Does St. Luke's United Methodist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. Luke's United Methodist Church's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Luke's United Methodist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 276-8303 to ask.

What is St. Luke's United Methodist Church's phone number?

(804) 276-8303.

Where is St. Luke's United Methodist Church?

4101 Fordham Road, N. Chesterfield, VA 23236. The nearest other daycare we list is Christian Child Care, 0.2 miles away.

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