Copeley Child Development Center
180 Copeley Rd., Charlottesville, VA
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St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA is a child care center in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 60 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based, Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach, with full-time care and preschool.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2.5 – 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Lutheran (St. Mark Lutheran Preschool)), Montessori, Reggio Emilia |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all
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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22.1-289.031-B-5
“Based on observation, the Religious Exempt Provider failed to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards, including providing and maintaining sand or other cushioning material under playground equipment. Evidence: 1. The LI observed children climbing a rope on the swing set that the ground was visible and the mulch was washed away.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have a completed central registry record check by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 documented the start date as 6/27/22. The record did not contain the results of a central registry background check. The record did contain the receipt of payment for the central registry background check dated 7/19/22. 2. The director verified the results for the central registry background check have not been received and the center has not followed up.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure each staff member has been certified by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his/her supervision. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 documented the start date as 6/27/22. The record did not contain a staff health report. 2. The director verified the center did not obtain a staff health report for staff 1.”
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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.
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 293-0792 to ask.
(434) 293-0792.
100 Alderman Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. The nearest other daycare we list is Copeley Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.