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St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA

100 Alderman Road, Charlottesville, VA 229034.8· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days

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About St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA

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.

MontessoriFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: Ages 2.5 – 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday 7:00am – 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2.5 – 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Lutheran (St. Mark Lutheran Preschool)), Montessori, Reggio Emilia
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#860238
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Safety and hazards 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 5 visits
  1. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  4. Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 22, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”

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 St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA

Is St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA 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. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA last inspected?

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.

Has St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA care for?

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

Does St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 293-0792 to ask.

What is St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA's phone number?

(434) 293-0792.

Where is St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA?

100 Alderman Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. The nearest other daycare we list is Copeley Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.

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