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St. Stephen Lutheran Church

612 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 231855.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
56
open each week
5 days

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About St. Stephen Lutheran Church

St. Stephen Lutheran Church is a child care center in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 56 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes its programs: preschool.

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

Faith-based

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
56 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:15 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday8:15 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday8:15 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday8:15 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday8:15 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool
Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for St. Stephen Lutheran Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
56 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#846626
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 4, 2026: 2 rules cited

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

  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Feb 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center did not ensure, to request results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to the employment. 1.Staff #1, who has been working for more than 5 months, has lived in two different states outside of Virginia within the last 5 years. Staff #1 did not have the results of a criminal check, sex offender check and a child abuse and neglect search for one state and did not have the sex offender check and child abuse and neglect search for another state . 2. Staff #7, who has been working for more than 5 months, did not have the results of a sex offender check and a child abuse and neglect search for one state where they had lived in the last five years. 3. Staff #9, who has been working for more than 5 months, did not have the results of a sex offender check and a child abuse and neglect search for one state where they had lived in the last five years.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “The center shall require from the person enrolling the child information regarding previous child day care. The records for child #1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 did not include previous child care and schools attended.”
  2. Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The following staff did not have updated background checks are required. 1.The most recent central registry check for staff #3 was overdue by 6 months and the sworn statement was overdue by 4 months. 2.The most recent central registry check for staff #5 was overdue by 6 months and the sworn statement was overdue by 4 months. 3.The most recent criminal records check for staff #6 was overdue by 5 months.. 4.The most recent criminal records check for staff #7 was overdue by 4 months and the sworn statement was overdue by 4 months.”
  3. Jan 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-1

      “Based on staff interviews, the center did not ensure handwashing by staff and children occurred before eating. Evidence: Center Staff in the 3 year old room verified the children use hand sanitizer before eating and not always do they wash their hands which is a required established procedure that is to be implemented.”
  4. Jan 31, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “Based on inspection and interview with staff, the center has not established and implemented procedures for a daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children by a trained person. Evidence: Staff #3 confirmed that there was not a trained person on site to conduct a daily simple health screening.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-6

      “Based on inspection and interview with staff, the center did not ensure all staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. Evidence: Staff #3 confirmed that the staff has not received required information on child abuse and neglect.”
  5. Nov 15, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22VAC40-191-40-D-2

      “Based on record review, in two of three records reviewed, the center did not ensure that staff had obtained background checks for employees, volunteer, or any other person who is expected to be alone with one or more children enrolled in the religious exempt child day center, a sworn statement or affirmation before employment or commencement of service at the facility and a search of central registry ( CPS ) within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The Administrator confirmed the following Staff #1-(hire date 9-19-2019) CPS dated 12-5-2019 and sworn statement dated 9-28-2019 Staff #2-(hire date 9-6-2019) CPS dated 3-22-2020 and sworn statement dated 3-10-2020”
    • Background checks

      63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2

      “Based on record review, one of three staff records reviewed, the center did not ensure staff obtained a fingerprint check results prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: The Administrator confirmed Staff #1 (date of hire 9-19-2019) began employment prior to obtaining fingerprint results. Fingerprint check results dated 9-26-20219.”

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. Stephen Lutheran Church

Is St. Stephen 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. Stephen Lutheran Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 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. Stephen Lutheran Church care for?

56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does St. Stephen Lutheran Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. Stephen Lutheran Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Stephen Lutheran Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 229-6688 to ask.

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

(757) 229-6688.

Where is St. Stephen Lutheran Church?

612 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. The nearest other daycare we list is Williamsburg Campus Childcare, 0.5 miles away.

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