St. James's Children's Center
1205 W. Franklin Street, Richmond, VA
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Tabernacle Baptist Church is a child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.
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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 3 months to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (ministry of Tabernacle Baptist Church; grounded on Christian values), Play-based |
| Curriculum | Streamin3 |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (VQB5) |
| More | Founded 1983 |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tabernacle Baptist Church has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 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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22.1-289.049-A
“The center shall ensure that children’s records documented information regarding the child’s previous child day care and schools attended by the child upon enrollment. The record for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5, child #6, child #7, child #8, child #9, and child #10 did not contain information regarding the previous child day care and schools attended.”
22.1-289.031-B-2
“Based on observations and interviews, the facility did not ensure appropriate supervision of all children in care, including daily intake and dismissal procedures to ensure safety of children. Evidence: 1. On July 31, 2023, at approximately 1:00pm, it was determined Staff #1 stepped away from the doorway of the hallway bathroom while Child A (four years of age) was in the bathroom. 2. Staff #2 sent Child B (four years of age) to the hallway bathroom, not realizing Staff #1 had walked away. 3. Staff confirmed Child A and Child B were unsupervised the in the bathroom for an estimated one to three minutes. 4.The TCCC Orientation and Training form stated ?Classrooms are under sight and sound supervision at all times. This is to ensure proper supervision and that children are accompanied when needing to use the restroom or move to another area of the center. Children are under sight and sound supervision at all time.? 5. Staff #4 confirmed the policy is for staff to accompany children when needing to use the restroom and children are to be under sight and sound supervision at all times.”
22.1-289.031-B-5
“Based on observation and an interview, the center did not ensure to implement the center’s established procedures regarding electrical outlets. Evidence: 1. The center representative stated that the established policy for electrical outlets is that the outlets should be always covered. 2. There were a total of 24 uncovered electrical outlets located throughout the center within the reach of children in care.”
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 #1 (employment date: 2/23/2023) 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. 2. The record of staff #3 (employment date: 2/13/2023) 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. 3. The record of staff #3 (employment date: 3/01/2023) 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. 4. The record of staff #4 (employment date: 4/10/2023) 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.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the facility failed to obtain repeat sworn statement or affirmation for one staff within five years since the date of the last completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 (employment date: 8/29/2011) had documentation of sworn statement or affirmation dated 2/9/2017.”
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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 January 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 980-4952 to ask.
(804) 980-4952.
1925 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220. The nearest other daycare we list is Ms Babs Nursery School, 0.3 miles away.