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Tabernacle Baptist Church

1925 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 232205.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days

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About Tabernacle Baptist Church

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.

InfantsFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 months to 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 3 months to 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (ministry of Tabernacle Baptist Church; grounded on Christian values), Play-based
CurriculumStreamin3
AccreditationOther accreditation (VQB5)
MoreFounded 1983
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Tabernacle Baptist Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Tabernacle Baptist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#15491
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Records and paperwork 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. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  4. Sep 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
  5. May 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • 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 #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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”

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 Tabernacle Baptist Church

Is Tabernacle Baptist 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 Tabernacle Baptist Church last inspected?

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.

Has Tabernacle Baptist Church had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Tabernacle Baptist Church care for?

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

Does Tabernacle Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tabernacle Baptist Church's hours?

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

How much does Tabernacle Baptist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 980-4952 to ask.

What is Tabernacle Baptist Church's phone number?

(804) 980-4952.

Where is Tabernacle Baptist Church?

1925 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220. The nearest other daycare we list is Ms Babs Nursery School, 0.3 miles away.

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