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Tabernacle Church of Norfolk

7000 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505
licensed capacity
93
open each week
5 days

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About Tabernacle Church of Norfolk

Tabernacle Church of Norfolk is a child care center in Norfolk, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 93 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
93 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity93 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tabernacle Church of Norfolk has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Tabernacle Church of Norfolk

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
93 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1105795
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Background checks 8
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Aug 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1 did not have a completed national criminal background check prior to their first day of employment.”
  2. Mar 3, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to request background checks prior to employment from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for approximately a week, did not have documentation of requesting a child abuse and neglect request search and no documentation of requesting a central registry from a different state.”
  3. Mar 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to request background checks prior to employment from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for approximately a week, did not have documentation of requesting a child abuse and neglect request search and no documentation of requesting a central registry from a different state.”
  4. Jun 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #2, employed for approximately a month, did not have documentation of requesting a child abuse and neglect request search and no documentation of requesting a central registry from a different state.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who is currently working, did not have a sworn statement in their record.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-1

      “The center shall establish and implement procedures for handwashing for staff and children before and after diapering. A staff was observed doing a diaper change and did not wash the child’s hands after.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “REPEAT VIOLAITON The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for approximately one week, did not have a central registry search requested.”
  5. Aug 1, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure all areas on the premises accessible to children are free from obvious injury hazards. Evidence: 1. The infant room had a section of peeling paint within reach of infants that could be ingested, located on a corner of a wall measuring approximately 10 inches long and infants were observed playing near the wall. 2. The older two’s room had a section of peeling paint that could be injested approximately 12 inches in diameter on a wall within reach of children and a child was observed sitting on a rest mat that was placed next the wall. 3. The director confirmed that the peeling paint on the walls of both the infant and older two’s room were within reach of children.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that staff complete a sworn statement prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9 and #11 (all hired prior to July 1, 2024) and staff #7, #10 and #12 (all hired after July 1, 2024) did not contain documentation of a completed sworn statement. a. The director confirmed that the documentation of a completed sworn statement was not in the record for the staff listed above.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that a national fingerprint check result was obtained prior to staff’s employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff#1, #5, #8 and #9 (all hired prior to July 1, 2024 and staff #7 and #10 (all hired after July 1, 2024) did not contain documentation of a criminal history records check result. a. The director confirmed that the record for the staff listed above did not contain documentation of a criminal history records check result.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that a central registry request was obtained on the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1, #5, #9 and #12 (all hired prior to July 1, 2024) and staff #7 and staff #10 (all hired after July 1, 2024) did not contain documentation of a completed central registry request. a. The director confirmed that the documentation of a completed central registry request was not in the record for the staff listed above.”
    • Safe sleep

      22.1-289.031-A-9

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined that the center did not comply with all safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Evidence: 1. The infant room had approximately 8 cribs with loose fitting sheets on the crib mattresses, causing a potential suffocation hazard. 2. The director confirmed that the crib sheets were loose fitting on the crib mattresses causing a potential suffocation hazard.”

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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FAQ

Questions about Tabernacle Church of Norfolk

Is Tabernacle Church of Norfolk 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 Church of Norfolk last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tabernacle Church of Norfolk had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 5 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 Church of Norfolk care for?

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

Does Tabernacle Church of Norfolk accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tabernacle Church of Norfolk's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tabernacle Church of Norfolk cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 904-0757 to ask.

What is Tabernacle Church of Norfolk's phone number?

(757) 904-0757.

Where is Tabernacle Church of Norfolk?

7000 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505. The nearest other daycare we list is Norfolk Christian Schools - Norfolk Campus, under 0.1 miles away.

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