Lion of Judah Ministries Incorporated
A religious exempt child day center in Blackstone, Virginia 23824
612 North Main Street, Blackstone, Virginia 23824. (434) 292-4553, ext. 28.
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The short answer
- 13 deficiencies in the last three years
- Feb 242026 the latest visit on record
- 13 children, its capacity in the state’s list
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean4
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
7 inspections on record, the latest on Feb 24, 2026.
13 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
13 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. The last 3 years, to Oct 27, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
Feb 24, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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22.1-289.031-B-7
“Repeat Violation The center shall submit annually reports of serious injuries to the department. The center has not submitted a report to the department”
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8VAC20-790-560-B
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. S2 updated screening was more than 4 months late.”
Oct 16, 2024: subsidy health and safety inspection7 deficiencies
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8VAC20-790-540-B
The inspectors’ words, 345 words
“The vendor shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. The record C1, enrolled for less than two weeks, was missing the following required components: actions to be taken in an emergency; address for the child’s emergency contact if the parent cannot be reached; a written allergy plan by a doctor; a written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible. The record C2, enrolled for more than 19 months, was missing the following required components: address for the child’s emergency contact if the parent cannot be reached; a written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible. The record C3, enrolled for more than 1 month, was missing the following required components: address for the child’s emergency contact if the parent cannot be reached; a written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible. The record C4, enrolled for more than 1 year, was missing the following required components: address for the child’s emergency contact if the parent cannot be reached; a written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible. The record C5, enrolled for less than 1 month, was missing the following required components: name, address, and phone number for the child’s emergency contact if the parent cannot be reached; name of person other than custodial parent who is authorized to pick up the child; a written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible.”
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8VAC20-790-550-3
“Vendor did not ensure that a staff record contained tuberculosis screening results. S3 was observed at the center providing care for children. S1 advised S3 is a former staff member who came in to assist due to another staff having to leave for the day. The record for S3 did not contain a current tuberculosis screening.”
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8VAC20-790-550-4
“Vendor did not ensure that a staff record contained a current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. S3 was observed at the center providing care for children. S1 advised S3 is a former staff member who came in to assist due to another staff having to leave for the day. The certification for S3 expired 12/2022.”
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8VAC20-790-630-C-2
“Vendor did not ensure that all electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Protective covers were observed missing in the outlets in the infant room near the telephone and in the older children’s lunchroom.”
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8VAC20-790-640-A
“Vendor did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Disinfectant spray and air freshener were observed unlocked in the bathroom used by children.”
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8VAC20-790-720-F
“Vendor shall provide at least semiannually in writing information on their child’s behavior, development, adjustment and needs. S1 stated that this requirement has not been completed.”
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8VAC20-790-760-B-3-c
“Vendor shall assure that the diapering area has a nonabsorbent surface for diapering. The diapering pad surface in the infant room was taped together and the tape was peeling off the surface making the surface absorbent.”
Oct 16, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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22.1-289.031-A-4
“Each person in a supervisory position has to be 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. The center did not have a current health statement for S3 on file at the center.”
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22.1-289.031-B-7
“The center shall submit annually reports of serious injuries to the department. S1 acknowledged that she had not submitted this report to the department.”
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22.1-289.049-A
“The center did not ensure that children’s records documented information regarding the child’s previous child day care and schools attended by the child upon enrollment. Child records for C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5 did not contain this information.”
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8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure an employee not be employed until the center has the person’s completed sworn statement. S3 was observed at the center providing care for children. S1 advised S3 is a former staff member who came in to assist due to another staff having to leave for the day. The record for S3 did not contain a completed sworn statement.”
Oct 25, 2023: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-790-560-B
“Based on review of two staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure subsequent tuberculosis (TB)screenings were required at least every two years from the date of the initial screening for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 contained a TB screening dated 07/21/2021. 2. Staff #1 confirmed an updated TB screening had not been obtained as of 10/25/2023.”
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8VAC20-790-810-C-1
“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure when food is brought from home, the food containers were clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: The licensing inspector observed lunch bags and lunches sitting on the table in the Preschool Classroom. Three of the six lunch bags did not contain a labeling system that identified the owner.”
Oct 6, 2022: subsidy health and safety inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-790-540-B
“Based on review of five children’s records, the vendor did not ensure five children’s records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain the address for the listed emergency contacts. 2. Staff #2 confirmed this information during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on review of five children’s records and interview, the vendor did not ensure within the first 90 days of employment one staff who worked directly with children completed Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Evidence: The record for Staff #1 (Date of Employment 07/12/2021) did not contain documentation of completing Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Staff #2 stated Staff #1 had not completed the training as of 10/06/2022.”
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8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on review of two staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member who worked directly with children annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of Employment 07/12/2021) did not contain documentation of completing at least 16 hours of annual training. Staff #2 stated Staff #1 had not completed the required annual training as of 10/06/2022.”
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8VAC20-790-640-A
“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children. Evidence: 1. Two containers of sanitizing wipes were sitting in two classrooms, accessible to the children. 2. One container of sanitizing wipes was sitting on the shelf in the bathroom.”
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8VAC20-790-800-A-1
“Based on documentation review and interview, the vendor did not ensure the emergency response drills were practiced as required. Evidence: The documentation of emergency drills did not document a September 2022 evacuation drill. Staff #2 stated she forgot to complete an evacuation drill for September 2022.”
All 7 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 6, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 6, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 5 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Religious Exempt Child Day Center: Exempt from licensure, expires Sep 30, 2027.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 2 years - 5 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 13 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 0 complaint inspections on record.
- No complaint allegations published with findings.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
Who does the caring?
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 6 child care providers in Nottoway County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 17; this one had 13.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Lunenburg-Nottoway Educational Foundation | 27 |
| Lion of Judah Ministries Incorporated This child care provider | 13 |
| Pickett Park Day Care Center | 4 |
| STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Nottoway | 2 |
| Kingdom Community Church-KCC | 21 |
| Building Hope Fellowship Community Center, Inc. | 59 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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This copy of the record was made on Oct 27, 2026.
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