Ms. Carolyn Dowdy
Christiansburg, VA 24073 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Auburn Baptist Church is a child care center in Riner, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Auburn Baptist Church has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 12, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules 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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8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that Prospective employee, volunteer, or any other person who is expected to be alone with one or more children enrolled in the religious exempt child day center except a parent-volunteer, or a parent or guardian who may be left alone with his or her own child WHAT: Sworn statement or affirmation WHEN: Before employment or commencement of service at the facility WHAT: Search of central registry as requested by the individual WHEN: Within 30 days of employment or commencement of service. Evidence: Staff 1, 4, 5 (hire date August and October 2023) do not have a sworn statement or central registry check on file. All three staff were working on the day of the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that all staff submit to a fingerprint-based criminal history check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff 1, 4, 5 (hire date August & October, 2023) do not have a fingerprint-based criminal history check on file. All three staff were working on the day of the inspection.”
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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 November 12, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules 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.
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 382-8824 to ask.
(540) 382-8824.
3840 Riner Road, Riner, VA 24149. The nearest other daycare we list is Christiansburg Foursquare Church, 3.5 miles away.