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Bedford Baptist Church

1516 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA 245235.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days

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About Bedford Baptist Church

Bedford Baptist Church is a child care center in Bedford, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-based

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
49 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

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bedford Baptist Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bedford Baptist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#897719
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 2 rules in all

  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. May 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent background checks for Staff #1 and Staff #2 were overdue by two years. The most recent background checks for Staff #4 were overdue by 9 months.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-B

      “The program is required to submit results of potable water testing to VDH. The program did not have evidence of submitting test results to VDH.”
  2. Jul 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “Based on inspection, the Center failed to have at least 1 staff person trained to perform daily simple health screenings and exclusion of sick children. EVIDENCE: Center does not have at least 1 staff person who has received Daily Health Observations training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to obtain upon enrollment of each child, information regarding previous child day care and schools attended by the child and/or proof of the child's identity and age. EVIDENCE: The Licensing Inspector reviewed 3 children records: 1. Records for Child #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation regarding previous child care/schools attended. 2. Record for Child #1 did not include proof of identity documentation (birth certificate)”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A

      “Based on inspection, the Center failed to disclose in writing to the parents or guardians of the children in the center the qualifications of the personnel employed. EVIDENCE: Qualifications of the personnel employed have not been disclosed in writing to the parents or guardians of the children in care”

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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Home daycareTakes infants

Tina Parker

Bedford, VA 24523 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

FAQ

Questions about Bedford Baptist Church

Is Bedford 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 Bedford Baptist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Bedford Baptist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 1 visit 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 Bedford Baptist Church care for?

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

Does Bedford Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bedford 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 Bedford Baptist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 871-3284 to ask.

What is Bedford Baptist Church's phone number?

(540) 871-3284.

Where is Bedford Baptist Church?

1516 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA 24523. The nearest other daycare we list is Tina Parker, 0.9 miles away.

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