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Benn's United Methodist church

14571 Benn'S Church Blvd, Smithfield, VA 234304.8· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
62
open each week
4 days
monthly, posted tuition
$200

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About Benn's United Methodist church

Benn's United Methodist church is a child care center in Smithfield, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 62 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $200 to $220.

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.

Faith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
62 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachFaith-based (Benn's United Methodist Church), Play-based
StaffAll staff Basic First Aid and Child CPR certified; teacher background checks certified; staff attend training throughout the school year
MoreFounded 1974
Licensed capacity62 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Benn's United Methodist church lists monthly tuition from $200 to $220.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
3 Day Tuesday- Thursday 9-12 (2025/2026 school year)$200
4 Day Program Mon -Thursday 9-12 (2025/2026 school year)$220
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Benn's United Methodist church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
62 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#964274
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Background checks 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. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule 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 central registry check results for staff #1 was overdue by over 5 months. The most recent criminal record check for staff #1 was overdue by over 6 months.”
  3. Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the Exempt Facility failed to obtain a search of the abuse and neglect database for another state where an employee resided within the previous 5 year period. Evidence: 10 Staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #2 began employment in May 2022, contains a sworn disclosure statement that disclosed that she resided in North Carolina within the past 5 years. The records for staff #2 does not contain the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.”
  5. Sep 30, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the Religious Exempt program did not ensure that a Federal Fingerprint Criminal Records Search is conducted for each staff member prior to their first day of employment. Evidence: The records for 3 staff were reviewed during the inspection. Documentation submitted did not include results of a Federal Fingerprint Criminal Records Search for staff #1 who has been employed since 9/8/2021. The program director stated that she forgot to send staff #1 to have the fingerprints taken at the time of hire.”

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 Benn's United Methodist church

Is Benn's United Methodist 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 Benn's United Methodist church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Benn's United Methodist 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 Benn's United Methodist church care for?

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

Does Benn's United Methodist church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Benn's United Methodist church's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Benn's United Methodist church cost?

Monthly tuition from $200 to $220, as it lists it.

What is Benn's United Methodist church's phone number?

(757) 357-3373.

Where is Benn's United Methodist church?

14571 Benn'S Church Blvd, Smithfield, VA 23430. The nearest other daycare we list is Harbor Light Academy, 0.5 miles away.

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