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Cool Spring Baptist Church

9283 Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville, VA 231165.0· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
130
open each week
5 days

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About Cool Spring Baptist Church

Cool Spring Baptist Church is a child care center in Mechanicsville, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
130 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, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity130 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Cool Spring Baptist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
130 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1105628
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 2, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 2

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. Oct 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In classroom #3, cleaning materials were observed underneath the sink in a cabinet that was unlocked, accessible to children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-820-A

      “When a child is placed in an infant seat, high chair, or feeding table, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. A child in the infant room was sitting at the feeding table for morning snack and was not wearing a protective belt.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-760-A-1

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. In the 3-5 year old classroom, a group of children were observed finishing morning snack and did not wash hands or use disposable wipes after eating.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Staff shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff # 3, employed for 11 months, did not have a completed TB screen for review at the time of inspection.”
  2. Oct 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In classroom #3, cleaning materials were observed underneath the sink in a cabinet that was unlocked, accessible to children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-820-A

      “When a child is placed in an infant seat, high chair, or feeding table, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. A child in the infant room was sitting at the feeding table for morning snack and was not wearing a protective belt.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-760-A-1

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. In the 3-5 year old classroom, a group of children were observed finishing morning snack and did not wash hands or use disposable wipes after eating.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Staff shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff # 3, employed for 11 months, did not have a completed TB screen for review at the time of inspection.”
  3. Oct 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Staff shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. The screening for Staff #1 was completed six days after hire and the screening for Staff #4 was completed 74 days before hire.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-770-A-2

      “The vendor may administer prescription medication to a child with written permission of the parent, provided the staff administers only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container. A prescription emergency medication was observed on-site for a child. The medication was in a bag and there was no box or prescription label with the medication.”
  4. Oct 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Staff shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. The screening for Staff #1 was completed six days after hire and the screening for Staff #4 was completed 74 days before hire.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-770-A-2

      “The vendor may administer prescription medication to a child with written permission of the parent, provided the staff administers only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container. A prescription emergency medication was observed on-site for a child. The medication was in a bag and there was no box or prescription label with the medication.”
  5. Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure one staff was evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #4 (Date of Employment 04/06/2023) contained a TB screening dated 04/13/2023. 2. The documentation of the TB screening is required to be obtained within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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. Several containers of cleaning chemicals were in a cabinet in the Twos & Threes classroom. 2. The lock on the cabinet was broken.”
  7. Oct 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure one staff was evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #4 (Date of Employment 04/06/2023) contained a TB screening dated 04/13/2023. 2. The documentation of the TB screening is required to be obtained within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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. Several containers of cleaning chemicals were in a cabinet in the Twos & Threes classroom. 2. The lock on the cabinet was broken.”
  8. Oct 11, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure two staff had the results of the central registry check within 30 days of the individual beginning employment. Evidence: 1) The results of the central registry check in the record for Staff #1, employed 11/01/21, were dated 12/21/21. 2) The results of the central registry check in the record for Staff #5, employed 04/01/22, were dated 06/29/22. 3) During interview, management confirmed the results were not received within 30 days of employment and the center did not have documentation of following up with the Office of Background Investigation within 30 days of employment.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-a

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure two staff had the satisfactory results of the Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check within 30 days of the individual beginning employment or service. Evidence: 1) The Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check in the record for Staff #1, employed 11/01/21, was dated 12/21/21. 2) The Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check in the record for Staff #5, employed 04/01/22, was dated 06/29/22. 3) During interview, management reported the checks were received more than 30 days of the individuals beginning employment. The center did not have documentation of following up with the Office of Background Investigation within 30 days of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure two staff ,who work directly with children, completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #1, employed 11/01/21, did not contain a certificate of the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. 2) The record for Staff #5, employed 04/01/22, did not contain a certificate of the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. 3) During interview, management confirmed the staff have not completed the training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on a review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure two staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1) The CPR certification in the record for Staff #3, employed 01/18/17, expired on 09/09/22. 2) The record for Staff #5, employed 04/01/22, did not contain current certification in CPR. All staff who work directly with children should have CPR certification within 90 days of the date of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure two staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1) The first aid certification in the record for Staff #3, employed 01/18/17, expired on 09/09/22. 2) The record for Staff #5, employed 04/01/22, did not contain first aid documentation. All staff who work directly with children should have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-3

      “Based on a review of documentation and interview, the vendor did not practice lockdown procedures at least annually. Evidence: 1) The emergency drill log reviewed did not have documentation of a lockdown drill for 2021. 2) During interview, management reported the lockdown procedures were not practiced a last annually in 2021.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-540-B-11

      “Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the vendor did not have a written allergy care plan for two children with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergy and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #2, enrolled 09/06/22, and the record for Child #3, enrolled 09/06/22, indicated the children had diagnosed food allergies, but the records did not contain a written allergy care plan. 2) During interview, management confirmed a written allergy care plan was not on file for each child.”
  9. Oct 11, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure two staff had the results of the central registry check within 30 days of the individual beginning employment. Evidence: 1) The results of the central registry check in the record for Staff #1, employed 11/01/21, were dated 12/21/21. 2) The results of the central registry check in the record for Staff #5, employed 04/01/22, were dated 06/29/22. 3) During interview, management confirmed the results were not received within 30 days of employment and the center did not have documentation of following up with the Office of Background Investigation within 30 days of employment.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-a

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure two staff had the satisfactory results of the Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check within 30 days of the individual beginning employment or service. Evidence: 1) The Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check in the record for Staff #1, employed 11/01/21, was dated 12/21/21. 2) The Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check in the record for Staff #5, employed 04/01/22, was dated 06/29/22. 3) During interview, management reported the checks were received more than 30 days of the individuals beginning employment. The center did not have documentation of following up with the Office of Background Investigation within 30 days of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure two staff ,who work directly with children, completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #1, employed 11/01/21, did not contain a certificate of the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. 2) The record for Staff #5, employed 04/01/22, did not contain a certificate of the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. 3) During interview, management confirmed the staff have not completed the training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on a review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure two staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1) The CPR certification in the record for Staff #3, employed 01/18/17, expired on 09/09/22. 2) The record for Staff #5, employed 04/01/22, did not contain current certification in CPR. All staff who work directly with children should have CPR certification within 90 days of the date of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure two staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1) The first aid certification in the record for Staff #3, employed 01/18/17, expired on 09/09/22. 2) The record for Staff #5, employed 04/01/22, did not contain first aid documentation. All staff who work directly with children should have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-3

      “Based on a review of documentation and interview, the vendor did not practice lockdown procedures at least annually. Evidence: 1) The emergency drill log reviewed did not have documentation of a lockdown drill for 2021. 2) During interview, management reported the lockdown procedures were not practiced a last annually in 2021.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-540-B-11

      “Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the vendor did not have a written allergy care plan for two children with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergy and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #2, enrolled 09/06/22, and the record for Child #3, enrolled 09/06/22, indicated the children had diagnosed food allergies, but the records did not contain a written allergy care plan. 2) During interview, management confirmed a written allergy care plan was not on file for each child.”

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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Is Cool Spring 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 Cool Spring Baptist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on October 2, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cool Spring Baptist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 4 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 Cool Spring Baptist Church care for?

130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Cool Spring Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cool Spring Baptist Church'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 Cool Spring Baptist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 746-4179 to ask.

What is Cool Spring Baptist Church's phone number?

(804) 746-4179.

Where is Cool Spring Baptist Church?

9283 Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond - Atlee, 0.2 miles away.

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