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Craigs Baptist Church

2217 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 222044.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
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About Craigs Baptist Church

Craigs Baptist Church is a child care center in Arlington, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 2 visits 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
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Craigs Baptist Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Craigs Baptist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#ID41635
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 4, 2025: no rules cited

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-6

      “All staff must be able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have documentation of child abuse and neglect training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “A daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such screenings. The center did not have documentation of a person trained to perform daily health screenings.”
  3. Aug 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 Craigs Baptist Church

Is Craigs 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 Craigs Baptist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on December 4, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Craigs Baptist Church had rules cited by the state?

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

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

Does Craigs Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Craigs Baptist Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Craigs Baptist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 225-9189 to ask.

What is Craigs Baptist Church's phone number?

(571) 225-9189.

Where is Craigs Baptist Church?

2217 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Hopper Teen Parenting Childcare Center, 0.4 miles away.

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