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Effort Baptist Church

7820 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Palmyra, VA 22963
licensed capacity
250
open each week
5 days

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About Effort Baptist Church

Effort Baptist Church is a child care center in Palmyra, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 250 children, serving 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 no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
250 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity250 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Effort Baptist Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Effort Baptist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
250 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1105547
See the state's record

Summary

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

No rules cited on any of 4 visits

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 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 2, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-B-3

      “Based on a review of the emergency plan, the center failed to ensure the lockdown procedures contained all the required information. Evidence: The lockdown procedures did not contain the following: - Methods of communication with parents and emergency responders. - Accommodations or special requirements for children with special needs to ensure their safety during lockdown.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-B-4

      “Based on a review of the emergency plan, the center failed to document the centers plan to review and update the emergency plan. Evidence: The emergency plan did not contain a plan to review and update the emergency plan.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-B-5

      “Based on a review of the emergency plan, the center failed to include a plan for continuity of operations procedures to ensure that essential functions are maintained during an emergency. Evidence: The emergency plan did not contain a continuity of operations procedure.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-760-B-3

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have all the items required in the diapering area. Evidence: 1. In the Family Center girls restroom the diaper pad was covered with a nonabsorbent surface. 2. In the Family Center girls restroom the diapering area did not have a disposal container that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-650-C-3

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure the sinks located near the toilets are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. Evidence: In the Family Center boys restroom the water temperature was 125?F.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-640-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the art room, on a low shelf accessible by children, was Lysol wipes, Febreze room deodorizer and Disinfectant Wipes. 2. In theFamily Center art room was a spray bottle of Shout on a high shelf. 3. In the Family Center chapel under the sink in an unlocked cabinet was bleach and disinfectant wipes. 4. In the Eagles Nest girls bathroom was bleach in an unlocked cabinet above the changing table.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-B-2

      “Based on a review of the emergency plan, the center failed to ensure the shelter-in-place procedures included all the required information. Evidence: The shelter-in-place plan did not contain the following: - Method of communication after the shelter-in-place. - Accommodations or special requirements for children with special needs to ensure their safety during shelter-in-place. - Method to ensure special health supplies are carried into the designated assembly points”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-790-B-1

      “Based on a review of the emergency plan, the evacuation plan did not contain all the required information. Evidence: The evacuation plan did not contain the following: - Methods to alert staff and emergency responders. - Method to move to a relocation site. - Method of communication with parents after the evacuation or relocation. - Method to ensure medications is taken to the assembly point and relocation site.”
  6. Jan 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have staff sign a sworn disclosure statement prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff 1, start date 3/10/21, has a sworn statement dated 11/16/22. 2. The director verified the sworn statement dated 11/16/22 is the only sworn statement they have on record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A-6

      “Based on a review of the parent handbook and interview, the center failed to provide a written disclosure to parents and guardians of the children in the center and the general public that includes information regarding the physical facilities, enrollment capacity, health requirements of staff and public liability insurance. Evidence: 1. The information provided to parents was reviewed. The physical facilities, enrollment capacity, health requirements of staff and public liability insurance was not documented in the information provided to parents. 2. The director verified the required information was not provided to parents.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A

      “Based on a review of the parent handbook and interview, the center failed to provide a written disclosure to parents that includes information regarding the fact the center is exempt from licensure, the qualifications of personnel and failed to post the fact that the center is exempt from licensure in a visible location on the premises. Evidence: 1. The director provided the documentation given to parents. The information did not contain the fact the center is exempt from licensure or the qualifications of the personnel. 2. The director verified the documentation given to parents does not contain information regarding the center's exemption status or the personnel's qualifications. 3. During the tour of the facility a posting of the center's exemption status was not found. 4. The director stated the exemption letter is posted in the director's office which is not in the same building as the preschool classes.”
  7. Jan 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure a daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children completed by a trained person. Evidence: The director stated a procedure is in place to check children as they arrive each day. However, the director was not aware the check was to be completed by trained person.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff supervising children have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision prior to working with children and yearly there after. Evidence: 1. Staff 1's start date was 7/14/21. The staff health report is dated 8/3/21. 2. Staff 2's start date was 8/23/21. Staff 2 does not have a staff health report. 3. Staff 4's start date was 8/2/19. The most current staff health report is dated 8/7/19.”
  8. Jan 11, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure a daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children completed by a trained person. Evidence: The director stated a procedure is in place to check children as they arrive each day. However, the director was not aware the check was to be completed by trained person.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff supervising children have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision prior to working with children and yearly there after. Evidence: 1. Staff 1's start date was 7/14/21. The staff health report is dated 8/3/21. 2. Staff 2's start date was 8/23/21. Staff 2 does not have a staff health report. 3. Staff 4's start date was 8/2/19. The most current staff health report is dated 8/7/19.”

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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Questions about Effort Baptist Church

Is Effort 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 Effort 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 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Effort Baptist Church had rules cited by the state?

No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no cited rules in its 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 Effort Baptist Church care for?

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

Does Effort Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Effort 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 Effort Baptist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 808-2447 to ask.

What is Effort Baptist Church's phone number?

(434) 808-2447.

Where is Effort Baptist Church?

7820 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Palmyra, VA 22963. The nearest other daycare we list is Child Connections Development Center, 2.3 miles away.

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