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Fifth Street Baptist Church

1302 Victor Street, Richmond, VA 23222
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days

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About Fifth Street Baptist Church

Fifth Street Baptist Church is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 110 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
110 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity110 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Fifth Street Baptist Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Fifth Street Baptist Church

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
110 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1107667
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1?s updated screening was due one year ago and Staff #5?s updated screening was due two months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
  2. May 12, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes

      “The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. On 4/1/2026, Child #1, 2 years old, received a bruise on his right eye while in care. The attending teacher , Staff #1, did not record the injury until instructed by the Director, due to the parent’s concern.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 5/8/2026, Child #1, (2 years old), suffered a fractured arm after falling on the playground. At the time of the incident there were two staff supervising four children. During interviews on 5/12/2026 Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that both staff were positioned on the same side of the playground, and were facing away from Child #1. Neither Staff #1 or Staff #2 observed the Child #1 fall.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-O Complaint related: Yes

      “The center shall notify the parent by the end of the day of any known minor injuries. On 4/1/2026, Child #1, 2 years old, was observed with a bruise on his right eye when picked up by a parent. The attending teacher , Staff #1, did not inform the parent of the injury at pickup. No report was provided until the following day, after the parent inquired and spoke with the director.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

      “The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. Based on review of the center’s playground policy, it states that "staff will position themselves at all times during playground activities so that children are within staffs? sight at all times. During staff interviews on 5/12/2026, it was confirmed by Staff #1 and Staff #2 that during the playground activity, both staff members were positioned on the same side of the playground and were unable to observe Child #1 for a few moments. As a result, staff did not witness Child #1 fall, which subsequently resulted in a fractured arm.”
  3. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “The center is required to have all agents undergo a background check every five years. The most recent national fingerprint check for staff #6 was overdue by one year.”
  5. Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “The center is required to have all agents undergo a background check every five years. The most recent national fingerprint check for staff #6 was overdue by one year.”
  6. May 5, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff shall annually complete the department’s health and safety update course. Five staff records were reviewed and none of the staff completed the health and safety update training for 2024.”
    • 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 for staff #3 was overdue by eight months, and the most recent national fingerprint check for Staff #2 was overdue by one year and 11 months and was overdue by one year for Staff #3.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “REPEAT VIOLATION A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due two months ago The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1, Staff #4 and Staff #5 obtained seven of the 16 required hours in 2024 and Staff #2 and Staff # 3 obtained none of the 16 required hours in 2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. The records for Staff #2, did not have documentation of their education in the file. Staff #2 has been employed for 12 years.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-2 Complaint related: Yes

      “Communication; If asked by parents, staff shall provide feedback about daily activities, physical well- being, and developmental milestones. Parent #1 of Child #1 requested information on his child; regarding his enrollment, tuition cost, daily activities, incident reports and educational progress. The parent was not provided any documentation and was informed by staff that it would need to be confirmed by Parent #2 before providing specific information requested since Parent #2 was the one who enrolled Child #1.”
  7. May 5, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff shall annually complete the department’s health and safety update course. Five staff records were reviewed and none of the staff completed the health and safety update training for 2024.”
    • 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 for staff #3 was overdue by eight months, and the most recent national fingerprint check for Staff #2 was overdue by one year and 11 months and was overdue by one year for Staff #3.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “REPEAT VIOLATION A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due two months ago The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1, Staff #4 and Staff #5 obtained seven of the 16 required hours in 2024 and Staff #2 and Staff # 3 obtained none of the 16 required hours in 2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. The records for Staff #2, did not have documentation of their education in the file. Staff #2 has been employed for 12 years.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-2 Complaint related: Yes

      “Communication; If asked by parents, staff shall provide feedback about daily activities, physical well- being, and developmental milestones. Parent #1 of Child #1 requested information on his child; regarding his enrollment, tuition cost, daily activities, incident reports and educational progress. The parent was not provided any documentation and was informed by staff that it would need to be confirmed by Parent #2 before providing specific information requested since Parent #2 was the one who enrolled Child #1.”
  8. May 5, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff shall annually complete the department’s health and safety update course. Five staff records were reviewed and none of the staff completed the health and safety update training for 2024.”
    • 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 for staff #3 was overdue by eight months, and the most recent national fingerprint check for Staff #2 was overdue by one year and 11 months and was overdue by one year for Staff #3.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “REPEAT VIOLATION A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due two months ago The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1, Staff #4 and Staff #5 obtained seven of the 16 required hours in 2024 and Staff #2 and Staff # 3 obtained none of the 16 required hours in 2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. The records for Staff #2, did not have documentation of their education in the file. Staff #2 has been employed for 12 years.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-2 Complaint related: Yes

      “Communication; If asked by parents, staff shall provide feedback about daily activities, physical well- being, and developmental milestones. Parent #1 of Child #1 requested information on his child; regarding his enrollment, tuition cost, daily activities, incident reports and educational progress. The parent was not provided any documentation and was informed by staff that it would need to be confirmed by Parent #2 before providing specific information requested since Parent #2 was the one who enrolled Child #1.”
  9. Nov 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due two months ago The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #2 had no documentation and had been employed for four months.”
  10. Nov 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due two months ago The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #2 had no documentation and had been employed for four months.”
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  1. May 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. Staff 5 did not have documentation of a current TB test or screening.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. There was not six inches of mulch in the fall zones surrounding the playground equipment.”
  2. May 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. Staff 5 did not have documentation of a current TB test or screening.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. There was not six inches of mulch in the fall zones surrounding the playground equipment.”
  3. Sep 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on review of seven medications, the facility failed to notify parents that that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Evidence: The medication authorization for one medication for Child A expired 5/09/2023. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or destroyed as required. The medication was on site.”
  6. May 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on review of seven medications, the facility failed to notify parents that that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Evidence: The medication authorization for one medication for Child A expired 5/09/2023. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or destroyed as required. The medication was on site.”
  7. Jan 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo 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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Questions about Fifth Street Baptist Church

Is Fifth Street Baptist Church licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Fifth Street Baptist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fifth Street Baptist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 11 of 12 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 Fifth Street Baptist Church care for?

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

Does Fifth Street Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Fifth Street Baptist Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fifth Street Baptist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 321-5615 to ask.

What is Fifth Street Baptist Church's phone number?

(804) 321-5615.

Where is Fifth Street Baptist Church?

1302 Victor Street, Richmond, VA 23222. The nearest other daycare we list is Youth Education & Stability Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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