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First Baptist Church Galax

1024 East Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333
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About First Baptist Church Galax

First Baptist Church Galax is a child care center in Galax, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 68 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 2 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-based

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
68 children

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AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity68 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for First Baptist Church Galax

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
68 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#276003
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 15, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 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. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #5, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from a state which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.”
  3. Oct 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, the center did not have the required out of state background checks completed. Evidence: 1. Staff # 5 had lived out of state in the last 5 years as indicated on the sworn statement, and did not have an up to date central registry check for that state.”
  4. Nov 7, 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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FAQ

Questions about First Baptist Church Galax

Is First Baptist Church Galax 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 First Baptist Church Galax last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on October 15, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Baptist Church Galax had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule 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 First Baptist Church Galax care for?

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

Does First Baptist Church Galax accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Baptist Church Galax's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (276) 236-9195 to confirm.

How much does First Baptist Church Galax cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 236-9195 to ask.

What is First Baptist Church Galax's phone number?

(276) 236-9195.

Where is First Baptist Church Galax?

1024 East Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333. The nearest other daycare we list is Wenter Brown, 1 miles away.

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