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First Baptist Church of Martinsville

23 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 241125.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
190
open each week
5 days

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About First Baptist Church of Martinsville

First Baptist Church of Martinsville is a child care center in Martinsville, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 190 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
190 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Year-Round Early Learning & Care 6:30AM to 5:30PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (First Baptist Church)
CurriculumSmart Beginnings
EnrichmentScience workshops at the Virginia Museum of Natural History
StaffLead Teachers have 12+ hours of training; at least half hold Early Childhood Education Certificates or higher
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity190 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Baptist Church of Martinsville has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First Baptist Church of Martinsville

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
190 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#26085
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Background checks 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Apr 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-530-B

      “For each group of children, the vendor shall maintain a record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Over a period of several months, Child 1 had been checked into the center on multiple dates when the child was not actually in care. Attendance was not documented as it occurred.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-790-670-H

      “Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Over a period of several months, Staff 1 would intermittently leave the classroom of children (ages 8-10 years) alone and out of actual sight and sound supervision for up to approximately 5 minutes.”
  2. Aug 15, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-770-D

      “Medication, including staff’s personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Medication 1 was located in a basket on a table in Classroom 2 that was accessible by children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-760-B-3-c

      “A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The diapering surface in Classroom 3 was an absorbent cloth cover.”
    • 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. There were unlocked cleaning materials in Classroom 2 and Classroom 4.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-530-B

      “For each group of children, the vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance records for Classrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 did not document the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred on 08/15/2025.”
    • 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. The record for Staff 4, employed for one week, did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-630-C-2

      “In areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. There were uncovered electrical outlets in Classroom 2 and Classroom 9.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The record for Staff 4, employed for one week, did not have documentation of requesting the child abuse and neglect registry check, criminal history check and a sex offender registry check from all states in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff 2 was dated 24 days after their first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff 4 was dated 3 days after their first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff 5 was dated 1 day after their first day of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision. The health exam for Staff 2 was 2 months overdue. The health exam for Staff 3 was 2 months overdue. There was not a record of a health exam on file for Staff 4.”
  3. Aug 15, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-770-D

      “Medication, including staff’s personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Medication 1 was located in a basket on a table in Classroom 2 that was accessible by children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-760-B-3-c

      “A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The diapering surface in Classroom 3 was an absorbent cloth cover.”
    • 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. There were unlocked cleaning materials in Classroom 2 and Classroom 4.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-530-B

      “For each group of children, the vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance records for Classrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 did not document the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred on 08/15/2025.”
    • 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. The record for Staff 4, employed for one week, did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-630-C-2

      “In areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. There were uncovered electrical outlets in Classroom 2 and Classroom 9.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The record for Staff 4, employed for one week, did not have documentation of requesting the child abuse and neglect registry check, criminal history check and a sex offender registry check from all states in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff 2 was dated 24 days after their first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff 4 was dated 3 days after their first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff 5 was dated 1 day after their first day of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision. The health exam for Staff 2 was 2 months overdue. The health exam for Staff 3 was 2 months overdue. There was not a record of a health exam on file for Staff 4.”
  4. Aug 15, 2025Visit9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-770-D

      “Medication, including staff’s personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Medication 1 was located in a basket on a table in Classroom 2 that was accessible by children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-760-B-3-c

      “A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The diapering surface in Classroom 3 was an absorbent cloth cover.”
    • 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. There were unlocked cleaning materials in Classroom 2 and Classroom 4.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-530-B

      “For each group of children, the vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance records for Classrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 did not document the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred on 08/15/2025.”
    • 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. The record for Staff 4, employed for one week, did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-630-C-2

      “In areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. There were uncovered electrical outlets in Classroom 2 and Classroom 9.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The record for Staff 4, employed for one week, did not have documentation of requesting the child abuse and neglect registry check, criminal history check and a sex offender registry check from all states in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff 2 was dated 24 days after their first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff 4 was dated 3 days after their first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff 5 was dated 1 day after their first day of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision. The health exam for Staff 2 was 2 months overdue. The health exam for Staff 3 was 2 months overdue. There was not a record of a health exam on file for Staff 4.”
  5. Jan 15, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-520-A

      “The vendor shall ensure compliance with the terms of the vendor agreement. The Subsidy Vendor Agreement (9.4) states that each parent or guardian shall record the child’s arrival and departure into the VA-ECC system using the point-of-service hardware device. Staff 2 verified that the center records the children’s arrival and departure using the point-of-service hardware device to ensure payment is received.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-720-C

      “The vendor shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence, and the record shall include the required components. There is written documentation the Child 1 sustained an injury at the center on 10/09/2024; there was not an injury report available for review. An injury report for Child 1 from 10/25/2024 did not include the time of the injury and the date the parent was notified. An injury report for Child 2 from 12/13/2024 did not include the date and time of parent notification.”
  6. Apr 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on record review, the provider failed to obtain documentation that each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Evidence: The record for Staff 1 did not contain documentation that Staff 1 has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure that all caregivers shall undergo a background check in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to employment and every five years thereafter. Evidence: 1. The most recent search of the central registry in the record for Staff 2 was dated 03/15/2024. The previous search was completed on 12/18/2018. The current results were not obtained by 12/18/2023 as required. 2. The most recent search of the central registry in the record for Staff 5 was dated 03/15/2024. The previous search was completed on 12/07/2018. The current results were not obtained by 12/07/2023 as required.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on document review and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1. The documented hire date for Staff 1 is 03/11/2024. The employment eligibility letter in the record for Staff 1 was dated 04/03/2024. 2. The documented hire date for Staff 3 is 02/12/2024. The employment eligibility letter in the record for Staff 3 was dated 02/13/2024.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child abuse and neglect registry check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record for Staff 3 contained evidence that Staff 3 had resided outside of the state of Virginia within the preceding five years. The documented hire date for Staff 3 was 02/12/2024. There was not a child abuse and neglect registry check from all of the states in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years available for review during the 04/08/2024 inspection.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that an employee must not be employed until the agency has the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation and to obtain the findings from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The documented hire date in the record for Staff 3 is 02/12/2024. There were no findings from a search of the central registry in the record for Staff 3 available for review during the 04/08/2024 inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-4

      “Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure that all children in the center are in compliance with the Code of Virginia regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. Evidence: There was no evidence that Child 4 was in compliance with the immunization requirements for children; Child 4 was observed in care during the 04/08/2024 inspection.”
  7. Apr 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-520-F

      “Based on observation and staff interviews, the vendor failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work directly with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: The record for Child 7 contained documentation of a diagnosed food allergy. There was not a current written list of all children’s allergies accessible to all staff who work directly with children. Staff 7 confirmed that there was not a list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-820-B

      “Based on observations, the vendor failed to ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat, high chair or feeding table, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: A child in the Infant Class A was observed in an infant seat, the protective belt of the infant seat was not fastened.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-540-B-11

      “Based on record review an staff interviews, the vendor failed to obtain a written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child 7 contained documentation of a diagnosed food allergy. There was not a written allergy care plan for Child 7. Staff 7 confirmed that they did not have an allergy care plan for Child 7.”
  8. Apr 8, 2024Visit3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-520-F

      “Based on observation and staff interviews, the vendor failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work directly with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: The record for Child 7 contained documentation of a diagnosed food allergy. There was not a current written list of all children’s allergies accessible to all staff who work directly with children. Staff 7 confirmed that there was not a list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-820-B

      “Based on observations, the vendor failed to ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat, high chair or feeding table, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: A child in the Infant Class A was observed in an infant seat, the protective belt of the infant seat was not fastened.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-540-B-11

      “Based on record review an staff interviews, the vendor failed to obtain a written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child 7 contained documentation of a diagnosed food allergy. There was not a written allergy care plan for Child 7. Staff 7 confirmed that they did not have an allergy care plan for Child 7.”
  9. May 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure each building that was built before 2015 and houses a child day programs is equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. EVIDENCE: Center was not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-790-670-E

      “Based on inspection & discussion with the Center Director, the Vendor failed to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. EVIDENCE: Center has not developed nor implemented a written policy and procedure for consistent staffing.”
  10. May 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure each building that was built before 2015 and houses a child day programs is equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. EVIDENCE: Center was not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-790-670-E

      “Based on inspection & discussion with the Center Director, the Vendor failed to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. EVIDENCE: Center has not developed nor implemented a written policy and procedure for consistent staffing.”
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Mar 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-665-560-A

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before attending the center. EVIDENCE: Record for Child #2 did not include documentation of the child's immunizations. Child #2 was enrolled on 5/10/2021.”
  2. Mar 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-665-560-A

      “Based on record review, the Vendor failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before attending the center. EVIDENCE: Record for Child #2 did not include documentation of the child's immunizations. Child #2 was enrolled on 5/10/2021.”

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 First Baptist Church of Martinsville

Is First Baptist Church of Martinsville 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 of Martinsville last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Baptist Church of Martinsville had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 8 of 8 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 of Martinsville care for?

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

Does First Baptist Church of Martinsville accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Baptist Church of Martinsville's hours?

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

How much does First Baptist Church of Martinsville cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 632-2636 to ask.

What is First Baptist Church of Martinsville's phone number?

(276) 632-2636.

Where is First Baptist Church of Martinsville?

23 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Hearts Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

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