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First Baptist Church

2709 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 232204.6· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$6,200

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About First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church is a child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and summer camp. It lists yearly tuition of $6,200.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedSecure entryPosts tuition

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, pre-k and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Richmond's First Baptist Church), Play-based
EnrichmentSoccer Shots, Art Explosion, Richmond Ballet
Class sizePre-K/JK class size: 12-15
StaffAll teachers are background checked and certified in CPR/First Aid
SafetyDoors kept locked; visitors buzzed in by receptionist, Outdoor playground
MoreFounded 1946
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Baptist Church lists yearly tuition of $6,200.

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Pre-K/JK, 5 days a week: $6200 a year$6,200
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for First Baptist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1105643
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 1 visit

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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See all 2 visits
  1. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on a review of ten staff records and interview, the center did not ensure ten staff had the required background checks within the required timeframes. Evidence: 1) The central registry check in the record of Staff #1, employed on 10/08/21, was completed on 11/13/21. 2) The sworn statement in the record of Staff #2, employed on 08/30/21, was completed on 09/08/21. 3) The sworn statement in the record of Staff #3, employed on 09/08/20, was completed on 09/09/20. 4) The sworn statement in the record of Staff #4, employed on 08/29/22, was completed on 08/30/22. 5) The sworn statement in the record of Staff #5, employed on 09/08/20, was completed on 09/09/20. 6) The central registry check in the record of Staff #6, employed on 08/29/22, was completed on 05/15/22. The sworn statement was completed on 08/30/22. 7) The central registry check in the record of Staff #7, employed on 09/13/21, was completed on 04/01/21. The sworn statement was completed on 08/30/22. 8) The center registry check in the record of Staff #8, employed on 09/13/21, was completed on 11/13/21. The sworn statement was completed on 08/30/22. 9) The sworn statement in the record of Staff #9, employed on 11/01/19, was completed on 09/09/20. 10) The sworn statement in the record of Staff #10, employed on 09/08/20, was completed on 09/09/20. A complete sworn statement or affirmation is required before employment. A search of the central registry check is required within 30 days of employment. The facility must not accept a required background check that is dated more than 90 days prior to employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on a review of ten staff records and interview, the center did not ensure five staff had the satisfactory results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check prior to employment and within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The fingerprint-based national criminal background check in the record of Staff #3, employed on 09/08/20, was completed on 05/19/20. The facility must not accept a required background check that is dated more than 90 days prior to employment. 2) The fingerprint-based national criminal background check in the record of Staff #5, employed on 09/08/20, was completed on 05/22/20. The facility must not accept a required background check that is dated more than 90 days prior to employment. 3) The fingerprint-based national criminal background check in the record of Staff #6, employed on 08/29/22, was completed on 03/02/22. The facility must not accept a required background check that is dated more than 90 days prior to employment. 4) The fingerprint-based national criminal background check in the record of Staff #7, employed on 09/13/21, was completed on 03/09/21. The facility must not accept a required background check that is dated more than 90 days prior to employment. 5) The fingerprint-based national criminal background check in the record of Staff #9, employed on 11/01/19, was completed on 11/08/19. 6) During interview, a member of management confirmed the fingerprints were not obtained within the required timeframe.”

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

Is First 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 First Baptist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has First 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 1 visit 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 care for?

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

Does First Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Baptist Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Baptist Church cost?

Yearly tuition of $6,200, as it lists it.

What is First Baptist Church's phone number?

(804) 358-5458.

Where is First Baptist Church?

2709 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220. The nearest other daycare we list is The Sprout School at the Children's Museum of Richmond, 0.2 miles away.

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