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First Baptist Church

125 North Washington Street, Winchester, VA 226014.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days

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About First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church is a child care center in Winchester, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for First Baptist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#557895
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 16, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Background checks 2

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 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. The criminal history background check for Staff #2, who is currently working, was dated eight days after their first day of employment. The criminal history background check for Staff #6, who is currently working, was dated seven days after their first day of employment.”
    • 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, who is currently working, was dated six weeks after their first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #6, who is currently working, was dated eight days after their first day of employment. Staff #7, who has been employed for two months, did not have a completed sworn statement on file.”
  2. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 13, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on observation and review of records, the center failed to repeat background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s criminal history background check was date 05/04/2018. 2. Staff #2 confirmed that there was not an updated background check for Staff #1.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on review of records, the center failed to receive a Central Registry Background Check for each employee by the end of the 30th day of employment and the center failed to obtain a Sworn Statement prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2?s first day of employment July of 2020. Staff #2 confirmed that there was no Central Registry Background Check or Sworn Statement in their file.”
    • Safe sleep

      22.1-289.031-A-9

      “Based on observation, the center failed to comply with safe sleep guideline by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, there was one child (five months old) who was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. 2. Staff #2 confirmed the child was five months old.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on observation and review of records, the center failed to repeat background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s criminal history background check was date 05/04/2018. 2. Staff #2 confirmed that there was not an updated background check for Staff #1.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-4

      “Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to complete out of state background checks for staff who had lived out of state within the past five years. Evidence: 1. Staff # 5 indicated on their sworn statement that they had lived in Pennsylvania within the last five years. There were no out of state background checks on file for Staff #5. 2. Staff #2 confirmed that the out of state background checks had not been conducted for Staff #5.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A

      “Based on observations and interview, the center failed to post the fact that the center is exempt from licensure in a visible location on the premises. Evidence: 1. A tour of the facility was conducted. No posting stating the center’s exemption was found. 2. The director confirmed that the center’s exemption was not posted.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to obtain a Criminal History Background Check on all employees before the first of day employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2?s first day of employment was July of 2020. Staff #2 confirmed that there was no Criminal History Background check in their file.”
  4. Nov 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 30, 2021InspectionNo 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

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 October 16, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Baptist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules 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 care for?

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

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, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Baptist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 662-5367 to ask.

What is First Baptist Church's phone number?

(540) 662-5367.

Where is First Baptist Church?

125 North Washington Street, Winchester, VA 22601. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 0.1 miles away.

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