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First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg

1215 V. E. S. Road, Lynchburg, VA 245035.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days

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About First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg

First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg is a child care center in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 120 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based, Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with preschool.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 12 months to 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:45 AM to 3:15 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 3:15 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 3:15 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 3:15 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 3:15 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 3:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months to 5 years
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachFaith-based (First Presbyterian Church), Play-based, Reggio Emilia
EnrichmentWeekly Music and Movement
Staff-to-child ratioBirth to 16 months: 4:1, 16 months to 2 years: 5:1, 2 years to 3 years: 8:1, 3 years to 6 years: 10:1
MoreFounded 1946
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#5266
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Background checks 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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. Aug 25, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1 (employed for 1 week), Staff #2 (employed for 1 week), Staff #3 (employed for 1 week), Staff #4 (employed for 1 week), and Staff #5 (employed for 1 week) did not have central registry checks requested prior to the employees first day of employment and Staff #1 and Staff #2 were working alone with children.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Out of state sex offender registry check if the individual has resided outside of Virginia within the proceeding 5 years. Staff #3, who has lived outside of the state of Virginia and has been employed for 6 days, did not have an out of state sex offender registry check or an out of state child abuse and neglect registry check requested prior to employment.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      22.1-289.031-A-3-b

      “The center shall have the following ratio of staff to children: One staff member to five children from ages 16 months to 24 months. In Classroom A, there were 7 children present and the youngest was 23 months old with one staff. Two staff were required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physical assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent from caring for children under their supervision. Staff #4 was supervising children and did not have a physical examination completed.”
  2. Jul 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “The regulated child day program shall also require that the person enrolling the child present proof of the child’s identity and age. Child #3, in care for 8 months, did not have proof of identity documented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-4

      “The center shall establish and implement procedures for ensuring that all children in the center are in compliance regarding the immunizations of children against certain diseases. The record for Child #3, enrolled for 8 months, did not contain an immunization record.”
  4. Apr 23, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “The regulated child day program shall also require that the person enrolling the child present proof of the child’s identity and age. Child #3, in care for 8 months, did not have proof of identity documented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-4

      “The center shall establish and implement procedures for ensuring that all children in the center are in compliance regarding the immunizations of children against certain diseases. The record for Child #3, enrolled for 8 months, did not contain an immunization record.”
  5. Apr 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, the Center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which a prospective staff person has resided in the preceding five years. EVIDENCE: Staff #12 (date of hire unknown) did not have out-of-state Background Check for the state of Colorado & North Carolina.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Based on record review, upon enrollment of a child in a regulated child day program, the Center failed to obtain information from the person enrolling the child regarding previous child day care and schools attended by the child. EVIDENCE: Child #1 (date of enrollment unknown) record did not include information regarding previous child day care and schools attended. Child #2 (date of enrollment unknown) record did not include information regarding previous child day care and schools attended. Child #3 (date of enrollment unknown) record did not include information regarding previous child day care and schools attended. Child #4 (date of enrollment unknown) record did not include information regarding previous child day care and schools attended. Child #5 (date of enrollment unknown) record did not include information regarding previous child day care and schools attended. Child #6 (date of enrollment unknown) record did not include information regarding previous child day care and schools attended. Child #7 (date of enrollment unknown) record did not include information regarding previous child day care and schools attended. Child #8 (date of enrollment unknown) record did not include information regarding previous child day care and schools attended. Child #9 (date of enrollment unknown) record did not include information regarding previous child day care and schools attended. Child #10 (date of enrollment unknown) record did not include information regarding previous child day care and schools attended.”

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 Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg

Is First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg 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 Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 5 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 Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg care for?

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

Does First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 384-0652 to ask.

What is First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg's phone number?

(434) 384-0652.

Where is First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg?

1215 V. E. S. Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503. The nearest other daycare we list is Randolph College Nursery School, 1 miles away.

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