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First Presbyterian Church

4602 Cary Street Road, Richmond, VA 232265.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
170
open each week
5 days

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About

About First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church is a child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 170 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 12 months to 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
170 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months to 5 years
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (First Presbyterian Church), Play-based
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies
EnrichmentArt class, music class, Pop, Hop and Rock
SafetyOutdoor playground
AccreditationOther accreditation (National Accreditation Commission (NAC))
MoreFounded 1956
Licensed capacity170 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Presbyterian Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First Presbyterian Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
170 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#312631
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 29, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 2 visits

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 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on a review of ten staff records, two staff did not obtain the required staff health report within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The staff health report in the record of Staff #3, employed on 09/01/22, was completed on 09/09/22. 2) The staff health report in the record of Staff #6, employed on 09/01/22, was completed on 09/21/22. The staff health report for each staff member should have been obtained prior to the staff beginning employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on a review of ten staff records and interview, the center did not ensure four 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 #2, employed on 09/02/21, was completed on 09/15/21. 2) The fingerprint-based national criminal background check in the record of Staff #4, employed on 09/13/21, was completed on 10/08/21. 3) The fingerprint-based national criminal background check in the record of Staff #5, employed on 08/26/21, was completed on 03/29/21. 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 #10, employed on 07/22/21, was completed on 10/13/20. The facility must not accept a required background check that is dated more than 90 days prior to employment. 6) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the required background checks were not obtained within the required timeframes.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on a review of ten staff records and interview, the center did not ensure seven staff had the required background checks within the required timeframes. Evidence: 1) The central registry check in the record of Staff #1, employed on 09/02/21, was completed on 12/15/21. 2) The central registry check in the record of Staff #2, employed on 09/02/21, was completed on 10/30/21. The sworn statement was completed on 09/15/21. 3) The central registry check in the record of Staff #4, employed on 09/13/21, was completed on 10/22/21. 4) The central registry check in the record of Staff #5, employed on 08/26/21, was completed on 03/06/23. 5) The central registry check in the record of Staff #6, employed on 09/01/22, was completed on 10/22/22. 6) The central registry check in the record of Staff #7, employed on 09/01/22, was completed on 03/16/23. 7) The central registry check in the record of Staff #10, employed on 07/22/21, was completed on 04/21/22. 8) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the required background checks were not obtained within the required timeframes. A complete sworn statement or affirmation is required before employment. A search of the central registry check is required within 30 days of employment.”

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

Is First Presbyterian 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 Presbyterian Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on October 29, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Presbyterian 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 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 Presbyterian Church care for?

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

Does First Presbyterian Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Presbyterian Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Presbyterian Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 358-2857 to ask.

What is First Presbyterian Church's phone number?

(804) 358-2857.

Where is First Presbyterian Church?

4602 Cary Street Road, Richmond, VA 23226. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond - Munford, 0.2 miles away.

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