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First Presbyterian Church

249 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 229805.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days

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About First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church is a child care center in Waynesboro, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool and summer camp.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageSummer campFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2-4 during the school year and ages 2-9 for summer camp
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2-4 during the school year and ages 2-9 for summer camp
ProgramsPreschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (First Presbyterian Church)
Licensed capacity50 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
50 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#854734
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Background checks 4
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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See all 5 visits
  1. Feb 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 #1, who is currently working, did not have a date or the 5 questions on the form answered.”
    • 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 #5, who had been employed for 6 weeks, did not have a central registry search returned with in the 30 days required.”
  2. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 29, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “Based on a review of the staff handbook and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: In the hall bathroom used by children there is peeling paint in the bathroom stall. In the bathroom in the 4's room there is peeling plaster and paint on the wall and floor board. In the 2's room there is peeling paint under the window.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have staff sign a sworn disclosure statement prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff 4's record did not have a sworn disclosure statement. Staff 4 stated she started 8/21/2023. Staff 4 verified she did not complete a sworn disclosure statement.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain repeat background checks every 5 years. Evidence: The record for staff 2 had fingerprint results dated 8/24/2018. Staff 4 verified the fingerprint results dated 8/24/2018 were the most current fingerprints the center has for staff 2.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.031-A-6

      “Based on a review of the parent handbook and interview, the center failed to provide a written disclosure to parents and guardians of the children in the center and the general public that includes information regarding public liability insurance. Evidence: The parent handbook was reviewed. Information regarding the public liability insurance was not included. The director stated information regarding public liability insurance is not provided to parents in writing.”
  5. Dec 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “Based on a review of the staff handbook and interview, the center failed to implement a procedure to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: -In the 2's room, Clorox wipes & disinfectant spray were on the child height counter beside the sink and in the cabinet under the sink. The cabinet did not have a lock. - In the 4's room, Clorox wipes and Clorox Clinical Germicidal Cleaner plus Bleach were beside the sink accessible to children. - In the 3's children's bathroom on the windowsill, was a spray bottle of disinfectant spray. - In the cafeteria, there were multiple cleaners such as bleach in unlocked bottom cabinets accessible to children. - The director stated the center's procedures for hazardous substances are as follows: All hazardous substances like cleaning supplies are placed in cabinets that are out of reach of the children or are locked in the rooms. In the event a room has all that it needs to sustain, the extra materials are marked according to the room and placed in a locked cabinet on the second floor of the building. The church employs a Janitor to clean the facility after hours. All of their materials are also locked in a room on the second floor.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him/her from caring for children under his/her supervision prior to start date. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 was reviewed. The start date was documented as 4/20/22. The record did not contain a staff health report. 2. The administrator stated she did not have a staff health report for staff 1.”

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 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 February 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Presbyterian Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 4 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?

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

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, 7:30 AM to 6:00 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 (540) 949-8366 to ask.

What is First Presbyterian Church's phone number?

(540) 949-8366.

Where is First Presbyterian Church?

249 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Church - Waynesboro, 0.1 miles away.

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