Skip to content
Child care center 

First Shiloh Baptist Church

8150 Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
License-exemptInspection record

About

About First Shiloh Baptist Church

First Shiloh Baptist Church is a child care center in Mechanicsville, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 35 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Shiloh Baptist Church has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for First Shiloh Baptist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
35 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#784325
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 8, 2025: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 11 visits
  1. Oct 8, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Repeat Violation: Staff shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #3, employed for one month, did not have a complete TB screen at the time of the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-C

      “Orientation training for staff shall be completed on the following facility specific topics prior to the staff member working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment. Staff #3, employed for one month, did not have a complete orientation training in their record at the time of the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff # 1 and staff #2 had current CPR certification that did not include an in-person competency demonstration.”
    • 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. Staff #3, who had been employed for one month, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Repeat Violation: Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Staff #3, who had been employed for one month, did not have a completed staff health report.”
    • 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. Staff #3, who had been employed for one month, did not have a completed sworn statement.”
  2. Oct 8, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Repeat Violation: Staff shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #3, employed for one month, did not have a complete TB screen at the time of the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-C

      “Orientation training for staff shall be completed on the following facility specific topics prior to the staff member working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment. Staff #3, employed for one month, did not have a complete orientation training in their record at the time of the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff # 1 and staff #2 had current CPR certification that did not include an in-person competency demonstration.”
    • 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. Staff #3, who had been employed for one month, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Repeat Violation: Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Staff #3, who had been employed for one month, did not have a completed staff health report.”
    • 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. Staff #3, who had been employed for one month, did not have a completed sworn statement.”
  3. Jan 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Staff shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The screening for Staff #1 was missing from the file and the screening for Staff #3 was not completed before hire.”
    • 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 #3, who had been employed for six months, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #1, who has been employed for over five years, did not have a central registry search requested.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Upon enrollment of a child in a regulated child day program, such child day program shall require information from the person enrolling the child regarding previous child day care and schools attended by the child. The regulated child day program shall also require that the person enrolling the child present the regulated child day program with the proof of the child's identity and age. Child #1, who has been enrolled for over two months, was missing documentation of proof of age and identity.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Staff #1 had an annual staff health report that expired 7 months ago. Staff #2 had an annual staff health report that expired 7 months ago. Staff #3 had an annual staff health report that expired over 2 years ago.”
  5. Oct 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Staff shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The screening for Staff #1 was missing from the file and the screening for Staff #3 was not completed before hire.”
    • 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 #3, who had been employed for six months, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #1, who has been employed for over five years, did not have a central registry search requested.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Upon enrollment of a child in a regulated child day program, such child day program shall require information from the person enrolling the child regarding previous child day care and schools attended by the child. The regulated child day program shall also require that the person enrolling the child present the regulated child day program with the proof of the child's identity and age. Child #1, who has been enrolled for over two months, was missing documentation of proof of age and identity.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Staff #1 had an annual staff health report that expired 7 months ago. Staff #2 had an annual staff health report that expired 7 months ago. Staff #3 had an annual staff health report that expired over 2 years ago.”
  6. Oct 27, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-f

      “Based on review of two staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member obtained documentation of subsequent background checks at least every five years. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 contained a fingerprint based national criminal record check dated 09/19/2018 and a central registry finding dated 11/08/2017. 2. Staff #2 confirmed the information during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-B

      “Based on review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screenings were required at least every two years from the date of the initial screening for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 contained a TB screening dated 10/13/2017. 2. Staff #1 confirmed this information during the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review of two staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member who worked directly with children annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain documentation of completing at least 16 hours of annual training. 2. Staff #1 stated staff needed to complete the annual training requirements during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-550-1

      “Based on review of two staff records, the vendor did not ensure two staff records contained the required information. Evidence: The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not document the first day of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one employee completed background check at least every five years for staff or volunteer. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #2 contained a fingerprint based national criminal record check dated 09/19/2018 and a central registry finding dated 11/08/2017. 2. Staff #2 confirmed the information during the inspection.”
  7. Oct 27, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-f

      “Based on review of two staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member obtained documentation of subsequent background checks at least every five years. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 contained a fingerprint based national criminal record check dated 09/19/2018 and a central registry finding dated 11/08/2017. 2. Staff #2 confirmed the information during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-B

      “Based on review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screenings were required at least every two years from the date of the initial screening for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 contained a TB screening dated 10/13/2017. 2. Staff #1 confirmed this information during the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review of two staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member who worked directly with children annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain documentation of completing at least 16 hours of annual training. 2. Staff #1 stated staff needed to complete the annual training requirements during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-550-1

      “Based on review of two staff records, the vendor did not ensure two staff records contained the required information. Evidence: The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not document the first day of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one employee completed background check at least every five years for staff or volunteer. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #2 contained a fingerprint based national criminal record check dated 09/19/2018 and a central registry finding dated 11/08/2017. 2. Staff #2 confirmed the information during the inspection.”
  8. Oct 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not establish and implement a procedure in which a daily health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such a screening is conducted daily. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #1, employed 03/08/21, did not contain documentation that the staff has daily health observation training. 2) Staff #1 was the only staff on duty during the inspection on 10/25/22. 3) During interview, Staff #1 reported there are no staff members with current daily health observation training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-I

      “Based on a review of records, observation and interview, the vendor did not ensure there was at least one staff on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #1, employed 03/08/21, did not contain documentation that the staff has daily health observation training. 2) Staff #1 was the only staff on duty during the inspection on 10/25/22. 3) During interview, Staff #1 reported there are no staff members with current daily health observation training.”
  9. Oct 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not establish and implement a procedure in which a daily health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such a screening is conducted daily. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #1, employed 03/08/21, did not contain documentation that the staff has daily health observation training. 2) Staff #1 was the only staff on duty during the inspection on 10/25/22. 3) During interview, Staff #1 reported there are no staff members with current daily health observation training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-I

      “Based on a review of records, observation and interview, the vendor did not ensure there was at least one staff on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #1, employed 03/08/21, did not contain documentation that the staff has daily health observation training. 2) Staff #1 was the only staff on duty during the inspection on 10/25/22. 3) During interview, Staff #1 reported there are no staff members with current daily health observation training.”
  10. Oct 6, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22VAC40-191-40-D-2

      “Based on documentation review and interview, the center did not ensure documentation of required background checks for two staff members within 30 days of the individual's beginning date of employment or service. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 (hire date 03/08/2021) and Staff #2 (hire date 06/19/2019) did not contain the results of central registry search. 2. Staff #1 confirmed a central registry search had not been obtained for Staff #1 and Staff #2 as of 10/08/2021.”
    • Background checks

      22VAC40-665-530-2-e

      “Based on documentation review and interview, the center did not ensure documentation of required background checks for two staff members within 30 days of the individual's beginning date of employment or service. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 (hire date 03/08/2021) and Staff #2 (hire date 06/19/2019) did not contain the results of central registry search. 2. Staff #1 confirmed a central registry search had not been obtained for Staff #1 and Staff #2 as of 10/08/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-665-760-C-1

      “Based on virtual inspection, the vendor did not ensure the center had at least one working, battery operated radio. Evidence: During the virtual inspection, the licensing inspector asked to see the working, battery operated flashlight. Staff #1 stated the center does not have a battery operated flashlight.”
    • Safety and hazards

      VENDSUB-000-030-C-2

      “Based on virtual inspection, the vendor did not ensure the center had at least one working, battery operated radio. Evidence: During the virtual inspection, the licensing inspector asked to see the working, battery operated radio. Staff #1 stated the center does not have a battery operated radio.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-665-540-A

      “Based on review of three staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure two staff members obtained a tuberculosis (TB) screening that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 (hire date 03/08/2021) and Staff #2 (hire date 06/21/2021) did not contain documentation of a TB screening. 2. Staff #1 confirmed this information was accurate.”
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 6, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22VAC40-191-40-D-2

      “Based on documentation review and interview, the center did not ensure documentation of required background checks for two staff members within 30 days of the individual's beginning date of employment or service. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 (hire date 03/08/2021) and Staff #2 (hire date 06/19/2019) did not contain the results of central registry search. 2. Staff #1 confirmed a central registry search had not been obtained for Staff #1 and Staff #2 as of 10/08/2021.”
    • Background checks

      22VAC40-665-530-2-e

      “Based on documentation review and interview, the center did not ensure documentation of required background checks for two staff members within 30 days of the individual's beginning date of employment or service. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 (hire date 03/08/2021) and Staff #2 (hire date 06/19/2019) did not contain the results of central registry search. 2. Staff #1 confirmed a central registry search had not been obtained for Staff #1 and Staff #2 as of 10/08/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-665-760-C-1

      “Based on virtual inspection, the vendor did not ensure the center had at least one working, battery operated radio. Evidence: During the virtual inspection, the licensing inspector asked to see the working, battery operated flashlight. Staff #1 stated the center does not have a battery operated flashlight.”
    • Safety and hazards

      VENDSUB-000-030-C-2

      “Based on virtual inspection, the vendor did not ensure the center had at least one working, battery operated radio. Evidence: During the virtual inspection, the licensing inspector asked to see the working, battery operated radio. Staff #1 stated the center does not have a battery operated radio.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-665-540-A

      “Based on review of three staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure two staff members obtained a tuberculosis (TB) screening that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 (hire date 03/08/2021) and Staff #2 (hire date 06/21/2021) did not contain documentation of a TB screening. 2. Staff #1 confirmed this information was accurate.”

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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near First Shiloh Baptist Church

Home daycare

Leona Baylor

Mechanicsville, VA 23111 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

FAQ

Questions about First Shiloh Baptist Church

Is First Shiloh 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 Shiloh Baptist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on October 8, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Shiloh Baptist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 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 Shiloh Baptist Church care for?

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

Does First Shiloh Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are First Shiloh Baptist Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Shiloh Baptist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 730-1706 to ask.

What is First Shiloh Baptist Church's phone number?

(804) 730-1706.

Where is First Shiloh Baptist Church?

8150 Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. The nearest other daycare we list is The Gingerbread Cottage Preschool, Inc. - Mechanicsville, 0.1 miles away.

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