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First United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion

115 South Church Street, Marion, VA 24354
licensed capacity
32
open each week
5 days

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About First United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion

First United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion is a licensed child care center in Marion, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 32 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
32 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity32 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
32 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID47448
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-3

      “Centers are required to always have a staff member who meets the medication training administration training present when a child is in care and has an emergency medication such as albuterol, epinephrine auto injector) . Child #1 was present and a staff person with the required training was not present until approximately 10:30.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Centers are required to have information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling job responsibilities. Staff person #3 did not have the required information.”
  5. Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation and measurement, the resilient surfacing did not meet the required depth of 6 inches of resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1. The mulch in the fall zones of the blue curved slide , the smaller blue slide and the yellow climber measurement approximately 2-4 inches. The required depth is 6 inches.”
  8. Jan 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center failed to have fingerprints records in the file before the hire date. Evidence: Staff #4 did not have fingerprints in their file; the director verified they were not in the file.”
  9. Jul 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Nov 9, 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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Questions about First United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion

Is First United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was First United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 6 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 United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion care for?

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

Does First United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 783-5194 to ask.

What is First United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion's phone number?

(276) 783-5194.

Where is First United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion?

115 South Church Street, Marion, VA 24354. The nearest other daycare we list is Lifetime Wellness Center, 1.4 miles away.

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