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Lighthouse Baptist Church

2581 Northwestern Pike, Winchester, VA 22603
licensed capacity
127
open each week
5 days

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About Lighthouse Baptist Church

Lighthouse Baptist Church is a child care center in Winchester, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 127 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
127 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity127 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lighthouse Baptist Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lighthouse Baptist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
127 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#5291
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Background checks 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. Feb 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #5, employed for more than 3 years, did not have documentation requesting a central registry check from two different states and no documentation requesting a criminal history check from two of the three states. No documentation of sex offender from all three states documented on sworn statement.”
  2. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 4, 2022InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Lighthouse Baptist Church

Is Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Baptist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lighthouse Baptist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 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 Lighthouse Baptist Church care for?

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

Does Lighthouse Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lighthouse Baptist Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lighthouse Baptist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 662-6018 to ask.

What is Lighthouse Baptist Church's phone number?

(540) 662-6018.

Where is Lighthouse Baptist Church?

2581 Northwestern Pike, Winchester, VA 22603. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Enrichment Program, 1.4 miles away.

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