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May Memorial Baptist Church

3922 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
licensed capacity
43
open each week
5 days

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About May Memorial Baptist Church

May Memorial Baptist Church is a child care center in Powhatan, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 43 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
43 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity43 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

May Memorial Baptist Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for May Memorial Baptist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
43 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1106239
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Background checks 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 #1 central registry check was requested over 4 months after their first day of employment. Staff #2 central registry check was requested 3 months after their first day of employment. Staff #4 central registry check was requested 8 days after their first day of employment.”
  2. Mar 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      22.1-289.031-B-2

      “The center shall establish and implement procedures for: Appropriate supervision of all children in care, including daily intake and dismissal procedures to ensure safety of children. The center’s policy states: ?Teachers use praise, guidance, redirection, modeling, and setting clear limits to lead children to make positive choices and develop successful interactions with others. In some situations, teachers may use age-appropriate time out, a strategy which gives a child the opportunity to step out of a situation, breathe, reflect, and talk calmly with the teacher about the problem.? On February 23, 2026, staff #1 admitted to hitting child #1 (age 3) on the bottom due to being frustrated that the child would not listen to redirection during rest time.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-790-700-A

      “Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature and age and stage appropriate and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. On February 23, 2026, staff #1 admitted to hitting child #1 (age 3) on the bottom due to being frustrated the child would not listen to redirection during rest time.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-790-710-1

      “The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: physical punishment, including striking a child. On February 23, 2026, Staff #1 admitted to hitting child #1 (age 3) on the bottom three times with a closed hand. One staff in a different room heard child #1 cry out after being hit. Staff #1 admitted to two staff that they hit child #1 on the bottom.”
  3. Mar 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      22.1-289.031-B-2

      “The center shall establish and implement procedures for: Appropriate supervision of all children in care, including daily intake and dismissal procedures to ensure safety of children. The center’s policy states: ?Teachers use praise, guidance, redirection, modeling, and setting clear limits to lead children to make positive choices and develop successful interactions with others. In some situations, teachers may use age-appropriate time out, a strategy which gives a child the opportunity to step out of a situation, breathe, reflect, and talk calmly with the teacher about the problem.? On February 23, 2026, staff #1 admitted to hitting child #1 (age 3) on the bottom due to being frustrated that the child would not listen to redirection during rest time.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-790-700-A

      “Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature and age and stage appropriate and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. On February 23, 2026, staff #1 admitted to hitting child #1 (age 3) on the bottom due to being frustrated the child would not listen to redirection during rest time.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-790-710-1

      “The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: physical punishment, including striking a child. On February 23, 2026, Staff #1 admitted to hitting child #1 (age 3) on the bottom three times with a closed hand. One staff in a different room heard child #1 cry out after being hit. Staff #1 admitted to two staff that they hit child #1 on the bottom.”
  4. Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 25, 2025Visit3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 2 months after their date of employment. he TB screening for Staff #2, who has been employed for over three months, was dated seven months prior to date of employment. Staff #3 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated for 4 days after their date of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “The regulated child day program shall require that the person enrolling the child present the regulated child day program with the proof of the child's identity and age. he record for child #2 did not contain documentation that the child's identity and age were verified.”
    • 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 #2, who is currently working, was dated three months after their first day of employment.”
  6. Apr 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 2 months after their date of employment. he TB screening for Staff #2, who has been employed for over three months, was dated seven months prior to date of employment. Staff #3 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated for 4 days after their date of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “The regulated child day program shall require that the person enrolling the child present the regulated child day program with the proof of the child's identity and age. he record for child #2 did not contain documentation that the child's identity and age were verified.”
    • 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 #2, who is currently working, was dated three months after their first day of employment.”
  7. Apr 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 2 months after their date of employment. he TB screening for Staff #2, who has been employed for over three months, was dated seven months prior to date of employment. Staff #3 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated for 4 days after their date of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “The regulated child day program shall require that the person enrolling the child present the regulated child day program with the proof of the child's identity and age. he record for child #2 did not contain documentation that the child's identity and age were verified.”
    • 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 #2, who is currently working, was dated three months after their first day of employment.”
  8. Apr 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on record review, the vendor failed to ensure that staff shall submit documentation of tuberculosis (TB) screening that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1, date of employment 04/05/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 01/19/2024. 2. The record for staff #2, date of employment 03/26/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 08/29/2022. 3. The record for staff #3, date of employment 03/26/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 12/20/2022. 4. The record for staff #4, date of employment 04/03/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 07/11/2023. 5. The record for staff #5, date of employment 04/11/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 07/04/2023. 6. The record for staff #6, date of employment 03/26/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 06/28/2022. 7. The record for staff #7, date of employment 03/26/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 10/10/2023. 8. The record for staff #8, date of employment 03/26/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 06/23/2023. 9. The record for staff #9, date of employment 04/15/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 02/17/2023.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-790-730-F-2

      “Based on observation, and interview, the vendor failed to provide a cot, rest mat, or bed for children older than 12 months of age. Evidence: Classroom #2 contained a portable "pack-n-play". Interview with staff revealed that child #4, age 2 years 2 months, takes a nap in the "pack-n-play" daily.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: 1. The toilet seat in the preschool bathroom had cracks and discoloration. 2. The window in between the preschool and two-year-old class had trim that was cracked and sharp on the edges. 3. The school-age playground contained broken equipment that had exposed metal pipes that were rusty. 4. The school-age playground contained a large plastic storage box that was broken and had sharp edges that could pinch the skin. 5. The school-age playground contained exposed wires hanging on the side of the building.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, observation, and interview, the center failed to obtain a central registry background check within 30 days of employment from any state that staff have lived in for the past five years. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2, date of employment 03/26/2024, indicated that staff #2 lived in another state outside of the state of Virginia in the five years prior to employment. The record did not contain the results of a central registry background check. Staff #2 was observed working with a group of children. Interview with administration confirmed that the central registry background check was not requested from that state.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-4

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that all children in the center are in compliance with the provisions of ? 32.1-46 regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. Evidence: The record for child #1 did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
  9. Apr 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on record review, the vendor failed to ensure that staff shall submit documentation of tuberculosis (TB) screening that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1, date of employment 04/05/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 01/19/2024. 2. The record for staff #2, date of employment 03/26/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 08/29/2022. 3. The record for staff #3, date of employment 03/26/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 12/20/2022. 4. The record for staff #4, date of employment 04/03/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 07/11/2023. 5. The record for staff #5, date of employment 04/11/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 07/04/2023. 6. The record for staff #6, date of employment 03/26/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 06/28/2022. 7. The record for staff #7, date of employment 03/26/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 10/10/2023. 8. The record for staff #8, date of employment 03/26/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 06/23/2023. 9. The record for staff #9, date of employment 04/15/2024, contained documentation of TB screening dated 02/17/2023.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-790-730-F-2

      “Based on observation, and interview, the vendor failed to provide a cot, rest mat, or bed for children older than 12 months of age. Evidence: Classroom #2 contained a portable "pack-n-play". Interview with staff revealed that child #4, age 2 years 2 months, takes a nap in the "pack-n-play" daily.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: 1. The toilet seat in the preschool bathroom had cracks and discoloration. 2. The window in between the preschool and two-year-old class had trim that was cracked and sharp on the edges. 3. The school-age playground contained broken equipment that had exposed metal pipes that were rusty. 4. The school-age playground contained a large plastic storage box that was broken and had sharp edges that could pinch the skin. 5. The school-age playground contained exposed wires hanging on the side of the building.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, observation, and interview, the center failed to obtain a central registry background check within 30 days of employment from any state that staff have lived in for the past five years. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2, date of employment 03/26/2024, indicated that staff #2 lived in another state outside of the state of Virginia in the five years prior to employment. The record did not contain the results of a central registry background check. Staff #2 was observed working with a group of children. Interview with administration confirmed that the central registry background check was not requested from that state.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-4

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that all children in the center are in compliance with the provisions of ? 32.1-46 regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. Evidence: The record for child #1 did not contain documentation of immunizations.”

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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Is May Memorial 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 May Memorial Baptist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has May Memorial Baptist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 8 of 9 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 May Memorial Baptist Church care for?

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

Does May Memorial Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are May Memorial Baptist Church's hours?

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

How much does May Memorial Baptist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 598-4895 to ask.

What is May Memorial Baptist Church's phone number?

(804) 598-4895.

Where is May Memorial Baptist Church?

3922 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139. The nearest other daycare we list is Cherry Tree Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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