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Metropolitan Baptist Church

1021 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days

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About Metropolitan Baptist Church

Metropolitan Baptist Church is a child care center in Petersburg, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 70 children, serving 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 lists 2 visits since Sep 2022, none in the last 3 years. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 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

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Metropolitan Baptist Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Metropolitan Baptist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1106133
See the state's record

Summary

0 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2022: 4 rules cited

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. Sep 15, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “Based on review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure at least one staff on duty had obtained instruction in performing a daily health observation of children within the last three years. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not contain documentation of Daily Health Observation training. 2. Staff #5 stated staff have not taken an official training regarding daily health observation of children.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center did not obtain satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based national criminal background check for one staff member prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (employment date 09/06/2022) did not contain the results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check. 2. Staff #1 was identified as a staff member working with children during the inspection. 3. Staff #5 stated she had not received the results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-I

      “Based on review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure at least one staff on duty had obtained instruction in performing a daily health observation of children within the last three years. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not contain documentation of Daily Health Observation training. 2. Staff #5 stated staff have not taken an official training regarding daily health observation of children.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-a

      “Based on review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not obtain, prior to employment, satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based national criminal background check for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (employment date 09/06/2022) did not contain the results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check. 2. Staff #1 was identified as a staff member working with children during the inspection. 3. Staff #5 stated she had not received the results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check.”
  2. Sep 15, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “Based on review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure at least one staff on duty had obtained instruction in performing a daily health observation of children within the last three years. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not contain documentation of Daily Health Observation training. 2. Staff #5 stated staff have not taken an official training regarding daily health observation of children.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center did not obtain satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based national criminal background check for one staff member prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (employment date 09/06/2022) did not contain the results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check. 2. Staff #1 was identified as a staff member working with children during the inspection. 3. Staff #5 stated she had not received the results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-I

      “Based on review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure at least one staff on duty had obtained instruction in performing a daily health observation of children within the last three years. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not contain documentation of Daily Health Observation training. 2. Staff #5 stated staff have not taken an official training regarding daily health observation of children.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-a

      “Based on review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not obtain, prior to employment, satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based national criminal background check for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (employment date 09/06/2022) did not contain the results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check. 2. Staff #1 was identified as a staff member working with children during the inspection. 3. Staff #5 stated she had not received the results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check.”

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 Metropolitan Baptist Church

Is Metropolitan 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 Metropolitan Baptist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2022, with 4 rules cited. It lists 0 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Metropolitan Baptist Church had rules cited by the state?

No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no cited rules in its 0 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 Metropolitan Baptist Church care for?

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

Does Metropolitan Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Metropolitan 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 Metropolitan Baptist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 479-3381 to ask.

What is Metropolitan Baptist Church's phone number?

(804) 479-3381.

Where is Metropolitan Baptist Church?

1021 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA 23803. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond - CSE, 0.5 miles away.

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