First Steps Infant Development Center
1100 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA
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Park Street Christian Church is a child care center in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is license-exempt, 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 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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Park Street Christian Church has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all
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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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 #1 has been employed for one month and did not have documentation of a sworn statement. Staff #2 has been employed for eight months and did not have documentation of a sworn statement.”
22.1-289.031-B-5
“Based on a review of the staff handbook and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: 1. In the Purple Dino Room (ages 2 1/2 to 3 years) the paint is peeling on the baseboard trim. 2. In the Green Turtle Room (ages 3 to 4 years) Off insect repellant was in a basket on a low shelf accessible to children.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him/her from caring for children under his/her supervision prior to start date. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 3 was reviewed. The hire date is documented as 1/2/23. The staff health report on record is dated 3/31/23. 2. The director verified the date of hire and staff health report.”
22.1-289.031-B-6
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure that all staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 documents the start date as 6/4/21. The documentation of training in recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect is dated 6/10/21. 2. The record for staff 3 documents the start date as 9/13/21. The documentation of training in recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect is dated 9/27/21.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure each staff member has been certified by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his/her supervision. Evidence: The record for staff 1 documents the start date as 6/4/21. The staff health report is dated 6/7/21.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 documents the hire date as 5/24/21. The fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter is dated 6/2/21. 2. The record for staff 3 documents the hire date as 9/9/21. The fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter is dated 9/14/21.”
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 296-8922 to ask.
(434) 296-8922.
1200 B Park Street, Charlottesville, VA 22901. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori School of Charlottesville, 0.1 miles away.