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St. James Baptist Church

2169 New Market Road, Richmond, VA 23231
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days

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About St. James Baptist Church

St. James Baptist Church is a child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 90 children, serving toddlers, 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 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.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
90 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

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St. James Baptist Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for St. James Baptist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#5410
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-1

      “The vendor is required to practice evacuation procedures at least monthly. The last documented evacuation drill was three months ago. Drills were not practiced in August 2024 or September 2024.”
  3. Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-800-A-1

      “The vendor is required to practice evacuation procedures at least monthly. The last documented evacuation drill was three months ago. Drills were not practiced in August 2024 or September 2024.”
  4. Oct 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-I

      “Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that there shall be at least one staff on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. Evidence: 3 out of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of daily health observation training. The Director confirmed that no staff have obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-580-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for child #3, date of enrollment 06/07/23, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to document viewing proof of the child's identity and age upon enrollment. Evidence: The record for child # 5, date of enrollment September 2023, did not contain documentation of viewing the child's identity and age.”
  5. Oct 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-I

      “Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that there shall be at least one staff on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. Evidence: 3 out of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of daily health observation training. The Director confirmed that no staff have obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-580-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for child #3, date of enrollment 06/07/23, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.049-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to document viewing proof of the child's identity and age upon enrollment. Evidence: The record for child # 5, date of enrollment September 2023, did not contain documentation of viewing the child's identity and age.”
  6. Oct 24, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on a review of four staff records, one staff did not obtain the required staff health report within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #4, employed 08/29/22, did not contain a staff health report. 2) During interview, management confirmed a staff health report has not been obtained for Staff #4. The staff health report should have been obtained prior to the staff beginning employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member completed the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: 1) The most recent health and safety update course in the record of Staff #1 was completed on 12/30/19. 2) During interview, Staff #1 reported the training has not been completed since 12/30/19.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member had documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #4, employed 08/29/22, did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 2) During interview, management confirmed Staff #4 does not have documentation of a negative TB screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-540-B-11

      “Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one child with a diagnosed food allergy had a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1) The record of Child #4 indicated the child has a diagnosed food allergy, but a written allergy care plan was not in the record. 2) During interview, management confirmed that a written allergy care plan has not been received for Child #4.”
  7. Oct 24, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on a review of four staff records, one staff did not obtain the required staff health report within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #4, employed 08/29/22, did not contain a staff health report. 2) During interview, management confirmed a staff health report has not been obtained for Staff #4. The staff health report should have been obtained prior to the staff beginning employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member completed the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: 1) The most recent health and safety update course in the record of Staff #1 was completed on 12/30/19. 2) During interview, Staff #1 reported the training has not been completed since 12/30/19.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-560-A

      “Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff member had documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #4, employed 08/29/22, did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 2) During interview, management confirmed Staff #4 does not have documentation of a negative TB screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-540-B-11

      “Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one child with a diagnosed food allergy had a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1) The record of Child #4 indicated the child has a diagnosed food allergy, but a written allergy care plan was not in the record. 2) During interview, management confirmed that a written allergy care plan has not been received for Child #4.”
  8. Oct 1, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-665-520-B-11

      “Based on documentation review and interview, the vendor did not ensure a child with a diagnosed food allergy had a written allergy care plan from a physician regarding the food the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child #2 (start date 05/03/2021) did not contain a written allergy care plan completed a doctor. The director of the school stated an allergy action plan was given to the parents of Child #2 and will be completed.”
  9. Oct 1, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-665-520-B-11

      “Based on documentation review and interview, the vendor did not ensure a child with a diagnosed food allergy had a written allergy care plan from a physician regarding the food the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child #2 (start date 05/03/2021) did not contain a written allergy care plan completed a doctor. The director of the school stated an allergy action plan was given to the parents of Child #2 and will be completed.”

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 St. James Baptist Church

Is St. James 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 St. James Baptist Church last inspected?

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

Has St. James Baptist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 2 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 St. James Baptist Church care for?

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

Does St. James Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. James 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 St. James Baptist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 795-2669 to ask.

What is St. James Baptist Church's phone number?

(804) 795-2669.

Where is St. James Baptist Church?

2169 New Market Road, Richmond, VA 23231. The nearest other daycare we list is Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market, 0.8 miles away.

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