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St. John's United Methodist Church

1716 North Augusta Street, Staunton, VA 24401

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About St. John's United Methodist Church

St. John's United Methodist Church is a child care center in Staunton, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 35 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-based

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
35 children

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AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for St. John's United Methodist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
35 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#757000
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • 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. Sep 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “Staff are required to have documentation of daily health training. There were no staff present who had taken daily health training.”
  2. Apr 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “The center is required to have a procedure for daily health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to preform such screenings. No staff had received training in daily health screening.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-6

      “Staff are required to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. No staff had received child abuse and neglect training.”
  3. May 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to update background checks every 5 years. Evidence: Staff 3's sworn statement is dated 8/20/18. Staff 3's previous central registry check background ( CPS ) check was dated 9/7/18. The updated CPS is dated 1/12/24.”
  4. Nov 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on record review, 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 that was updated yearly. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 has a sworn statement dated 9/17/21. 2. The record for staff 3 has a sworn statement dated 9/29/21.”

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. John's United Methodist Church

Is St. John's United Methodist 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. John's United Methodist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. John's United Methodist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 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. John's United Methodist Church care for?

35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does St. John's United Methodist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. John's United Methodist Church's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (540) 886-1500 to confirm.

How much does St. John's United Methodist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 886-1500 to ask.

What is St. John's United Methodist Church's phone number?

(540) 886-1500.

Where is St. John's United Methodist Church?

1716 North Augusta Street, Staunton, VA 24401. The nearest other daycare we list is Covenant Presbyterian Church, 0.9 miles away.

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