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Sweethaven Baptist Church

5000 West Norfolk Road, Portsmouth, VA 23703
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days

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About Sweethaven Baptist Church

Sweethaven Baptist Church is a child care center in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 90 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM

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
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sweethaven Baptist Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sweethaven Baptist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1105428
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 1 visit

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. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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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Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

FAQ

Questions about Sweethaven Baptist Church

Is Sweethaven 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 Sweethaven Baptist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Sweethaven 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 1 visit 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 Sweethaven Baptist Church care for?

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

Does Sweethaven Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sweethaven Baptist Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sweethaven Baptist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 484-4136 to ask.

What is Sweethaven Baptist Church's phone number?

(757) 484-4136.

Where is Sweethaven Baptist Church?

5000 West Norfolk Road, Portsmouth, VA 23703. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy #7139, under 0.1 miles away.

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