Children of America Warrenton
164 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, VA
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Warrenton United Methodist Church is a child care center in Warrenton, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 130 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 16 months through 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Warrenton United Methodist Church (Christian values, weekly chapel)), Play-based |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum, Letter People, Handwriting Without Tears |
| Staff | All staff are CPR/First Aid certified and have undergone a background check, fingerprinting, and training in child abuse prevention |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Warrenton United Methodist Church has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 6 rules 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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22.1-289.049-A
“The program shall require information from the person enrolling the child regarding previous child day care and schools attended by the child. Six of the children's records reviewed did not have documentation of obtaining information regarding if the children had previously attended any schools or child day care programs.”
22.1-289.031-B-2
“The center shall implement procedures for supervision of all children in care. There were 8 children in the toddler room with one staff during rest time. The classroom was dark and the Licensing Inspector was not able to visually count the children resting in the classroom. The level of darkness in the room prevents staff from adequately supervising the children in the classroom.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision. Staff members must have a complete annual "Staff Health Report" on file. Staff A had a Staff Health Report on file that was dated for over two years and seven months ago.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The program is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff A was overdue by 2 years and seven months.”
22.1-289.058
“Programs serving preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector in each building built before 2015 that houses the child day program. There was not a carbon monoxide detector present in the building during the time of the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a determination letter based on fingerprinting before the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff A (start date: 06/14/22) and Staff B (start date: 05/03/21) did not have documentation of a determination letter based on fingerprinting in the file.”
22.1-289.031-B-2
“Based on interview and observation it was determined that not all established procedures in regards to supervision were followed. Evidence: Three infants were observed napping in a dark classroom with the door closed without supervision of staff. It was reported that staff monitor the sleeping children with a video and audio monitor.”
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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 February 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 4 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.
130, 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, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 349-9050 to ask.
(540) 349-9050.
341 Church Street, Warrenton, VA 20186. The nearest other daycare we list is St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 0.4 miles away.