First Baptist Church Galax
1024 East Stuart Drive, Galax, VA
Wenter Brown
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Wenter Brown
Wenter Brown is a licensed home daycare in Galax, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 10:30 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Wenter Brown
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #ID47114
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 12 of 12 visits · 16 rules in all
- Background checks 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 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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May 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.035-A
“The Provider is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent finger print check for Assistant #2 was over due by two weeks.”
Nov 13, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be nonabsorbent. The diapering pad the program was using is absorbent.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1, #2 and Household member #1 was not completed.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. The program has not completed an emergency evacuation drill since April, 2025.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“REPEAT VIOLATION The provider is required to obtain a completed national criminal background check for all household members. HHM #2, who has lived in the home since March, 2025, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“REPEAT VIOLATION The provider is required to obtain a completed central registry check for all household members. HHM #2, who has lived in the home since March, 2025, did not have a completed central registry check.”
Nov 13, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be nonabsorbent. The diapering pad the program was using is absorbent.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1, #2 and Household member #1 was not completed.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. The program has not completed an emergency evacuation drill since April, 2025.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“REPEAT VIOLATION The provider is required to obtain a completed national criminal background check for all household members. HHM #2, who has lived in the home since March, 2025, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“REPEAT VIOLATION The provider is required to obtain a completed central registry check for all household members. HHM #2, who has lived in the home since March, 2025, did not have a completed central registry check.”
Sep 26, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
22.1-289.036-B-1 Complaint related: No
“The provider is required to obtain a completed sworn statement for all household members. HHM #1, who has lived in the home since March, 2025, did not have a completed sworn statement.”
22.1-289.036-B-3 Complaint related: No
“The provider is required to obtain a completed central registry check for all household members. HHM #1, who has lived in the home since March, 2025, did not have a completed central registry check.”
22.1-289.036-B-2 Complaint related: No
“The provider is required to obtain a completed national criminal background check for all household members. HHM #1, who has lived in the home since March, 2025, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
May 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #2 and #3 was not completed and was overdue by four months.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child's record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgement of the review. Records for children #1, #2 and #3 did not have a parent's signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #1 and #2 have been in care for over a year. Child #3 has been in care for three years.”
May 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #2 and #3 was not completed and was overdue by four months.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child's record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgement of the review. Records for children #1, #2 and #3 did not have a parent's signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #1 and #2 have been in care for over a year. Child #3 has been in care for three years.”
Dec 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child. There was no documentation of immunizations for child #5.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. There was no documentation of emergency evacuation procedures being practiced in September, 2024 and October, 2024.”
Dec 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child. There was no documentation of immunizations for child #5.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. There was no documentation of emergency evacuation procedures being practiced in September, 2024 and October, 2024.”
May 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-330-A
“Based on provider interview, the center failed to ensure a landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. Evidence: The provider reported there was not a working landline telephone.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review of child records, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not have a physical examination in their record.”
May 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-330-A
“Based on provider interview, the center failed to ensure a landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. Evidence: The provider reported there was not a working landline telephone.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review of child records, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not have a physical examination in their record.”
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Nov 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on a review of staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all background checks are conducted with in the required timeframes. Evidence: 1. There are no out-of-state central registry clearances on file for staff #1 & 2, both of whom indicated on their sworn statements that they had lived outside Virginia in the last five years.”
Nov 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on a review of staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all background checks are conducted with in the required timeframes. Evidence: 1. There are no out-of-state central registry clearances on file for staff #1 & 2, both of whom indicated on their sworn statements that they had lived outside Virginia in the last five years.”
- Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on the review of staff and household member's files, the facility failed to ensure that all household members complete a sworn statement prior to the first day of residence. Evidence: 1. There is no sworn statement on file for household member #1. REPEAT VIOLATION”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“1 6 8VAC20-770-(BC)-60- C-2 , Medium likelihood / serious harm Based on the review of staff and household member's files, the facility failed to ensure that all household members complete a central registry clearance within 30 days of residence. Evidence: 1. There is no central registry clearance on file for household member #1. REPEAT VIOLATION”
8VAC20-820-120-E-1
“Based on observation, the facility failed to post the most recently issued license. Evidence 1. The provisional license is not posted.”
Dec 9, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-800-530-G
“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that children under two years of age do not use a pillow while sleeping. Evidence: 1. Child #3 (18 mos) was sleeping on a pillow.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on the review of staff and household member's files, the facility failed to ensure that all household members complete a central registry clearance within 30 days of residence. Evidence: !. There is no central registry clearance on file for household member #1.”
8VAC20-800-560-A
“Based on observation the facility failed to ensure that a caregiver was physically present and providing direct care and supervision to each child at all times. Evidence: 1. Upon arrival, the licensing inspector observed that two caregivers were not in the child care area but came from inside the home. The child care area is attached to the home, but cannot be entered through the home. The child care area is accessed through a separate entrance. Six children were resting in the child care area, including an infant.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“Based on the review of staff records, the facility failed to ensure that staff members have a current report of tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children in care. Evidence: 1. There are no TB test results on file for staff #1(hire date 6-1-22) and 3. (hire date October 2022).”
8VAC20-800-550
“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that play pens are not used for sleeping. Evidence: 1. Child #2 (20 months) and 3 (18 months) were each sleeping in a mesh-sided play pen.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on the review of staff and household member's files, the facility failed to ensure that all household members complete a sworn statement prior to the first day of residence. Evidence: !. There is no sworn statement on file for household member #1.”
Dec 9, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-800-530-G
“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that children under two years of age do not use a pillow while sleeping. Evidence: 1. Child #3 (18 mos) was sleeping on a pillow.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on the review of staff and household member's files, the facility failed to ensure that all household members complete a central registry clearance within 30 days of residence. Evidence: !. There is no central registry clearance on file for household member #1.”
8VAC20-800-560-A
“Based on observation the facility failed to ensure that a caregiver was physically present and providing direct care and supervision to each child at all times. Evidence: 1. Upon arrival, the licensing inspector observed that two caregivers were not in the child care area but came from inside the home. The child care area is attached to the home, but cannot be entered through the home. The child care area is accessed through a separate entrance. Six children were resting in the child care area, including an infant.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“Based on the review of staff records, the facility failed to ensure that staff members have a current report of tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children in care. Evidence: 1. There are no TB test results on file for staff #1(hire date 6-1-22) and 3. (hire date October 2022).”
8VAC20-800-550
“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that play pens are not used for sleeping. Evidence: 1. Child #2 (20 months) and 3 (18 months) were each sleeping in a mesh-sided play pen.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on the review of staff and household member's files, the facility failed to ensure that all household members complete a sworn statement prior to the first day of residence. Evidence: !. There is no sworn statement on file for household member #1.”
Jun 13, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on the review of staff files and an interview with the provider, the facility failed to ensure that all staff have fingerprint background checks prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. There is no fingerprint background check on file for staff #1 who began work on 6-1-22.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on the review of staff files and an interview with the provider, the facility failed to ensure that all staff have completed a sworn statement prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. There is no sworn statement on file for staff #1 & 2 who began work on 6-1-22.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on an interview with the provider, the facility failed to ensure that emergency evacuation drills are conducted monthly. Evidence: 1. There is no documentation of emergency evacuation drills on file for April or May 2022.”
Jun 13, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on the review of staff files and an interview with the provider, the facility failed to ensure that all staff have fingerprint background checks prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. There is no fingerprint background check on file for staff #1 who began work on 6-1-22.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on the review of staff files and an interview with the provider, the facility failed to ensure that all staff have completed a sworn statement prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. There is no sworn statement on file for staff #1 & 2 who began work on 6-1-22.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on an interview with the provider, the facility failed to ensure that emergency evacuation drills are conducted monthly. Evidence: 1. There is no documentation of emergency evacuation drills on file for April or May 2022.”
Dec 15, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-790
“Based on a tour of the home, the facility failed to post all required emergency telephone numbers. Evidence: 1. There is no telephone number posted for an emergency backup person who is 18 years of age or older and is able to arrive at the family day home within 10 minutes for emergency backup care until the children can be picked up by their parents.”
8VAC20-800-350-E
“Based on observation, the facility failed to insure that the hot water temperature does not exceed 120 degrees. Evidence: 1. The water temperature was measured at 122 degrees.”
Dec 15, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-790
“Based on a tour of the home, the facility failed to post all required emergency telephone numbers. Evidence: 1. There is no telephone number posted for an emergency backup person who is 18 years of age or older and is able to arrive at the family day home within 10 minutes for emergency backup care until the children can be picked up by their parents.”
8VAC20-800-350-E
“Based on observation, the facility failed to insure that the hot water temperature does not exceed 120 degrees. Evidence: 1. The water temperature was measured at 122 degrees.”
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FAQ
Questions about Wenter Brown
Is Wenter Brown licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Wenter Brown last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wenter Brown had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 12 of 12 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 Wenter Brown care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Wenter Brown accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Wenter Brown's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Wenter Brown cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 260-1186 to ask.
What is Wenter Brown's phone number?
(276) 260-1186.
Where is Wenter Brown?
Galax, VA 24333. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.