Amherst Baptist Church
Capacity of 36 children from 2 months to 4 years 11 months, open weekdays 7:30 AM–6:00 PM.
226 Lexington Tpke., Amherst, VA, 24521
Listing details last changed Jul 4, 2026
Amherst Baptist Church is a religious-exempt child day center in Amherst, Virginia.
Capacity
36
Ages
2 months - 4 years 11 months
Hours
7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday
License & details for Amherst Baptist Church
- Facility type
- Religious-exempt child day center
- A child day center run by a religious institution that has chosen not to be licensed. It files an annual statement of intent with the state and tells parents in writing that it is exempt from licensure. Source: Code of Virginia §22.1-289.031 (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Exempt
- License status
- unlicensed
- Expires
- Jul 1, 2027
- Accepts subsidy
- Not reported as accepting subsidy
Hours at Amherst Baptist Church
- Monday
- 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Saturday
- Not listed
- Sunday
- Not listed
From the state record. Holidays and closures are not in it, so call ahead.
How it compares in Amherst
| Measure | This center | Typical in Amherst |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 children | 30 children |
| Weekday opening time | 7:30 AM | 7:30 AM |
| Youngest age served | 2 months | 2½ years |
Amherst has 5 licensed centers. Amherst Baptist Church is the only one that takes infants.
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Paying for care in Virginia
Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) (opens in a new tab) is Virginia’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Overseen by VDOE; administered by Virginia Department of Social Services and local departments of social services.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for Amherst Baptist Church
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Questions parents ask about Amherst Baptist Church
Does Amherst Baptist Church accept child care subsidy?
The Virginia record does not list Amherst Baptist Church as accepting child care subsidy. That is not the same as a no, so ask the center directly.
What ages does Amherst Baptist Church serve?
Amherst Baptist Church is licensed to care for children from 2 months to 4 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: 2 months - 4 years 11 months.
What are the hours at Amherst Baptist Church?
Amherst Baptist Church is open weekdays 7:30 AM–6:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is Amherst Baptist Church licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 36 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Amherst Baptist Church licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Virginia record lists Amherst Baptist Church's license status as unlicensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety public records · Check this license on Search for Child Care (Virginia) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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