Sweethaven Baptist Church
Capacity of 90 children from 3 years to 12 years 11 months, open weekdays 6:30 AM–5:00 PM.
5000 West Norfolk Road, Portsmouth, VA, 23703
Listing details last changed Jul 4, 2026
Sweethaven Baptist Church is a religious-exempt child day center in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Capacity
90
Ages
3 years - 12 years 11 months
Hours
6:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
License & details for Sweethaven 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
- Nov 15, 2026
- Accepts subsidy
- Not reported as accepting subsidy
Hours at Sweethaven Baptist Church
- Monday
- 6:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 6:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Friday
- 6:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Saturday
- Not listed
- Sunday
- Not listed
From the state record. Holidays and closures are not in it, so call ahead.
License and inspection timeline for Sweethaven Baptist Church
Last inspected
Jun 12, 2025
1 inspection on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Portsmouth
| Measure | This center | Typical in Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 90 children | 70 children |
| Weekday opening time | 6:30 AM | 6:00 AM |
| Youngest age served | 3 years | 17 months |
Portsmouth has 62 licensed centers. Sweethaven Baptist Church is one of 47 that open before 7 a.m.
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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 Sweethaven Baptist Church
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Questions parents ask about Sweethaven Baptist Church
Does Sweethaven Baptist Church accept child care subsidy?
The Virginia record does not list Sweethaven Baptist Church as accepting child care subsidy. That is not the same as a no, so ask the center directly.
What ages does Sweethaven Baptist Church serve?
Sweethaven Baptist Church is licensed to care for children from 3 years to 12 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: 3 years - 12 years 11 months.
What are the hours at Sweethaven Baptist Church?
Sweethaven Baptist Church is open weekdays 6:30 AM–5:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is Sweethaven Baptist Church licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 90 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Sweethaven Baptist Church licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Virginia record lists Sweethaven Baptist Church's license status as unlicensed. The most recent inspection on record was on June 12, 2025, and 1 inspection is on record in all. 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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