Gateway Freewill Baptist Church
Capacity of 150 children from 1 month to 12 years 11 months, open weekdays 6:00 AM–5:30 PM. Takes CCSP.
5473 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462
Listing details last changed Jul 4, 2026
Gateway Freewill Baptist Church is a religious-exempt child day center in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Capacity
150
Ages
1 month - 12 years 11 months
Hours
6:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday
License & details for Gateway Freewill 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
- May 2, 2027
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Hours at Gateway Freewill Baptist Church
- Monday
- 6:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Thursday
- 6:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Friday
- 6:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Saturday
- Not listed
- Sunday
- Not listed
From the state record. Holidays and closures are not in it, so call ahead.
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for Gateway Freewill Baptist Church
Last inspected
Jan 22, 2026
4 inspections 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 Virginia Beach
| Measure | This center | Typical in Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 150 children | 109 children |
| Weekday opening time | 6:00 AM | 6:45 AM |
| Youngest age served | 1 month | 1 month |
Virginia Beach has 156 licensed centers. Gateway Freewill Baptist Church is one of 87 that take infants, one of 85 that accept child care subsidy and one of 75 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.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for Gateway Freewill Baptist Church
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Questions parents ask about Gateway Freewill Baptist Church
Does Gateway Freewill Baptist Church accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Gateway Freewill Baptist Church as accepting child care subsidy, such as Virginia's child care subsidy program (CCSP). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does Gateway Freewill Baptist Church serve?
Gateway Freewill Baptist Church is licensed to care for children from 1 month to 12 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
What are the hours at Gateway Freewill Baptist Church?
Gateway Freewill Baptist Church is open weekdays 6:00 AM–5:30 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is Gateway Freewill Baptist Church licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 150 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Gateway Freewill Baptist Church licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Virginia record lists Gateway Freewill Baptist Church's license status as unlicensed. The most recent inspection on record was on January 22, 2026, and 4 inspections are 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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