Fifth Street Baptist Church
A child day center in Richmond, Virginia 23222
1302 Victor Street, Richmond, Virginia 23222. (804) 321-5615.
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The short answer
- 16 deficiencies in the last three years
- Aug 252026 the latest visit on record
- 110 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean4
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
19 inspections on record, the latest on Aug 25, 2026.
16 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
16 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Aug 25, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
“Staff #1?s updated screening was due one year ago and Staff #5?s updated screening was due two months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
May 12, 2026: complaint inspection4 deficiencies
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When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
“On 5/8/2026, Child #1, (2 years old), suffered a fractured arm after falling on the playground. At the time of the incident there were two staff supervising four children. During interviews on 5/12/2026 Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that both staff were positioned on the same side of the playground, and were facing away from Child #1. Neither Staff #1 or Staff #2 observed the Child #1 fall.”
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The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department.
“Based on review of the center’s playground policy, it states that “staff will position themselves at all times during playground activities so that children are within staffs? sight at all times. During staff interviews on 5/12/2026, it was confirmed by Staff #1 and Staff #2 that during the playground activity, both staff members were positioned on the same side of the playground and were unable to observe Child #1 for a few moments. As a result, staff did not witness Child #1 fall, which subsequently resulted in a fractured arm.”
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The center shall notify the parent by the end of the day of any known minor injuries.
“On 4/1/2026, Child #1, 2 years old, was observed with a bruise on his right eye when picked up by a parent. The attending teacher , Staff #1, did not inform the parent of the injury at pickup. No report was provided until the following day, after the parent inquired and spoke with the director.”
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The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence.
“On 4/1/2026, Child #1, 2 years old, received a bruise on his right eye while in care. The attending teacher , Staff #1, did not record the injury until instructed by the Director, due to the parent’s concern.”
Jul 10, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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The center is required to have all agents undergo a background check every five years.
“The most recent national fingerprint check for staff #6 was overdue by one year.”
May 5, 2025: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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Staff shall annually complete the department’s health and safety update course.
“Five staff records were reviewed and none of the staff completed the health and safety update training for 2024.”
May 5, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.
“The most recent central registry check for staff #3 was overdue by eight months, and the most recent national fingerprint check for Staff #2 was overdue by one year and 11 months and was overdue by one year for Staff #3.”
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Repeat violation
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due two months ago The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
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Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care.
“Staff #1, Staff #4 and Staff #5 obtained seven of the 16 required hours in 2024 and Staff #2 and Staff # 3 obtained none of the 16 required hours in 2024.”
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Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.
“The records for Staff #2, did not have documentation of their education in the file. Staff #2 has been employed for 12 years.”
May 5, 2025: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Communication; If asked by parents, staff shall provide feedback about daily activities, physical well- being, and developmental milestones.
“Parent #1 of Child #1 requested information on his child; regarding his enrollment, tuition cost, daily activities, incident reports and educational progress. The parent was not provided any documentation and was informed by staff that it would need to be confirmed by Parent #2 before providing specific information requested since Parent #2 was the one who enrolled Child #1.”
Nov 22, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment.
“Staff #2 had no documentation and had been employed for four months.”
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A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
“Staff #1 updated screening was due two months ago The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
May 30, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. Staff 5 did not have documentation of a current TB test or screening.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. There was not six inches of mulch in the fall zones surrounding the playground equipment.”
May 31, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of seven medications, the facility failed to notify parents that that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Evidence: The medication authorization for one medication for Child A expired 5/09/2023. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or destroyed as required. The medication was on site.”
All 19 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Aug 25, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| May 12, 2026 | Complaint inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| May 5, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| May 5, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| May 5, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| May 30, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 30, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| May 31, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 31, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Jul 19, 2027.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 2 years - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 110 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 2 complaint inspections on record.
- 4 complaint allegations published with Virginia’s findings, 4 of them found valid.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Date | What | Detail |
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| May 22, 2026 | Complaint | Allegation: Records. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| May 22, 2026 | Complaint | Allegation: Structured Program. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| May 22, 2026 | Complaint | Allegation: Supervision. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| May 5, 2025 | Complaint | Allegation: Activities. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
Who does the caring?
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 84 child care providers in the City of Richmond, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 11; this one had 16.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| St. Thomas’ Church | 0 |
| Signs and Wonders Day Care/Learning Center | 29 |
| Ms. LaTisha Jones | 7 |
| Summerhill North Learning Center | 3 |
| Fifth Street Baptist Church This child care provider | 16 |
| Kingsland Academy | 18 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority - NS | 17 |
| All Saints Catholic School | 2 |
| Sonya Escobar | Not given |
| KCE Champions LLC @ All Saints Catholic School | 40 |
| LaKeisha Jones | 16 |
| Youth Education & Stability Learning Center, Incorporated | 13 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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