First Baptist Church Child Development Center (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

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First Baptist Church Child Development Center

515 3rd St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016

First Steps Preschool & First Kids Children's Ministries serve our youngest group, ages birth through 5th grade.

With a dedication to working with you and your family, we address the issues our children and families are facing in today's world.

Preschool seeks to meet the needs of the total child ¨C physically, emotionally, socially, mentally and spirtually.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VA School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 104 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

First Baptist Church Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1906

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

104 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

First Baptist Church Child Development Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Mascot: Eagles

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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First Baptist Church Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for First Baptist Church Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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First Baptist Church Child Development Center is located in the Downtown Roanoke neighborhood of Roanoke, VA. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown Roanoke.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VA School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 104 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,561 for elementary schools and $18,733 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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