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 (2025-26)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 11, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Baptist Church Child Development Center's ranking?
First Baptist Church Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for First Baptist Church Child Development Center?
The application deadline for First Baptist Church Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is First Baptist Church Child Development Center located?
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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The nearest high school to First Baptist Church Child Development Center is Community High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Roanoke Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
4254 Colonial Avenue Sw
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 584 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3585 Buck Mountian Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 769-5200
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 769-5200
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Roanoke Valley Christian Schools
(Baptist)
6520 Williamson Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-2432
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-2432
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 432 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Life Academy
(Assembly of God)
7422 Deer Branch Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5140
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5140
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Avg. class size: 8 students
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