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:
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
Student Body
Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 31%
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 elementary school and preschool is Roanoke Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
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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 | 455 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 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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Miles
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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 | 455 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
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 | 455 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 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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Location
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 | 455 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 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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Community High School ![Community High School Photo - Community High School was founded in 2002 with a commitment to seminar-style (discussion-based) classes and progressive education. Our rigorous and diverse curriculum taught by a highly qualified faculty of scholars and artists prepares students to succeed at the college level.]( "Community High School Photo - Community High School was founded in 2002 with a commitment to seminar-style (discussion-based) classes and progressive education. Our rigorous and diverse curriculum taught by a highly qualified faculty of scholars and artists prepares students to succeed at the college level.")
Special Program Emphasis
302 Campbell Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Roanoke Catholic School ![Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Our Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5) is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, and physical development in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day.]( "Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Our Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5) is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, and physical development in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day.")
(Catholic)
621 N. Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rivermont School - Roanoke
Special Education School
1354 8th St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 342-4048
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 342-4048
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
New Vista Montessori School
Montessori School
541 Luck Ave., #110
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 342-1173
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 342-1173
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 95 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
King's Christian Academy
(Christian)
3230 King St Ne Ste 2
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 266-7878
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 266-7878
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
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Community High School ![Community High School Photo - Community High School was founded in 2002 with a commitment to seminar-style (discussion-based) classes and progressive education. Our rigorous and diverse curriculum taught by a highly qualified faculty of scholars and artists prepares students to succeed at the college level.]( "Community High School Photo - Community High School was founded in 2002 with a commitment to seminar-style (discussion-based) classes and progressive education. Our rigorous and diverse curriculum taught by a highly qualified faculty of scholars and artists prepares students to succeed at the college level.")
Special Program Emphasis
302 Campbell Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Roanoke Catholic School ![Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Our Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5) is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, and physical development in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day.]( "Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Our Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5) is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, and physical development in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day.")
(Catholic)
621 N. Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rivermont School - Roanoke
Special Education School
1354 8th St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 342-4048
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 342-4048
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
King's Christian Academy
(Christian)
3230 King St Ne Ste 2
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 266-7878
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 266-7878
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
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
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Roanoke Catholic School ![Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Our Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5) is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, and physical development in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day.]( "Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Our Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5) is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, and physical development in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day.")
(Catholic)
621 N. Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rivermont School - Roanoke
Special Education School
1354 8th St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 342-4048
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 342-4048
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
King's Christian Academy
(Christian)
3230 King St Ne Ste 2
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 266-7878
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 266-7878
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
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
Roanoke Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
2040 Apperson Drive
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 989-3096
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 989-3096
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 64 students
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Miles
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Roanoke Catholic School ![Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Our Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5) is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, and physical development in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day.]( "Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Our Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5) is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, and physical development in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day.")
(Catholic)
621 N. Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Vista Montessori School
Montessori School
541 Luck Ave., #110
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 342-1173
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 342-1173
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 95 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
King's Christian Academy
(Christian)
3230 King St Ne Ste 2
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 266-7878
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 266-7878
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
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
Roanoke Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
2040 Apperson Drive
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 989-3096
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 989-3096
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 64 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Check Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6810 Floyd Highway North
Check, VA 24072
(540) 745-9464
Check, VA 24072
(540) 745-9464
9061.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Shawsville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4179 Old Town Rd
Shawsville, VA 24162
(540) 268-2262
Shawsville, VA 24162
(540) 268-2262
9062.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Eastern Montgomery Ln.
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-1147
9063.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Eastern Montgomery High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4695 Crozier Rd
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
9063.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Callaway Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8451 Callaway Rd
Callaway, VA 24067
(540) 483-0364
Callaway, VA 24067
(540) 483-0364
9065.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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