Ridgecrest Baptist Day Care & Kindergarten in Birmingham, AL, serves 58 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten with a student–teacher ratio of 58:1.
This co–educational early childhood program operates within a central city community and maintains a Baptist religious affiliation through its membership in the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools.
The school offers early childhood education focused on children ages pre–K to K in the Killough Springs neighborhood of Birmingham.
Ridgecrest Baptist Day Care & Kindergarten employs one teacher and enrolls a total of 58 students, including 9 in kindergarten.
As a central city early learning program, the school is part of Birmingham's network of Baptist–affiliated preschools and kindergartens.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Apostle Stephen A. Davis - Bishop, Author, International Speaker
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Ridgecrest Baptist Day Care & Kindergarten?
Ridgecrest Baptist Day Care & Kindergarten famous alumni include: Apostle Stephen A. Davis - Bishop, Author, International Speaker.
When is the application deadline for Ridgecrest Baptist Day Care & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Ridgecrest Baptist Day Care & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ridgecrest Baptist Day Care & Kindergarten located?
Ridgecrest Baptist Day Care & Kindergarten is located in the Killough Springs neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 1 other private schools located in Killough Springs.
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