United Community Ministries
2709 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, VA
4.4· 14 reviews
Bethany Lutheran Church
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Bethany Lutheran Church
Bethany Lutheran Church is a child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 80 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bethany Lutheran Church has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bethany Lutheran Church
License
- Status
- License-exempt and operating
- License type
- Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #895597
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
22.1-289.031-A-4 Complaint related: No
“Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Staff members must have complete annual "Staff Health Report" on file. One of eight staff persons did not have a complete annual "Staff Health Report" on file. Staff #7 had a Staff Health Report on file that was dated for over a year ago.”
May 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain out of state background checks for all states an individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff 3 does not have out of state checks completed in the states they have lived in within the preceding five years.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all staff completed repeat background checks every 5 years. Evidence: Staff 1, 2 and 5 have expired background checks which were not repeated within 5 years of the most recent background check.”
- Jan 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bethany Lutheran Church
Is Bethany Lutheran Church licensed?
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
When was Bethany Lutheran Church last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bethany Lutheran Church had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Bethany Lutheran Church care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bethany Lutheran Church accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Bethany Lutheran Church's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bethany Lutheran Church cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 765-8687 to ask.
What is Bethany Lutheran Church's phone number?
(703) 765-8687.
Where is Bethany Lutheran Church?
2501 Beacon Hill Road, Alexandria, VA 22306. The nearest other daycare we list is SACC at Bucknell, 0.2 miles away.