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Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon

5521 Old Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 223095.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
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About Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon

Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon is a child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k and preschool.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-based

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 3 thru 5 (Pre-K)
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday thru Friday, 9 – 12 noon”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3 thru 5 (Pre-K)
ProgramsPart-time care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachFaith-based, Play-based
EnrichmentWorldly Wonders, Music & Movement, Artful Expression, Magic in the Pages, Kaleidoscope STEM A~Z
Daily lifeParents pack food. Extended care: Extended hours up to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday (Early Bird from 8am, Lunch Programs 12-2pm)
MoreFounded 1967
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#1105050
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 15, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Background checks 3

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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  1. Oct 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Employees shall sign a sworn disclosure statement and a national criminal record check every five years. Staff 4's sworn statement and criminal record check have been expired for four months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center must obtain the result sof required out-of-state background checks for staff who have resided in states other than Virginia in the preceding five years. Staff 5 did not have a central registry or criminal record check from all states of residence listed on their sworn statement.”
  2. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, one staff member did not have a completed sworn statement or affirmation completed every five years. Evidence: Staff 1's most recent sworn statement or affirmation was completed 8/28/2017.”
  4. Feb 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon

Is Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon 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 Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on October 15, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 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 Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 780-3852 to ask.

What is Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon's phone number?

(703) 780-3852.

Where is Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon?

5521 Old Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22309. The nearest other daycare we list is The Vine Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).