The Gardner School of Herndon
2655 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA
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Floris United Methodist Church Preschool is a licensed child care center in Herndon, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 176 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $370 to $660.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Two-and-a-half-year-old program to Pre-K |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian (Floris United Methodist Church)), Play-based |
| Class size | Up to 16 children per day (Extended Day options) |
| Staff | Highly-qualified staff with a variety of educational and professional backgrounds |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | 5% sibling discount applied to the lower tuition |
| Licensed capacity | 176 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Floris United Methodist Church Preschool lists monthly tuition from $370 to $660.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2-day programs | $370 |
| 3-day programs | $475 |
| 5-day programs | $660 |
| Stay & Play Monday – Friday | $600 |
| Early Birds registration fee | $25 |
| The Afternoon Hangout registration fee | $50 |
| Stay & Play registration fee | $100 |
| registration fee – Floris UMC members/staff, per child | $120 |
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all
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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8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #3 updated screening was completed 7 months after the due date and Staff #6 updated screening was due over 4 months ago, and documentation of the renewed screening was not in the record.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was a patch of chipped paint on a wall in a preschool room.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1 had been employed for 17 days before obtaining results of their criminal background check. Staff #3 had been employed for 20 days before obtaining results of their criminal background check. Staff #4 had been employed for 2 days before obtaining results of their criminal background check.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The center shall obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. Staff #1 and #6 had each been employed for 28 days, and only had 1 reference check in their staff record.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation and interviewer with the provider, the center did not ensure that food brought from home was clearly dated. Evidence: All children are bringing their lunch from home, and none of the lunch boxes were dated. The administrative assistant stated they document that each child has a lunch when they're dropped off.”
8VAC20-780-520-B
“Based on observation, topical products were accessible to children under the age of five. Evidence: Two sunscreen bottles were on an accessible shelf, within reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and staff statement, a second reference was not obtained for a new staff prior to hire. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired August 2023 and only one reference was documented in the staff record.”
8VAC20-780-240-D
“Based on record review and staff statement, no documentation is available to verify that a staff member completed orientation within 7 days of hire. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired 8/2023 and the Director stated that the orientation was completed but not documented to verify the staff reviewed all center policies and procedures.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on medication and record review, the center's procedures for medication did not prevent use of outdated medication. Evidence: Child #1's emergency medications expired 11/2022. Based on medication and record review, the center's medication authorizations were expired. Evidence: Child #1's medication authorization expired 3/16/2022 for 2 medications and 6/17/2022 for one medication. Child #2's authorization expired 8/31/2022.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on record review and administration statement, the center did not have two shelter-in place drills per year. Evidence: Only one drill was conducted the previous school year.”
8VAC20-780-550-I
“Based on observation, posted emergency numbers were not in a visible place at each telephone. Evidence: No emergency numbers were listed on the Monkey's classroom phone area.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, food containers from home were not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identified the owner. Evidence: A random sample of lunch boxes were observed. 4 were not labeled with the child's name and none were dated.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review, a child's allergy care plan has not been updated annually. Evidence: Child #1's allergy care plan expired 3/30/2023.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observations, it was determined there is not enough resilient surfacing in various fall zone areas of the playground. In addition, some of the resilient surfacing has not been maintained in proper repair. Evidence: 1 - There is not enough mulch at the bottom of one of the slides and beneath the stairs leading to the top of the playground structure. In these areas the mulch has worn down to dirt. 2 - The permanent rubber surfacing which is at the bottom of the main slide has torn and ripped in various places.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on a review of children's medications, it was determined there was not a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child E contains documentation indicating that the child has a diagnosed food allergy. There is no food allergy action plan in the child's record.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 7 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.
176, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $370 to $660, as it lists it.
(703) 793-0749.
13600 Frying Pan Road, Herndon, VA 20171. The nearest other daycare we list is The Gardner School of Herndon, 0.3 miles away.