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6323 Grovedale Drive, Alexandria, VA
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Franconia United Methodist Church
- licensed capacity
- 67
- open each week
- 4 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $415
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About Franconia United Methodist Church
Franconia United Methodist Church is a child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 67 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $415 to $550.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedPosts tuition
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 67 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Not listed |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Older 2's (or 2.5 by start date) through 4's/PreK (4 by September 30) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (ministry of Franconia United Methodist Church), Play-based |
| Enrichment | Music (two days per week), Library and Chapel (1 day per week) |
| Staff | Teacher and assistant teacher in each class; many have worked here over 15 years |
| Daily life | Parents pack food. Extended care: Extended care is available from 1-3 at an additional cost |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| More | Founded 1993 |
| Licensed capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Franconia United Methodist Church lists monthly tuition from $415 to $550.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 days per week, 2026-2027 monthly tuition | $415 |
| 4 day per week, 2026-2027 monthly tuition | $550 |
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Franconia United Methodist Church
License
- Status
- License-exempt and operating
- License type
- Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
- Capacity
- 67 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #873674
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, Central Registry Results were not obtained within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #8's record (Date of hire-09/01/2021) did not contain documentation of Central Registry Results. The record contained the documentation of a Central Registry Search that was mailed and received by the state agency; however, the results were not in the record. 2. Staff #1 stated that a Central Registry was submitted and returned for Staff #8 while they were a volunteer for the program. Staff #1 stated that the results may have been shredded once Staff # 8 became an employee.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation and interview, the center that serves preschool age children was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. The center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.”
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FAQ
Questions about Franconia United Methodist Church
Is Franconia United Methodist 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 Franconia United Methodist Church last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Franconia United Methodist Church had rules cited by the state?
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no cited rules in its 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 Franconia United Methodist Church care for?
67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Franconia United Methodist Church accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Franconia United Methodist Church's hours?
Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Franconia United Methodist Church cost?
Monthly tuition from $415 to $550, as it lists it.
What is Franconia United Methodist Church's phone number?
(703) 310-4763.
Where is Franconia United Methodist Church?
6037 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310. The nearest other daycare we list is SACC at Franconia, 0.1 miles away.