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45091 Research Place, Ashburn, VA
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Galilee United Methodist Church is a child care center in Sterling, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 108 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and full-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $200 to $1,000.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | 10% multi-student (sibling) discount on the lower amount |
| Transportation | Transportation (after-school bus pick up from Countryside, Algonkian, Potowmack and Horizon) |
| Licensed capacity | 108 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Galilee United Methodist Church lists monthly tuition from $200 to $1,000.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026-2027 After-School Tuition, 5 days | $400 |
| Early Birds, 7:30 AM to 9 AM (3 and up) | $200 |
| Full Day, 5 days only | $1,000 |
| Half Day, 2 days (toddlers) | $280 |
| Half Day, 3 days | $410 |
| Half Day, 5 days | $525 |
| Lunch Bunch, noon to 1 PM (3 and up), drop in as needed | $10 a day |
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 2 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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22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #3 was overdue by two years and six months.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #3 was overdue by two years and six months.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review and interview, criminal background checks were not conducted every five years. Evidence: 1.Staff #1's record (Date of hire-10/01/2014) did not contain documentation of a repeat criminal history background check. Documentation of a completed criminal background check was expired and dated 03/08/2018. 2.Staff #4's record (Date of hire-08/31/2015) did not contain documentation of a repeat criminal history background check. Documentation of a completed criminal background check was expired and dated 03/15/2018. 3.Staff #1 confirmed that the criminal background checks had not been completed in the five years.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, a staff member did not submit to fingerprinting and have results prior to their first date of attendance. Evidence: Staff 1 does not have a completed fingerprint background check. (Staff 1, DOH 9/15/22)”
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 3 of 5 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.
108, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $200 to $1,000, as it lists it.
(571) 375-7685.
45425 Winding Road, Sterling, VA 20165. The nearest other daycare we list is Temple Baptist Church, 0.6 miles away.