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Galilee United Methodist Church

45425 Winding Road, Sterling, VA 201654.4· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
108
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$200

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About Galilee United Methodist Church

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.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
108 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Discounts10% multi-student (sibling) discount on the lower amount
TransportationTransportation (after-school bus pick up from Countryside, Algonkian, Potowmack and Horizon)
Licensed capacity108 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Galilee United Methodist Church lists monthly tuition from $200 to $1,000.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
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
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Galilee United Methodist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
108 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1105707
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Background checks 2

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. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
  3. Sep 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
  4. Sep 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
  5. Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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)”
  7. Dec 6, 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 Galilee United Methodist Church

Is Galilee 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 Galilee United Methodist Church last inspected?

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.

Has Galilee United Methodist Church had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Galilee United Methodist Church care for?

108, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Galilee United Methodist Church accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Galilee United Methodist Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Galilee United Methodist Church cost?

Monthly tuition from $200 to $1,000, as it lists it.

What is Galilee United Methodist Church's phone number?

(571) 375-7685.

Where is Galilee United Methodist Church?

45425 Winding Road, Sterling, VA 20165. The nearest other daycare we list is Temple Baptist Church, 0.6 miles away.

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