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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

1133 Reston Ave, Herndon, VA 201704.6· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
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About Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is a child care center in Herndon, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 99 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, Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with full-time care, part-time care and preschool.

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

School-ageFaith-basedSTEM / STEAM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2-6
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “care available between 7:30 AM and 6 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2-6
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Lutheran)), Play-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumAbeka Bible (also uses Heggerty Reading and Handwriting Without Tears)
EnrichmentWeekly chapel and music classes
SafetyOutdoor playground
Discounts10% sibling discount
MoreFounded 1981
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID35189
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 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. Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Repeat Violation The program is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff A who has been employed for approximately one month , did not have documentation of requesting a Central Registry check or sex offender search for a different state.”
  2. May 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The program is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff A, who has been employed at the program for approximately 9 months , did not have documentation of requestion a central registry check, criminal history search or sex offender search for a different state.”
  3. May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Is Good Shepherd Lutheran 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Good Shepherd Lutheran Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church care for?

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

Does Good Shepherd Lutheran Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Good Shepherd Lutheran 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 437-4511 to ask.

What is Good Shepherd Lutheran Church's phone number?

(703) 437-4511.

Where is Good Shepherd Lutheran Church?

1133 Reston Ave, Herndon, VA 20170.

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