First Baptist Church
125 North Washington Street, Winchester, VA
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Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
- licensed capacity
- 76
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church is a child care center in Winchester, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 76 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
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.
Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-based
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 76 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages two through five; children must turn 2, 3, or 4 by September 30 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Lutheran (Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church)) |
| Enrichment | Weekly chapel and music classes |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| More | Founded 1962 |
| Licensed capacity | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
License
- Status
- License-exempt and operating
- License type
- Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
- Capacity
- 76 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1105820
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 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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Jan 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for five months, did not have documentation of a sex offender search from one state and do not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state.”
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on review of record and interview, the center failed to ensure that background check were repeated every five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #2?s sworn disclosure was dated 11/26/2018. There was no updated sworn disclosure on file for Staff #2. 2. Staff #2 confirmed that the sworn disclosure was not repeated every five years.”
- Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Is Grace Evangelical 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 Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grace Evangelical 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 Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church care for?
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 678-0635 to ask.
What is Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church's phone number?
(540) 678-0635.
Where is Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church?
16 N. Braddock Street, Winchester, VA 22601. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Church, 0.1 miles away.