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Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool

701 Bennett Street, Herndon, VA 201705.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
122
open each week
5 days

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About Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool

Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool is a licensed child care center in Herndon, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 122 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageSummer campFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 through 5
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Licensed capacity
122 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “all classes 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM; optional Lunch Bunch 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 through 5
ProgramsPart-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Herndon United Methodist Church), Play-based
CurriculumHandwriting Without Tears
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity122 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
122 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1059045
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1

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 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from the physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of the suspected or confirmed allergic reaction shall be maintained. Child #5 has a diagnosed food allergy. Documentation of a written care plan was not complete with required information.”
  2. Apr 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for Child #3, enrolled for one month, did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #4, employed seven months, did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. The department sponsored orientation course was completed five months after the first day of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The record for Child #3, enrolled for one month, did not contain documentation of current immunizations.”
  3. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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 #7, employed for sixteen days, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state they resided in the previous five years.”
  5. Sep 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The screening for Staff #3 was completed eight months before the date of hire.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Each staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. The screening for Staff #1 was completed over two years of the previous tuberculosis screening.”
  6. Mar 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from the physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Child #6 has emergency medication on site and is diagnosed with a food allergy. Child #6's record did not contain a written care plan for a diagnosed food allergy.”
  7. Sep 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, required records were not kept for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's record (Date of hire-08/21/2023) contained documentation of two or more reference checks completed after the first date of employment. The reference checks were dated 08/27/2023 and 09/01/2023.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, a criminal history check was not completed prior to the first date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's record (Date of hire-08/21/2023) contained documentation of a completed criminal history check after the first date of employment. The criminal history results were dated 09/11/2023.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not update criminal history record reports every five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #3's record (Date of hire-08/28/2017) did not contain documentation of a repeat criminal history check. Documentation of the previous criminal history check results was dated 06/01/2018.”
  8. Jan 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1. The center did not obtain a current annual fire inspection. The last annual fire inspection report was dated 11/04/2021. 2. Staff #5 confirmed that an annual fire inspection had not been requested for the current year using the new portal system required by the fire official; therefore, an annual inspection had not been performed for the current year.”
  9. Oct 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's record (Date of Hire-08/31/2022) did not contain a Central Registry Finding. 2. Staff #3 confirmed that a Central Registry Search was mailed on 08/16/2022, but the search results had not been returned.”
  10. Mar 31, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-40-K

      “Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: 1. The center did not have documentation of written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. 2. Staff #5 confirmed that written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma had not been developed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on documentation review, for each group of children, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. Attendance for each group of children maintained a written record of the arrival of children, but did not record the departure of children.”
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  1. Oct 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 Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool

Is Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 6 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 Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool care for?

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

Does Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 435-5688 to ask.

What is Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool's phone number?

(703) 435-5688.

Where is Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool?

701 Bennett Street, Herndon, VA 20170. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Place, 0.4 miles away.

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