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Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

8306 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, VA 221523.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
190
open each week
5 days

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About Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is a child care center in Springfield, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 190 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with part-time care, summer camp and toddler care.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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 Kindergarten
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
190 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 through Kindergarten
ProgramsPart-time care, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Lutheran (Prince of Peace Lutheran School)), Play-based
Daily lifeExtended care: Extended hours during the school year
AccreditationOther accreditation (National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA))
MoreFounded 1969
Licensed capacity190 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
190 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1007444
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 27, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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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See all 4 visits
  1. Oct 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Background checks must be redone every 5 years. One staff is missing a subsequent central registry check.”
  2. Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 25, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-B-4

      “Based on review of children's records, the center did not obtain the immunization record of all children enrolled to ensure that all children in the center are in compliance with the provisions of ? 32.1-46 regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. Evidence: 1. Child #2 (start date 9/06/2023) did not have an immunization record on file at the center office.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: 1. Two bolt heads were protruding out of the wall in classroom 7B and needed covered or removed. 2. On the upper #4 playground, two stakes were raised on the playground border approximately 1/2 inch. 3. In the indoor playground bathroom, one tile had visible rust.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not have the sex offender registry check(before 1st day of employment), the criminal history record information check (before 1st day of employment), or the child abuse and neglect registry (requested within 30 days of employment and followed up on within 45 days of request) for any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 10/20/2023) lived in Arizona, Louisiana, Rhode Island and Texas in the last 5 years and the center did not obtain the criminal history record for those states before the 1st day of employment. The center did not obtain the sex offender registry check for Arizona, Louisiana, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Kansas and Texas states before the 1st day of employment. 2. Staff #4 (Date of hire 5/23/2023) lived in Florida in the last 5 years and the center did not obtain the sex offender registry check before the 1st day of employment and did not send the child abuse and neglect registry within 30 days of employment for any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain the central registry report within 30 days of employment for two staff members. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (Date of hire 1/09/2023) and Staff #4 (Date of hire 8/23/2023) did not have the results of the central registry in the staff file sent by the center by the end of the 30th day of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22.1-289.031-A-4

      “Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain from each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (Date of hire `1/09/2023) did not have a complete Staff Health Report on file.”
  4. Oct 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain an updated Sworn Disclosure Statement from each employee every five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 and Staff #3 both had a Sworn Disclosure Statements dated 8/28/2017 in their files.”

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 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Is Prince of Peace 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 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on October 27, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Prince of Peace Lutheran Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 2 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 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church care for?

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

Does Prince of Peace Lutheran Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Prince of Peace Lutheran Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Prince of Peace Lutheran Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 451-6177 to ask.

What is Prince of Peace Lutheran Church's phone number?

(703) 451-6177.

Where is Prince of Peace Lutheran Church?

8306 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, VA 22152. The nearest other daycare we list is The Neighborhood at Westwood, 0.1 miles away.

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