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Shining Light Christian School

4090 Lafayette Center Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151
licensed capacity
76
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,350

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About Shining Light Christian School

Shining Light Christian School is a licensed child care center in Chantilly, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 $1,350 to $2,200.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 years old through 2nd grade
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
76 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Half day to extended day, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 years old through 2nd grade
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christ-centered Christian school)
CurriculumAbeka
Daily lifeExtended care: Sunrise care from 7:00 am and after care to 4:30 pm or 6:00 pm
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsVirginia Military/DoD Fee Assistance Program; Child Care Subsidy Program (VDOE/VDSS)
DiscountsMilitary and veteran discount (sibling, pastor and pay-in-full discounts also offered)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity76 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shining Light Christian School lists monthly tuition from $1,350 to $2,200.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
K2 (2 years old) Everlasting Light Extended Day, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm$2,200
K2 (2 years old) Half Day, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm$1,350
K2 (2 years old) Shining Light Full After Care, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm$1,950
K2 (2 years old) Sunrise Full Day, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm$1,850
Application fee (K2, K3 and K4)$100
Drop-in morning care rate$15 a day
Drop-in after care rate$25 a day
Summer/day camp K2 Full Day, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm$400 a week
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Shining Light Christian School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Conditional)
Capacity
76 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110269
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 1 visit

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. Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo 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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Questions about Shining Light Christian School

Is Shining Light Christian School licensed?

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

When was Shining Light Christian School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Shining Light Christian School had rules cited by the state?

No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no cited rules in its 1 visit 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 Shining Light Christian School care for?

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

Does Shining Light Christian School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Shining Light Christian School's hours?

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

How much does Shining Light Christian School cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,350 to $2,200, as it lists it.

What is Shining Light Christian School's phone number?

(571) 752-6994.

Where is Shining Light Christian School?

4090 Lafayette Center Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151. The nearest other daycare we list is Freedom Montessori School, 0.2 miles away.

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