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St. Stephen's United Methodist Church

9203 Braddock Rd, Burke, VA 220154.7· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
200
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$250

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About St. Stephen's United Methodist Church

St. Stephen's United Methodist Church is a child care center in Burke, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 200 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with part-time care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $250 to $690.

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

Summer campFaith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 1.5 to 5 years of age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
200 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “sessions 9:00 am – 1:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 1.5 to 5 years of age
ProgramsPart-time care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (United Methodist Church (St. Stephen's UMC Preschool)), Play-based
EnrichmentAfter school enrichment: soccer, drama, & foreign languages
SafetyOutdoor playground
Discounts15% discount for two or more children
MoreFounded 1969
Licensed capacity200 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Stephen's United Methodist Church lists monthly tuition from $250 to $690.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
4-5 Year-Olds: 5 Days, Monday to Friday, 9:00-1:00$690
4-5 Year-Olds: Brainy Bunch Extended Program, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:00-3:00$250
Brainy Bunch M-F (pre-K only)$420
Young 4 Year-Olds: 2 Days, Tuesday & Thursday$350
Young 4 Year-Olds: 3 Days, Monday, Wednesday, Friday$480
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for St. Stephen's United Methodist Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
200 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#282186
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 22, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Background checks 3

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. Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #4, who had been employed for seven months, did not have a central registry search requested.”
  2. Oct 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. The criminal background check in the record for Staff #1 was overdue by two weeks. The criminal background check in the record for Staff #4 was overdue by 4 days.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #3, who is currently working, was dated seven weeks after their first day of employment.”
  3. Oct 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.031-B-5

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas of the premises accessible to children were free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: 1. A bottle of glass cleaner was observed sitting on a sink accessible to children.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on record review, results of a search of the central registry were not obtained within 30 days of employment for 4 of 5 staff reviewed. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, 2, 3, and 4 began employment on 8/25/2023. The results of a search of the central registry in the records for Staff #1, 2, 3, and 4 were dated 10/20/2023.”
  4. Oct 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on a review of staff documentation, the center failed to ensure all staff have required background CPS check within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 - Staff #5's records did not have documentation of a completed Central Registry Background check.”

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 St. Stephen's United Methodist Church

Is St. Stephen's United Methodist 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 St. Stephen's United Methodist Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on October 22, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Stephen's United Methodist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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 St. Stephen's United Methodist Church care for?

200, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does St. Stephen's United Methodist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. Stephen's United Methodist Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Stephen's United Methodist Church cost?

Monthly tuition from $250 to $690, as it lists it.

What is St. Stephen's United Methodist Church's phone number?

(703) 978-9024.

Where is St. Stephen's United Methodist Church?

9203 Braddock Rd, Burke, VA 22015. The nearest other daycare we list is KinderCare Learning Center #995, 0.3 miles away.

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