Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church
1301 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
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St Thomas Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mc Lean, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $345 to $1,895.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children 2 through Pre-K |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Spanish (introduced daily in the Aftercare Enrichment Class) |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | Discounts for siblings may apply |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
St Thomas Early Learning Center lists monthly tuition from $345 to $1,895.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Before Care (Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 9 AM) | $345 |
| Enrichment Class (Monday - Friday 3 PM - 5:30 PM) | $495 |
| Full day enrollment (Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM) | $1,895 |
| Preschool (Monday - Friday 9 AM - 1 PM) | $850 |
| Rest Time (Monday - Friday 1 PM - 3 PM) | $365 |
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 5 rules in all
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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8VAC20-780-260-B
“Child Day Centers are required to obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for 1. Water supply; 2. Sewage disposal system; and 3. Food service, if applicable. Annual approval from the health department was overdue by two months.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a 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. Child #3, who has been enrolled for ten months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Medications shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The medication for Child #1 was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a 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. Child #3, who has been enrolled for ten months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Medications shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The medication for Child #1 was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record review, the center did not implement practice evacuation drills monthly. Evidence: 1. An evacuation drill was not completed for the month of January 2024.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on staff interview and review of attendance records, 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 for one group of children. Evidence: 1. There were 10 children present in the Frogs classroom. The attendance record for the Frogs classroom did not contain documentation of children currently present in the classroom. 2. Staff stated they usually complete the attendance record at the end of each day.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record review, the center did not implement practice evacuation drills monthly. Evidence: 1. An evacuation drill was not completed for the month of January 2024.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on staff interview and review of attendance records, 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 for one group of children. Evidence: 1. There were 10 children present in the Frogs classroom. The attendance record for the Frogs classroom did not contain documentation of children currently present in the classroom. 2. Staff stated they usually complete the attendance record at the end of each day.”
8VAC20-790-540-B-3
“Based on record review, 4 of 4 children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The records for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not contain the address for each custodial parent's place of employment.”
8VAC20-780-50-B
“Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not maintain documentation as required for 1 of 4 children's records. Evidence: 1. The immunizations in the record for Child #3 were dated 2/1/2023, after their first date of attendance (1/2/2023). 2. Staff stated the original immunizations obtained for Child #3 before the child was admitted were destroyed once a more up to date document was obtained. Staff stated they have been removing old immunization forms from the files when parents bring updated documents.”
8VAC20-790-540-B-3
“Based on record review, 4 of 4 children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The records for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not contain the address for each custodial parent's place of employment.”
8VAC20-780-50-B
“Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not maintain documentation as required for 1 of 4 children's records. Evidence: 1. The immunizations in the record for Child #3 were dated 2/1/2023, after their first date of attendance (1/2/2023). 2. Staff stated the original immunizations obtained for Child #3 before the child was admitted were destroyed once a more up to date document was obtained. Staff stated they have been removing old immunization forms from the files when parents bring updated documents.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 2 staff members reviewed did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 8/22/2022. The tuberculosis screening documentation in the record for Staff #1 was dated 11/03/2021.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 2 staff members reviewed did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 8/22/2022. The tuberculosis screening documentation in the record for Staff #1 was dated 11/03/2021.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 11 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.
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $345 to $1,895, as it lists it.
(703) 442-4766.
8991 Brook Rd, Mc Lean, VA 22102. The nearest other daycare we list is SACC at Colvin Run, 0.5 miles away.