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Winchester Grace Brethren Church

143 Greenwood Road, Winchester, VA 22602
licensed capacity
55
open each week
5 days

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About Winchester Grace Brethren Church

Winchester Grace Brethren Church is a child care center in Winchester, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 55 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
55 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity55 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Winchester Grace Brethren Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Winchester Grace Brethren Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
55 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1105773
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Background checks 8
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
  2. Nov 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for more than 2 years, did not have an out of state sex offender check. Staff #2, employed more than five years, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from two states and an out of state sex offender check.”
  4. Jul 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent fingerprint check for staff #8 was overdue by over seven months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The program is required to conduct a central registry background check prior to the first day of employment. Staff #2 working more than five months did not have central registry background check results on file. Staff #3 working more than six months did not have central registry background check results on file.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Programs that serve preschool age children and operate in a building that was built before 2015 must be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. There was no carbon monoxide detector on site.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #6, employed for more than 2 years, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state. Staff #8, employed more than five years, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state.”
  5. Jul 22, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-6

      “Based on review of documentation and interviews with staff, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that every staff could identify signs of abuse and neglect. Evidence: There was no documentation of a child abuse and neglect training for staff.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of documentation, the center failed to obtain repeat background checks every five years as required. Evidence: Staff #2 most recent national fingerprint background check was dated 8/24/2018.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on review of documentation and interviews with staff, it was determined the center failed to obtain a national fingerprint background check results prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 6/10/2024 and national fingerprint check results are dated 6/24/2024 Staff #3 was hired on 11/6/2019 and national fingerprint check results are dated 11/8/2019 Staff #4 was hired on 11/6/2019 and national fingerprint check results are dated 11/8/2019 Staff #6 was hired 5/8/2023 and national fingerprint check results are dated 5/9/2023 Staff #7 was hired on 2/19/2024 and national fingerprint check results are dated 2/20/2024”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22.1-289.031-B-3

      “Based on review of documentation and interviews with staff, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that daily simple health screening was conducted by a person trained to perform such screenings. Evidence: There was no documentation of a staff trained to perform daily simple health screenings.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of documentation, it was determined the center failed to request out of state central registry background checks within 30 days of hire. Evidence: Staff #4 indicated out of state residence in Maryland and West Virginia on the sworn statement dated 11/6/2019. There was no documentation of requesting out of state central registry background checks. Staff #6 indicated out of state residence in North Carolina on the sworn statement dated 7/23/2023. There was no documentation of requesting out of state central registry background check. Staff #7 indicated out of state residence in California on the sworn statement dated 6/25/2024. There was no documentation of requesting out of state central registry background check.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-2

      “Based on review of documentation, it was determined the center failed to obtain central registry background checks within 30 days of hire and sworn statement or affirmation prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 hired on 6/10/2024 did not have central registry background check results in the record. Staff #4 hired on 11/6/2019 did not have central registry background check results in the record. Staff #6 hired on 5/8/2023 and the sworn statement was dated 7/27/2023. Staff #7 hired on 2/19/2024 and the central registry background check was dated 6/25/2024 and sworn statement was dated 6/25/24. Staff #8 hired on 6/30/22 and the central registry background check was dated 12/4/2022”
  6. Oct 11, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain fingerprints for three staff members prior to date of hire. Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #1 did not have documentation of obtaining fingerprints prior to the first date of hire. Date of hire was documented as 8/15/2022. 3. Staff #2's fingerprint determination letter was dated 10/25/2022. Date of hire was documented 9/20/2022. 4. Staff #4's fingerprint determination letter was dated 10/14/2022. Date of hire was documented 08/11/2022.”
  7. Oct 15, 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 Winchester Grace Brethren Church

Is Winchester Grace Brethren 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 Winchester Grace Brethren Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Winchester Grace Brethren Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 5 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 Winchester Grace Brethren Church care for?

55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Winchester Grace Brethren Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Winchester Grace Brethren Church'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 Winchester Grace Brethren Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 662-6360 to ask.

What is Winchester Grace Brethren Church's phone number?

(540) 662-6360.

Where is Winchester Grace Brethren Church?

143 Greenwood Road, Winchester, VA 22602. The nearest other daycare we list is Shenandoah University, 0.6 miles away.

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