Welcome to Grace Children’s Learning Center

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. (Psalm 136:1)

2026–2027 Grace Children’s Learning Center (GCLC) Registration

We look forward to welcoming families for the 2026–2027 School Year!
  • FULL DAY registration opens on February 2 for current, previously enrolled, and church families.
  • FULL DAY registration opens on on February 9 for the public.
  • PART DAY registration opens on February 12 for current, previously enrolled, and church families.
  • PART DAY registration opens on February 18 for the public.

For questions or more information, please contact the GCLC office at 703-393-2345 or use this Contact Form.

Welcome to Grace Children’s Learning Center!

We are an integral ministry of Grace United Methodist Church. Active learning, social, physical, and spiritual growths are the core goals of our programs.

Our children flourish in our safe and nurturing environment with “hands on” activities, specialty programs, and a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Come check us out!

Registration for School Year 2025-2026 is Open!

Summer Camp Registration is Open!

GCLC 2026 Summer Camp Schedule is Here!

Registration opens March 9, 2026

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Explore current job opportunities and discover how you can be part of the mission and ministry of Grace UMC.

GCLC Office Info

Our office staff is happy and ready to assist you with registration, paper work, a school tour, or answer any other questions you may have about Grace Children’s Learning Center.

Assistant Director Catherine Aponte (“Mrs. Aponte,” left) and Interim Director Robin Miller Young (“Mrs. Young,” right) welcome members of the Grace Children’s Learning Center (GCLC) community!

Office Hours: The GCLC office is open Monday – Friday, 7:30am-5pm. (Other hours available by appointment.) Please contact us at 703-393-2345 or GCLC@umcgrace.org, or by using the “Contact Us” button below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Financial Aid

GCLC participates in the newly expanded Virginia Subsidy Program. The program provides financial assistance to eligible families to help pay for the cost of childcare. New expanded eligibility guidelines mean that more families than ever are eligible to participate.

For more information about Grace Children’s Learning Center, please contact us using the form below or call 703-393-2345. We’d love to hear from you!


We’ve had a wonderful school year! We will miss you and hope to see you in Summer Camp or in the Fall!

Click here to see the schedule for our End of Year Celebrations!