A child must be at least 2 years old in order to begin the 2s class. This requirement is firm.
2s Class: 5:1
3s Class: 6:1
4s Class: 9:1
Children in the 2-year-old class are not required to be potty trained. Children in the 3s class must be daytime potty trained (no pull-ups or diapers) to be admitted to 3s and 4s classes.
Our tuition and fees can be found on the Tuition & Enrollment page.
Tuition is charged on a weekly basis and is due on Monday (or the first day of the week). Parents have the option of paying tuition on a monthly or bi-monthly schedule.
Checks should be made payable to Friendship Child Care Center. Credit cards are not accepted for payment.
A late payment fee may be charged if payment is not received after a grace period of 5 days.
Friendship Child Care Center is a non-profit organization operated under the guidance of Friendship United Methodist Church. Children of all faiths are welcomed.
Current and former students, siblings, and Friendship UMC members receive priority placement.
New family applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis after all priority applications have been received. Waiting lists will be maintained when classes are full.
Yes, staff are regularly certified in CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration Training (MAT).
FCCC follows the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) closing schedule in the event of bad weather, which means if FCPS announces a:
One-hour delay, the Center will not open until 8:30 AM.
Two-hour delay, the Center will not open until 9:30 AM.
Closure due to inclement weather, the Center will also close on the same schedule.
We are happy to answer your questions! Please email our Director, Carrie Wendell, at childcare@friendshipchurchnova.org.