Religiously Exempt Child Day Centers – PUBLIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
The Code of Virginia, Section 63.2-1716, allows child day centers operated by religious institutions the
opportunity to file for an exemption from licensure by meeting documentation and other requirements
specified within the religious exemption law. The statements below have been prepared and distributed
to meet the requirements of the religious exemption law.
RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION
In compliance with the Code of Virginia, Section 63.2-1716, this Center is religiously exempt from
licensure and is classified as a “religiously exempt child day center.”
QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL
Director
● The Preschool at St. Mary’s Preschool is a child-centered program that provides a joyful, enriching
experience for children. It nurtures the emotional, social, spiritual, and academic growth of children by
providing stimulating experiences in a loving, respectful environment.
● The Director is responsible for, and committed to, living out the spirit of this mission. Prior education
and experience in developing, organizing, implementing age-appropriate activities/programs preferred.
Prior experience in religious instruction. Ability to oversee and assist a team of teachers to administer,
plan and evaluate instructional and other activities to promote developmentally appropriate learning
and activities. Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other staff. Ability to manage
all aspects of administration, including human resource management, policy & procedure development,
budgeting, and finances.
● Ability to establish and implement compliance with applicable certification standards.
● Possession of, or ability to, obtain valid First Aid CPR and MAT certification. Successfully pass a VA State criminal and DSS background check.
● Ability to perform a daily health screening of children as assigned.
● At least 18 years of age or older.
Lead Teacher
● Prior experience in developing, organizing, implementing age-appropriate activities/programs
preferred.
● Prior experience in religious instruction.
● Ability to orchestrate activities which may include recreation, arts & crafts, games, music, and age-
appropriate curriculum.
● Ability to direct and supervise teacher assistant in carrying out these activities.
● Ability to administer standards of discipline to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students.
● Ability to observe building, environmental, and cleanliness to ensure the safety of students.
● Ability to inspect assigned facilities for maintenance and report.
● Ability to communicate effectively with parents and/or guardians concerning curriculum, schedules,
student’s behavior and needs, etc.
● Ability to communicate pertinent information, i.e. observations and incidents, to the Director for
appropriate follow-up.
● Possession of, or ability to, obtain valid First Aid/CPR and MAT certification. Successfully pass a VA
State criminal and DSS background check.
● Ability to perform a daily health screening of children as assigned.
● At least 18 years of age or older.
Teacher’s Assistant
● Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, help in the implementation of programs and activities which
may include recreation, arts & Crafts, games, music, and age-appropriate curriculum.
● Prior religious instruction preferred.
● Ability to observe and report to the Lead Teacher any concerns, observations and incidents related to
standards of discipline.
● Ability to observe and report to the Lead Teacher any concerns related to the safety and wellbeing of
the students, including a clean and safe environment.
● Ability to communicate effectively with Lead Teacher regarding activities/programs, schedules,
student’s behavior and needs, etc.
● Possession of, or ability to, obtain valid First Aid/CPR certification. Successfully pass a VA State criminal
and DSS background check.
Description of Facilities
The program is located at: 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA 22032
include:
● classroom spaces
● multipurpose indoor space
● Church
● Playground
● Play equipment includes sporting goods and playground contents, e.g. swings, slides, sandbox etc.
Enrollment Capacity
The maximum number of children that the Preschool Program will enroll is 54; following the ratio of 10
children per adult employee. (Must be 18 years of older) for children ages 3 to 5 and ratio of 8 children
per adult employee for children ages 2 ½ to 3. This figure is dictated by the local building inspector.
Food Service
The Preschool program offers morning snack per Health Department guidelines.
Health Requirements for Staff
Staff employed for the Preschool Program must be certified by a practicing physician
to be free from any disability which would prevent them from caring for children. Documentation is on
file in the school office.
St. Mary’s Preschool is covered by public liability insurance which provides coverage if someone
brings suit for personal or bodily harm suffered during the operation of the Preschool Program as a
result of negligence.