Questions parents ask, answered with care.

Preschool for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds (K2, K3 and K4), then Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade.

K3 students must be 3 by September 30 and fully potty trained. K4 students must be 4 by September 30. Kindergarten and elementary students must meet the age requirement by September 30 of the enrollment year. K2 is the exception: a child may start once they turn 2, including mid-year, when a space is available.

Yes, for preschool. Half Day runs 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Kindergarten and elementary are full-day programs.

Yes. Sunrise care begins at 7:00 am, and after care runs to 4:30 pm or 6:00 pm depending on the plan. Drop-in rates are published on the tuition sheet.

Abeka for Bible, language arts, science and social studies, and Singapore Math beginning in K4. Specials include art, music and physical education.

The day begins with prayer and worship and includes Bible, language arts and math, snack and recess, hands-on subjects, and lunch. Preschool children have rest time. The full day ends at 3:00 pm. Published daily schedules for K2, K3, K4 and Kindergarten are on the Parents page.

Full-day students may bring lunch from home in non-breakable containers. The school is nut-free. Children in after care bring an additional afternoon snack.

Yes. Students wear school-logo polo shirts with uniform pants. Ask the school for ordering details.

Bible is taught as a subject, the day begins with prayer and worship, and a biblical worldview is integrated across all subjects. Character development centers on the Fruit of the Spirit.

The school can explain its faith expectations and enrollment requirements. Ask the admissions team how these apply to your family.

The full statement is published on the About page.

Published 2026–2027 rates depend on the child's program and the hours you choose. Full Day (8:30 am – 3:00 pm) is $1,650 a month for K2, $1,550 for K3 and K4, and $1,300 for Kindergarten through 2nd grade. The Tuition page lists every plan with monthly and annual totals.

A $100 application fee, an annual material fee ($200 preschool, $400 Kindergarten and elementary), a $150 activity fee, and a deposit equal to one month's tuition that is applied to the final month of the contract year.

Siblings receive 5% off the second child and 10% off the third. Military and veteran families and full-time Christian pastors receive 5%. A family receives one of these rather than several, except that paying the year in full adds a further 5%. The school also participates in the Virginia Military/DoD Fee Assistance Program and the Child Care Subsidy Program.

Through Brightwheel, in equal monthly installments: 11 for preschool and 10 for Kindergarten and elementary.

Start with a 15-minute call, then visit the school. When invited, submit an application with the $100 fee, attend an enrollment meeting with the Principal (both parents or guardians and the child), complete an in-house assessment, and receive the admission decision. The enrollment fee and first month's tuition then secure the place.

Yes. Start by booking a 15-minute call. Then choose a campus visit to see the classrooms and ask questions before applying.

Applications are reviewed in the order received. Admission follows the school's application, meeting and assessment process; a waitlist may apply when a class is full, and the school contacts you if a place opens.

The school does not currently have a designated special education program or specialized resources. If you have questions about your child's needs, the staff will talk them through with you.

4090 Lafayette Center Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151.

8:00 am to 5:00 pm. These are office hours, not the student day.

Shining Light is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education as a child day center and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).