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Acton Academy Falls Church

513 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 220465.0· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days

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About Acton Academy Falls Church

Acton Academy Falls Church is a licensed child care center in Falls Church, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Montessori approach, with after-school care, preschool and summer camp.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 3 to 13
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Drop-off: 8:10–8:25 am · Pick-up: 3:10–3:20 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3 to 13
ProgramsAfter-school care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Christian), Montessori
StaffSeasoned and loving AMS-trained Montessori guides
Daily lifeExtended care: Extended day: until 4:30 pm or 5:30 pm (optional)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Acton Academy Falls Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Acton Academy Falls Church

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109269
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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See all 13 visits
  1. May 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “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 a year, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from two state and no documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state.”
  2. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-B

      “Records and reports on children and staff required by this chapter shall be maintained and made accessible. Children and records were not made accessible during the inspection. Staff #1 stated they did not have access to the records on the date of the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. The supplemental page of the inspection from 05/28/2024 with confidential information regarding children was posted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The inspection summary and violation notice from12/03/2024 was not posted.”
  5. Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brough from home, the following shall apply: the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated. 14 of 14 lunch boxes brought from home, were not dated.”
  6. Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brough from home, the following shall apply: the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated. 14 of 14 lunch boxes brought from home, were not dated.”
  7. May 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Dec 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of child files, the center did not keep a record of place of employment for each parent. Evidence: Child #1 did not have a place of employment listed for their parents.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of staff records, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 8/29/2022) had a tuberculosis test dated 6/15/2022.”
  3. Jun 14, 2022InspectionNo 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 Acton Academy Falls Church

Is Acton Academy Falls Church licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Acton Academy Falls Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Acton Academy Falls Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 9 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 Acton Academy Falls Church care for?

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

Does Acton Academy Falls Church accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Acton Academy Falls Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Acton Academy Falls Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 615-5552 to ask.

What is Acton Academy Falls Church's phone number?

(202) 615-5552.

Where is Acton Academy Falls Church?

513 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. The nearest other daycare we list is Falls Church Preschool and Daycare, 0.2 miles away.

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