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Falls Church, VA 22046 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3 to 13 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian), Montessori |
| Staff | Seasoned and loving AMS-trained Montessori guides |
| Daily life | Extended care: Extended day: until 4:30 pm or 5:30 pm (optional) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Acton Academy Falls Church has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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Falls Church, VA 22046 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
203 North Spring Street, Falls Church, VA
105 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church, VA
Falls Church, VA 22046 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Falls Church, VA 22046 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Falls Church, VA 22046 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
131 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA
830 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA
303 S. Maple Ave, Falls Church, VA
FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
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.
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.
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 615-5552 to ask.
(202) 615-5552.
513 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. The nearest other daycare we list is Falls Church Preschool and Daycare, 0.2 miles away.