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Agudas Achim Congregation
- licensed capacity
- 67
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Agudas Achim Congregation
Agudas Achim Congregation is a child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 67 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with part-time care, preschool and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Faith-based
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 67 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Jewish (Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism)), Play-based |
| Enrichment | Weekly specials: Music, Movement, Ivrit (Hebrew), STEAM |
| Languages | Hebrew |
| More | Founded 2005 |
| Licensed capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Agudas Achim Congregation has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Agudas Achim Congregation
License
- Status
- License-exempt and operating
- License type
- Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
- Capacity
- 67 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #1104946
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all
- Background checks 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Feb 24, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
22.1-289.031-A-4
“The facility shall ensure each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Staff B, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K did not have a current, annual health report form on file.”
22.1-289.031-B-6
“The facility shall ensure that all staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. Staff C's record did not contain documentation of being able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“Providers must obtain a sworn statement disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth prior to first day of employment. Staff A 's sworn statement was obtained 10 days after employment.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Caregiver A's completed national fingerprint result was obtained 23 days after the first day of employment.”
22.1-289.036-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 B, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check for a residence outside of the state of Virginia within the past 5 years.”
- Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
22.1-289.031-B-6
“Based on a review of records, one staff record does not contain documentation of recognizing signs of abuse and neglect. Evidence: 1 of 5 records reviewed did not contain documentation of completion of the CPS online course for recognizing, preventing and reporting abuse and neglect. (Staff 2)”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Based on a review of records, one staff record does not contain documentation of a current Health report. Evidence: 1 of 5 staff records reviewed was missing documentation of a current Health report. The form is date 09-01; however, no year is documented. (Staff 1)”
- Apr 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Agudas Achim Congregation
Is Agudas Achim Congregation licensed?
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
When was Agudas Achim Congregation last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Agudas Achim Congregation had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 3 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 Agudas Achim Congregation care for?
67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Agudas Achim Congregation accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Agudas Achim Congregation's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Agudas Achim Congregation cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 998-6072 to ask.
What is Agudas Achim Congregation's phone number?
(703) 998-6072.
Where is Agudas Achim Congregation?
2908 Valley Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302. The nearest other daycare we list is Illuminate Montessori West Alex at Berkeley, 0.3 miles away.