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Alexandria, VA 22308 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Aldersgate Day School is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $275 to $800.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Students aged 1 to 6 (12 months old to Kindergarten) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian; Aldersgate United Methodist Church) |
| Enrichment | Music & Movement, Art on a Cart, Chapel, Science Lab, Fun Fitness Friday (P.E.) |
| Class size | Up to fourteen children (Four-Year Old classes) |
| Staff | All staff are hired in strict adherence with Virginia State licensure standards |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| More | Founded 1962 |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Aldersgate Day School lists monthly tuition from $275 to $800.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Junior Kindergarten – Tuition (five days, 9am–2pm) | $800 |
| Three-Year Old Classes – Tuition 2 days | $275 |
| Three-Year Old Classes – Tuition 3 days | $335 |
| Three-Year Old Classes – Tuition 5 days | $500 |
| Toddler I – Tuition 2 days | $280 |
| Toddler I – Tuition 3 days | $400 |
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten – Tuition (five days, 9am–3pm) | $10,125 |
| non-refundable registration fee | $100 |
| Lunch Bunch + Extended Day – 1st hour | $12 an hour |
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 6 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
“Authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal record check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from all states that Staff # 1 has resided in the preceding five years.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The date of the last annual fire inspection was listed as April 10 2025. The center is 2 weeks out of compliance.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: 1. The food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner; 3 lunch boxes that contained food brought from home in one classroom was incorrectly dated. The lunches were dated April 28 2025. The date of inspection was April 29 2025.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided for meeting requirements for: 1. Water supply; 2. Sewage disposal system; The center last documented health inspection is dated November 15 2022. The center is 17 months out of compliance.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the diapering surface was non-absorbent Evidence: The diapering surface was covered with an absorbent material.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening staff members shall obtain and submit follow up tuberculosis screenings. Evidence: Staff #2 has a documented screening dated July 13 2021 and a more current screening couldn't be located.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on a review of staff records, 1 staff member did not have the results of a central registry background check for a state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 8/31/2021) did not have the results of a central registry background check for State #1 in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.”
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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 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 6 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.
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $275 to $800, as it lists it.
(703) 768-8351.
1301 Collingswood Road, Alexandria, VA 22308. The nearest other daycare we list is Rubina Mahmood, 0.4 miles away.