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Aldersgate Day School

1301 Collingswood Road, Alexandria, VA 223085.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
150
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$275

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About Aldersgate Day School

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.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: students aged 1 to 6 (12 months old to Kindergarten)
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Students aged 1 to 6 (12 months old to Kindergarten)
ProgramsAfter-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian; Aldersgate United Methodist Church)
EnrichmentMusic & Movement, Art on a Cart, Chapel, Science Lab, Fun Fitness Friday (P.E.)
Class sizeUp to fourteen children (Four-Year Old classes)
StaffAll staff are hired in strict adherence with Virginia State licensure standards
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
MoreFounded 1962
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Aldersgate Day School lists monthly tuition from $275 to $800.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
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 wordsPrice
Kindergarten – Tuition (five days, 9am–3pm)$10,125
non-refundable registration fee$100
Lunch Bunch + Extended Day – 1st hour$12 an hour
7 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Aldersgate Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
150 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#281937
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
  3. Apr 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
  4. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  6. Dec 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  7. May 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”

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 Aldersgate Day School

Is Aldersgate Day School licensed?

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

When was Aldersgate Day School last inspected?

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.

Has Aldersgate Day School had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Aldersgate Day School care for?

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

Does Aldersgate Day School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Aldersgate Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Aldersgate Day School cost?

Monthly tuition from $275 to $800, as it lists it.

What is Aldersgate Day School's phone number?

(703) 768-8351.

Where is Aldersgate Day School?

1301 Collingswood Road, Alexandria, VA 22308. The nearest other daycare we list is Rubina Mahmood, 0.4 miles away.

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