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Aquia Harbour Preschool

1106 Spain Drive, Stafford, VA 225544.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
18
open each week
5 days

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About Aquia Harbour Preschool

Aquia Harbour Preschool is a licensed child care center in Stafford, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes its programs: preschool.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: children aged 3 to 4
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
18 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Children aged 3 to 4
ProgramsPreschool
StaffFirst Aid & CPR Certified
SafetyOutdoor playground
DiscountsMultiple Child(ren) Discount
Parent updatesParent app (Jovial)
MoreFounded 1977
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Aquia Harbour Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Aquia Harbour Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#821216
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2

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. Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289-036-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the agent has resided in the preceding five years. Agent A, who has been on the board for three months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from the state Agent A has resided in the last five years.”
  2. Sep 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child A, who has been enrolled for one month, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff A and Staff B were alone with a group of ten, three-year-old children and were not certified in CPR or first aid.”
  3. May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff A, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by more than seven months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for staff that contains all of the required information. The record for Staff A, employed for more than nine months, was missing the following required components: 1.) Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.”
  4. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on review of five children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a physical on file within the first thirty days of enrollment. Evidence: The record for child A (start date: 02/04/2023) did not have documentation of a physical on file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of five agent records it was determined that an out of state central registry check was not initiated within 30 days for agents who have lived outside of Virginia within the last five years. In addition, out of state criminal history checks were not initiated for agents who have lived outside of Virginia within the last five years before the first day of their position. Evidence: 1.) Agent A who has been a board member since September 2023 did not have an out of state central registry check for Ohio and DC on file. 2.) Agent A did not have documentation of an out of state criminal history check for DC on file. 3.) Agent B who has been a board member since September 2023 did not have an out of state central registry check for Maryland on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review of two staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of completing The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff A who has been employed for the entirety of the school year beginning September 2023, did not have documentation of completion of the Virginia Pre-Service Training on file.”
  6. Dec 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review of five children's records it was determined that not all records were complete. Evidence: The records for child A (start date: 01/22/23) and child B (start date: 01/22/23) did not have documentation of proof of identity on file as required.”
  7. Mar 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289-036-B-4

      “Based on review of four board officer records and interview, the center did not obtain the results of a criminal history record check, sex offender registry check, or central registry check from all states in which a board officer has resided within the past five years within 30 days of becoming a board officer. Evidence: Board Officer #1, who became a board officer in August 2022, indicated on their sworn statement that they had resided in Rhode Island within the past five years. There are no results from a criminal history record check, sex offender registry check, or central registry check from Rhode Island on record for Board Officer #1.”
  10. Oct 28, 2021InspectionNo 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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Questions about Aquia Harbour Preschool

Is Aquia Harbour Preschool licensed?

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

When was Aquia Harbour Preschool last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Aquia Harbour Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 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 Aquia Harbour Preschool care for?

18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Aquia Harbour Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Aquia Harbour Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Aquia Harbour Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 659-5771 to ask.

What is Aquia Harbour Preschool's phone number?

(540) 659-5771.

Where is Aquia Harbour Preschool?

1106 Spain Drive, Stafford, VA 22554. The nearest other daycare we list is KinderCare Learning Center, 1.1 miles away.

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