KinderCare Learning Center
29 Green Spring Drive, Stafford, VA
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Children aged 3 to 4 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Staff | First Aid & CPR Certified |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | Multiple Child(ren) Discount |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Jovial) |
| More | Founded 1977 |
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Aquia Harbour Preschool has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Reviews
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
29 Green Spring Drive, Stafford, VA
Stafford, VA 22554 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
107 Northampton Boulevard, Stafford, VA
301 Highpointe Boulevard, Stafford, VA
60 Gallery Road, Stafford, VA
75 Dunn Drive, Stafford, VA
95 Dunn Drive, Suite 101, Stafford, VA
120 Juggins Road, Stafford, VA
25 Travis Lane, Stafford, 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 February 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 659-5771 to ask.
(540) 659-5771.
1106 Spain Drive, Stafford, VA 22554. The nearest other daycare we list is KinderCare Learning Center, 1.1 miles away.