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Aquinas Montessori School

8334 Mt. Vernon Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days

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About Aquinas Montessori School

Aquinas Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2.5–12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Arrival 8:30-8:45 AM; dismissal 11:45 AM-12:00 PM (half-day) or 3:00-3:15 PM (full-day/elementary)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2.5–12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentYoga, piano and cello (after school)
StaffLead teachers hold AMI diplomas plus undergraduate or graduate degrees
Daily lifeExtended care: Before School 7:30-8:30 AM; After School 3:00-6:00 PM
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (field trips to local museums, concert halls and parks)
MoreFounded 1965
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Aquinas Montessori School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Aquinas Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#840423
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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See all 9 visits
  1. May 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The Child day center is required to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which an employee has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1 did not have documentation of the results of an out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry for a state in which the employee has resided in the preceding five years.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “The Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course is required to be completed within 90 calendar days of employment for all staff. Staff #1 was employed for over 90 calendar days and had not completed The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course at the time of the inspection.”
  2. Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “An inspection report showing annual approval from the health department is required to be on file at the facility. The facility did not have documentation of annual approval from the health department on file at the time of the inspection.”
  5. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 3 staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 1/31/2023) did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course on file at the time of the inspection. 2. Staff # (3doh: 1/11/2023 did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course on file at the time of the inspection.”
  8. Oct 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 3 staff did not have a tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. Staff #3's (doh: 9/2016) most recent documentation of tuberculosis screening on file was dated 9/29/2020.”
  9. Mar 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289-036-B-4

      “Based on a review of staff records, the child day center did not obtain a copy of the criminal history record information check, sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which an employee has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (doh: 8/29/2019) did not have documentation of an out-of-state criminal history record information check from a state in which the employee lived in during the preceding five years. 2. Staff #3 did not have documentation of an out-of-state sex offender check from a state in which the employee lived in during the preceding five years. 3. Staff #3 did not have documentation of an out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry search from a state in which the employee lived in during 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 Aquinas Montessori School

Is Aquinas Montessori School licensed?

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

When was Aquinas Montessori School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Aquinas Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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 Aquinas Montessori School care for?

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

Does Aquinas Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Aquinas Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Aquinas Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 780-8484 to ask.

What is Aquinas Montessori School's phone number?

(703) 780-8484.

Where is Aquinas Montessori School?

8334 Mt. Vernon Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309.

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