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Arlington County-Madison

3829 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22207
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days

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About Arlington County-Madison

Arlington County-Madison is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 24 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Thursday9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Friday9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Arlington County-Madison has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Arlington County-Madison

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
24 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#861897
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
  4. Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and documentation, the proof of identity was not obtained within 7 days of enrollment. Evidence: Child #1 start date was 9/6/23.”
  6. Aug 10, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review and staff administration confirmation, 2 of 5 staff were missing TB documentation. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 6/2022) and Staff #2 (date of hire (6/2023) were missing documentation of having a completed TB screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on record review and staff confirmation, a staff member did not complete the VA Department of Education orientation within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 6/2022) did not complete the orientation course as required within 90 days.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-a

      “Based on record review, a Virginia Central Registry Check ( CPS ) has not been repeated within 5 years of expiration. Evidence: Staff #4's CPS expired 7/31/2023 and a new clearance has not been returned as of 8/21/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on observation and record review, a child's allergy care plan can not be followed by staff as no medication is on-site. Evidence: Child #1's care plan list an emergency medication to be administered in case of a suspected allergen exposure. However, no medication is on-site so staff would not be able to follow the plan as outlined by the physician.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and staff statement, the center did not have documentation of viewing proof of identity. Evidence: Child #1-4 did not have proof of identity verified by Arlington County Parks and Registration staff or Tot camp staff.”
  7. Dec 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review and staff statement, an independent contractor does not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: An independent contractor that has been hired by a family is missing documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-D

      “Based on observation, the most recent inspection report was not posted. Evidence: The posted report was dated 3/14/2022 and not from the 7/29/2022 inspection.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on staff statement and observation, areas of the outside playground have not been maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: Several of the wooded timbers around the outside playground are rotting and deteriorating causing a potential tripping and splinter hazard.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record documentation, 1 child was missing proof of identity (POI) verification. Evidence: The center administration sent the list of children's POI and 1 child did not have completed information.”
  8. Jul 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and staff statement, an area of the center is not in safe and operable condition. Evidence: The landscape timber is rotting on the outside large playground and has sharp edges exposed. Previously cited 3/2022.”
  9. Mar 14, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-B

      “Based on record review, the emergency evacuation plan is incomplete. Evidence: No evacuation plan was available to verify that the new requirements for the plan were included. These items are reunification of children with parents following an evacuation, lockdown and shelter-in place, continuity of care in case of an emergency and a review of the plan.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-E

      “Based on record review and staff statement, documentation of a second shelter-in place drill was not recorded. Evidence: Only one SIP drill was reorded for 2021. When the Licneins Insepctor asked the site leader she stated she did one in the Fall but must have not recorded it on the log.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on record review, 2 of 2 injury forms were incomplete. The injury forms were missing a corrective action to prevent reoccurrence or when the parent was notified.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, 3 of 3 children's records were incomplete. Evidence: Child #1 was missing parent work information, proof of identity and a second emergency contact (parents were listed and it must be someone else). Child #2 was misisng proof of identity. Child #3 was misisng proof of identity and parent work inforamtion ,”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and staff statement, 2 staff emergency contacts were not available. Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2 did nt have emergency contacts on-site.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, an area of the playground is not being maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: A landscape timber is rotting away on the large playground and a large nail is exposed.”
  10. Oct 7, 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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FAQ

Questions about Arlington County-Madison

Is Arlington County-Madison licensed?

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

When was Arlington County-Madison last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Arlington County-Madison had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 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 Arlington County-Madison care for?

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

Does Arlington County-Madison accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Arlington County-Madison's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Arlington County-Madison cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 228-5316 to ask.

What is Arlington County-Madison's phone number?

(703) 228-5316.

Where is Arlington County-Madison?

3829 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22207. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Ambassadors' Academy - Summer Camp, 0.9 miles away.

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