American Day School 2
501 N. Henry Street, Alexandria, VA
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Bright Mind Preschool is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 65 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $1,790 to $1,900.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2½ years (thirty months) up to kindergarten eligibility |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Mother Goose Times Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Excite Soccer and Power Tots Gymnastics |
| Staff | Lead teachers are required to hold a college degree or a CDA |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Virginia Child Care and Child Care Aware of America subsidy programs |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Bright Mind Preschool lists monthly tuition from $1,790 to $1,900.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| $1,900 Monthly Tuition: Busy Bee Class (Toddler: 30 months and up), FULL TIME | $1,900 |
| $1790 Monthly Tuition: Treasure Hunter, Trail Blazer and Space Ranger Class (Jr. Pre-K & Pre-K), FULL TIME | $1,790 |
| Annual Application Fee | $150 |
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 15 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.
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22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent fingerprint-based background check for staff #3 was overdue by two years and nine months.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. Staff #1 TB screening is six months past due. Staff #2 TB screening is three months past due.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain: Name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child #3 emergency contacts were missing addresses. Child #7 did not have a second emergency contact on file.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: Documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Staff #1 only have one reference documented. Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not have any documentation of references being completed.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not have documentation of completing the required 16 hours of annual training.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1 first aid certification expired four months ago.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #1 CPR certification expired four months ago.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. Staff #2 annual health and safety update training is two years past due.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“A search of the sex offender registry and child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years must be conducted prior to employment. Staff #1 and Staff #4 resided in one state outside of Virginia in the preceding five years. The center did not conduct a search of the sex offender registry for that state prior to employment.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Staff #4 annual Health & Safety training is two months past due.”
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 center's Fire Inspection is eight month's overdue.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Staff #4 annual Health & Safety training is two months past due.”
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 center's Fire Inspection is eight month's overdue.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. The health and safety update course for Staff #2 was last completed on 5/14/2024.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for approximately 1 year, did not have documentation of requesting out of state background checks.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“The center's procedures for administering medication shall include written authorization from the child's physician and parent for long-term prescription drug use. The written authorization form for Child A did not include the physician's signature.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. The health and safety update course for Staff #2 was last completed on 5/14/2024.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for approximately 1 year, did not have documentation of requesting out of state background checks.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“The center's procedures for administering medication shall include written authorization from the child's physician and parent for long-term prescription drug use. The written authorization form for Child A did not include the physician's signature.”
8VAC20-790-520-A
“Based on an interview, the vendor was not in compliance with the standards in this part, the terms of the vendor agreement, and all relevant federal, state, or local laws and regulations. Evidence: The vendor agreement does not allow for vendors to retain subsidy cards or subsidy numbers for children enrolled under the subsidy program. Staff A stated a card was retained for Child A. Staff A stated the subsidy account numbers were retained at the facility for Child B, Child C, Child D and Child E.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, 1 out of 4 staff records did not have 5 year repeat checks completed. Evidence: The background checks for Staff A were expired.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on interviews and record review, the annual fire inspection was not completed. Evidence: The facility stated they had reached out to the fire department to obtain the inspection and were on a list.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, 1 out of 4 staff records did not have 5 year repeat checks completed. Evidence: The background checks for Staff A were expired.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on interviews and record review, the annual fire inspection was not completed. Evidence: The facility stated they had reached out to the fire department to obtain the inspection and were on a list.”
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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 September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 12 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.
65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $1,790 to $1,900, as it lists it.
(703) 928-0591.
322 N. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The nearest other daycare we list is American Day School #1, 0.1 miles away.