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Bright Mind Preschool

322 N. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 223145.0· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,790

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About Bright Mind Preschool

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.

Preschool / pre-KMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accreditedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2½ years (thirty months) up to kindergarten eligibility
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:00am-6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2½ years (thirty months) up to kindergarten eligibility
ProgramsFull-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumMother Goose Times Curriculum
EnrichmentExcite Soccer and Power Tots Gymnastics
StaffLead teachers are required to hold a college degree or a CDA
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsVirginia Child Care and Child Care Aware of America subsidy programs
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Mind Preschool lists monthly tuition from $1,790 to $1,900.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
$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
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Bright Mind Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
65 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1108131
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Summary

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Background checks 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 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. Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 9, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
  3. Sep 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  4. Sep 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  5. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  7. May 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  8. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  3. Sep 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  4. Sep 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  5. May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 5, 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 Bright Mind Preschool

Is Bright Mind Preschool licensed?

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

When was Bright Mind Preschool last inspected?

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.

Has Bright Mind Preschool had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Bright Mind Preschool care for?

65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Bright Mind Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright Mind Preschool's hours?

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

How much does Bright Mind Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,790 to $1,900, as it lists it.

What is Bright Mind Preschool's phone number?

(703) 928-0591.

Where is Bright Mind Preschool?

322 N. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The nearest other daycare we list is American Day School #1, 0.1 miles away.

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