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Bright Start Preschool III

4901 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria, VA 22304
licensed capacity
33
open each week
5 days

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About Bright Start Preschool III

Bright Start Preschool III is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 33 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
33 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity33 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Start Preschool III has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Start Preschool III

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
33 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108370
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 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. Jul 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. One bottle of cleaning spray was observed in an unlocked drawer in the bathroom.”
  2. Jan 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #1, who had been enrolled for two months.”
  3. Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 11, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on observation and interview, medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days were not disposed of by the center. Evidence: 1. In the Koalas classroom, 1 bottle of Children's Benadryl (expiration date: 2022) and 1 box of Auvi-Q auto injectors (expiration date: 2022) belonging to Child # 6, were observed in an unlocked closet. 2. Staff # 2 acknowledged the expired medication.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not have a battery operated radio. Evidence: 1. There was no battery operated radio at the center. 2. Staff #2 acknowledged that there was no battery operated radio at the center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, 1 out of 4 staff did not have documentation of tuberculosis screening within 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (date of hire: 5/26/2024) had documentation of a tuberculosis screening on file that was dated 3/19/2024. 2. Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff # 3 acknowledged that the tuberculosis screening for Staff #4 was completed outside of the 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interview, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Koalas classroom, 3 cleaning powders, 1 jug of cleaning liquid and 3 cleaning sprays were observed in an unlocked lower cabinet under the sink. 2. In the Koalas classroom, 1 bottle of cleaning spray was observed in an unlocked closet. 3. Staff #2 acknowledged the cleaning products were unlocked.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and interview, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Pandas classroom, 9 blind cords were observed within the reach of children hanging from the classroom windows. 2. In the Koalas classroom, 4 blind cords were observed within the reach of children hanging from the classroom windows. 3. Staff #2 acknowledged that the blind cords were within the reach of children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation and interview, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Koalas classroom, 1 bottle of Children's Benadryl and 1 box of Auvi-Q auto injectors were observed in an unlocked closet. 2. Staff # 2 acknowledged the unlocked medication.”
  8. Jul 11, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on observation and interview, medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days were not disposed of by the center. Evidence: 1. In the Koalas classroom, 1 bottle of Children's Benadryl (expiration date: 2022) and 1 box of Auvi-Q auto injectors (expiration date: 2022) belonging to Child # 6, were observed in an unlocked closet. 2. Staff # 2 acknowledged the expired medication.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not have a battery operated radio. Evidence: 1. There was no battery operated radio at the center. 2. Staff #2 acknowledged that there was no battery operated radio at the center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, 1 out of 4 staff did not have documentation of tuberculosis screening within 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (date of hire: 5/26/2024) had documentation of a tuberculosis screening on file that was dated 3/19/2024. 2. Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff # 3 acknowledged that the tuberculosis screening for Staff #4 was completed outside of the 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interview, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Koalas classroom, 3 cleaning powders, 1 jug of cleaning liquid and 3 cleaning sprays were observed in an unlocked lower cabinet under the sink. 2. In the Koalas classroom, 1 bottle of cleaning spray was observed in an unlocked closet. 3. Staff #2 acknowledged the cleaning products were unlocked.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and interview, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Pandas classroom, 9 blind cords were observed within the reach of children hanging from the classroom windows. 2. In the Koalas classroom, 4 blind cords were observed within the reach of children hanging from the classroom windows. 3. Staff #2 acknowledged that the blind cords were within the reach of children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation and interview, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Koalas classroom, 1 bottle of Children's Benadryl and 1 box of Auvi-Q auto injectors were observed in an unlocked closet. 2. Staff # 2 acknowledged the unlocked medication.”
  9. Jan 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review, 1 out of 2 staff records reviewed, did not have a subsequent Central Registry Search conducted 5 years after the previous check. Evidence: The Central Registry Search for Staff A expired 08/20/2023.”
  10. Jan 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review, 1 out of 2 staff records reviewed, did not have a subsequent Central Registry Search conducted 5 years after the previous check. Evidence: The Central Registry Search for Staff A expired 08/20/2023.”
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 16, 2022InspectionNo 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 Start Preschool III

Is Bright Start Preschool III licensed?

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

When was Bright Start Preschool III last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Start Preschool III had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 10 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 Start Preschool III care for?

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

Does Bright Start Preschool III accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Start Preschool III'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 Bright Start Preschool III cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 370-8414 to ask.

What is Bright Start Preschool III's phone number?

(703) 370-8414.

Where is Bright Start Preschool III?

4901 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria, VA 22304. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Start Preschool I, under 0.1 miles away.

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