Bright Start Learning Center
4920 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria, VA
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Bright Start Preschool III has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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4920 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22304 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22304 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4910 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria, VA
4915 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22304 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22304 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22304 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22304 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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 July 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 370-8414 to ask.
(703) 370-8414.
4901 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria, VA 22304. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Start Preschool I, under 0.1 miles away.