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Calvary Children's School

2315 S. Grant Street, Arlington, VA 222024.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days

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About Calvary Children's School

Calvary Children's School is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with part-time care, preschool and toddler care.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “9-3:30 Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPart-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Calvary United Methodist Church), Play-based
Staff-to-child ratio1:4 for 2 year old classes, 1:8 for 3 year old class, 1:10 for 4 year old classes
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded June 1998
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

Calvary Children's School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Calvary Children's School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1031205
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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. Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. A lockdown drill was not completed in the 2025 calendar year.”
  3. Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills. Documentation for November 2024 was missing from the drill log.”
  5. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of staff records, the CDC did not ensure required background checks were repeated every 5 years. Evidence: Staff #3 had fingerprint results that expired on 07/11/2023.”
  7. Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of staff records, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 (date of hire 12/12/2022) had a TB test or screening dated 7/16/2022.”
  9. Sep 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of staff records, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 9/6/2022) had a TB test or screening dated 1/11/2022.”
  10. Apr 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on record review, a TB screening was not completed at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired 3/21/2022 and TB documentation was dated 3/29/2022.”
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Nov 23, 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 Calvary Children's School

Is Calvary Children's School licensed?

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

When was Calvary Children's School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Calvary Children's School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 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 Calvary Children's School care for?

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

Does Calvary Children's School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Calvary Children's School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Calvary Children's School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 892-4112 to ask.

What is Calvary Children's School's phone number?

(703) 892-4112.

Where is Calvary Children's School?

2315 S. Grant Street, Arlington, VA 22202. The nearest other daycare we list is Maria Teresa's Babies Early Enrichment Center, 0.1 miles away.

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