Discovery Time STEM and Daycare of Alexandria
417 Hume Avenue, Alexandria, VA
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Children's House Montessori School - Alexandria is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 57 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
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Children's House Montessori School - Alexandria has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 11 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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8VAC20-780-40-E
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. The center is licensed for children ages 18 months through 6 years old. Two enrolled children, that have attended the program were not 18 months old at the date of first attendance. (Children#1, 2)”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #3's written allergy action plan listed a medication to be administered in the event of an allergic reaction, that was not available on site.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent inspection report for the facility was not posted.”
8VAC20-780-50-A
“Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially Staff and children's information was not kept confidential. The Supplemental page from the previous inspection, which contained children and staff names, was posted.”
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 most recent fire inspection was not available for review.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Food containers were not labeled and dated.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided:b that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container. Child #1's medication was not in a container with the prescription label attached.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“The required first aid kits shall include at a minimum, triangular bandages. Both first aid kits had only one triangular bandage.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center maintains compliance with the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. The center's medication policy did not include methods to prevent the use of outdated medication.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. For children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. There is no diaper changing table in use for children under three years of age.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of records, two staff records did not contain documentation of a negative screening result that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's negative screening result was dated 8/30/23. Date of employment:12/04/23. 2. Staff #2's negative screening result was dated 6/9/24. Date of employment: 7/23/24.”
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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 May 21, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 5 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.
57, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (703) 276-1360 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 276-1360 to ask.
(703) 276-1360.
104 Hume Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's House Montessori School-Alexandria 2, under 0.1 miles away.