Madison Day School
203 East Custis Avenue, Alexandria, VA
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ChildSpace Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 27 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $210 to $1,870.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2.5–5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool |
| Enrichment | Science, Speech, Chinese language, Music, included in tuition |
| Class size | Small groups of 6–8 children; program limited to 27 children |
| Daily life | Snacks provided. Extended care: Extended day options until 6:00 |
| Discounts | Referral: one-time 10% discount |
| Transportation | Transportation (staff pick up from Mount Vernon Community School) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 27 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
ChildSpace Learning Center lists monthly tuition from $210 to $1,870.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After-School Monthly Tuition | $795 |
| Extended Day 3:00 to 5:00 | $230 | $230 |
| Extended Day 3:00 to 6:00 | $210 | $210 |
| Extended Day 3:00 to 6:00 | $345 | $345 |
| Full Day | 8:00 to 3:00 | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| Full Day | 8:00 to 3:00 | $1,585 | $1,585 |
| Full Day | 8:00 to 3:00 | $1,870 | $1,870 |
| Half Day | 8:00 to 12:00 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Half Day | 8:00 to 12:00 | $665 | $665 |
| Half Day | 8:00 to 12:00 | $910 | $910 |
| After-School Enrollment Fee | $75 |
| preschool enrollment fee | $150 |
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 34 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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8VAC20-780-130-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #3, who had been attending for 17 weeks, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file. Child #5, who had been attending for nine months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“The Virginia Department of Education- sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #2 has been employed for 217 calendar days and does not have evidence of completing the orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“REPEAT VIOLATION Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes: The date and time of the drill. The center's last documented emergency drill was October 2025.”
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 #3, who had been enrolled for 17 weeks. There was no physical examination in the record of child #5, who had been enrolled for nine months.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: Work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. Child #1 has been enrolled for 12 weeks; work phone numbers for both parents were not documented. Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 were all missing one parent work phone number. Child #2 has been enrolled for 12 weeks. Child #3 and Child #5 has been enrolled for 14 months. Child #4 has been enrolled for eight months.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“REPEAT VIOLATION At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. Staff #2's record did not contain documentation of a follow up of a TB screening within two years. The screening was overdue by eight weeks.”
8VAC20-780-40-G
“REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. Child #1 and Child #2 records did not contain documentation of having viewed proof and have been enrolled and attending for 12 weeks.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills. 1. There was no documentation available of a second shelter-in-place drill having been practiced in 2023/2024 school year. 2. There was no documentation of a lockdown drill having been practiced in the 2023/2024 school year. 3. No monthly emergency evacuation drills had been documented since 12/2024.”
8VAC20-780-510-F
“The medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. There was no medication authorization available for review for a medication on site. (Child #3)”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Repeat Violation 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 available for review was dated 9/2023.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“The center shall obtain 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 record had no allergy action plan for a diagnosed food allergy.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all required information. 1. No annual update confirming information is current. (Child #2) 2. Emergency contacts missing address information (Child #5) 3. Emergency contact name, address and phone number for two contacts (Child #1)”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Repeat Violation At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff A's record did not contain documentation of a follow up screening within two years. The screening was overdue by 10 months.”
8VAC20-780-40-G
“Repeat Violation The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. Child #3's record did not contain documentation of having viewed proof of birth documents. The child had been enrolled and attending for 5 months. Child #5 documentation of viewing proof of birth was incomplete. No date of viewing the document was available, no signature of the person viewing the document . Child #1 documentation of viewing proof of birth was incomplete. No date of viewing the document was available, no signature of the person viewing the document .”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities and services are maintained in compliance with the terms of the current license issued by the department. The current license issued by the department had an age range of 2.5 years to 12 years. Child #1, who was present and had been attending for 2 months, was under the allowable age range for the license.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface. For children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. There was no changing table or designated countertop in use for diapering/changing children.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child 1, who had been attending for one week and two days, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-40-G
“The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. The record for Child 1, enrolled for one week and two days, was missing proof of the child's identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for one week and two days, was missing the following required components: work phone number and place of employment of each parent, address of two designated people to call in an emergency, permission to take the child off premises, previous child day care and schools attended by the child and immunization record. The record for Child 4, enrolled for one year and three months, was missing the following required components: documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record. The record for Child 5, enrolled for two months and two weeks, was missing the following required components: documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age and permission to take the child off premises,”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1 did not have record of training hours for July 2023 through July 2024.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2 updated screening was due five months ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”
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 annual fire inspection is past due 2 months and 2 weeks.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, one of two children's records did not have complete information. Evidence: 1. Child #2 (start date 9/08/2021) was missing documentation of child updates and confirmation of up to date information in the child's record at least annually and the permission slip to take the child off premises.”
8VAC20-780-550-H
“Based on review of practice drills and interview, the center did not maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. Evidence: 1. Staff stated the May 2024 evacuation drill was completed, but had not documented the drill.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“Repeat Violation Based on observation and record review, the center did not have emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of the building. Evidence: 1. Emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps were not posted on lower level, used by children.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. Evidence: 1. Record review of one child's physical documented a child with a food allergy. 2. Staff stated a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions does not exist. Staff stated the parent updated the child's information and the child is no longer allergic to food.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. Evidence: 1. Record review documented a child with food allergy 2. Staff stated a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions does not exist.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age, within 7 days of attending. Evidence: No date documenting when proof of identity was viewed for Child#1.”
8VAC20-780-70
“REPEAT Based on record review, the center did not have documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (start date 9/05/2023) did not have documentation of two or more references before employment.”
8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“Based on record review and interview, a child prescribed emergency medications is not always in the care of a staff member who meets the requirements of administering emergency medications. Evidence: Child#3 has prescribed emergency medications. No staff at the center have the required training.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on observation and record review, the center did not have current documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter-in place and lockdown drills. Evidence: Date of last documented evacuation drill 7/2023.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation and interview, food brought from home did not have food container clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: Two food containers examined were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“Based on observation and record review, the center did not have emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of the building. Evidence: 1. Emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps were not posted on lower level, used by children. 2. Main level, used by children did not have Shelter in Place procedures or maps posted.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain 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. Evidence: 1. Child #2 (start date 9/05/2023) had a diagnosed food allergy and the center did not have a written care plan 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.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, staff records did not include all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (start date 9/05/2023) did not have date of employment and documentation of two or more references before employment.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, the center failed to cover all unused outlets accessible to children under 5 years of age with child-resistant protective covers. Evidence: 1. Two outlets were not covered with child-resistant protective covers by the medify air machine. 2. One outlet was not covered with child-resistant protective covers by the carbon monoxide detector.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, each staff member did not have documentation that the tuberculosis screening was completed within the last 30 days calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (start date 9/05/2023) had a tuberculosis screening dated 7/23/2023 and was completed more than 30 days of the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, children's records did not have complete information. Evidence: 1. Child #1 and Child #2 did not have permission slips from the parents to take children to the public park nearby or walks outside of the center.”
8VAC20-780-40-G
“Based on record review, the center did not meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1. Child #2's file (start date 9/06/2022) did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity within 7 business days of the child's start date.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observations, the center did not follow all diapering requirements. Evidence: 1. The center did not have a leakproof or plastic-lined storage systemin the bathroom where children have diaper/pull ups changed that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain updated tuberculosis (TB)screening or testing every two years for one staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 had a TB screening or testing completed on 6/15/2020 and did not have an updated screening or test in the file.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, the center did not have documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test or screening for one staff member at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children and completed within the last 30 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 7/06/2022) was at the center working with children and did not have a TB test or screening on file.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning products were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A disinfecting cleaning spray was on the counter near the bathroom and was not kept locked.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, staff records did not include all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was at the center during the inspection on 7/06/2022. The director stated it was Staff #1's first day. The center did not have the following information: Name, address, verification of age requirement, job title, the date of employment, name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency and two or more references.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, the center did not have the results of a criminal history record check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (start date 7/06/2022) lived in Indiana in the last 5 years and the center did not have a copy of the results of the criminal history record check for that State in the file.”
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203 East Custis Avenue, Alexandria, VA
2609 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22305 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22305 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
104 Hume Avenue, Alexandria, VA
2601 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA
2903 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA
100 E. Windsor Avenue, Alexandria, VA
417 Hume Avenue, Alexandria, VA
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 26, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 6 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.
27, 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.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $210 to $1,870, as it lists it.
(571) 429-3082.
2721 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301. The nearest other daycare we list is The Nest Academy, 0.1 miles away.