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ChildSpace Learning Center

2721 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 223014.9· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
27
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$210

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About ChildSpace Learning Center

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.

Before- and after-schoolPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2.5–5
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
27 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “After-School: Monday - Friday | 2:35 - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2.5–5
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool
EnrichmentScience, Speech, Chinese language, Music, included in tuition
Class sizeSmall groups of 6–8 children; program limited to 27 children
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Extended care: Extended day options until 6:00
DiscountsReferral: one-time 10% discount
TransportationTransportation (staff pick up from Mount Vernon Community School)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity27 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

ChildSpace Learning Center lists monthly tuition from $210 to $1,870.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
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
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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
10 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for ChildSpace Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
27 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1107721
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Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Other rules 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. May 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • 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 #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.”
  2. Nov 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  3. May 5, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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)”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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)”
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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 .”
    • Other rules

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  4. Dec 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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,”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  5. Jun 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  6. Feb 15, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  7. Sep 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  8. Dec 12, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  9. Jul 6, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
  10. Jan 11, 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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FAQ

Questions about ChildSpace Learning Center

Is ChildSpace Learning Center licensed?

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

When was ChildSpace Learning Center last inspected?

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.

Has ChildSpace Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can ChildSpace Learning Center care for?

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

Does ChildSpace Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are ChildSpace Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ChildSpace Learning Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $210 to $1,870, as it lists it.

What is ChildSpace Learning Center's phone number?

(571) 429-3082.

Where is ChildSpace Learning Center?

2721 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301. The nearest other daycare we list is The Nest Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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