Little Lambs Academy
333 S Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
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Congregation Etz Hayim is a child care center in Arlington, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 86 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Jewish), Play-based |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Below 1:4 under age 2; 1:6 ages two to three; 1:8 ages 4 and older |
| Staff | At least 16 hours of training each year; First Aid/CPR certified |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Safety | Parents and visitors identified and ‘buzzed in’ prior to entry, Cameras / live video for parents (security cameras present and monitored), Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | Synagogue membership offers a discount |
| More | Founded 2001 |
| Licensed capacity | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Congregation Etz Hayim has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 4 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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22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #5, who had been employed for seven months, did not have a central registry search requested.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #2, employed for 18 months, did not have documentation requesting a central registry check, criminal history check and sex offender from one state. Staff #5, employed for 7 months, did not have documentation requesting a central registry check, criminal history check and sex offender from one state.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. The following staff do not have the staff health report completed by a physician. Staff # 3, #4 and #5 has been working at the RECDC for the past 7 months.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff # 2, who had been employed for 18 months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Based on staff record review, staff member did not have documentation that they have been certified by a practicing physician to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Evidence: At the time of inspection, staff #1 and #2 did not have an annual health for.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on staff record review, the center did not obtain results of a criminal history record check for each staff who has resided out of the state in the past five years. Evidence: Staff #2, date of hire 8/23/2021, currently resides in Washington, DC. At the time of inspection, staff #2 does not have results of the criminal history record check for Washington, DC.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on a review of staff records, the program did not obtain updated background checks every five years. Evidence: The following staff do not have updated background checks every 5 years: Staff #1 sworn statement is dated 12/29/2017 Staff #3 sworn statement is dated 7/15/2017 and central registry search is dated 8/19/2016. Staff #4 sworn statement is dated 7/31/2017 and central registry search is dated 9/14/2017.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on staff record review, the center did not obtain results of a criminal history record check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for each staff who has lived out of state in the last five years. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2, date of hire 06/01/2021, currently resides in Maryland. At the time of inspection, staff #2 did not have results of a child abuse and neglect registry search for the state of Maryland. 2. Staff #3, date of hire 01/31/2022, currently resides in Washington D.C. At the time of inspection, staff #3 did not have results of a child abuse and neglect registry search and results of a criminal history record check for Washington D.C. 3. Staff #4, date of hire 08/23/2021, currently resides in Washington D.C. At the time of inspection, staff #4 did not have results of a child abuse and neglect registry search and results of a criminal history record check for Washington D.C.”
22.1-289.031-B-4
“Based on child record review, the center did not ensure that all children in the center are in compliance regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. Evidence: At the time of inspection, child #1 did not have an immunization record on file.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Based on staff record review, each staff member did not have documentation certifying them by a physician to be free of any disability that would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision. Evidence: At the time of inspection, staff #1 did not have an annual health form certifying them by a physician to be free of any disability that would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on staff record review, center did not obtain a sworn statement before employment and results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, staff #1, date of hire 10/18/2021, did not have documentation of a sworn statement in their file. 2. At the time of inspection, staff #3 , date of hire 01/31/2022, did not have documentation of a sworn statement in their file. 3. At the time of inspection, staff #4, date of hire 08/23/2021, did not have a copy of central registry results in their file.”
22.1-289.031-B-3
“Based on staff interview, the center does not have an employee trained to perform a daily health screening and exclusion of sick children. Evidence: Staff #2 stated that she was not aware that they were required to have a staff member trained in daily health observation.”
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 3 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.
86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
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.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 979-4466 to ask.
(703) 979-4466.
2920 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22204. The nearest other daycare we list is Faith Lutheran Church, 0.3 miles away.