Discovery Learning Center
5617 Mapledale Plaza, Woodbridge, VA
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Congregation Ner Shalom is a child care center in Woodbridge, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 25 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with preschool.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Jewish values, on Congregation Ner Shalom's campus), Play-based |
| Licensed capacity | 25 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Congregation Ner Shalom has not listed its tuition.
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 27, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 3 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-1
“The program is required to obtain a sworn statement for each staff member prior to employment. The record for Staff #2 did not contain a sworn statement signed prior to employment.”
22.1-289.031-B-1
“The center shall establish and implement procedures for hand washing by staff and children before eating and after toileting and diapering. After a nature walk and before eating snack, children were given wipes to clean their hands, rather than using the available soap and water.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center shall request a central registry background check prior to employment. Central registry background checks were not requested for Staff #2 and Staff #3 who have been employed for over two weeks.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on review of three staff records, the program did not obtain sworn disclosure statements from staff prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: The records for Staff #2, with an employment date of August 2023, and Staff #2, with an employment date of August 2022, did not contain sworn disclosure statements.”
22.1-289.031-B-3
“Based on interview, the program did not ensure that a daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children was conducted by a person trained to perform such screening. Evidence: The director reported that none of the staff have completed Daily Health Observation training.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of three staff records, the program did not obtain the results of a national, fingerprint-based criminal history record check prior to the first day of employment for two staff. Evidence: The records for Staff #1 and Staff #3, with employment dates of August 2022, did not contain fingerprint results.”
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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 October 27, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 2 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.
25, 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, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 305-5966 to ask.
(571) 305-5966.
14010 Spriggs Road, Woodbridge, VA 22193. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST at McAuliffe Elementary, 0.6 miles away.