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Creative Learning School

8331 Washington Avenue, Alexandria, VA 223094.2· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days

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About Creative Learning School

Creative Learning School is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Creative Learning School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#322203
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 31, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1 does not have current first aid certifications and has been employed for 8 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1 does not have current CPR certifications and has been employed for 8 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “When diaper cream is used, the center must follow the requirements. There was no written parent authorization for 3 children's diaper creams in the Rabbits classroom. (child #6, 7 and 8) These diaper creams were found under the changing table, accessible to the children in care.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-40-K

      “The center shall develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. The center did not have a written procedure for abusive head trauma.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “The center is required to have applicants undergo a background check every five years. The most recent fingerprint results for staff #5 was overdue by 2 years and 1 month.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-F

      “The center shall develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. The center has not developed a written policy to ensure children receive care by consistent staff.”
  4. Jul 31, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1 does not have current first aid certifications and has been employed for 8 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1 does not have current CPR certifications and has been employed for 8 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “When diaper cream is used, the center must follow the requirements. There was no written parent authorization for 3 children's diaper creams in the Rabbits classroom. (child #6, 7 and 8) These diaper creams were found under the changing table, accessible to the children in care.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-40-K

      “The center shall develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. The center did not have a written procedure for abusive head trauma.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “The center is required to have applicants undergo a background check every five years. The most recent fingerprint results for staff #5 was overdue by 2 years and 1 month.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-F

      “The center shall develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. The center has not developed a written policy to ensure children receive care by consistent staff.”
  5. Feb 20, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. The annual health and safety update course for Staff #1 was seven months overdue.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for more than one year, did not have any completed reference verifications on file. Documentation of reference verifications for Staff #3 did not contain the date the references were verified.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated screening for Staff #1 was due 4 months ago and the updated screening for Staff #5 was due more than one year ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “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 #2, enrolled for approximately two months, was missing documentation of the child's first date of attendance, and documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. The record for Child #3, enrolled for two months, was missing the phone number for 1 of 2 required designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The records for Child #4, enrolled for over one year, and Child #5, enrolled for 6 months, was missing documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Repeat Violation. For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The written attendance for the Rabbits classroom was not complete. There were 7 children present.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “The center is required to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for Child #2 did not contain documentation of a physical examination. The documentation is overdue by one month.”
  6. Feb 20, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. The annual health and safety update course for Staff #1 was seven months overdue.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for more than one year, did not have any completed reference verifications on file. Documentation of reference verifications for Staff #3 did not contain the date the references were verified.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated screening for Staff #1 was due 4 months ago and the updated screening for Staff #5 was due more than one year ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “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 #2, enrolled for approximately two months, was missing documentation of the child's first date of attendance, and documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. The record for Child #3, enrolled for two months, was missing the phone number for 1 of 2 required designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The records for Child #4, enrolled for over one year, and Child #5, enrolled for 6 months, was missing documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Repeat Violation. For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The written attendance for the Rabbits classroom was not complete. There were 7 children present.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “The center is required to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for Child #2 did not contain documentation of a physical examination. The documentation is overdue by one month.”
  7. Jul 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not have documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: Child 1 does not have documentation of a physical examination under a physician.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain immunizations for each child. Evidence: Child 1 does not have documentation of immunization records.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff records were not complete. Evidence: Staff 1 and 2 do not have 2 references completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not maintain a written record of attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1) In the Toddler classroom, attendance was not taken and there were 5 children in care. 2) In the school age classroom, attendance was not taken and there were 11 children in care. 3) In the preschool classroom, the departure of children was not documented on the attendance sheet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, staff members did not obtain a follow up tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of their most recent screening. Evidence: Staff 3 has a tuberculosis screening which expired on 11/18/2023. Staff 4 has a tuberculosis screening which expired on 7/17/2021.”
  8. Jul 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not have documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: Child 1 does not have documentation of a physical examination under a physician.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain immunizations for each child. Evidence: Child 1 does not have documentation of immunization records.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff records were not complete. Evidence: Staff 1 and 2 do not have 2 references completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not maintain a written record of attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1) In the Toddler classroom, attendance was not taken and there were 5 children in care. 2) In the school age classroom, attendance was not taken and there were 11 children in care. 3) In the preschool classroom, the departure of children was not documented on the attendance sheet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, staff members did not obtain a follow up tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of their most recent screening. Evidence: Staff 3 has a tuberculosis screening which expired on 11/18/2023. Staff 4 has a tuberculosis screening which expired on 7/17/2021.”
  9. Mar 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not document viewing original proof of identity in their record. Evidence: Child 1 and 2 do not have documentation of viewing proof of identity in their record.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, staff members shall obtain at least every two years an updated tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1- Staff 1 has a tuberculosis screening conducted on 11/18/2021. 2- Staff 2 has a tuberculosis screening conducted on 8/19/2021. 3- Staff 3 has a tuberculosis is screening conducted on 11/1/2021.”
  10. Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Jul 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review, background checks were not repeated every five years for a applicant for licensure as a child day center. Evidence: 1) Staff 1 has a central registry search which was completed on 04/27/2018 and a fingerprint based criminal history search completed on 07/17/2018. 2) Staff 2 has a fingerprint based criminal history search completed on 04/22/2018.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, staff did not undergo a follow up tuberculosis screening two years from the date of the most recent screening or test. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a tuberculosis screening which was last conducted on 1/20/20. 2. Staff 2 has a tuberculosis screening which was last conducted on 8/5/21.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure all staff completed orientation training no later than seven days of their start date. Evidence: 1) Staff 3 does not have a record of completing orientation. (Staff 3, DOH 7/3/23) 2) Staff 4 does not have a record of completing orientation. (Staff 4, DOH 4/27/23) 3) Staff 5 does not have a record of completing orientation. (Staff 5, DOH 5/11/23)”
  2. Jul 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review, background checks were not repeated every five years for a applicant for licensure as a child day center. Evidence: 1) Staff 1 has a central registry search which was completed on 04/27/2018 and a fingerprint based criminal history search completed on 07/17/2018. 2) Staff 2 has a fingerprint based criminal history search completed on 04/22/2018.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, staff did not undergo a follow up tuberculosis screening two years from the date of the most recent screening or test. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a tuberculosis screening which was last conducted on 1/20/20. 2. Staff 2 has a tuberculosis screening which was last conducted on 8/5/21.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure all staff completed orientation training no later than seven days of their start date. Evidence: 1) Staff 3 does not have a record of completing orientation. (Staff 3, DOH 7/3/23) 2) Staff 4 does not have a record of completing orientation. (Staff 4, DOH 4/27/23) 3) Staff 5 does not have a record of completing orientation. (Staff 5, DOH 5/11/23)”
  3. Feb 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: Cleaning products and disinfecting products were kept on an upper shelf in a bathroom utilized by children.”
  4. Feb 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: Cleaning products and disinfecting products were kept on an upper shelf in a bathroom utilized by children.”
  5. Aug 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Child 1 does not have documentation that each child has received immunizations.”
  8. Mar 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Child 1 does not have documentation that each child has received immunizations.”
  9. Mar 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Child 1 does not have documentation that each child has received immunizations.”

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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Questions about Creative Learning School

Is Creative Learning School licensed?

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

When was Creative Learning School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Learning School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 7 of 10 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 Creative Learning School care for?

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

Does Creative Learning School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Creative Learning School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Learning School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 799-0335 to ask.

What is Creative Learning School's phone number?

(703) 799-0335.

Where is Creative Learning School?

8331 Washington Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22309. The nearest other daycare we list is The Vine Preschool II at Wesley, 0.1 miles away.

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