Childrens Lighthouse of Chantilly
43385 Defender Drive, Chantilly, VA
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Curie Preschool, Chantilly is a licensed child care center in Chantilly, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 73 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 73 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Curie Preschool, Chantilly has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 8 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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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis(TB) screening at the time of employment and within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #1, employed for two months, had documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated five months before the first date of employment. Staff # 5, employed for five months, had documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated eleven months before the first date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The fall zones around the playground equipment had less than 3 inches of mulch. When mulch is used as a resilient surface in fall zones there must be 6 inches of mulch underneath and surrounding equipment up to 6 feet on all sides.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Cots or mats used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Classroom #1 did not have a top and bottom cover for mats used by children during the designated rest period.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“If diaper ointment or cream is used, the product shall be labeled with the child's name. A container of A&D Prevent diaper ointment in the boys restroom that was not labeled with a child's name.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A bottle of disinfectant with warning label, ?Keep out of reach of children,? was in the unlocked changing table cabinet in the boys restroom, within reach of children.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 11/04/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided for meeting the requirements of food service. The center did not have a current Environmental Sanitation Inspection.”
8VAC20-780-190-A-4-b
“Program directors shall be at 21 years of age, have two (2) years of programmatic experience with one year in a staff supervisory capacity and at least 120 hours of child-related training taught by an individual or by an organization with expertise in early childhood teacher preparation. The Operations Director does not have at least 120 hours in child-related training.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. The evacuation drill did not have documentation a drill was practiced during the month of December 2022. 2. The director acknowledged the drill was not practiced during December 2022 due to the center being closed for the last 2 weeks of the month.”
8VAC20-780-200-C
“Based on interview and a review of documentation, the center does not have a qualified program director on site at least 75% of the centers hours of operation. Evidence: Staff #1 stated that the Principal (Director) resigned in November and that the owners are looking to hire a new Principal and that Staff #1 is the interim Principal. Staff #1 does not meet the program director requirements.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on record review and interview, staff have not completed 16 hours of training annually. Evidence: Staff #1 completed four hours of training in 2021.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on record review, each grouping of children does not have at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader regularly present. Evidence: Staff #2 is responsible for the Preschool 3 classroom. Staff #2 does not meet program leader qualifications.”
8VAC20-780-380-A-1
“Based on interview, outdoor activities were not planned when weather permitted. Evidence: When asked if the children will be playing outside today, the staff in charge stated "No, because the slides are wet from yesterday's rain". It was approximately 50 degrees and sunny during today's inspection and the weather permitted outdoor play.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center has not obtained a central registry finding within the first 30 days of employment for each employee. Evidence: Staff #3 (date of hire: 11/5/2021) record does not contain the results of a central registry background check result.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, children's records do not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #2 record does not contain two emergency contacts that are not the parents. 2. Child #4 record only has one emergency contact that are not the parents.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on interview, the child day program is not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: When asked if there was a carbon monoxide detector installed within the building, the staff in charge did not know. After searching the building, a carbon monoxide detector could not be located.”
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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 March 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 5 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.
73, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
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) 303-1370 to ask.
(703) 303-1370.
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