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Discovery Time Learning Academy

420 Hume Avenue, Alexandria, VA 223014.6· 101 reviews
licensed capacity
104
open each week
5 days
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About Discovery Time Learning Academy

Discovery Time Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 104 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
104 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity104 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Discovery Time Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Discovery Time Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
104 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID44686
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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See all 22 visits
  1. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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 #4, employed for more than 2 months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes: Identity of the person conducting the drill; The date and time of the drill;The method used for notification of the drill; The number of staff participating; The number of children participating; Any special conditions simulated; The time it took to complete the drill; Problems encountered, if any. The 2025 lockdown drill that was conducted was not documented with required information.”
  4. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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 #3, who had been employed for 2 weeks, had a central registry search requested 6 days after employment.”
  6. Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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 #3, who had been employed for 2 weeks, had a central registry search requested 6 days after employment.”
  7. May 14, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes

      “COMPLAINT RELATED Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Staff A and staff B reported that staff #1 frequently used a harsh tone and demeaning language with the children. Child #2 was upset and getting cleaned up from a potty accident and staff #1 said in a harsh tone "you're coughing in my face, stop crying".”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: Yes

      “COMPLAINT RELATED The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: roughly handling a child. Staff A and Staff B reported that staff #1 shoved child #1 into classroom #1 while stating "no, you're not listening. Go in here, you don't want to be in this classroom". It was reported that child #1 dropped to the ground and when staff #1 noticed a tour in classroom #1, they picked up the child and took them back to classroom #2.”
  8. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Aug 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure all diapering surfaces were nonabsorbent. Evidence: In the JR PS classroom the diapering surface was deteriorated exposing the inside absorbent foam material.”
  2. Aug 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure all diapering surfaces were nonabsorbent. Evidence: In the JR PS classroom the diapering surface was deteriorated exposing the inside absorbent foam material.”
  3. Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Oct 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jan 6, 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 Discovery Time Learning Academy

Is Discovery Time Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Discovery Time Learning Academy 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 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Discovery Time Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 6 of 14 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 Discovery Time Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Discovery Time Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Discovery Time Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Discovery Time Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 930-9043 to ask.

What is Discovery Time Learning Academy's phone number?

(703) 930-9043.

Where is Discovery Time Learning Academy?

420 Hume Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. The nearest other daycare we list is Discovery Time STEM and Daycare of Alexandria, under 0.1 miles away.

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