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Dulles South Recreation and Community Center

24950 Riding Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20152
licensed capacity
240
open each week
5 days

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About Dulles South Recreation and Community Center

Dulles South Recreation and Community Center is a licensed child care center in Chantilly, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 240 children, serving 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
240 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity240 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Dulles South Recreation and Community Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Dulles South Recreation and Community Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
240 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID34932
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Current TB documentation was not available for review for Staff #9. This updated screening was due 13 months ago.”
  2. Feb 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due 2 months ago and Staff #2 updated screening was due 5 months ago.”
  4. Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-B

      “Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. On 09/26/2025, in addition to snack, a class was rewarded with every child also receiving popsicles. Staff #1 decided that based on their behavioral (3) three children (who previously earned this reward) would have it withheld. There (3) three children only received the base snack, and not the added popsicles as promised.”
  5. Apr 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In Room #12, two containers of disinfectant wipes were in an upper unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children. In Room #6, one container of disinfectant wipes was observed in the room's bathroom, out in the open, in an area accessible to the children in care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Long-term prescription drug use and over-the- counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child's physician and parent. Medication on site for Child #6 was missing a signature for the child's parent on the medication authorization form.”
  6. Nov 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 can of spray cleaner and a can of air freshener with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were observed not in use within the bathrooms of two separate classrooms. In both cases, the items were stored on an unlocked shelf above each bathroom mirror”
  7. Jun 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review, 3 of 15 staff files indicated that not all of the required documentation was contained within each record. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (06/06/2024), the following staff did not have at least two references on file: Staff #6 (0 of 2), Staff #11 (1 of 2), and Staff #12 (1of 2). 2. All listed staff were hired after March 1, 1996.”
  8. May 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, one area within the center was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (05/08/2024), peeling paint was observed within Room 12 (Child Day Care). 2. This area of peeling paint was located inside the room, beside the door to exit and enter the room. The green paint was observed missing in this area, with peeling paint existing as well.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, not all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place while not in use. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (05/08/2024), a spray can (air freshener) was observed within the bathroom of classroom #8, both not in use and not kept in a locked space. 2. Container was labeled, "Keep Out of Reach of Children."”
  9. Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review, 1 of 20 staff files indicated that it has been more than 2 years from the date of last tuberculosis (TB) documentation kept on file. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (06/27/2023), the TB documentation on file for Staff #20 was dated - 03/16/2021. 2. A more current TB documentation was not available at the time of inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review, 1 of 20 staff files indicated that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course was not completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (06/27/2023), documentation of the VA Pre-service 10 hour training was not available for review for Staff #7. 2. The start date for Staff #7 was listed as 03/31/2022.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

      “Based on review, 2 of 20 staff files indicated that it has been more than five years since the date of the most recent central registry ( CPS ) findings. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (06/27/2023), the following staff had expired CPS findings on file: Staff #2 (dated - 09/28/2017), and Staff #8 (dated - 02/02/2018). 2. This non-compliance was observed after a review of each staff person's digital file.”
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Apr 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-F

      “Based on review, an medication authorization was expired for medication observed on site. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/14/2023), the medication authorization for medication to be administered to Child #1 was observed with an effective date that ended on 03/21/2023. 2. Both the medication and child was observed on site on the date of inspection. 3. The listed medication is to be given on an as needed basis.”
  2. Dec 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-E

      “Based on review, shelter in place procedures were not practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (12/13/2022), the posted drill log indicated that the center has not practiced their shelter in place procedures since last fall. 2. The log showed that the drill for Spring 2022 was not conducted.”
  3. May 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, cleaning supplies were not kept in a locked place when not in use. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (05/25/2022), cleaning supplies were observed in an upper unlocked cabinet (over classroom sink) within room #12. 2. A total of 16 preschool children were in the room at the time of observation.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-280-D

      “Based on observation, both cleaning supplies and rubbing alcohol were observed to be located above food, utensils, and single-service articles (cups). Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (05/25/2022), cleaning supplies and rubbing alcohol were observed within the storage closet for the CASA program. 2. These items (listed above) were observed to be stored over a bin full of food items to be served for snack, spoons, and a sleeve of red solo cups.”
  4. Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo 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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Questions about Dulles South Recreation and Community Center

Is Dulles South Recreation and Community Center licensed?

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

When was Dulles South Recreation and Community Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dulles South Recreation and Community Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 of 8 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 Dulles South Recreation and Community Center care for?

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

Does Dulles South Recreation and Community Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Dulles South Recreation and Community Center'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 Dulles South Recreation and Community Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 777-0343 to ask.

What is Dulles South Recreation and Community Center's phone number?

(703) 777-0343.

Where is Dulles South Recreation and Community Center?

24950 Riding Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20152. The nearest other daycare we list is Curious Minds Montessori School, 0.4 miles away.

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