Ladybug Academy Courthouse
2500 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA
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Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: From 3 months to 6 years old (newest location, Lincolnia Academy of Early Learning) |
|---|---|
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 18 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
“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first date of employment. The sworn statement for Staff D was dated after the first date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“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 attendance sheet for classroom #1 did not accurately reflect the children present.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall contain documentation of two references prior to the employees. first date of employment. Staff C's references were both dated one and two days after employment. Staff D's references were dated two days after the date of employment.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff B, who is currently working, was dated two days after their first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-510-F
“The medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. Child #2 had a medication at the center without a medication authorization. The authorization available authorized Fairfax County Schools to administer the medicine.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center administers only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container. Child #1's prescription medication did not have a prescription label attached to the container.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #2, who has a diagnosed food allergy, did not have a written care plan in their file.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff B, who is currently working, was dated two days after their first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-510-F
“The medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. Child #2 had a medication at the center without a medication authorization. The authorization available authorized Fairfax County Schools to administer the medicine.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center administers only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container. Child #1's prescription medication did not have a prescription label attached to the container.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #2, who has a diagnosed food allergy, did not have a written care plan in their file.”
8VAC20-780-50-A
“Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. Information was not kept confidential when the Supplemental page of the previous inspection was posted, containing names of staff and children.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“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. Two children's attendance was not documented as it occurred.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, are maintained. The center did not follow its own policy for notifying parents of an expiring/expired medication. One medication at the center was expired. (1/2025 - Child 1)”
8VAC20-780-50-A
“Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. Information was not kept confidential when the Supplemental page of the previous inspection was posted, containing names of staff and children.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“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. Two children's attendance was not documented as it occurred.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, are maintained. The center did not follow its own policy for notifying parents of an expiring/expired medication. One medication at the center was expired. (1/2025 - Child 1)”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“The required first aid kits shall include at a minimum; two triangular bandages. The first aid kit on the lower level (gym) did not contain a second triangular bandage.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and that was completed within the last 30 days prior to employment. Staff A's negative report was date 2 days after employment. Staff C's negative result was completed 9 months prior to employment.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The facility shall request, prior to employment, a search of a Child abuse and neglect registry for any residence in a state outside of Virginia, in which the applicant has lived within the past 5 years. There was no documentation to show a Child Abuse and Neglect search was submitted for a residence outside of Virginia in the past 5 years for Staff B.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The facility shall obtain a sworn statement prior to employment, disclosing any residences outside of the state of Virginia in the past 5 years. Staff B's record did not contain a completed sworn statement that accurately reflected residences outside of Virginia in the past 5 years.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“The required first aid kits shall include at a minimum; two triangular bandages. The first aid kit on the lower level (gym) did not contain a second triangular bandage.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and that was completed within the last 30 days prior to employment. Staff A's negative report was date 2 days after employment. Staff C's negative result was completed 9 months prior to employment.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The facility shall request, prior to employment, a search of a Child abuse and neglect registry for any residence in a state outside of Virginia, in which the applicant has lived within the past 5 years. There was no documentation to show a Child Abuse and Neglect search was submitted for a residence outside of Virginia in the past 5 years for Staff B.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The facility shall obtain a sworn statement prior to employment, disclosing any residences outside of the state of Virginia in the past 5 years. Staff B's record did not contain a completed sworn statement that accurately reflected residences outside of Virginia in the past 5 years.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Repeat Violation Based on a review of records for allergy action plans, the center did not have a written allergy action plan for a child with diagnosed food allergies, and could not follow a written action plan for another child. Evidence: 1. Child #1's written care plan called for Zyrtec to be on-site and administered in case of a exposure to a documented allergen. 2. Child #2 had no written allergy action plan on site.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on record review, 4 of 8 injury forms are incomplete. Evidence: The 4 reports did not include the time the parent was notified.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on record review, the center orientation form does not include all required elements. Evidence: Abusive Head Trauma, SIDS and Safe Sleep and First Aid/CPR training are not listed on the orientation documentation for Staff #1.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on medication review and staff statement, a child's is missing a medication listed on the allergy care plan. Evidence: Child #1's written care plan calls for Benadryl to be on-site and administered in case of a exposure to a documented allergen.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation the license and other documents required by the Superintendent were not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The most recently issued inspection documents were not posted in a conspicuous place. They were posted in the office.”
8VAC20-780-540-A
“Based on a review of first aid kits, one kit was not kept on each floor of the building used by children. Evidence: There is no first aid kit located on the lower level of the facility (kitchen level).”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Based on a review of records, one child record did not contain documentation of an annual update. Evidence: Child 1's record was last reviewed and updated in 2021.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on a review of documentation, the center did not provide an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: The fire inspection report available for review is dated 4/8/2022. (expired)”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on a review of documentation, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care. Evidence: *The Tiger's room did not have attendance documented since 5/11/23. *The Owl's room attendance sheet reflected 12 children present; however, there were only 9 children present.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of records, child records do not contain all required information. Evidence: *Child 4 is missing documentation of viewing Proof of Birth within 7 days of attendance. (First date of attendance: 11/15/22)”
8VAC20-780-40-I
“Based on a review of documentation, the center has not developed written procedures for injury prevention. Evidence: There is no written injury prevention plan available for review.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure that the operational responsibilities of the licensee were maintained in compliance with the standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department. Evidence: 1. The current license is for the age range of 2 years through 8 years. 2. Three children were allowed to attend the facility prior to turning 2 years of age. (Children 2,3,5)”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on a review of documentation, the center did not maintain for each group of children a written records of daily attendance. Evidence: The Tiger's attendance sheet listed 9 children present; however, there were 10 children in the room. The Cub's room attendance sheet was not completed for 2/3/2023”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on direct observation, the facility did not maintain equipment in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The Smoke detector on the first floor outside the office is "chirping" with a dead battery.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“Based on a review of medication and authorizations, the facility failed to follow its medication policy of notifying parents that the medication form is expiring. Evidence: 1 of 1 medications reviewed had an expired medication authorization. An Epi-pen authorization expired 10/2022. (Child 1)”
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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 April 22, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 9 of 9 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.
70, 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, 7:00 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) 243-1198 to ask.
(703) 243-1198.
1701 N Bryan Street, Arlington, VA 22201. The nearest other daycare we list is Ladybug Academy Courthouse, 0.2 miles away.