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Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School

1701 N Bryan Street, Arlington, VA 222014.8· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days

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About Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School

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.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: from 3 months to 6 years old (newest location, Lincolnia Academy of Early Learning)
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
70 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

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: From 3 months to 6 years old (newest location, Lincolnia Academy of Early Learning)
ApproachBilingual / immersion
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1105962
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Background checks 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 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. Apr 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  2. Nov 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  3. Nov 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  4. Jun 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Other rules

      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)”
  5. Jun 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Other rules

      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)”
  6. Nov 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
  7. Nov 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
  8. Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  9. Dec 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  10. May 17, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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).”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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)”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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)”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Other rules

      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)”
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  1. Feb 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Other rules

      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)”
  2. Apr 20, 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 Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School

Is Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School licensed?

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

When was Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School last inspected?

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.

Has Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School care for?

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

Does Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School'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 Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 243-1198 to ask.

What is Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School's phone number?

(703) 243-1198.

Where is Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School?

1701 N Bryan Street, Arlington, VA 22201. The nearest other daycare we list is Ladybug Academy Courthouse, 0.2 miles away.

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