St. Joseph's Preschool
203 North Spring Street, Falls Church, VA
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Easter Seals Serving DC/MD/VA is a licensed child care center in Falls Church, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 162 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: early head start, head start, infant care and preschool.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants as young as 6 weeks old, toddlers, and preschoolers |
|---|---|
| Programs | Early Head Start, head start, infant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care |
| Staff | Caring, credentialed teachers; award-winning staff |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Childcare subsidies accepted; Centers approved for county/state subsidy programs, VA Child Care Subsidy, Mixed Delivery, and military fee assistance programs |
| Discounts | Sliding scale tuition rates beginning at $820 per month for lower-income families (full-time enrollment only) |
| More | Founded 1945 (serving since) |
| Licensed capacity | 162 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Easter Seals Serving DC/MD/VA has not listed its tuition.
State record
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 18 visits · 15 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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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: Name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child #5, enrolled for 2 weeks, did not have an address listed for 2 of 2 people to call in an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: Name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child #5, enrolled for 2 weeks, did not have an address listed for 2 of 2 people to call in an emergency.”
8VAC20-780-40-M Complaint related: No
“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. There is one documented food allergy and dietary restrictions in the center that is not posted on a written list in every classroom.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“REPEAT VIOLATIONS Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a bleach and water cleaning bottle unlocked in an upper cabinet in classroom #6.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Cots used by children 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. One child in classroom #7 was on a cot during rest time without a top and bottom cover.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“REPEAT VIOLATIONS Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a bleach and water cleaning bottle unlocked in an upper cabinet in classroom #6.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Cots used by children 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. One child in classroom #7 was on a cot during rest time without a top and bottom cover.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. 1. On 10/15/2024, Staff #1 fed Child #1, 1.5 oz of breast milk, from a bottle belonging to Child #2. Child #1 has a medical condition and special feeding instructions on record. 2. On 10/16/2024, Staff #2 dropped Child #1, age 15 months, from shoulder height while standing. Child #1 landed on the side of their head and shoulder area. Child #1 required outside medical attention and had bruising between the neck and shoulder area.”
8VAC20-780-550-N
“The center shall notify the parent immediately if a child requires emergency medical treatment or sustains a serious injury. On 10/16/2024, Child #1, age 15 months, was dropped and fell headfirst from shoulder height of Staff #1 to the floor. The parents were not notified immediately. Staff assessed Child #1 in the classroom and then waited for another staff to return from break and wrote a report before informing the parents, reportedly 50 minutes after the injury. The child was hospitalized when taken for additional examinations by the parents.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“REPEAT VIOLATION Prepared infant formula shall be dated. During the inspection on 10/23/2024, 3 out of 7 bottles containing prepared infant formula were not labeled with the date.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #3, who has been working with children for 16 months, did not complete orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #1, who had been enrolled for three months.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Prepared infant bottles shall be, dated and labeled with the child's name. 2 out of 5 sets of bottles were not labeled and/or dated.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #3 & Staff #5, who are working with children, did not have a signed orientation form on record.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for the past 11 weeks, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #3 TB was dated 17 days after the employee's first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In classroom #210, the cleaning solution was in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Prepared infant bottles shall be, dated and labeled with the child's name. 2 out of 5 sets of bottles were not labeled and/or dated.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #3 & Staff #5, who are working with children, did not have a signed orientation form on record.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for the past 11 weeks, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #3 TB was dated 17 days after the employee's first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In classroom #210, the cleaning solution was in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation of classroom #115, the CDC did not ensure staff were following hand washing procedures. Evidence: Staff #1 was observed changing a child's diaper. Staff #1 did not wash the child's hands when the diaper change was complete.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation of classroom #115, the CDC did not ensure staff were following hand washing procedures. Evidence: Staff #1 was observed changing a child's diaper. Staff #1 did not wash the child's hands when the diaper change was complete.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In room #208 2 bottles of bleach water and 1 bottle of handwashing detergent were in an upper unlocked cabinet above the children's sink.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #2 (date of hire 5/1/2023) did not have a TB test on file. Staff #6 (date of hire 12/20/2022) had a TB test dated 12/30/2022. Staff #7 (date of hire 11/7/2022) had a TB test dated 11/9/2022.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on a review of records, they did not have a sex offender check for any state the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #1 did not have a sex offender check on file for states previously resided in.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on a review of staff records, staff did not have documented orientation training within seven days of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #3 did not have documentation of orientation in their file during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of staff records, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (date of hire 7/18/2022) had a tuberculosis test dated 5/28/2022.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of staff records, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were not checked before employment. Evidence: 3 of 3 staff files did not have references on file during the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of staff records, they did not have fingerprints on file prior to the employee starting. Evidence: Staff #1 (Date of hire 8/4/2022) had fingerprint results dated 8/11/2022.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on a review of board member records, there were no out of state central registry results for board members. Evidence: Board member #1 did not have a central registry result for MD on file during the inspection. Board member #2 did not have a central registry result for MD on file during the inspection.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of board member records, there were no central registry results for board members. Evidence: Board member #1 did not have a central registry result for VA on file during the inspection. Board member #2 did not have a central registry result for VA on file during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on staff record review, there was not at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: None of the staff members had daily health observation on file during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, prepared infant formula was not dated. Evidence: 2 out of 4 sets of bottles checked in classroom #108 did not contain a current date. 3 out of 4 sets of bottles checked in classroom #110 did not contain a current date.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on an inspection of the medication, when an authorization for medication expires, the parent was not notified that expired medication needed to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: Albuterol, and the authorization were on site with an expiration date of 02/2021.”
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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 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 10 of 18 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.
162, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 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) 534-5353 to ask.
(703) 534-5353.
300 Hunton Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046. The nearest other daycare we list is Communikids Preschool, 0.1 miles away.