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Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia

6601 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
licensed capacity
140
open each week
5 days

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About Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia

Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
140 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
140 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#858195
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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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  1. Apr 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In Room #1 two out of the thirteen children's water bottles were not labeled. In Room #2 two out of twelve children's water bottles were not labeled. In Room #3 three out of eleven children's water bottles were not labeled.”
  2. Oct 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The findings from the most recent inspection are required by the Superintendent to be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The inspection summary posted was dated April 27, 2024.”
  5. Sep 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-H

      “The sponsor shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site with a minimum limit of at least $500,000 each occurrence and with a minimum limit of $500,000 aggregate. Evidence of insurance coverage shall be made available to the department's representative upon request. The director, confirmed during the interview, that they could not provide evidence of the liability insurance coverage, during the inspection.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for: water supply; and sewage disposal system. The director confirmed that they could not provide evidence of the annual health inspection report at the time of inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1, who has been enrolled for 11 days, did not have immunization documentation at the time of inspection.”
  6. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “Based on record review, there was not always one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: There was not documentation that any staff member had obtained daily health observation training within the past three years. The training that staff members had documented does not meet the requirements for the standard.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “Based on record review, there was not always one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: There was not documentation that any staff member had obtained daily health observation training within the past three years. The training that staff members had documented does not meet the requirements for the standard.”
  9. Oct 12, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, two staff did not have the results of a central registry background check. Evidence: Staff 2 and 3's record did not contain the results of a central registry background check with in 30 days of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation, the findings of the most recent licensing inspection were not posted in the facility. Evidence: The findings from the center's 5/5/2022 inspection were not posted in the facility on the date of inspection.”
    • Background checks

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

      “Based on record review, two applicants did not have the results of a central registry check and one did not have the results of a sworn disclosure or affirmation. Evidence: 1. Applicant 3's sworn disclosure was dated 10/19/2022. 2. Applicant 2 and 3's record did not contain the results of a central registry check.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-1

      “Based on record review, one applicant did not have a repeat criminal record check on file after five years. Evidence: Applicant 3's record contained results of a fingerprint criminal record check conducted on 7/26/2017.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on a review of documentation, one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a written care plan 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. Evidence: Child 3 did not have a written allergy plan despite having a documented diagnosed food allergy.”
  10. May 5, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-N

      “Based on staff statement, the center did not keep a record of all medications given to a child to include the child's name, the amount and type of medication, the date and time of administration, the name of administering staff member, or any adverse reactions to the medication. Evidence: A staff member stated that she recently administered authorized medication to Child 4, but did not document the occurrence.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, 1 of 3 children's records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child 1's record did not contain the addresses for two persons to contact in the event a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on a review of medication and documentation, medication was not returned to the parent within 14 days of the medication authorization expiration date. Evidence: Two medications for Child 4 were present in the center on the date of inspection The authorization for each medication expired on 3/30/2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation, not all outlets had protective covers installed. Evidence: Outlets without protective covers were observed in the hallway areas of the area of the recreation center that is used for licensed child day programs.”
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 13, 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 Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia

Is Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia licensed?

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

When was Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 6 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 Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia care for?

140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 922-9841 to ask.

What is Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia's phone number?

(703) 922-9841.

Where is Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia?

6601 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310. The nearest other daycare we list is Virginia Hills Church and Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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