Feathers Bilingual Academy
3846 King Street, Alexandria, VA
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Fairlington Preschool is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, part-time care and special-needs / inclusion care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 through 5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, part-time care, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | HighScope Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Student Lending Library & Storytime |
| Staff | Highly-trained, Experienced Teachers |
| Safety | Secure Facility, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Virginia Child Care Subsidy program; State & Military Subsidy Participation (Child Care Aware) |
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Fairlington Preschool has not listed its tuition.
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 10 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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8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: The food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. All of the lunch containers for Classroom #1 were missing the date.”
8VAC20-780-70
“For staff hired after March 1, 1996, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering: Staff #4 who has been employed for one year, did not have evidence of completed references in their file.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: The food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. All of the lunch containers for Classroom #1 were missing the date.”
8VAC20-780-70
“For staff hired after March 1, 1996, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering: Staff #4 who has been employed for one year, did not have evidence of completed references in their file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not maintain and keep a separate record for each child enrolled which contained all required information. Evidence: The director confirmed during the interview, child #1?s record was missing the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody.”
8VAC20-780-40-H
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure evidence of insurance coverage was made available to the department's representative upon request. Evidence: The director confirmed the insurance coverage was not available during the time of inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure staff records for each staff person included the date of employment. Evidence: The director confirmed during the interview, staff #2?s record was missing a start date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The director confirmed during the interview, that child #3 (start date 8/23/2022), did not submit immunization record (dated 9/8/2022) prior to first date of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: The director confirmed during the interview, staff #2 did not have references check prior to employment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not maintain and keep a separate record for each child enrolled which contained all required information. Evidence: The director confirmed during the interview, child #1?s record was missing the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody.”
8VAC20-780-40-H
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure evidence of insurance coverage was made available to the department's representative upon request. Evidence: The director confirmed the insurance coverage was not available during the time of inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure staff records for each staff person included the date of employment. Evidence: The director confirmed during the interview, staff #2?s record was missing a start date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The director confirmed during the interview, that child #3 (start date 8/23/2022), did not submit immunization record (dated 9/8/2022) prior to first date of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: The director confirmed during the interview, staff #2 did not have references check prior to employment.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There were disinfectant wipes and dish detergent on the sink counter in the "Green Room". 2. There was disinfectant spray on the cabinet in the "Yellow Room".”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, a child's record was missing required information. Evidence: The record of Child A was missing 2 of 2 required emergency contact addresses.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on record review, the written record of minor injuries were missing required information. Evidence: The record of minor injuries was missing the time of the injury, the time the parent was notified and future action to prevent the injury.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation of classrooms, it was determined there was an area not maintained in a safe manner. Evidence: 1. Large floor carpet 's binding in the "red room" classroom was pulled from the carpet in two places and needs to be cut to prevent further frayed edges.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on review of written record of children's injuries, t was determined the entries do not include two required items. Evidence: 1. The injury report contains the date and a signature of a staff person who wrote the report but doe not contain either a second staff signature or a parent's signature. 2. The written record also does not include any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, it was determined the center did not maintain complete documentation of references for a staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's file has references that were taken over the phone but both do not include signature of person who made the calls.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-7
“Based on record review it was determined the center did not obtain a plan of action for a child with a documented food intolerance. Evidence: 1. Enrollment form for Child #1 lists a food intolerance. There was no written plan of action documented on what to do in the event of an emergency situation.”
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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 September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 12 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.
99, 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, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 671-3939 to ask.
(703) 671-3939.
3900 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302. The nearest other daycare we list is Feathers Bilingual Academy, 0.1 miles away.