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Fairlington Preschool

3900 King Street, Alexandria, VA 223025.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days

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About Fairlington Preschool

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.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 through 5
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “2, 3, or 5 day programs 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Before Care 8:00 – 9:00 AM; After Care 12:00 – 4:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 through 5
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, part-time care, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumHighScope Curriculum
EnrichmentStudent Lending Library & Storytime
StaffHighly-trained, Experienced Teachers
SafetySecure Facility, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsVirginia Child Care Subsidy program; State & Military Subsidy Participation (Child Care Aware)
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Fairlington Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Fairlington Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#895457
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  4. Oct 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  5. Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  8. Sep 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  9. Jul 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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".”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  3. Apr 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  4. Jan 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  5. Jun 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo 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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Questions about Fairlington Preschool

Is Fairlington Preschool licensed?

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

When was Fairlington Preschool last inspected?

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.

Has Fairlington Preschool had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Fairlington Preschool care for?

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

Does Fairlington Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Fairlington Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fairlington Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 671-3939 to ask.

What is Fairlington Preschool's phone number?

(703) 671-3939.

Where is Fairlington Preschool?

3900 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302. The nearest other daycare we list is Feathers Bilingual Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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