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Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen

7839 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306
licensed capacity
76
open each week
5 days

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About Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen

Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
76 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity76 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
76 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1105069
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2

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 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff #1 did not have documentation of a completed Tb test by the first day of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Employees are required to authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history check, a sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years within 45 days of employment. Staff #1 lived out of state within the preceding five years and did not have the request or results of a sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from the state in which the individual resided at the time of the inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “Provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth; The center did not have Staff #1 complete the sworn statement of affirmation by their fist day of employment as required.”
  2. Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each classroom or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. The list of dietary restrictions and allergies was posted on a board by the cabinets without a cover.”
  5. May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, one staff record does not contain documentation of a completed Sex Offender search, or Child Abuse and Neglect search for a residence outside of the state of Virginia in the past 5 years. Evidence: Staff #1 record did not contain documentation of the results of a Sex Offender search for an out of state residence prior to employment. Date of Employment 11/21/2022.”
  10. Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Apr 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 7, 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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FAQ

Questions about Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen

Is Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen licensed?

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

When was Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 8 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 Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen care for?

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

Does Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 664-6421 to ask.

What is Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen's phone number?

(703) 664-6421.

Where is Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen?

7839 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306. The nearest other daycare we list is KinderCare Learning Centers #301130, 0.2 miles away.

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