The Goddard School of Alexandria
1703 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
Happy Home Christian Leadership Academy for Early Learners is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 53 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 53 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Happy Home Christian Leadership Academy for Early Learners has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 14 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination within the first 30 days of attendance. Child #1 (date of enrollment: 12/8/2025) record does not contain a physical exam. The physical exam was required approximately 4 months ago.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. 1. The cabinet under the sink in the shining stars classroom contained several cleaning agents. The child lock on the cabinet was hanging on the knob, unlocked. 2. There are several cleaning agents in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table in the busy bees classroom.”
8VAC20-780-440-L
“Pillows shall not be used by children under two years of age. Child #3 (15 months) was observed napping with a pillow.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Electrical outlets shall have protective covers. An outlet in the rising rainbows classroom underneath the window did not have an outlet cover.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The child day center shall obtain out-of- state sex offender and central registry background checks for each employee that has resided outside of the state of Virginia in the last 5 years. Staff #3s sworn disclosure statement documents that the staff person has lived outside of the state of Virginia in the last 5 years. Staff #3s record does not contain out-of-state background checks.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Electrical outlets shall have protective covers. An outlet in the rising rainbows classroom underneath the window did not have an outlet cover.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The child day center shall obtain out-of- state sex offender and central registry background checks for each employee that has resided outside of the state of Virginia in the last 5 years. Staff #3s sworn disclosure statement documents that the staff person has lived outside of the state of Virginia in the last 5 years. Staff #3s record does not contain out-of-state background checks.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Childrens records shall contain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, 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. Child #1 has a diagnosed food allergy, and their record does not contain an allergy care plan.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings of the most recent inspection were not posted on the premises.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not have central registry results for each staff member within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 (date of hire 8/21/2023) and staff #4 (date of hire 10/9/2023) did not have VA central registry results within 30 days of date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 2/6/2024) and staff #4 (date of hire 10/9/2023) did not have a TB test or screening on record during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-570-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure protective belts on highchair tables were fastened securely. Evidence: During today’s inspection, 6 of 6 children that were sitting in the highchair table did not have the protective belt fastened.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-3
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure required ratios were maintained whenever children are in care. Evidence: The 2 year old classroom (Rising Rainbows) was observed on 02/07/2024 with one teacher and eleven children from approximately 11:10 am until approximately 11:40 am.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure each staff member had documentation of orientation. Evidence: Staff #4 (date of hire 10/9/2023) did not have documentation of orientation on record within 7 days of hire.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure all required information was available. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 2/6/2024), staff #3 (date of hire 8/21/2023), staff #4 (date of hire 10/9/2023) did not have an emergency contact documented.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not have criminal history results for each staff member prior to working with children. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 2/6/2024) did not have criminal history results on record during the inspection.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not have central registry results for each staff member within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 (date of hire 8/21/2023) and staff #4 (date of hire 10/9/2023) did not have VA central registry results within 30 days of date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 2/6/2024) and staff #4 (date of hire 10/9/2023) did not have a TB test or screening on record during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-570-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure protective belts on highchair tables were fastened securely. Evidence: During today’s inspection, 6 of 6 children that were sitting in the highchair table did not have the protective belt fastened.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-3
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure required ratios were maintained whenever children are in care. Evidence: The 2 year old classroom (Rising Rainbows) was observed on 02/07/2024 with one teacher and eleven children from approximately 11:10 am until approximately 11:40 am.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure each staff member had documentation of orientation. Evidence: Staff #4 (date of hire 10/9/2023) did not have documentation of orientation on record within 7 days of hire.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure all required information was available. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 2/6/2024), staff #3 (date of hire 8/21/2023), staff #4 (date of hire 10/9/2023) did not have an emergency contact documented.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not have criminal history results for each staff member prior to working with children. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 2/6/2024) did not have criminal history results on record during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on a review of child records, the center did not ensure each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: Child #5 did not have a physical in their record.”
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 within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (date of hire 10/22/2022) had a TB test dated 1/18/2022.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members obtain and submit results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Staff #4 had a TB test that expired on 2/23/2023.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure children washed hands at their required time. Evidence: 10/10 children in the classroom closest to the main door did not wash hands prior to eating lunch during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of child records, the center did not ensure each child record contained the required information. Evidence: Child #5 did not have proof of identity in their record.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of child records, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Child #5 did not have immunizations in their record during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on a review of child records, the center did not ensure each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: Child #5 did not have a physical in their record.”
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 within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (date of hire 10/22/2022) had a TB test dated 1/18/2022.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members obtain and submit results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Staff #4 had a TB test that expired on 2/23/2023.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure children washed hands at their required time. Evidence: 10/10 children in the classroom closest to the main door did not wash hands prior to eating lunch during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of child records, the center did not ensure each child record contained the required information. Evidence: Child #5 did not have proof of identity in their record.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of child records, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Child #5 did not have immunizations in their record during the inspection.”
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 or volunteering. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 10/17/2022) did not have references on file during the inspection.”
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 or volunteering. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 10/17/2022) did not have references on file during the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on a review of staff records, they did not have sex offender checks for each state the employee has resided in for the past 5 years. Evidence: 2 of 2 staff files checked did not contain a sex offended check for previous states lived in.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Based on a review of child records, they did not obtain an annual update from the parents confirming correct information. Evidence: 2 of 5 child files checked did not have an annual update. Child 1 had information dated 01/28/2021 and child 2 had information dated 8/31/2021.”
8VAC20-780-350-A
“Based on observation and staff interview, the maximum group size per teacher was not followed while children were in care. Evidence: Two teachers were observed with 24 children on the playground. The children were aged 3 1/2 - 4 years old. Teachers confirmed they each had 12 children.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain the department's health and safety update course for each staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff A had the department's 3 hour health and safety update dated 3/22/2020 in their file during the inspection. The update was not completed for the 2021 or 2022 year.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on a review of staff records, they did not have sex offender checks for each state the employee has resided in for the past 5 years. Evidence: 2 of 2 staff files checked did not contain a sex offended check for previous states lived in.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Based on a review of child records, they did not obtain an annual update from the parents confirming correct information. Evidence: 2 of 5 child files checked did not have an annual update. Child 1 had information dated 01/28/2021 and child 2 had information dated 8/31/2021.”
8VAC20-780-350-A
“Based on observation and staff interview, the maximum group size per teacher was not followed while children were in care. Evidence: Two teachers were observed with 24 children on the playground. The children were aged 3 1/2 - 4 years old. Teachers confirmed they each had 12 children.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain the department's health and safety update course for each staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff A had the department's 3 hour health and safety update dated 3/22/2020 in their file during the inspection. The update was not completed for the 2021 or 2022 year.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain the department's health and safety update course for each staff member. Evidence: 1. Three staff records (Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3-all completed annual update in March or April 2020) that were reviewed did not complete the Department's health and safety update course in 2021 or 2022 and had been more than 1 year since the last health and safety update course.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review, the center did not have a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, 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: 1. Child #1 (start date 8/05/2019) was listed on the center's food allergy list and had a diagnosed food allergy. The center had a FARE form for the child, but it was only signed by the parent and not filled out entirely. The physician's instructions were not given.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on review of two children's records, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child #2 was under the age of two years old and had an immunization record dated 6/17/2021 and needed an update.”
8VAC20-780-50-A
“Based on observation, staff and children's records were not treated confidentially. Evidence: 1. The center's inspection dated 2/25/2021 was posted on the bulletin board along with the supplemental page. The supplemental page is considered confidential.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center did not have a leakproof or plastic lined storage system that was foot-operated or used in a way that neither staff member's hands nor the soiled diaper touched the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: 1. In the rainbow classroom, diapers were inside a lined trash can, but the foot petal was not working.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on review, two staff members did not complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of hire 11/25/2019) completed 9.5 hours of training between 11/2020 and 11/2021. 2. Staff #2 (date of hire 4/20/2015) completed 4.5 hours of training between 4/2021 and 4/2022.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on review, the center could not provide the annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction Evidence: 1. The last fire inspection was completed 1/2021..”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the rainbow classroom, paint was chipping under the window. 2. In the busy bees classroom, paint was chipping under the window over the A/C unit and the drywall was cracked. 3. In the souring scholars classroom, the bathroom wall directly across from the toilet had a long crack in the drywall on the wall over 1/2 the length of the wall along with chipped paint. 4. The outside playground door had rust on it. 5. Five plant pots were broken on the playground. 6. The water table on the playground was splintered. 7. The gate would not properly latch and the majority of two out of three sides of the fence was rusting. The fence structure was also bent on the left side and was pulling away from the fence supports. 8. The blue spinning structure had 8 cracks on the top of the equipment and one larger crack with a hole the size of quarter. 9. The black stairs on the slide equipment had multiple cracks and bent metal on two of the stairs with rust on both steps. 10. The stroller on the playground had standing water near the handle and seats.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. In the rainbow classroom, there were 5 cleaning products under the sink in an unlocked cabinet. The safety lock was hanging from one of the cabinet handles and was not engaged.”
8VAC20-780-330-A
“Based on observation, the playground was not located and designed to protect children from hazards. Evidence: 1. The fence gate would not latch properly and had a chain and some type of lock to hold gate from swinging completely open. The opening was approximately 12 inches wide. The playground was located next to a busy parking lot and street. The fence was also a low chain fence with areas that needed repair.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, two children's records did not have complete information. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (start date 8/05/2019) did not have previous child care and schools attended by the child and did not have documentation of child updates and confirmation of up to date information in the child's record as required by 8VAC20-780-420 E3. Staff #3 also stated Child #1 was no longer attending, but the last date of attendance was not recorded in the file. 2. Child #2 (start date 6/28/2021) did not have previous child care and schools attended by the child.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain the department's health and safety update course for each staff member. Evidence: 1. Three staff records (Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3-all completed annual update in March or April 2020) that were reviewed did not complete the Department's health and safety update course in 2021 or 2022 and had been more than 1 year since the last health and safety update course.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review, the center did not have a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, 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: 1. Child #1 (start date 8/05/2019) was listed on the center's food allergy list and had a diagnosed food allergy. The center had a FARE form for the child, but it was only signed by the parent and not filled out entirely. The physician's instructions were not given.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on review of two children's records, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child #2 was under the age of two years old and had an immunization record dated 6/17/2021 and needed an update.”
8VAC20-780-50-A
“Based on observation, staff and children's records were not treated confidentially. Evidence: 1. The center's inspection dated 2/25/2021 was posted on the bulletin board along with the supplemental page. The supplemental page is considered confidential.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center did not have a leakproof or plastic lined storage system that was foot-operated or used in a way that neither staff member's hands nor the soiled diaper touched the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: 1. In the rainbow classroom, diapers were inside a lined trash can, but the foot petal was not working.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on review, two staff members did not complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of hire 11/25/2019) completed 9.5 hours of training between 11/2020 and 11/2021. 2. Staff #2 (date of hire 4/20/2015) completed 4.5 hours of training between 4/2021 and 4/2022.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on review, the center could not provide the annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction Evidence: 1. The last fire inspection was completed 1/2021..”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the rainbow classroom, paint was chipping under the window. 2. In the busy bees classroom, paint was chipping under the window over the A/C unit and the drywall was cracked. 3. In the souring scholars classroom, the bathroom wall directly across from the toilet had a long crack in the drywall on the wall over 1/2 the length of the wall along with chipped paint. 4. The outside playground door had rust on it. 5. Five plant pots were broken on the playground. 6. The water table on the playground was splintered. 7. The gate would not properly latch and the majority of two out of three sides of the fence was rusting. The fence structure was also bent on the left side and was pulling away from the fence supports. 8. The blue spinning structure had 8 cracks on the top of the equipment and one larger crack with a hole the size of quarter. 9. The black stairs on the slide equipment had multiple cracks and bent metal on two of the stairs with rust on both steps. 10. The stroller on the playground had standing water near the handle and seats.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. In the rainbow classroom, there were 5 cleaning products under the sink in an unlocked cabinet. The safety lock was hanging from one of the cabinet handles and was not engaged.”
8VAC20-780-330-A
“Based on observation, the playground was not located and designed to protect children from hazards. Evidence: 1. The fence gate would not latch properly and had a chain and some type of lock to hold gate from swinging completely open. The opening was approximately 12 inches wide. The playground was located next to a busy parking lot and street. The fence was also a low chain fence with areas that needed repair.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, two children's records did not have complete information. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (start date 8/05/2019) did not have previous child care and schools attended by the child and did not have documentation of child updates and confirmation of up to date information in the child's record as required by 8VAC20-780-420 E3. Staff #3 also stated Child #1 was no longer attending, but the last date of attendance was not recorded in the file. 2. Child #2 (start date 6/28/2021) did not have previous child care and schools attended by the child.”
Reviews
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
1703 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA
2500 N Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22311 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1793 Beauregard, Alexandria, VA
5140 Filmore Avenue, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22311 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22311 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22311 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5651 Rayburn Avenue, Alexandria, VA
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 May 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 7 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.
53, 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, 7:00 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) 931-1051 to ask.
(703) 931-1051.
5001 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311. The nearest other daycare we list is The Campagna Center - George Mason, 0.4 miles away.