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Alexandria, VA 22311 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Higher Horizons Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 212
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Higher Horizons Day Care Center
Higher Horizons Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Falls Church, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 212 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes its programs: early head start, head start, infant care and preschool.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 212 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Prenatal to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Early Head Start, head start, infant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1963 |
| Licensed capacity | 212 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Higher Horizons Day Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Higher Horizons Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 212 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #12629
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 16 visits · 20 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Background checks 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 19 visits
- May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #8 updated screening was due two days ago and Staff #10 updated screening was due three months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. Staff #5's most recent sworn disclosure and central registry check were overdue by three months. Staff #8's most recent sworn disclosure and central registry check were overdue by 11 months. The most recent national criminal background check was overdue by one year nine months. Staff #9's most recent central registry check and national criminal background check were overdue by one year six months.”
22.1-289.036-B-1
“The center is required to have agents submit a sworn disclosure every five years. The most recent sworn disclosures for staff #11 & staff #12 were overdue by six months.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Staff are to complete orientation training no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #2 and Staff #4 have not completed the orientation which is overdue by six months. Staff #3 has not completed the orientation which is overdue by four months.”
22.1-289.036-B-3
“The center is required to have agents submit results of a search of the central registry every five years. The most recent central registry results for staff #11 & staff #12 were overdue by six months.”
Dec 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #8 updated screening was due two days ago and Staff #10 updated screening was due three months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. Staff #5's most recent sworn disclosure and central registry check were overdue by three months. Staff #8's most recent sworn disclosure and central registry check were overdue by 11 months. The most recent national criminal background check was overdue by one year nine months. Staff #9's most recent central registry check and national criminal background check were overdue by one year six months.”
22.1-289.036-B-1
“The center is required to have agents submit a sworn disclosure every five years. The most recent sworn disclosures for staff #11 & staff #12 were overdue by six months.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Staff are to complete orientation training no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #2 and Staff #4 have not completed the orientation which is overdue by six months. Staff #3 has not completed the orientation which is overdue by four months.”
22.1-289.036-B-3
“The center is required to have agents submit results of a search of the central registry every five years. The most recent central registry results for staff #11 & staff #12 were overdue by six months.”
May 15, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-410-1
“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: Physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment. The center's video footage from May 9, 2025 shows Staff Member D taking the plastic handle of a pair of scissors and striking Child #2 on the hand with the plastic handle.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the Patchwork Classroom (children ages 3-5 years), ants were observed crawling on the counter and inside of the cabinet next to the sink.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A container of hand sanitizer was found sitting on top of the children's shelf in the open closet area.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain required information. Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5's records did not contain documentation of parents' work phone numbers and place of employment, and previous child day cares and schools attended. Child #1 and 3's records did not contain documentation of two emergency contacts. Child #2's record did not contain documentation of the city and state for both emergency contacts listed.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center has obtained written authorization from a parent or guardian. Child #2's epinephrine auto-injector had a corresponding authorization form that did not contain parents signature.”
May 15, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-410-1
“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: Physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment. The center's video footage from May 9, 2025 shows Staff Member D taking the plastic handle of a pair of scissors and striking Child #2 on the hand with the plastic handle.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the Patchwork Classroom (children ages 3-5 years), ants were observed crawling on the counter and inside of the cabinet next to the sink.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A container of hand sanitizer was found sitting on top of the children's shelf in the open closet area.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain required information. Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5's records did not contain documentation of parents' work phone numbers and place of employment, and previous child day cares and schools attended. Child #1 and 3's records did not contain documentation of two emergency contacts. Child #2's record did not contain documentation of the city and state for both emergency contacts listed.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center has obtained written authorization from a parent or guardian. Child #2's epinephrine auto-injector had a corresponding authorization form that did not contain parents signature.”
May 15, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-410-1
“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: Physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment. The center's video footage from May 9, 2025 shows Staff Member D taking the plastic handle of a pair of scissors and striking Child #2 on the hand with the plastic handle.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the Patchwork Classroom (children ages 3-5 years), ants were observed crawling on the counter and inside of the cabinet next to the sink.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A container of hand sanitizer was found sitting on top of the children's shelf in the open closet area.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain required information. Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5's records did not contain documentation of parents' work phone numbers and place of employment, and previous child day cares and schools attended. Child #1 and 3's records did not contain documentation of two emergency contacts. Child #2's record did not contain documentation of the city and state for both emergency contacts listed.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center has obtained written authorization from a parent or guardian. Child #2's epinephrine auto-injector had a corresponding authorization form that did not contain parents signature.”
Apr 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due three weeks ago and Staff #1 updated screening was due 5 days ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
- Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-O
“The center shall notify the parent by the end of the day of any known minor injuries. Staff #1 observed at approximately 9:45am a bruise on the wrist of Child #1 who was playing in the gym with other children. Staff #3 asked the child what happened, and the child stated a friend did it and then resumed playing. No one saw what happened, and the child did not tell the teachers of any incident involving another person. Staff #3 shared the information with Staff #1 but neither staff notified the parents.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. There was no written documentation of a child's minor injury after a bruise was observed on the child's wrist.”
Dec 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-O
“The center shall notify the parent by the end of the day of any known minor injuries. Staff #1 observed at approximately 9:45am a bruise on the wrist of Child #1 who was playing in the gym with other children. Staff #3 asked the child what happened, and the child stated a friend did it and then resumed playing. No one saw what happened, and the child did not tell the teachers of any incident involving another person. Staff #3 shared the information with Staff #1 but neither staff notified the parents.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. There was no written documentation of a child's minor injury after a bruise was observed on the child's wrist.”
Show 9 earlier visits
- Nov 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of an evacuation drill for August 2024. 2. The director confirmed the drill was not conducted in August 2024.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain from each staff member documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #7 (DOH 11/28/22) did not have documentation of a negative TB screening at the time of employment. 2. The director confirmed the record for Staff #7 did not have documentation of a negative TB screening.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, the license as required by the superintendent was not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: An expired license (expiration 12/13/2023) was posted instead of the current license.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the staff records for each person did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (DOH 8/26/24) did not have documentation of 2 or more references checked before employment. 2. The record for Staff #2 (DOH 8/19/24) did not have documentation of 2 or more references checked before employment. 3. The director confirmed the records did not have documentation of reference checks for Staff #1 and Staff #2 and did not know if they were completed.”
Sep 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of an evacuation drill for August 2024. 2. The director confirmed the drill was not conducted in August 2024.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain from each staff member documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #7 (DOH 11/28/22) did not have documentation of a negative TB screening at the time of employment. 2. The director confirmed the record for Staff #7 did not have documentation of a negative TB screening.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, the license as required by the superintendent was not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: An expired license (expiration 12/13/2023) was posted instead of the current license.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the staff records for each person did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (DOH 8/26/24) did not have documentation of 2 or more references checked before employment. 2. The record for Staff #2 (DOH 8/19/24) did not have documentation of 2 or more references checked before employment. 3. The director confirmed the records did not have documentation of reference checks for Staff #1 and Staff #2 and did not know if they were completed.”
Apr 9, 2024Visit2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all required information was included in the child's record. Evidence: Child 9 is missing a second emergency contact. Child 10 is missing addresses for two required emergency contacts.”
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: In the hallway boys bathroom, there was cleaners and disinfecting materials stored in an unlocked cabinet. In the confetti and discovery classroom, there was cleaners and disinfecting materials stored in an unlocked cabinet. In the hallway of the infant toddler classrooms, hand sanitizer was stored on an open shelf.”
Apr 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all required information was included in the child's record. Evidence: Child 9 is missing a second emergency contact. Child 10 is missing addresses for two required emergency contacts.”
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: In the hallway boys bathroom, there was cleaners and disinfecting materials stored in an unlocked cabinet. In the confetti and discovery classroom, there was cleaners and disinfecting materials stored in an unlocked cabinet. In the hallway of the infant toddler classrooms, hand sanitizer was stored on an open shelf.”
Dec 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.036-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, all applicants did not complete repeat background checks every five years after the most recent check. Evidence: Applicant 1 has expired fingerprint based criminal history record results.”
Nov 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation it was determined that an area was not maintained in a clean manner. Evidence: 1. A countertop in the prism's class had rust around the corner's edge.”
Apr 28, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, it was determined there were areas and equipment in the center not maintained in a clean and or safe condition. Evidence: 1. Two classrooms had laminated chipping and broken off that exposed absorbent board. There were also 5 cabinet doors that were not securely fastened into the cabinet and were not safe as one fell to the floor upon opening the door. 2. Another class had wooden cabinets that had chipped and broken off wood particles that exposes a hazard of splinters. 3. Three classes had cords dangling down from the blinds that could pose a hazard as well as a room with broken off, bent and crumpled blinds.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review of child 3's file, it was determined a written care plan for the child with a diagnosed food allergy, did not 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. The form included a food allergy and an action plan to administer a prescription medication but did not cover what to do in the event of a suspected reaction only what to do if child ingested the food.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review of 5 children's files, it was determined not all files are maintained to contains all information required. Evidence: 1. Children's files need to maintain parent's place of employment and phone number. Files #1 did not contain phone number. Files 2-4 were blank. 2. Files are required to contain 2 emergency contacts with addresses, and phone numbers. Files 2 and 3 were missing addresses for the contacts.”
8VAC20-780-560-O
“Based on interview and record review it was determined the center does not have written procedures to train staff on steps to take when preparing or serving food to avoid cross contamination to prevent an allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Staff acknowledged there are children enrolled with food allergies and they don't serve them the food but did not have a procedures on teaching staff how to avoid cross contamination.”
- Dec 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Higher Horizons Day Care Center
Is Higher Horizons Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Higher Horizons Day Care Center last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Higher Horizons Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 13 of 16 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 Higher Horizons Day Care Center care for?
212, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Higher Horizons Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Higher Horizons Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Higher Horizons Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 820-2457 to ask.
What is Higher Horizons Day Care Center's phone number?
(703) 820-2457.
Where is Higher Horizons Day Care Center?
5920-B Summers Lane, Falls Church, VA 22041. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Rising Stars Daycare Center, 0.4 miles away.