Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne
6414 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
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Hirut Tesfaye is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 0 to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty Training |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Approved subsidy vendor for Fairfax County; accepting subsidy and child care aware |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Hirut Tesfaye has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 7 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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8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review. Child #3's record was overdue by 147 days to obtain a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached and the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance. The record for Child #2, enrolled for 4 months, was missing the contact information for 1 of 2 emergency contacts and the medical policy number.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Two cribs were not maintained in a safe condition. The top rails of both cribs had several areas of chipped and splintered wood.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately. The record for Child A was missing written authorization for emergency medical care . The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for sixteen months.”
8VAC20-800-530-B
“Cribs when being used by infants must have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Two cribs had bottom cover sheets that were loose and not tight-fitting.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately. The record for Child A was missing written authorization for emergency medical care . The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for sixteen months.”
8VAC20-800-530-B
“Cribs when being used by infants must have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Two cribs had bottom cover sheets that were loose and not tight-fitting.”
22.1-289.035-B-1 Complaint related: No
“The provider is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the caregiver's first day of employment or volunteering. The sworn statement for caregiver A was not obtained or completed and is overdue by 58 days.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Documentation of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #2, who has been actively working at the family day home for one year, did not have one out of two completed reference checks on file. One reference check was completed eight days after the employment start date.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Documentation of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #2, who has been actively working at the family day home for one year, did not have one out of two completed reference checks on file. One reference check was completed eight days after the employment start date.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child 1 is missing emergency contact's addresses.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child 1 is missing emergency contact's addresses.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure all parents had the required information in writing before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: Child 1, 2, 3 and 4 were missing liability insurance disclosure and emergency care and procedures.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child 1, 2, and 3 did not have documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure all all required information was in the child's file. Evidence: Child 1, 2 and 3 did not have written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure all parents had the required information in writing before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: Child 1, 2, 3 and 4 were missing liability insurance disclosure and emergency care and procedures.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child 1, 2, and 3 did not have documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure all all required information was in the child's file. Evidence: Child 1, 2 and 3 did not have written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur.”
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6414 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22315 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
6420 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22315 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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 August 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 11 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.
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 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) 269-7584 to ask.
(703) 269-7584.
Alexandria, VA 22315. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.