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Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 124 children, serving infants, 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 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 124 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 15 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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8VAC20-780-80-B-2
“The center shall inform the licensing inspector as soon as possible, but no to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Child A fell on the playground and injured the left arm. The injury required surgery to correct the issue. The center did not report the incident until over two weeks past the date.”
8VAC20-780-80-B-2
“The center shall inform the licensing inspector as soon as possible, but no to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Child A fell on the playground and injured the left arm. The injury required surgery to correct the issue. The center did not report the incident until over two weeks past the date.”
8VAC20-780-540-B
“The first aid kit shall be easily accessible to staff and not children. The first aid kit was not easily accessible to staff at the time of scheduled outdoor playground time.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The outside exit door from the toddler room had a jagged broken edge exposed to children.”
8VAC20-780-540-B
“The first aid kit shall be easily accessible to staff and not children. The first aid kit was not easily accessible to staff at the time of scheduled outdoor playground time.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The outside exit door from the toddler room had a jagged broken edge exposed to children.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Peeling paint and particle wood were observed on a lower cabinet in Classroom A.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Peeling paint and particle wood were observed on a lower cabinet in Classroom A.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment in the center was not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: Four classroom doors were not closing completely. The doors were sitting on the outside of the door frame leaving a small gap between the door and the door frame which poses a finger entrapment.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment in the center was not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: Four classroom doors were not closing completely. The doors were sitting on the outside of the door frame leaving a small gap between the door and the door frame which poses a finger entrapment.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review, applicants did not undergo a background check every five years after the most recent search. Evidence: 1) Board member 1 does has a fingerprint based criminal history record completed on 12/1/2018. 2) Board member 2 has a fingerprint based criminal history record check completed on 12/7/2018, a central registry search completed on 11/28/2018, and a sworn affidavit completed on 11/9/2018.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing was used. Evidence: In the toddler classroom, the diaper changing pad was covered with a terry cloth material.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review, applicants did not undergo a background check every five years after the most recent search. Evidence: 1) Board member 1 does has a fingerprint based criminal history record completed on 12/1/2018. 2) Board member 2 has a fingerprint based criminal history record check completed on 12/7/2018, a central registry search completed on 11/28/2018, and a sworn affidavit completed on 11/9/2018.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing was used. Evidence: In the toddler classroom, the diaper changing pad was covered with a terry cloth material.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, there was not sufficient resilient surfacing under and around a climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: There was not sufficient resilient surfacing underneath a large climbing dome. There was not resilient surfacing around the fall zone of the climbing dome.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, there was not sufficient resilient surfacing under and around a climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: There was not sufficient resilient surfacing underneath a large climbing dome. There was not resilient surfacing around the fall zone of the climbing dome.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on records review, a written agreement between the parent and the center to include the notification of communicable illness and the center's sick policy was not signed by the parent. Evidence: Child # 1's record included the written policy that listed the notification of communicable illness and the center's sick policy. However, the parent agreement was not signed by the parent.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, it was determined that the center did not maintain the required depth of resilient surfacing in the fall zone areas around and under playground equipment. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. Evidence: There was no resilient surface of a depth of 6 inches under or surrounding the metal climbing dome on the playground. It was located on the ground that comprised of soil and some grass.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of fingerprint based criminal history check for an agent. Evidence: 1. Agent # 1's employment date was 7/1/20. 2. Agent 1's record did not include results of a criminal history check based on a fingerprint search, conducted by the Department's approved agency.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-1
“Based on staff interview, the center did not obtain a Tuberculosis (TB) screening for each independent contractor prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Two independent contractors were observed engaged in services with Child # 1. 2. Independent Contractor # 1 stated that she started her services approximately in the middle of March. She also stated that Independent Contractor # 2 only started her services no more than two weeks prior to the date of the inspection. 3. When TB screenings were requested for both contractors, Independent Contractor # 1 stated that she she was unaware of this requirement and a TB screening was not requested by the center. 3. Independent Contractor # 2 showed a TB screening from 2000 on her phone. Upon interview, Independent Contractor # 2 stated that she had not completed a TB screening in a long time, and certainly not within the last two years. 4. TB screenings were not obtained for both independent contractors prior to them coming into contact with Child # 1.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on records review, a written agreement between the parent and the center to include the notification of communicable illness and the center's sick policy was not signed by the parent. Evidence: Child # 1's record included the written policy that listed the notification of communicable illness and the center's sick policy. However, the parent agreement was not signed by the parent.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, it was determined that the center did not maintain the required depth of resilient surfacing in the fall zone areas around and under playground equipment. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. Evidence: There was no resilient surface of a depth of 6 inches under or surrounding the metal climbing dome on the playground. It was located on the ground that comprised of soil and some grass.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of fingerprint based criminal history check for an agent. Evidence: 1. Agent # 1's employment date was 7/1/20. 2. Agent 1's record did not include results of a criminal history check based on a fingerprint search, conducted by the Department's approved agency.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-1
“Based on staff interview, the center did not obtain a Tuberculosis (TB) screening for each independent contractor prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Two independent contractors were observed engaged in services with Child # 1. 2. Independent Contractor # 1 stated that she started her services approximately in the middle of March. She also stated that Independent Contractor # 2 only started her services no more than two weeks prior to the date of the inspection. 3. When TB screenings were requested for both contractors, Independent Contractor # 1 stated that she she was unaware of this requirement and a TB screening was not requested by the center. 3. Independent Contractor # 2 showed a TB screening from 2000 on her phone. Upon interview, Independent Contractor # 2 stated that she had not completed a TB screening in a long time, and certainly not within the last two years. 4. TB screenings were not obtained for both independent contractors prior to them coming into contact with Child # 1.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on records review, the center did not have written procedures for practices that include coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: The center did not have written procedures related to coping with crying babies, safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome.”
8VAC20-780-350-F
“Based on staff interview, the center did not develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 stated that the center did not have a written policy in developed and implemented to ensure consistency of staff.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on records review, the center did not have written procedures for practices that include coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: The center did not have written procedures related to coping with crying babies, safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome.”
8VAC20-780-350-F
“Based on staff interview, the center did not develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 stated that the center did not have a written policy in developed and implemented to ensure consistency of staff.”
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Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22309 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22309 · school-age only · 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 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 10 of 15 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.
124, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, 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 (571) 480-4261 to ask.
(571) 480-4261.
8543 Forest Place, Alexandria, VA 22309. The nearest other daycare we list is Uzma Shahid, 0.5 miles away.