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James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy

8543 Forest Place, Alexandria, VA 223094.1· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
124
open each week
5 days

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About James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy

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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
124 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity124 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
124 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID34347
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Summary

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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 23 visits
  1. Aug 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  2. Aug 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  3. Mar 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  6. Oct 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  7. May 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  8. May 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  9. Jul 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  10. Jul 25, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Apr 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  3. Mar 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  4. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  7. May 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  8. Nov 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  11. Apr 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  12. Jan 31, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
  13. Jan 31, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”

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 James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy

Is James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy licensed?

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

When was James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy last inspected?

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.

Has James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy care for?

124, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 480-4261 to ask.

What is James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy's phone number?

(571) 480-4261.

Where is James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy?

8543 Forest Place, Alexandria, VA 22309. The nearest other daycare we list is Uzma Shahid, 0.5 miles away.

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