Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne
6414 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
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Joy Wilder is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach, with preschool, summer camp and toddler care. 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 7 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
| MondayToday | 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Thursday | 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Friday | 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Toddlers to kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | Preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish and English (Spanish-enriched environment)), Montessori |
| Staff | AMS Certified teacher |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Languages | Spanish |
| More | Founded 2017 |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Joy Wilder has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 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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8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical exam within the first 30 days of a childs attendance. Child #2s record does not contain a physical exam. The child has been enrolled in the program for approximately 6 months.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-5
“The provider shall obtain a central registry background search within 30 days of a person in the home becoming 14 years old. Household member #2 turned 14 years old in June of 2025. The provider confirmed that a central registry search had not yet been completed. The background check should have been completed approximately 8 months ago.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-4
“Providers shall have current certificate in first aid, as appropriate to the age of the children in care. The providers first aid training expired 8/14/2025. The provider stated that they have not yet renewed the expired training.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Providers shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care. The providers CPR training expired 8/14/2025. The provider stated that they have not yet renewed the expired training.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Childrens records shall contain all required information. Child #1s record did not contain documentation that the childs age and identity had been verified.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on record review, documentation of emergency drills does not contain all required information. Evidence: Drills provided from 2022-2024 do not contain documentation of the time, number of children participating, number of staff participating and special conditions.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1s record does not contain the childs first date of enrollment and documentation that the childs age and identity has been verified. 2. Child #2s record does not contain the childs first date of enrollment. 3. Child #3s record does not contain the childs first date of enrollment and the address of the families second emergency contact. 4. Child #4s record does not contain the child's first date of enrollment and documentation that the childs age and identity has been verified. 5. Child #5s record does not contain the childs first date of enrollment. 6. Child #6s record does not contain the childs first date of enrollment, the families medical insurance policy number and documentation that the childs age and identity has been verified. 7. Child #7s record does not contain the childs first date of enrollment, documentation that the childs age and identity has been verified, a second emergency contact and the families medical insurance policy number.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain an out-of-state sex offender registry check and/or a central registry background check for each household member that has resided outside of the state of Virginia in the last five years. Evidence: Household member #3's sworn disclosure statement confirmed that they had resided outside of Virginia in the last five years. The provider confirmed that they didn't realize the household member had lived out of the state and hadn't completed the additional out-of-state background checks.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation and interview, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility was not posted. Evidence: The findings of the most recent inspection were not posted. The provider stated that the inspection report was in storage in the basement.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review and interview, the provider and each household member did not completed an updated sworn disclosure statement every five years. Evidence: The provider and household member #1's sworn disclosure statements expired on 11/17/2022. The provider confirmed that they had not yet completed updated sworn disclosure statements.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of adequate immunizations for each child before the first date of attendance. Evidence: Child #1s record does not contain documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation and interview, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility was not posted. Evidence: The findings of the most recent inspection were not posted. The provider stated that the inspection report was in storage in the basement.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-1
“Based on observation and interview, the most recently issued license was not posted. Evidence: The most recently issued license was not posted in the family day home. The provider stated that the license was in storage in the basement.”
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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 · 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
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 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · 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 June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 320-0747 to ask.
(202) 320-0747.
Alexandria, VA 22315. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.