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Joy Wilder

Alexandria, VA 22315 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Joy Wilder

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.

MontessoriSchool-ageSummer campBilingual program

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: toddlers to kindergarten
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:45 AM to 4:45 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:45 AM to 4:45 PM
Tuesday8:45 AM to 4:45 PM
Wednesday8:45 AM to 4:45 PM
Thursday8:45 AM to 4:45 PM
Friday8:45 AM to 4:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Toddlers to kindergarten
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Spanish and English (Spanish-enriched environment)), Montessori
StaffAMS Certified teacher
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
LanguagesSpanish
MoreFounded 2017
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Joy Wilder

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109590
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Summary

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 10 visits
  1. Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
  3. Aug 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  4. Mar 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  5. Sep 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  6. May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
  9. Sep 23, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  10. Mar 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Joy Wilder

Is Joy Wilder licensed?

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

When was Joy Wilder last inspected?

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.

Has Joy Wilder had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Joy Wilder care for?

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

Does Joy Wilder accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Joy Wilder's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Joy Wilder cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 320-0747 to ask.

What is Joy Wilder's phone number?

(202) 320-0747.

Where is Joy Wilder?

Alexandria, VA 22315. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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