Genet Chinklo
Alexandria, VA 22310 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
KinderCare Learning Centers #888 is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Cooking Academy™, Music Explorers™, Phonics Adventures® |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Virginia Preschool Initiative (contracted provider) |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation from center to child's school and back) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
KinderCare Learning Centers #888 has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 9 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
22.1-289.036-B-3
“The center shall obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect for any employee every five years. Staff C had an expired central registry background report in the record.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Within the first 90 days of employment, staff shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.. Staff B, who has been there for over four months, had no documentation of the completion of the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall have documentation of education and certification and the experience required by the job description. Staff B had no documentation of education in the record.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days. Medications that are not picked up shall be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. Child G had expired Zyrtec and an Epi Pen that were over a year old. The parents did not pick up the medications within 14 days nor did the center dispose of it as required.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. There was no documentation of any immunizations for Child C.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff B, who has been at the center for over four months, had no documentation of the request for a search of the central registry.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Within the first 90 days of employment, staff shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.. Staff B, who has been there for over four months, had no documentation of the completion of the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall have documentation of education and certification and the experience required by the job description. Staff B had no documentation of education in the record.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days. Medications that are not picked up shall be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. Child G had expired Zyrtec and an Epi Pen that were over a year old. The parents did not pick up the medications within 14 days nor did the center dispose of it as required.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. There was no documentation of any immunizations for Child C.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff B, who has been at the center for over four months, had no documentation of the request for a search of the central registry.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“The center must obtain results of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening from each employee, every two years. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2's most recent TB screenings were last obtained more than two years ago.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center must obtain results of a repeat Virginia and out of state background checks for an employee, every five years. Staff # 1's record indicated the following: a. VA central registry search (CRS) was last completed six years ago; b. out of state CRS was last completed over five years ago.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain and keep a separate record for each child with completed information. Child F's record did not contain the following information: name and phone number of the child's physician, two emergency contacts names and addresses and phone numbers, and the names of persons authorized to pick up the child.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on a review of staff records, 1 staff has been employed without the documentation of completing the sworn statement. Evidence: Staff #1, date of transfer 8/1/2023 does not have documentation of a completed sworn statement prior to working with children. The staff was observed caring for children this date.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on a review of staff records, one staff has not completed orientation training no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #1, date of transfer 8/1/2023 does not have documentation of orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on a review of staff records, 1 staff has not completed the required Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff # 3, date of hire 3/28/2022 does not have documentation of completing the required 10 hour orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of staff records, the following staff records have not been kept for 1 staff member. Evidence: staff #1, transferred 8/1/2023 does not have documentation of two or more references.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of children's records, the center has not maintained a record for each child that contains all the required documents. Evidence: Child #1, date of enrollment 7/5/2021 does not have documentation of a completed physical and immunization record. Child #2, date of enrollment 8/3/2020 does not have documentation of child's physical examination.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on a review of staff records, 1 staff has been employed without the documentation of completing the sworn statement. Evidence: Staff #1, date of transfer 8/1/2023 does not have documentation of a completed sworn statement prior to working with children. The staff was observed caring for children this date.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on a review of staff records, one staff has not completed orientation training no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #1, date of transfer 8/1/2023 does not have documentation of orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on a review of staff records, 1 staff has not completed the required Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff # 3, date of hire 3/28/2022 does not have documentation of completing the required 10 hour orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of staff records, the following staff records have not been kept for 1 staff member. Evidence: staff #1, transferred 8/1/2023 does not have documentation of two or more references.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of children's records, the center has not maintained a record for each child that contains all the required documents. Evidence: Child #1, date of enrollment 7/5/2021 does not have documentation of a completed physical and immunization record. Child #2, date of enrollment 8/3/2020 does not have documentation of child's physical examination.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on a review of staff training records, staff who work directly with children have not completed the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: The following staff have completed the 3 hour health and safety training annually. Staff #, #2 and #3.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on a review of staff background checks, 1 staff has not obtained a repeat central registry search every 5 years after the last search. Evidence: Staff #3, most current Central Registry Search is dated 2/17/2016. Their was documentation that a search was sent in on 4/23/2021 but no results were returned and the center failed to follow up.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on a review of diaper creams and authorization forms, the center has not obtained written authorization from parents to apply diaper creams. Evidence: The following children had diaper creams without parent authorization to apply the creams. Child #1 and #2 Aquaphor diaper cream Child # 3, Eucerin cream Child #4, Vaseline”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on a review of staff records, Aa least every two years from the date of the first initial screening staff members have not obtained the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: The following staff have not updated their TB screening within 2 years from their last screening. Staff#1, #2 and #3 all have TB screenings dated 9/2020 and have not been updated.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on a review of staff training records, staff who work directly with children have not completed the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: The following staff have completed the 3 hour health and safety training annually. Staff #, #2 and #3.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on a review of staff background checks, 1 staff has not obtained a repeat central registry search every 5 years after the last search. Evidence: Staff #3, most current Central Registry Search is dated 2/17/2016. Their was documentation that a search was sent in on 4/23/2021 but no results were returned and the center failed to follow up.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on a review of diaper creams and authorization forms, the center has not obtained written authorization from parents to apply diaper creams. Evidence: The following children had diaper creams without parent authorization to apply the creams. Child #1 and #2 Aquaphor diaper cream Child # 3, Eucerin cream Child #4, Vaseline”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on a review of staff records, Aa least every two years from the date of the first initial screening staff members have not obtained the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: The following staff have not updated their TB screening within 2 years from their last screening. Staff#1, #2 and #3 all have TB screenings dated 9/2020 and have not been updated.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on a review of staff records, the center has not obtained a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 9/8/2021 has documented on the sworn statement they reside in Washington, D.C. There is no documentation that a criminal history results have been obtained.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on medication review, when an authorization for medication expires, the parent has not been notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: Child #1 has an emergency medication, the authorization for this medication expired 6/23/2022 and the parent has not been notified.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on a review of staff records, the center has not obtained a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 9/8/2021 has documented on the sworn statement they reside in Washington, D.C. There is no documentation that a criminal history results have been obtained.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on medication review, when an authorization for medication expires, the parent has not been notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: Child #1 has an emergency medication, the authorization for this medication expired 6/23/2022 and the parent has not been notified.”
Reviews
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Alexandria, VA 22310 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5508 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA
5801 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22310 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22310 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22310 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22310 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22310 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22310 · infants to school-age · 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 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 10 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.
99, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 922-5040 to ask.
(703) 922-5040.
6123 Gum St., Alexandria, VA 22310. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School of Kingstowne, under 0.1 miles away.