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Kinhaven School

4201 Northe Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 222035.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days

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About Kinhaven School

Kinhaven School is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: aged 1- 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Aged 1- 5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumHighScope
EnrichmentAfternoon Adventures content: movement, Kitchen Chemistry, art, PeeWee PE
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsVirginia Child Care Subsidy program
MoreFounded 1971
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kinhaven School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kinhaven School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#279231
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Mar 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The centers procedures for administering medication shall: include methods to prevent use of outdated medication. Child #1 had an allergy action plan that requires the use of emergency medication intended to be administered for allergen exposure. On the date of the inspection, the on-site medication had been expired for more than 30 days. Staff in the childs classroom, where the medication was stored, was not aware if new medication had been obtained.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Within 90 days of subsidy vendor approval, all staff who work with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training. On the date of the inspection, the center had been an approved subsidy vendor for 6 months. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of completing the Virginia Preservice Training.”
  2. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on record review, children's serious and minor injury records did not include all of the required information. Evidence: 2 out of 4 injury records for 2024 were missing the time the parent was notified and/or date the parent was notified, by whom and method notified.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289-036-B-4

      “The child day center must obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry ( CPS ) from any state in which the individual has resided. The record for Board Member #1 did not contain results of a central registry or criminal history check. The record for Board Member #2 did not contain results of a central registry check.”
  7. Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 8, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on a review of staff records, The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course has not been completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 8/1/2022 does not have documentation of the 10 hour Virginia Department of Education training.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of staff records, the licensed child day program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 8/1/2022 does not have documentation of a central registry results within 30 days of employment.”
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-780-40-E

      “Based on a review of medications, the center is not following the standards for keeping medications current. Evidence: Child #1 long term medication expired 12/2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-1

      “Based on observation, the most recent issued license is not posted at each public entrance of the facility. Evidence: The most current license dated September 20, 2022 through September 19, 2024 was not posted.”
  10. Aug 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Jan 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of staff records, the child day center has not obtained a copy of the results of a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 10/4/2021 has not obtained out of state sex offender registry results and out of state search of child abuse and neglect registry for the state of Maryland where the staff has resided in the past 5 years.”

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 Kinhaven School

Is Kinhaven School licensed?

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

When was Kinhaven School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kinhaven School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 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 Kinhaven School care for?

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

Does Kinhaven School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kinhaven School'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 Kinhaven School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 525-4636 to ask.

What is Kinhaven School's phone number?

(703) 525-4636.

Where is Kinhaven School?

4201 Northe Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Horizons at Ballston, 0.1 miles away.

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