Bila Hamdael
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4.8· 19 reviews
La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes
La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #689663
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 24 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 15 visits
Jul 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-240-I
“Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member's record, and include required information. Staff #4, who has been actively employed at the center for two months, did not have documentation of orientation on file.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records were not kept for each staff person. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for over one month, did not have documentation of completed reference verifications on file. Staff #2, who has been employed for one week, did not have the name, address, and telephone number of an emergency contact in the record.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A bottle of sanitizer was located on top of a bookcase in Classroom #3 and within reach of the children.”
Mar 23, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes
“Repeat Violation The staff-to-ratios are required whenever children are in care(Birth-16 months 1:4). According to the Face to Name Transition Sheets, Classroom A was out of ratio on the following dates: 1. On 03/09/2026, Classroom A had a total of nine children present with two teachers. The youngest child was 14 months old; therefore, the 1:4 ratio was not followed. Child #1 was present 9:15am-3:10pm. 2. On 03/10/2026, Classroom A had a total of nine children present with two teachers. The youngest child was 14 months old; therefore, the 1:4 ratio was not followed. Child #1 was present 9:37am-3:16pm. 3. On 03/11/2026, Classroom A had a total of nine children present with two teachers. The youngest child was 14 months old; therefore, the 1:4 ratio was not followed. Child #1 was present 12:13pm-4:05pm. 4. On 03/12/2026, Classroom A had a total of ten children present with two teachers. The youngest child was 14 months old; therefore, the 1:4 ratio was not followed. Child #1 was present 11:10am-3:10pm. 5. On 03/18/2026, Classroom A had a total of nine children present with two teachers. The youngest child was 14 months old; therefore, the 1:4 ratio was not followed. Child #1 was present 8:39am-3:09pm.”
8VAC20-780-350-Q Complaint related: Yes
“Repeat Violation A center may temporarily reassign a child from his regular group and staff members for reasons of administrative necessity but not casually or repeatedly disrupt a child's schedule and attachment to his staff members and group. According to Face to Name Transition Sheets dated 03/09/26-03/12/26 and 03/18/26, Child #1, 14 months, was repeatedly reassigned from their regular group and staff members to maintain ratios in Classroom B.”
Feb 20, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: No
“The staff-to-ratio of 1 staff for every 5 children is required whenever children are in care( 16 months up to 24 months). Classroom A was out of ratio on the following dates: 1. On 02/07/2026, Classroom A had a total of six children with one staff member from 8:40am-9:20am. 2. On 02/08/2026, Classroom A had a total of six children with one staff member from 8:14am-9:15am. 3. On 02/09/2026, Classroom A had a total of six children with one staff member from 8:32am-8:53am. 4. )n 02/12/2026, Classroom A had a total of six children with one staff member from 8:47am-9:23am. 5. On 02/18/2026, Classroom A had a total of seven children with one staff member from 9:03am-9:15am. 6. On 02/19/2026, Classroom A had a total of six children with one staff member from 8:32am-8:38am. 7. Staff #1, Staff #2, and Name to Face Transition Sheets confirmed that Classroom A is out of ratio on a daily basis.”
Dec 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The resilient surfacing on playground #3 does not comply with minimum safety standards. The ground is exposed under the slide and around the areas of the fall zones. The mulch measures an inch.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for Staff #3 was overdue by a year and six months.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Staff shall request annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Up to date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child's record at least annually. The information in the record of Child #2 had not been updated in over 14 months which is overdue by two months.”
Dec 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The resilient surfacing on playground #3 does not comply with minimum safety standards. The ground is exposed under the slide and around the areas of the fall zones. The mulch measures an inch.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for Staff #3 was overdue by a year and six months.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Staff shall request annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Up to date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child's record at least annually. The information in the record of Child #2 had not been updated in over 14 months which is overdue by two months.”
Jul 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. A sofa located in Classroom #3 had a rip in the right arm of the sofa exposing a sharp tack that could snag skin or clothing.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #3, 19 months old, last documented immunization was over 12 months ago.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The resilient surfacing on playground #3 does not comply with minimum safety standards. The ground is exposed under the slide and around the areas of the fall zones. The mulch measures an inch.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Up to date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child's record at least annually. The information in the records for Child #2, 3, and 4 had not been updated in over a year.”
Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Repeat Violation Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. A child's hands were not washed with soap and running water after a diaper change.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. Diapering procedures require that staff "put clean vinyl gloves on both hands and put clean diaper on child". Staff #6 did not put on clean vinyl gloves after removing soiled diaper.”
- Sep 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool classroom and Pre-K classroom, along the walls underneath the windows, there was peeling paint in numerous areas of the wall.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands after a diaper change. Evidence: 1. A staff member was observed changing a child's diaper. After the diaper change, the staff member did not wash their hands.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“Based on documentation review, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's record (Date of hire-11/22/2022) contained documentation of a central registry finding after the 30th day of employment. The central registry finding was dated 03/02/2023, beyond the 30th day of employment.”
Jan 23, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a subsequent Tuberculosis(TB) Screening for a staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #5's record (Date of hire-11/02/1999) did not contain documentation of a subsequent TB screening. Documentation of the last TB screening was dated 12/30/2021.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on documentation review, written parent authorization for diaper creams were not obtained. Evidence: 1. Child #1's record did not contain documentation of written parent authorization for two containers of diaper cream. 2. Child #6's record did not contain documentation of written parent authorization for a diaper cream.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: 1. In the Infant 2 classroom, one electrical outlet did not have a protective cover. The electrical outlet was located high on a wall in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevent access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Infant 2 classroom, two bottles of sanitizer and one bottle of soap and water were observed on the counter near the diaper changing table.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on documentation review and interview, the center did not obtain annual approval from the health department. Evidence: 1. The center did obtain annual approval from the health department . Documentation of the last annual approval from the health department was dated 09/22/2022. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that the center did not have an annual health inspection.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review, the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course was not completed within 90mcalendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's record (Date of hire-10/02/2023) did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course.”
Show 5 earlier visits
Jul 10, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-2
“Based on observation, and staff interview, staff to ratios were not maintained. Evidence: 1. In the two year old classroom, there was total of 12 children with two supervising staff. The youngest child in the classroom was under the age of two years old; therefore lowering the ratio to 1:5.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation of the playground, the minimum of 6 inches of resilient surface material (mulch) was not present under the slide and climber on the large playground. Evidence: 1. The mulch located at the bottom of the fall zones on the playground was not maintained in such a manner that it complies with the minimum safety standards of the depth of six inches.”
8VAC20-780-350-C
“Based on observation and staff interview, staff to children ratio and group size in ongoing mixed groups were not applicable to the youngest child in the group. Evidence: 1. The Early Preschool classroom has a mixed age group of 2 1/2 and 3 year old children. The Early Preschool classroom contained a total of nine children with one supervising staff member. The ratio for the classroom is 1:8.The youngest child in the classroom was 2 1/2 years old; therefore exceeding the 1:8 ratio requirement. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that the Early Preschool classroom maintains a 1:8 ratio.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, children's hands were not washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, Child #6(14 months) hands were not washed before eating breakfast.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #5's record (Date of hire-05/04/23) had documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 01/16/23.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler Room, there is peeling and chipped paint along the wall in the sensory area and the carpet is unraveling along the edges. 2. In the School Age classroom, the seam of the carpet has unraveled in the library area. 3. In the Preschool classroom, the carpet is unraveling along the edges in the home living area. 4. In the Early Preschool classroom, the rug located in the block area has unraveled exposing the fibers of the carpet. 5. In the Two's classroom, there is chipped paint and an inch and a half hole located in the wall near the block area of the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-280-H
“Based on observation, cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents were stored in areas, purses or pockets that were accessible to children, Evidence: 1. In the Infant classroom, a purse was on the ground under the high chairs that contained deodorant and cosmetics.”
Jan 19, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on record review, documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter in place, and lockdown drills did not include all required information. Evidence: 1. Documentation for evacuation drills did not contain the method of notification and the weather conditions on the emergency evacuation drill log.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain out of state Child Abuse and Neglect Search results for staff who resided outside the state of Virginia in the last five years. Evidence: 1. According to a Sworn Statement, Staff #1 lived in the state of Maryland in the last five years. Staff #1's record (Date of hire-12/19/22) did not contain documentation of a Maryland Child Abuse and Neglect Search. 2. Staff #4's record (Date of hire-09/26/22) did not contain Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect results for the state of New Jersey and Maryland. Staff #4 confirmed that the New Jersey Child search was conducted, but there had been no follow up within 45 days of employment. 3. Staff #5's record (Date of hire-11/7/22) did not contain out of state criminal history check for Washington DC.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff obtained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4's record (Date of hire-09/26/22) did not contain documentation of a central registry finding. 2. Staff #4 confirmed that the Central Registry Search was sent off, but the results have not been obtained. Staff #4 also confirmed that there was no follow up after 30 days with the Office of Investigations.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's record (Date of hire-12/19/22) did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: 1. Child #6's record did not contain a written care plan.”
8VAC20-780-240-E
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff completed orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR) within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's (Date of hire-12/19/22) record did not contain documentation of orientation training of first aid and CPR. 2. Staff $3 confirmed that Staff #1 did not complete orientation in first aid and cpr within the first 30 days of employment.”
8VAC20-780-240-I
“Based on record review, 3 of 5 staff records did not contain documentation of orientation. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's (Date of hire-12/19/22), Staff #4's (Date of hire-9/26/22), and Staff #5's (Date of hire-11/7/22) records did not contain documentation of orientation.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the required ratio of 1 staff person for every 4 children from birth to age 16 months was maintained. Evidence: 1. At approximately 9:10am, the licensing inspector entered the infant classroom and observed 9 infants with two teachers. 2. According to the attendance sheet, the last infant arrived to the classroom at 8:50am. A third staff member entered the classroom at approximately 9:15am. The classroom was left out of ratio for 25 minutes.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on medication and record review, a written medication authorization was expired. Evidence: 1. Child #6 has a long term emergency medication on site. The medication authorization had expired on 08/26/2022 and the medication had expired on 06/2022.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on record review, a diaper cream did not have written parent authorization. Evidence: 1. A container of petroleum jelly was located in the toddler room without written parent authorization.”
- Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 31, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No
“Based on record review, staff records were complete. Evidence: The file of Staff A was missing verification of age.”
- Jan 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes
Calvary Road Baptist Church
6811 Beulah Street, Alexandria, VA
Hopkins House Kingstowne Preschool Academy
7130 Silver Lake Blvd., Alexandria, VA
Chesterbrook Academy #807
6200 Interparcel Road, Alexandria, VA
Lily Pad at Metro Park
6361 Walker Lane #C110, Alexandria, VA
4.4· 14 reviews
SACC at Lane
7137 Beulah Street, Alexandria, VA
KinderCare Learning Centers #1468
6301 Kingstowne Commons Drive, Alexandria, VA
3.8· 30 reviews
Hirut Tesfaye
Alexandria, VA 22315 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 2 reviews
Marone Abagobez
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Questions about La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes
Is La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 9 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.
How many children can La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 971-2994 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes' phone number?
(703) 971-2994.
Where is La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes?
6175 Charles Arrington Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310. The nearest other daycare we list is Calvary Road Baptist Church, 0.2 miles away.