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LEAD Day School

127 S. Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 220465.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
55
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,050
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About LEAD Day School

LEAD Day School is a licensed child care center in Falls Church, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 55 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Play-based approach, with preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $1,050 to $1,995.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageSummer campMeals providedBilingual programPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 to 5 years old (Day School); 2 to 10 years old (Summer Camp)
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
55 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Program Hours 8:30 am - 6:00 pm (Extended Day)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 to 5 years old (Day School); 2 to 10 years old (Summer Camp)
ProgramsPreschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Spanish immersion), Play-based
Daily lifeMeals provided
DiscountsMilitary 5% off to each child; refer a friend $100 off Full Day program; full payment 2% off total tuition
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity55 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

LEAD Day School lists monthly tuition from $1,050 to $1,995.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Day School 2026-27 Extended Day – $1,995.00 Monthly Installments (8:30 am - 6:00 pm), ages 2-5$1,995
Day School 2026-27 Full Day – $1,730.00 Monthly Installments (8:30 am - 3:30 pm), ages 2-5$1,730
Day School 2026-27 Half Day – $1,050.00 Monthly Installments (8:30 am - 12:30 pm), ages 2-5$1,050
Enrollment Fee – Five Half Day Program$300
Enrollment Fee – Five Full Day Program$400
Enrollment Fee – Five Extended Day Program$450
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for LEAD Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
55 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108847
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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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  1. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. A practice evacuation drill was not conducted in February 2025.”
  4. Oct 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Children's records shall be maintained with all required information. Child 1's record did not contain one listed parent place of employment. Child 3 and child 5's record did not list either listed parent's place of employment.”
  5. Apr 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The center is responsible for having the results of two staff reference checks completed prior to the hiring of any staff member. Staff member 5's record did not contain documentation of references.”
  6. Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      22VAC40-185-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The door frame of the utility closet was observed to have peeling paint.”
  9. May 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 7, 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 LEAD Day School

Is LEAD Day School licensed?

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

When was LEAD Day School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has LEAD Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 5 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 LEAD Day School care for?

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

Does LEAD Day School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are LEAD Day 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 LEAD Day School cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,050 to $1,995, as it lists it.

What is LEAD Day School's phone number?

(703) 857-1158.

Where is LEAD Day School?

127 S. Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. The nearest other daycare we list is Falls Church Episcopal Church, 0.1 miles away.

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