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Little Lighthouse Academy

10680 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 220305.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days

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About Little Lighthouse Academy

Little Lighthouse Academy is a licensed child care center in Fairfax, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumSTREAM curriculum
EnrichmentSoccer and Spanish language classes
StaffCPR & First Aid certified, VA-licensed teachers
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Parents pack food. Potty training: Early potty training support
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChildcare Subsidies and NACCRRA
DiscountsMilitary family and sibling discounts
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Lighthouse Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Lighthouse Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110147
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2

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. Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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. Child A did not have record of immunization by first day of attendance.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff A's tuberculosis test was older than 30 days before hire date.”
  3. Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo 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 Little Lighthouse Academy

Is Little Lighthouse Academy licensed?

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

When was Little Lighthouse Academy last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Lighthouse Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 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 Little Lighthouse Academy care for?

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

Does Little Lighthouse Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Lighthouse Academy's 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 Little Lighthouse Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 637-8889 to ask.

What is Little Lighthouse Academy's phone number?

(703) 637-8889.

Where is Little Lighthouse Academy?

10680 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori School of Oakton, 0.2 miles away.

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