Mercedes Guerrero
Alexandria, VA 22312 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Luca's Rainbow Bilingual Preschool is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 37 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, Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 4 months to School Age (6 and older) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English and Spanish), Montessori, Reggio Emilia |
| Curriculum | STREAMin3 |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transport services) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| More | Founded 2023 |
| Licensed capacity | 37 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Luca's Rainbow Bilingual Preschool has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 6 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.
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was rust observed on the radiators in two bathrooms next to child sized toilets.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Two children were not documented as arriving into care in classroom as required.”
8VAC20-780-550-H
“The center shall maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. For centers offering multiple shifts, the simulated drills shall be divided evenly among the various shifts. The center did not document an evacuation drill was practiced for October 2025 as required.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The records for children shall contain documentation of child updates. Child A's annual record update was approximately 2 months over due. Child B's annual record review was approximately 1 month overdue.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The center did not have an updated sensitivity listed on the allergy list and the list was not covered to keep information confidential. A child's identifying information was pulled above the coversheet hanging on the wall.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The records for children shall contain documentation of child updates. Child A's annual record update was approximately 2 months over due. Child B's annual record review was approximately 1 month overdue.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The center did not have an updated sensitivity listed on the allergy list and the list was not covered to keep information confidential. A child's identifying information was pulled above the coversheet hanging on the wall.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Shelf and table have cracks in Purple room. Peeling paint in Yellow room. Astro Turf on playground not laying flat ( tripping hazard).”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Shelf and table have cracks in Purple room. Peeling paint in Yellow room. Astro Turf on playground not laying flat ( tripping hazard).”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Shelf and table have cracks in Purple room. Peeling paint in Yellow room. Astro Turf on playground not laying flat ( tripping hazard).”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on records reviewed, child records do not contain all required information. Evidence: Record for Child 1 is missing Parents work place information.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based upon observation, required top and bottom linens were not available during rest time. Evidence: 5 children in the purple and green room did not have a bottom cot cover as required.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based upon observation, required top and bottom linens were not available during rest time. Evidence: 5 children in the purple and green room did not have a bottom cot cover as required.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on record review, required written documentation of minor injuries was missing required information. Evidence:2 of 3 incident reports were found to be missing future action to prevent reoccurrence.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on record review, required written documentation of minor injuries was missing required information. Evidence:2 of 3 incident reports were found to be missing future action to prevent reoccurrence.”
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Alexandria, VA 22312 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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6399 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA
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Alexandria, VA 22312 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22312 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22312 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22312 · 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 May 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 7 of 11 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.
37, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 217-1060 to ask.
(703) 217-1060.
6335 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312. The nearest other daycare we list is Lincolnia Academy of Early Learning, 0.1 miles away.