Springfield Academy
5236 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA
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Lucas Rainbow Bilingual Preschool II is a licensed child care center in Springfield, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 74 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Lucas Rainbow Bilingual Preschool II has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 6, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 14 of 14 visits · 17 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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8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. 9 of 11 accident reports are missing documentation of 2 signatures as required.”
8VAC20-780-60-C
“The proof of identity, if reproduced or retained by the child day program or both, shall be destroyed upon the conclusion of the requisite period of retention. The procedures for the disposal, physical destruction or other disposition of the proof of identity containing social security numbers shall include all reasonable steps to destroy such documents by (i) shredding, (ii) erasing, or (iii) otherwise modifying the social security numbers in those records to make them unreadable or indecipherable by any means. Child A's record did not show documentation that the proof of identity had been viewed within 7 days of attendance starting. ( approximately 1 month in care).”
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 B does not have documentation of additional immunizations at child's 18 month visit.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician withi 30 days after first date of attendance. Child A has been enrolled less than 45 days and does not have documentation of physical within the first 30 days of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-250-A Complaint related: No
“Before use of newly constructed, renovated, remodeled, or altered buildings or sections of buildings, written documentation of the following shall be provided by the center to the licensing representative. The center did not have written documentation from the Health Department for modified food service process and location.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering surface shall be non-absorbent. The diaper changing surface had a rip and could not be considered non-absorbent while cleaning and sanitizing.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center has obtained written authorization from a parent. Child A did not have written authorization for medication onsite that was signed by parent.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering surface shall be non-absorbent. The diaper changing surface had a rip and could not be considered non-absorbent while cleaning and sanitizing.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center has obtained written authorization from a parent. Child A did not have written authorization for medication onsite that was signed by parent.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering surface shall be non-absorbent. The diaper changing surface had a rip and could not be considered non-absorbent while cleaning and sanitizing.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center has obtained written authorization from a parent. Child A did not have written authorization for medication onsite that was signed by parent.”
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 a list of children's allergies in each classroom. There were action plans with child information and picture.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff A was employed 5 days when the sworn disclosure statement was signed.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain a record for each child in care with documentation of annual up to date information . Child #1 annual update was over due 8 months. Child #2 annual update was over due 1o months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The center shall document two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency before employment. Staff A was employed one week when references were documented in record.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and shall be submitted at the time of employment and completed within last 30 calendar days of date of employment. Staff A provided a Tuberculosis screen by first date of employment, however it was dated 7 months prior to hire date.”
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 a list of children's allergies in each classroom. There were action plans with child information and picture.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff A was employed 5 days when the sworn disclosure statement was signed.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain a record for each child in care with documentation of annual up to date information . Child #1 annual update was over due 8 months. Child #2 annual update was over due 1o months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The center shall document two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency before employment. Staff A was employed one week when references were documented in record.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and shall be submitted at the time of employment and completed within last 30 calendar days of date of employment. Staff A provided a Tuberculosis screen by first date of employment, however it was dated 7 months prior to hire date.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completes within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #1 Tb screen was completed approximately 3 months prior to hire date. Staff #2 TB screen was completed 12 days after date of hire.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas of the center were not maintained in a clean condition. There were rust stains on the floor of the blue room where the cots are stored and on the bottom panel of the brown cabinet.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completes within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #1 Tb screen was completed approximately 3 months prior to hire date. Staff #2 TB screen was completed 12 days after date of hire.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas of the center were not maintained in a clean condition. There were rust stains on the floor of the blue room where the cots are stored and on the bottom panel of the brown cabinet.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diaper surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. 1.A child's diaper was changed and the surface was not cleaned or sanitized after use. 2. The soap would not dispense from the pump on the handwashing sink.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diaper surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. 1.A child's diaper was changed and the surface was not cleaned or sanitized after use. 2. The soap would not dispense from the pump on the handwashing sink.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diaper surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. 1.A child's diaper was changed and the surface was not cleaned or sanitized after use. 2. The soap would not dispense from the pump on the handwashing sink.”
8VAC20-780-160-B
“Based on record review documentation of a tuberculosis screen within 30 days prior to employment was not available. Evidence: Staff A's hire date was 5/6/2024 and tuberculosis screen was dated 10/5/2023.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the diaper changing surface was no longer considered to be nonabsorbent. Evidence: The diaper changing pad in the 2's classroom had a tear in the plastic covering.”
8VAC20-780-160-B
“Based on record review documentation of a tuberculosis screen within 30 days prior to employment was not available. Evidence: Staff A's hire date was 5/6/2024 and tuberculosis screen was dated 10/5/2023.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the diaper changing surface was no longer considered to be nonabsorbent. Evidence: The diaper changing pad in the 2's classroom had a tear in the plastic covering.”
8VAC20-780-430-A
“Based upon observation, materials were not appropriate in size for the children using it.. Evidence: In the 2's classroom there were thin connector sticks which could be considered a choking hazard for the children in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, food brought from hoe was not labeled as required. Evidence: 2 Bottles from home were not labeled with the child's name and date in the infant room.”
8VAC20-780-430-A
“Based upon observation, materials were not appropriate in size for the children using it.. Evidence: In the 2's classroom there were thin connector sticks which could be considered a choking hazard for the children in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, food brought from hoe was not labeled as required. Evidence: 2 Bottles from home were not labeled with the child's name and date in the infant room.”
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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 April 6, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 14 of 14 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.
74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 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.
5312 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Steps Bilingual Preschool, 0.1 miles away.