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Main Street Child Development Center

4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA 220305.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
115
open each week
5 days

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About Main Street Child Development Center

Main Street Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Fairfax, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 115 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 through 5; elementary school-age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
115 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 through 5; elementary school-age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp
Staff-to-child ratio1:6 teacher-student ratio
StaffRequisite early childhood education, including college degrees, Child Development Associates degrees
Daily lifePotty training: Ages 3-4 may use pull-ups to work towards toileting independence
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsSliding scale according to the subsidy fee system of the Fairfax County Office for Children and the City of Fairfax
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity115 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Main Street Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Main Street Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
115 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1096129
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 14 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-C

      “When time out is used as a behavior guidance technique: it shall be used sparingly and shall not exceed one minute for each year of the child's age. Staff #3 and #4 reported that Staff #1 did not use time out sparingly and exceeded more than one minute for each year of the child's age. Staff #4 reported that Child#2, 3 years old, was placed in time out on the blue couch or the chair near the desk for more than 10 minutes. This would happen daily. Staff #3 reported that Child #3, 3 years old, was placed into timeout by Staff #1for 15 minutes.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “The following actions are forbidden: Physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position or exercise as punishment. Staff #2, 3, and 4 reported during interviews that they observed Staff #1 flipping Child #1, age 3 years old, out of a cot and onto the floor after naptime. Staff #3 and Staff #4 reported observing Staff #1 rough handling Child #2. Staff #3 reported that Staff #1 grabbed Child #2 by the upper arms and placed him on the carpet harshly. Staff #4 reported that Staff #1 picked Child #2 up from the floor by the both wrists and carrying him across the room and into the bathroom.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-B

      “Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Staff #2, 3, and 4 reported during interviews that Staff #1's tone was not appropriate with children. Staff #1 would yell loudly at the children on a daily basis.”
  3. Nov 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #2, employed for one month, did not have documentation of a sex offender registry check from one state.”
  4. Nov 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #2, employed for one month, did not have documentation of a sex offender registry check from one state.”
  5. May 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On the playground, a plastic enclosed bubble located on the bridge of the slide was cracked and broken. The broken plastic created sharp edges and components that could entangle clothing and snag skin.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The playground does not have sufficient resilient surfacing under the fall zones of the playground equipment. The ground is exposed under the sliding area.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-E

      “Repeat Violation 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 with the warning label, "Keep out of reach of children," was unlocked in the four year old classroom within reach of children.”
  6. May 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On the playground, a plastic enclosed bubble located on the bridge of the slide was cracked and broken. The broken plastic created sharp edges and components that could entangle clothing and snag skin.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The playground does not have sufficient resilient surfacing under the fall zones of the playground equipment. The ground is exposed under the sliding area.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-E

      “Repeat Violation 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 with the warning label, "Keep out of reach of children," was unlocked in the four year old classroom within reach of children.”
  7. May 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On the playground, a plastic enclosed bubble located on the bridge of the slide was cracked and broken. The broken plastic created sharp edges and components that could entangle clothing and snag skin.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The playground does not have sufficient resilient surfacing under the fall zones of the playground equipment. The ground is exposed under the sliding area.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-E

      “Repeat Violation 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 with the warning label, "Keep out of reach of children," was unlocked in the four year old classroom within reach of children.”
  8. Dec 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The overflow holes of two children's sinks located in women's main bathroom are rusty. Also, one of two children's sinks has broken porcelain exposing rust on the front left corner of the sink. The overflow holes of three children's sinks located in the men's main bathroom are rusty. Also, one of three children's sinks has broken porcelain exposing rust on the left corner of the sink.”
  9. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. May 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the rainbows classroom, a bottle of bleach and water was located in a tray on the wall.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, required records were not kept for each staff person. Evidence: 1.Staff #3's record (Date of hire-02/28/2024) did not contain documentation that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training.”
  2. May 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the rainbows classroom, a bottle of bleach and water was located in a tray on the wall.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, required records were not kept for each staff person. Evidence: 1.Staff #3's record (Date of hire-02/28/2024) did not contain documentation that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training.”
  3. Dec 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The carpet located in the Butterflies classroom was unraveling on all four corners.”
  4. Dec 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The carpet located in the Butterflies classroom was unraveling on all four corners.”
  5. May 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on record review, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: 1. The documentation for emergency evacuation drills was missing the following information: person conducting the drill, time of the drill, method used for notification, any special conditions simulated, the time it took to complete the drill, problems encountered, if any, and weather conditions.”
  11. May 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on record review, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: 1. The documentation for emergency evacuation drills was missing the following information: person conducting the drill, time of the drill, method used for notification, any special conditions simulated, the time it took to complete the drill, problems encountered, if any, and weather conditions.”
  12. Nov 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Nov 17, 2021InspectionNo 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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Questions about Main Street Child Development Center

Is Main Street Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Main Street Child Development Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Main Street Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 11 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.

How many children can Main Street Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Main Street Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Main Street Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Main Street Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 273-1192 to ask.

What is Main Street Child Development Center's phone number?

(703) 273-1192.

Where is Main Street Child Development Center?

4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. The nearest other daycare we list is Michuchutren, under 0.1 miles away.

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