Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne
6414 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
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Marone Abagobez is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Marone Abagobez has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 14 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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8VAC20-800-680-A
“Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering. Caregiver #1 and caregiver #2 were observed changing a child's diaper and did not wash their hands afterwards.”
8VAC20-800-570-A
“The Provider is required to ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points by using the point system to determine if an additional caregiver is needed. From approximately 2:00pm-2:10pm, there were only 2 caregivers present with 10 children. The point total was 34, which required 3 caregivers.”
8VAC20-800-680-A
“Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering. Caregiver #1 and caregiver #2 were observed changing a child's diaper and did not wash their hands afterwards.”
8VAC20-800-570-A
“The Provider is required to ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points by using the point system to determine if an additional caregiver is needed. From approximately 2:00pm-2:10pm, there were only 2 caregivers present with 10 children. The point total was 34, which required 3 caregivers.”
8VAC20-800-120-A
“The provider is required to maintain a complete record for each caregiver including documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Caregiver #1 did not have documentation of at least two references being checked on file prior to employment.”
8VAC20-800-30-A
“The provider is required to ensure compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department and with relevant federal, state or local laws, and other relevant regulations. At the time of the inspection, the Provider was over the capacity allowed by the terms of the license. The capacity listed on the Provider's license is 10 children and the Provider was found to have 11 children in care.”
8VAC20-800-130
“Caregivers are required to be of good character and reputation. Upon arrival to the family day home, the Inspectors counted 8 children in the daycare space in the basement of the home. The Provider stated that there were only 8 children, but did not disclose to the licensing inspectors that there were 3 additional children in an upstairs room of the home. As the Inspectors toured the basement daycare space, they could hear children upstairs exiting the front door of the home. Upon observation, Household Member #1 was observed walking down the sidewalk towards the playground with Child 1, Child 2, and Child 3, all of whom did not have any shoes on. It was confirmed by HHM #1 and the Provider that the Provider had asked the HH Member to take the 3 children to the playground since the inspectors were going to tour the entire home. The Provider wasdishonest regarding the additional 3 children in care which put her over her capacity and her points. The HH Member was asked by the inspectors to return to the home with the children prior to reaching the playground, which they did. Once back in the family day home, the Provider had a neighbor (male) come to pick up Child #1. The inspectors asked for the neighbor's ID to verify that the neighbor was a parent or guardian listed on Child #1's child record. The neighbor stated that they did not have an ID with him and left. the home. The inspectors did not allow the neighbor to pick up Child #1 due to lack of identification and written authorization from the parents.The Provider stated that the neighbor was a guardian and was authorized to pick up the child, however, this was not true.”
8VAC20-800-510-A
“A child shall be provided with an individual rest mat or bed for resting or napping. Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 were all napping in a large bed located in an upstairs bedroom at the start of the inspection. Each child was not provided with an individual rest mat or bed for napping.”
8VAC20-800-40-A
“The provider is required to ensure that the total number of children receiving care at any one time does not exceed the maximum licensed capacity of the home. The Provider was observed to have 11 children in care at the time of the inspection when the Provider's maximum licensed capacity is 10 children.”
8VAC20-800-570-A
“The provider is required to ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points by using the point system to determine if an additional caregiver is needed. The Provider was observed to have 11 children (39 points) with 1 assistant caregiver at the time of the inspection. The Provider exceeded the 16 points alotted per caregiver.”
8VAC20-800-980-A
“General written permission is required to be obtained from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home. Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 were observed to be taken off of the premises of the family day home to head towards the neighborhood playground by Household member #1 without having documentation of a general written permission form for regularly scheduled trips on file.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-5
“A person 14 years of age and older living in the home of a licensed family day home provider must have a search of the central registry within 30 days of a person in the home becoming 14 years old. Household member #2 turned 14 years old more than 30 days ago and did not have documentation of the results of a central registry search on file at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-960-E
“Bottles are required to be labeled with the child's full name and the date, if more than one infant is in care. There were 6 bottles with no dates on them during the time of the inspection and there were 6 infants in care.”
8VAC20-800-960-E
“Bottles are required to be labeled with the child's full name and the date, if more than one infant is in care. There were 6 bottles with no dates on them during the time of the inspection and there were 6 infants in care.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden closet door in the room used for nap time was broken in multiple places at the bottom, creating jagged and sharp wood. 2. There is white paint that is chipping on the wall by the air vent in the main family day home room. 3. There is a Spiderman ride-on toy in the backyard play area that is broken and has sharp plastic edges exposed.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden closet door in the room used for nap time was broken in multiple places at the bottom, creating jagged and sharp wood. 2. There is white paint that is chipping on the wall by the air vent in the main family day home room. 3. There is a Spiderman ride-on toy in the backyard play area that is broken and has sharp plastic edges exposed.”
8VAC20-800-570-A
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #2 was observed to be the only caregiver with 9 children (24 points) from approximately 1:45pm-2:15pm while the substitute provider went to the store.”
8VAC20-800-340-C
“Based on observation, the bathroom did not contain liquid soap. Evidence: 1. There was no liquid soap available in the bathroom at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-570-A
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #2 was observed to be the only caregiver with 9 children (24 points) from approximately 1:45pm-2:15pm while the substitute provider went to the store.”
8VAC20-800-340-C
“Based on observation, the bathroom did not contain liquid soap. Evidence: 1. There was no liquid soap available in the bathroom at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on a review of caregiver records, 1 out of 3 caregivers did not have a current report of tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #2's most recent tuberculosis screening on file during the inspection was dated 2/8/2021.”
8VAC20-800-960-E
“Based on observation, bottles were not labeled with the child's full name and the date when more than one infant is in care. Evidence: 1. There were 5 bottles in the refrigerator without dates on them and there were 4 infants in care at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were not kept in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. There were 3 cleaning agents located in a cabinet under the sink in the children's restroom and there was no lock on the cabinet.”
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6414 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22315 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
6420 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22315 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to preschool · 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 March 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 10 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.
10, 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, 6:00 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) 622-6424 to ask.
(703) 622-6424.
Alexandria, VA 22315. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.