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Falls Church, VA 22042 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Metaphor International School II is a licensed child care center in Falls Church, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Metaphor International School II has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 8 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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8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #1 has been employed for 4 years and has not completed the orientation course.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall, complete the department's annual health and safety update course. Staff #2 has been employed for three years. Staff #2 has not completed the annual health and safety training.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. 1. Child #1 and Child #2 (ages 7 years) were observed leaving their classroom without any staff to use the bathroom which was located in the hallway. 2. Child #1 came out to use the restroom first. Child #2 came to the bathroom after Child #1 returned to the classroom. 3. When the children left the room, the classroom door was closed and they were out of sound and sound supervision. 4. Child #3 (7 years old) was observed in the hallway alone. Child #3 came out of the gym with no staff supervision to get shoes. The door to the gym was closed, and Child #3 was out of sight and sound supervision.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Two shelter in place drills were not practiced within the last year.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall documentation of proof of child's identity. Child # 1's proof of identification was not verified and documented by the center to this date. The child has been enrolled at the program for 2 months.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“At least one staff in each classroom shall have current certification in first aid. 1. Staff # 1 was the only staff supervising a group of 9 school age children in one classroom. 2. Staff # 1's first aid certification expired two months ago.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“At least one staff in each classroom shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care. 1. Staff # 1 was the only staff supervising a group of 9 school age children in one classroom. 2. Staff # 1's CPR certification expired two months ago.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Two shelter in place drills were not practiced within the last year.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall documentation of proof of child's identity. Child # 1's proof of identification was not verified and documented by the center to this date. The child has been enrolled at the program for 2 months.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“At least one staff in each classroom shall have current certification in first aid. 1. Staff # 1 was the only staff supervising a group of 9 school age children in one classroom. 2. Staff # 1's first aid certification expired two months ago.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“At least one staff in each classroom shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care. 1. Staff # 1 was the only staff supervising a group of 9 school age children in one classroom. 2. Staff # 1's CPR certification expired two months ago.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of Board Officers records, the applicant did not authorize the center to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record check and sex offender registry check from any state in which the agent has resided in the preceding five years by the deadline of December 1, 2020. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 lived in New Jersey (NJ) within the last 5 years. The results on a child abuse and neglect registry was not obtained from NJ. 2. Staff #3 lived in Maryland (MD) within the last 5 years. The results on a child abuse and neglect registry was not obtained from MD.”
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Falls Church, VA 22042 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Falls Church, VA 22042 · 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 April 27, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 8 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.
199, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 492-2282 to ask.
(202) 492-2282.
7506 St Phillips Court, Falls Church, VA 22042. The nearest other daycare we list is SACC at Woodburn, 0.6 miles away.