Skip to content
Child care center 

Metaphor International School II

7506 St Phillips Court, Falls Church, VA 22042
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Metaphor International School II

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.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Metaphor International School II has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for Metaphor International School II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109627
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 8 visits
  1. Apr 27, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
  2. Nov 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  3. Nov 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  4. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
  7. Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo 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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Metaphor International School II

Home daycareTakes infants

Emma Arteaga

Falls Church, VA 22042 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

FAQ

Questions about Metaphor International School II

Is Metaphor International School II licensed?

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

When was Metaphor International School II last inspected?

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.

Has Metaphor International School II had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Metaphor International School II care for?

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

Does Metaphor International School II accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Metaphor International School II's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Metaphor International School II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 492-2282 to ask.

What is Metaphor International School II's phone number?

(202) 492-2282.

Where is Metaphor International School II?

7506 St Phillips Court, Falls Church, VA 22042. The nearest other daycare we list is SACC at Woodburn, 0.6 miles away.

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