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Arlington, VA 22204 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Metta Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 81 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $2,330 to $2,430.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 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 | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Class size | About 12-15 children (Young Children's Community) |
| Staff | Extensively trained Montessori Guides |
| Licensed capacity | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Metta Montessori School lists monthly tuition from $2,330 to $2,430.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Primary Classroom (PC), 3 - 6 Years old | $2,330 |
| Young Children's Community 1 (YCC1), 16 Months - 3 Years old | $2,430 |
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 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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8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff Member B's most recent TB screening was dated 7/28/2021. Staff member C's most recent TB screening was dated 3/23/2023.”
22.1-289.036-B-3
“Child day centers are required to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry. Staff Member C's most recent Central Registry Search was dated 3/15/2019.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“The center shall obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. The center's environmental sanitation inspection is overdue by 12 days.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening shall be completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #5 TB was dated 9 months prior to the date of employment and Staff #5 has been employed for 28 days.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain out of state background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #5, employed for 28 days, did not have documentation of requesting an out of state central registry check and state sex offender registry search from the state that they resided in the preceding five years.”
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. During the inspection, of outdoor play, Staff #3 was observed pulling up Child A (3 years old) by the right upper forearm from the child’s knees to a standing position. Staff #3 then took the child down a few steps to the mulched playground area, where Child A dropped to the ground, and Staff #3 walked away. It was reported that Child A was told "no" three times by Staff #3 because the child wanted to get on a bike.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The records for Staff #3, date of hire 2/4/23, and Staff #4, date of hire 9/1/23, did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure child records contained the address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: The record for child #4 did not contain the address for two emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, caregivers did not wash hands in between diaper changes. Evidence: Caregiver 1 was observed not washing hands in between diaper changes.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all out of state background searches were completed for the states in which staff resides in the preceding 5 years. Evidence: Staff 1 does not have completed out of state searches. (Staff 1, 9/13/2022)”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, areas and equipment inside and outside were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1) In the upstairs classroom of building 2, the ceiling has exposed insulation and the drywall is not completed due to a previous leak. 2) On the outdoor playground, the second row of the make-believe bus has a broken blue chair which could be entangle clothing or snag skin.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: Building 1030: On the lower level, a antibacterial hand sanitizer was observed accessible to children. On the upper level, a hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and toilet bowl cleaners were observed accessible to children.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all staff completed a sworn statement. Evidence: Staff 1 (DOH 11/23/21) did not have a completed sworn statement in their record.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all staff have a central registry search within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 3 (DOH 8/3/21) does not have the results of a central registry search, approximately 3 1/2 months past the date of employment at the time of the inspection. Staff 4 (DOH 10/25/2021) does not have the results of a central registry search, more than 1 month past the date of employment at the time of the inspection. Staff 5 (DOH 9/1/21) does not have the results of a central registry search, approximately 2 months and 3 weeks past the date of employment at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-350-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not follow the staff-to-child ratio requirements for 16 months to 24 month old children, of one staff member for every five children. Evidence: On 11/22/2021 at approximately 9:25am, there were 19 children eating snack outside with 3 staff directly supervising. Staff 8 stated the fourth staff person (Staff 9) went inside to put an item away. Staff 8 opened the door to Building 2 and asked Staff 9 to come back outside.”
8VAC20-780-350-C
“Based on observation and record review, the center did not follow the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child when the children are in ongoing mixed age groups. Evidence: The staff-to-children ratio requirement for 16 month olds to 24 month olds of one staff member for every eight children was not met. 1) On 11/22/2021 at approximately 9:05am, there were 44 children ranging in age from 19 months to 5 years old with 4 staff on the playground. When Staff 10 came back out to the playground with 3 children who utilized the bathroom, there were 5 staff supervising 47 children. The group included 3 19-month old children with a group of 44 children ranging in age from 2 years to 5 years. At 9:15am, the children were lead into their respective buildings and classrooms. The staff-to-children ratio requirement for 3 year olds of one staff member for every ten children was not met. 1) On 11/22/2021 at approximately 9:20am, in Building 3 on the first floor, Staff 7 was supervising 15 children in a grouping of three to five year olds.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure repeat background checks were conducted for all staff every five years. Evidence: Staff 7 (DOH 9/1/16) has a central registry search completed on 9/29/2016.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all staff submitted to a fingerprint criminal history record check prior to the first date of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (DOH 11/9/21) did not submit to a fingerprint background check. Staff 4 (DOH 10/25/21) did not submit to a fingerprint background check.”
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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 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 5 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.
81, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, 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.
Monthly tuition from $2,330 to $2,430, as it lists it.
(703) 728-8133.
1022 1026 & 1030 South Highland St, Arlington, VA 22204. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Hopper Teen Parenting Childcare Center, 0.3 miles away.