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Metta Montessori School

1022 1026 & 1030 South Highland St, Arlington, VA 222044.7· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
81
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$2,330

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About Metta Montessori School

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.

MontessoriSchool-agePosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
81 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 licenseHours it lists: “8AM - 6PM, Monday - Friday, across the full year”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Class sizeAbout 12-15 children (Young Children's Community)
StaffExtensively trained Montessori Guides
Licensed capacity81 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Metta Montessori School lists monthly tuition from $2,330 to $2,430.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Primary Classroom (PC), 3 - 6 Years old$2,330
Young Children's Community 1 (YCC1), 16 Months - 3 Years old$2,430
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Metta Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
81 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108957
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Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
  4. Nov 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • 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. 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.”
  5. May 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  6. Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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)”
  8. Jul 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  9. Mar 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  10. Jan 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Nov 22, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”

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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FAQ

Questions about Metta Montessori School

Is Metta Montessori School licensed?

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

When was Metta Montessori School last inspected?

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.

Has Metta Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Metta Montessori School care for?

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

Does Metta Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Metta Montessori School'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 Metta Montessori School cost?

Monthly tuition from $2,330 to $2,430, as it lists it.

What is Metta Montessori School's phone number?

(703) 728-8133.

Where is Metta Montessori School?

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.

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