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Montessori Children's House of Loudoun

880 W. Church Road, Sterling, VA 20164
licensed capacity
220
open each week
5 days

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About Montessori Children's House of Loudoun

Montessori Children's House of Loudoun is a licensed child care center in Sterling, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 220 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
220 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity220 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Montessori Children's House of Loudoun

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
220 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#929541
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Repeat For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There was a group of 19 children present in one classroom. The written record of daily attendance for 04/23/2026 did not include the arrival of all 19 children as it occurred.”
  2. Sep 17, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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 contain parent work addresses. Child #1,2,3 and 5's record did not contain parent work addresses.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. A current record of attendance was not kept for the group of children in Class #1. Nine children ages 3 to 5 years were observed in Class #1.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-560-L

      “Staff shall sit with children during meal times. Children ages 3 to 5 years were eating afternoon snack. Staff did not sit with the children while they ate.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Cleaning agents were stored in an unlocked accessible cabinet in the infant room. Cleaning agents were stored on a bin that was accessible to children ages 3 to 5 years in Classroom # 7.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly dated. Lunchboxes that were hanging on pegs in the hallway were not dated outside of Classrooms #6 and #9.”
  3. Sep 17, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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 contain parent work addresses. Child #1,2,3 and 5's record did not contain parent work addresses.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. A current record of attendance was not kept for the group of children in Class #1. Nine children ages 3 to 5 years were observed in Class #1.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-560-L

      “Staff shall sit with children during meal times. Children ages 3 to 5 years were eating afternoon snack. Staff did not sit with the children while they ate.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Cleaning agents were stored in an unlocked accessible cabinet in the infant room. Cleaning agents were stored on a bin that was accessible to children ages 3 to 5 years in Classroom # 7.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly dated. Lunchboxes that were hanging on pegs in the hallway were not dated outside of Classrooms #6 and #9.”
  4. May 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-A

      “Over-thecounter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. Two topical ointments in one classroom had expired over 1 month ago.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-280-D

      “Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall be stored in areas physically separate from food. A cleaning agent was stored on the same shelf and directly next to infant formula in one classroom.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who had been employed for one month, did not have a central registry search requested.”
  5. May 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-A

      “Over-thecounter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. Two topical ointments in one classroom had expired over 1 month ago.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-280-D

      “Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall be stored in areas physically separate from food. A cleaning agent was stored on the same shelf and directly next to infant formula in one classroom.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who had been employed for one month, did not have a central registry search requested.”
  6. Nov 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 6 weeks before their first day of employment. Staff #2 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 7 days after their first day of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #4, who had been actively working at the center for 6 weeks, did not have 2 completed reference verifications on file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1 who had been employed for 3 days, did not have a completed national criminal background check. Staff #2 who had been employed for 2 weeks, did not have a completed national criminal background check. Staff #4 who had been employed for 2 days, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
  7. Nov 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 6 weeks before their first day of employment. Staff #2 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 7 days after their first day of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #4, who had been actively working at the center for 6 weeks, did not have 2 completed reference verifications on file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1 who had been employed for 3 days, did not have a completed national criminal background check. Staff #2 who had been employed for 2 weeks, did not have a completed national criminal background check. Staff #4 who had been employed for 2 days, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
  8. Apr 3, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on staff record review, a background check clearance was not found for one staff. Evidence: Staff #3's last documented fingerprint clearance was in February 2018. A fingerprint search request is required every five years.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation, food brought from home were not properly labeled. Evidence: Lunchboxes located in Class #10 were not labeled with today's date.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation of one classroom, a changing table or countertop designated for diaper changing for children younger than 3 years was not maintained. Evidence: Class #9 has children under the age of 3 years. A diaper changing table or countertop is not used when changing diapers.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-E

      “Based on observation of the playground, a sandbox was not covered when not in use. Evidence: The sandbox located on the preschool playground was not covered and was not currently being used.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation of the school aged playground, resilient surfacing did not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: The sufficient resilient surfacing was not maintained under the fall zones located on the school aged playground.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation of the center, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A cabinet located in Class #10 contained cleaning agents. The cabinet was found unlocked.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on staff record review, a background check clearance was not found. Evidence: Staff # 2 was hired on 08/23/2021. A Central Registry Search result has not been obtained.”
  9. Apr 3, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on staff record review, a background check clearance was not found for one staff. Evidence: Staff #3's last documented fingerprint clearance was in February 2018. A fingerprint search request is required every five years.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation, food brought from home were not properly labeled. Evidence: Lunchboxes located in Class #10 were not labeled with today's date.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation of one classroom, a changing table or countertop designated for diaper changing for children younger than 3 years was not maintained. Evidence: Class #9 has children under the age of 3 years. A diaper changing table or countertop is not used when changing diapers.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-E

      “Based on observation of the playground, a sandbox was not covered when not in use. Evidence: The sandbox located on the preschool playground was not covered and was not currently being used.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation of the school aged playground, resilient surfacing did not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: The sufficient resilient surfacing was not maintained under the fall zones located on the school aged playground.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation of the center, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A cabinet located in Class #10 contained cleaning agents. The cabinet was found unlocked.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on staff record review, a background check clearance was not found. Evidence: Staff # 2 was hired on 08/23/2021. A Central Registry Search result has not been obtained.”
  10. Sep 20, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation of the center, the diapering area was not maintained. Evidence: 1. The diaper surface in Class #10 had a crack in the plastic and is no longer non-absorbent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on review of children's records, a written care plan that includes instructions from a physician was not obtained. Evidence: The allergy action plan for Child #3 was not signed by a physician.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Based on review of medication, the center failed to follow their own medication policy. Evidence: 1. The center's medication policy requires methods to prevent expired medication. 2. A liquid medication for Child #1 was found in Room 9 had expired in June 2023. 3. The medication policy requires duration of medication authorizations. 4. The medication authorization for Child #2and #4 did not include duration for the medication. 5. Child #1 has 2 long term medications. The authorizations for both medication was not signed by the physician.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Based on review of children's records, parent confirmation that information in a child's record was not updated. Evidence: The allergy action plan for Child #2 was not updated. The most recent allergy action plan on file is dated August 2022.”
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Sep 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required components. Evidence: Staff 1 did not have documentation of 2 completed references.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, each staff member's tuberculosis screening documentation was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 has a tuberculosis screening dated 11/4/22 (DOH 5/1/23).”
  3. Jun 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required components. Evidence: Staff 1 did not have documentation of 2 completed references.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, each staff member's tuberculosis screening documentation was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 has a tuberculosis screening dated 11/4/22 (DOH 5/1/23).”
  4. Nov 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-40-K

      “Based on interview and record review, it was determined the center has not updated written procedures to include prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”
  5. May 25, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on staff record review, the center did not obtain results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment for all staff. Evidence: At the time of inspection, staff # 2 (start date: 4/18/22) did not have results of a central registry search on file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-2

      “Based on staff record review, prior to employment, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (start date: 03/01/2022) had a tuberculosis screening dated 12/11/2020.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on staff record review, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were not checked before employment of all staff. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, staff #1 did not have any references on file. 2. At the time of inspection, staff #2 did not have any references on file. 3. At the time of inspection, staff #4 did not have any references on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on staff record review, all staff did not complete the mandatory Virginia Preservice training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: At the time of inspection, staff #3 (start date: 01/25/2022) did not have documentation of a completed Virginia Preservice training on file.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, resilient surfacing did not comply with minimum safety standards where playground equipment was provided. Evidence: There was no resilient surfacing provided at the bottom of the slide. The center only had grass.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-B

      “Based on over-the-skin product review, the center did not obtain written parent authorization for all products. Evidence: At the time of inspection, the center did not have written parent authorization for child #1?s sunscreen.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on staff record review, prior to employment, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, staff #1 (start date: 05/02/2022) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening on file.”
  6. May 25, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on staff record review, the center did not obtain results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment for all staff. Evidence: At the time of inspection, staff # 2 (start date: 4/18/22) did not have results of a central registry search on file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-2

      “Based on staff record review, prior to employment, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (start date: 03/01/2022) had a tuberculosis screening dated 12/11/2020.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on staff record review, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were not checked before employment of all staff. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, staff #1 did not have any references on file. 2. At the time of inspection, staff #2 did not have any references on file. 3. At the time of inspection, staff #4 did not have any references on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on staff record review, all staff did not complete the mandatory Virginia Preservice training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: At the time of inspection, staff #3 (start date: 01/25/2022) did not have documentation of a completed Virginia Preservice training on file.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, resilient surfacing did not comply with minimum safety standards where playground equipment was provided. Evidence: There was no resilient surfacing provided at the bottom of the slide. The center only had grass.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-B

      “Based on over-the-skin product review, the center did not obtain written parent authorization for all products. Evidence: At the time of inspection, the center did not have written parent authorization for child #1?s sunscreen.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on staff record review, prior to employment, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, staff #1 (start date: 05/02/2022) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening on file.”
  7. Nov 9, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22VAC40-191-40-D-1-A

      “Based on record review of 4 new staff files, it was determined the center did not obtain Search of central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff A was employed in June, 2021 and Staff B and C employed July, 2021. Central Registry Search for all 3 staff were not sent within 30 days of employment.”
  8. Nov 9, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22VAC40-191-40-D-1-A

      “Based on record review of 4 new staff files, it was determined the center did not obtain Search of central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff A was employed in June, 2021 and Staff B and C employed July, 2021. Central Registry Search for all 3 staff were not sent within 30 days of employment.”

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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Questions about Montessori Children's House of Loudoun

Is Montessori Children's House of Loudoun licensed?

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

When was Montessori Children's House of Loudoun last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Montessori Children's House of Loudoun had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 9 of 9 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 Montessori Children's House of Loudoun care for?

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

Does Montessori Children's House of Loudoun accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Montessori Children's House of Loudoun's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Montessori Children's House of Loudoun cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 421-1112 to ask.

What is Montessori Children's House of Loudoun's phone number?

(703) 421-1112.

Where is Montessori Children's House of Loudoun?

880 W. Church Road, Sterling, VA 20164. The nearest other daycare we list is Parkside Community Montessori, 0.3 miles away.

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