KinderCare Learning Centers #344
801 Locust Street, Herndon, VA
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Montessori Peace School is a licensed child care center in Herndon, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 52 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to six years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Weekly Music Together class |
| Staff | Experienced and caring Montessori teachers |
| Daily life | Potty training: Support and positive guidance in practicing bathroom skills |
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Montessori Peace School has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 12 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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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Adhesive remover spray was found in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #2, employed for more than two years, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state and did not have an out of state sex offender registry search. Staff #5, employed for four days, did not have documentation of requesting an out of state central registry check, an out of state criminal history check, or search of the sex offender registry from a state they have resided in the previous five years. from one state and no documentation of requesting a criminal history check from a different state.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Rust was found on a piece of outdoor playground equipment. Paint was peeling on an exterior wall.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“Emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. The center did not have their emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place map posted.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, was missing a second emergency contact. The record for Child #3 and Child #5, was missing the work phone number for one parent.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 1/15/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for more than 18 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The was chipped paint on a metal climbing frame on the playground.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Prescription medication may be administered if the parent has completed a written authorization from a parent or guardian. There was no written parent/guardian or physician authorization to administer prescription medications to child #5.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, food containers brought from home were not clearly labeled with the date. Evidence: Food containers brought from home were not labeled with the date.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, playground equipment was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: A climbing structure was missing a part and had visible cracks.”
8VAC20-780-550-A
“Based on review of the center documents, it was determined that the emergency preparedness plan did not include all required components. Evidence: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required components.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on file review, an employee did not have a completed sworn statement. Evidence: Staff #1 had a sworn statement that expired 2/3/2022.”
63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4
“Based on staff records, the child day center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of employment 8/25/2020) did not have a out of state child abuse and neglect request by the end of the 30th day of employment. 2. Staff #2 did not have a out of state criminal history name check required for the state has resided in the past 5 years prior to the first day of employment.”
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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 August 31, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 7 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.
52, 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, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 689-0208 to ask.
(703) 689-0208.
730 Jackson Street, Herndon, VA 20170. The nearest other daycare we list is KinderCare Learning Centers #344, 0.4 miles away.