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Montessori School of Cedar Lane

3035 Cedar Lane, Fairfax, VA 220315.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
104
open each week
5 days

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About Montessori School of Cedar Lane

Montessori School of Cedar Lane is a licensed child care center in Fairfax, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 104 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 16-months to three years old (Hunter Mill Toddler Campus)
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
104 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 licenseHours it lists: “Half Day 9 a.m.-noon; Full Day 8:00am-4:30pm (Toddler Campus)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 16-months to three years old (Hunter Mill Toddler Campus)
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
StaffAMS-certified Montessori educators
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1971
Licensed capacity104 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori School of Cedar Lane has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Montessori School of Cedar Lane

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
104 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#12548
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Background checks 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 15, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #1 and Staff #2, who were working with children, have not yet completed this course which is overdue by nine months for Staff #1 and overdue by over two years for Staff #2.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff records shall contain name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. The records for Staff #1, employed for over one year, and Staff #2 employed for over three years, did not contain an emergency contact.”
    • Background checks

      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. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or sex offender registry search from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for over a year and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for over a year, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #2, who had been employed for over three years had central registry search results dated over two years after their first date of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Repeat Violation The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for over one year, did not have a completed national criminal background check. Staff #2, who had been employed for three years, had a national criminal background check that was completed over two years after their first date of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1 did not obtain any training hours for 2025. Staff #2 did not obtain any training hours for 2023, 2024 or 2025.”
  2. Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Caregiver #1 's national criminal background check was dated ten days after their first day of employment.”
  3. Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “The center is required to have applicants and agents of applicants undergo a background check every five years. The most recent fingerprint check for applicant #1 was overdue by one year and three months.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-O

      “The ratio for balanced-mixed-age groupings of children shall be one staff member for every 14 children provided. Staff #1 was observed supervising 19 children from approximately 11:43am until 11:48am.”
  5. Jul 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the facility did not ensured that documentation of a tuberculosis screening was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 (date of hire: 6/17/2024) had a tuberculosis screening on file that was dated 02/24/2024. 2. Staff #1 acknowledged that the tuberculosis screening for Staff #2 was completed prior to 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the playground, the wooden shed doors had deteriorated wood exposing 6 sharp nails. 2. On the playground, the large wooden house structure had splintering wood on the door frame.”
  6. Jan 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The file for Staff #3 (DOH 09/09/23) did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. 2. The director confirmed that Staff #3 did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (DOH 09/09/23) did not have documentation of a completed sworn statement. 2. The Director confirmed a completed sworn statement was not obtained prior to employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the staff record did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis test or screening at the time of employment that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3's date of hire is 09/09/23 and the documentation of a negative TB test is dated 08/18/22.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a criminal history record check prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (DOH 9/9/2023) does not have documentation of criminal history check file. 2. Director confirmed Staff #3 did not have a current criminal history check on file for the center.”
  7. Jul 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1.Child #4?s records did not have documentation of an allergy action plan on file 2.Child #5?s records did not have documentation of an allergy action plan on file 3. Child #6?s records did not have documentation of an allergy action plan on file 4. Director acknowledged there were not allergy action plans on file for each child.”
  10. Jun 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Nov 18, 2021InspectionNo 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.

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Questions about Montessori School of Cedar Lane

Is Montessori School of Cedar Lane licensed?

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

When was Montessori School of Cedar Lane last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Montessori School of Cedar Lane had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 6 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 School of Cedar Lane care for?

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

Does Montessori School of Cedar Lane accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Montessori School of Cedar Lane'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 School of Cedar Lane cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 560-4379 to ask.

What is Montessori School of Cedar Lane's phone number?

(703) 560-4379.

Where is Montessori School of Cedar Lane?

3035 Cedar Lane, Fairfax, VA 22031. The nearest other daycare we list is SACC-Fairhill, 0.2 miles away.

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