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3100 Prosperity Avenue, Fairfax, VA
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 16-months to three years old (Hunter Mill Toddler Campus) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | AMS-certified Montessori educators |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| More | Founded 1971 |
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Montessori School of Cedar Lane has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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8VAC20-780-240-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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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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 July 15, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
104, 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, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 560-4379 to ask.
(703) 560-4379.
3035 Cedar Lane, Fairfax, VA 22031. The nearest other daycare we list is SACC-Fairhill, 0.2 miles away.