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Herndon, VA 20170 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Montessori School of Herndon is a licensed child care center in Herndon, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months to 12 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Soccer, dance, Tae Kwon Do |
| Discounts | Discounts available (type not specified) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Montessori School of Herndon has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 17 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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8VAC20-780-550-F
“Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The center did not complete a lockdown drill in 2025.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“An annual approval from the health department is required. The centers last health inspection was conducted on 10/23/2024 and is over a year old.”
8VAC20-780-40-G
“The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirement within 7 days of the child attending the facility. Child #3 (age 2 years) has been enrolled for 30 days and has no proof of identity on file.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. 10 out of 17 lunchboxes checked were not labeled with a date.”
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. Preschool/School-age classroom did not have cabinet with cleaning supplies locked in the boys bathroom.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #3 ( Age 2 years) does not have an immunization record on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The following record shall be kept for each staff person: Background checks as required regulation 289.035 B-4 Out of State Background Checks. Staff #3 who has been employed for 30 months does not have evidence of completed out of state background checks.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Every two years a staff must have a subsequent TB screening done. One staff, staff 1 is missing a subsequent TB screening.”
8VAC20-780-70
“A staff must have two refences in the staff file. One staff, staff 3, is missing a second reference.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Staff must have subsequent background checks done every 5 years. Staff 2 has background checks that must be redone, last background checks are more than 5 years old.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff must complete 16 hours of training annually. Staff 1 and Staff 2 are missing training hours, Staff 1 completed 5.5 hours in the last year and Staff 2 completed 3 hours in the last year.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on documentation review, Shelter in place procedures were not practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: 1) The emergency drills log provided for review, did not have a second shelter in place drill documented for the year 2023.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on documentation review, the written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1) The allergy lists available for review were not dated as required.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, medication in Room 4 was observed in a cubicle, stored in a Ziploc bag, with no locking method.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on the review of the lunch boxes in two rooms, the center failed to ensure lunchboxes were labeled with names and dates. Evidence: Out of 10 lunchboxes checked, 7 did not have dates or names of the child.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on the review of medications reviewed at the center, the center failed to get some of the required information. Evidence: One child, out of four children's files reviewed, Child 2,is missing the allergy action plan for an emergency medication.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on the review of 2 new staff records, the center failed to get some of the required paperwork to make the file complete. Evidence Based on the review of 2 staff records, Staff 1, is missing 2 references.”
8VAC20-780-140-B
“Based on the review of records, the center failed to get a physical for one child. Evidence: Based on the review of 5 children's records the center failed to get a physical.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“Based on the observation at the beginning of the inspection, A grouping of children were out of ratio at the beginning of the inspection. Evidence: Based on observation,at 10:40 a, when the inspector arrived, one teacher was present with 26 children ages 3- school age. The children were playing on the blacktop.The school age teacher had gone inside and the other teacher had taken a child to the bathroom.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on the review of children's records the center failed to get immunization records for a child. Evidence: Based on the review of 5 children's files, one child, child 1, is missing immunization records.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on the review of emergency drills the center failed to conduct an emergency drill each month. Evidence: The center failed to conduct an emergency drill for December 2022.”
8VAC20-780-140-B
“Based on the review of records, the center failed to get a physical for one child. Evidence: Based on the review of 5 children's records the center failed to get a physical.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“Based on the observation at the beginning of the inspection, A grouping of children were out of ratio at the beginning of the inspection. Evidence: Based on observation,at 10:40 a, when the inspector arrived, one teacher was present with 26 children ages 3- school age. The children were playing on the blacktop.The school age teacher had gone inside and the other teacher had taken a child to the bathroom.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on the review of children's records the center failed to get immunization records for a child. Evidence: Based on the review of 5 children's files, one child, child 1, is missing immunization records.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on the review of emergency drills the center failed to conduct an emergency drill each month. Evidence: The center failed to conduct an emergency drill for December 2022.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on the review of the nonmedical emergency supplies, the center failed to have a battery operated radio. Evidence: The center has a radio but does not have batteries for the radio.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on the review of the nonmedical emergency supplies, the center failed to have a battery operated radio. Evidence: The center has a radio but does not have batteries for the radio.”
8VAC20-780-510-H
“Based on observation, nonprescription medication was not in the original container with the direction label attached. Evidence: During the inspection, nonprescription medication for child #2 was not in the original container with the direction label attached.”
8VAC20-780-350-F
“Based on staff interview, the center did not develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: Staff #1 stated that the center does not have a written policy and procedure describing how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, resilient surfacing did not comply with minimum safety standards where playground equipment was provided. Evidence: The ground was bare at the bottom of the blue double slide.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on record review and staff interview, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. Lockdown drills were not recorded on the drill log. 2. Staff #1 stated that lockdown drills did not take place.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on record review and staff interview, shelter in place procedures were not practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: 1. Shelter-in-place drills were not recorded on the drill log. 2. Staff #1 stated that shelter-in-place drills did not take place.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The white and red wooden border around the playground had splintered, cracked wood and chipped paint.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on staff record review, the center did not obtain background checks for staff members every five years from the date of the initial background check. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s most recent sworn statement was dated 7/15/2016. 2. Staff # 3?s most recent sworn statement was dated 09/23/2016. 3. Staff #1?s most recent central registry finding was dated 12/21/2016. 4. Staff #3?s most recent central registry finding was dated 12/14/2016.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on child record review, each child did not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days of the child’s first day of attendance. Evidence: At the time of inspection, child #1 (start date: 01/05/2022) did not have a physical examination in their file.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on staff record review, staff members did not obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s most recent TB screening was dated 12/31/2018. 2. Staff #2?s most recent TB screening was dated 06/11/2018. 3. Staff #3?s most recent TB screening was dated 12/18/2018.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on staff interview, the center did not develop written procedures for prevention of abusive head trauma. Evidence: Staff #1 stated that the center does not have written procedures for abusive head trauma.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on child record review, a written agreement including a statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and a statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease was not in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. Evidence: Child #1 did not have a signed agreement”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on observation, when an authorization for medication expired, the parent was not notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: The long term prescription medication for child #3 had a parent authorization that expired on 09/03/2021. The authorization form was signed by the parent and not the physician, allowing the form to be good for 14 days, not a year.”
22VAC40-185-160-A
“Based on record review, Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted no later than 21 days after employment. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 8/2/2021 does not have documentation of a negative Tb screening.”
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Herndon, VA 20170 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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860 Dranesville Road, Herndon, VA
Herndon, VA 20170 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Herndon, VA 20170 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1133 Reston Ave, Herndon, VA
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 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 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.
150, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 437-8229 to ask.
(703) 437-8229.
840 Dranesville Road, Herndon, VA 20170.