Karter School Of South Riding
25235 Elk Lick Road, Chantilly, VA
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Montessori School of South Riding is a licensed child care center in South Riding, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Montessori School of South Riding has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 5 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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8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening, or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow up tuberculosis screening. Staff #4, employed 26 months, did not obtain and submit the results of a follow up tuberculosis screening. Documentation of the last tuberculosis screening was expired by three months.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the library area behind the seating area, there is peeling paint on the wall.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. There was not at least one staff on duty who had obtained instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, children's hands were not washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: 1. Two children did not wash their hands with soap and running water after eating their morning snack. 2. One child did not wash their hands with soap and running water before eating morning snack.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Based on observation, cots were not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: 1. All of the cots for children were not identified for use by a specific child.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (Start date-01/17/2023) had documentation of a tuberculosis screening that was not within 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The tuberculosis screening was dated 08/19/2022.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, food brought from home was not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. Twelve lunch boxes containing food brought from home were not dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”
8VAC20-780-245-K
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not have at least one staff member on duty that obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of current Daily Health Observation training in the staff records reviewed. 2. Staff #2 stated that they did not have anyone current in Daily Health Observation Training.”
8VAC20-780-350-F
“Based on record review, 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: 1. The center did not have documentation of 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.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not have the required nonmedical emergency supplies. Evidence: 1. The center did not have one working, battery-operated radio in each building. The battery operated radio did not have batteries. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the battery operated radio did not have batteries.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not conduct a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. The center did not documentation of a practice evacuation drill for the month of April. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that an evacuation drill was not conducted for the month of April.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation and interview, the center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. The center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the center was not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on record review, the center did not develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: 1. The center did not have documentation of written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”
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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 April 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 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.
50, 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 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 327-9417 to ask.
(703) 327-9417.
25152 Elk Lick Road, South Riding, VA 20152. The nearest other daycare we list is Highkicks Taekwondo and Children's Academy of South Riding, under 0.1 miles away.