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Montessori School of South Riding

25152 Elk Lick Road, South Riding, VA 201525.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days

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About Montessori School of South Riding

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.

MontessoriSchool-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori School of South Riding has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Montessori School of South Riding

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1107046
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  2. Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  3. Mar 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  6. May 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safe sleep

      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.”
  7. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
  9. Oct 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  10. May 3, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”

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 South Riding

Is Montessori School of South Riding licensed?

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

When was Montessori School of South Riding last inspected?

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.

Has Montessori School of South Riding had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Montessori School of South Riding care for?

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

Does Montessori School of South Riding accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Montessori School of South Riding's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Montessori School of South Riding cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 327-9417 to ask.

What is Montessori School of South Riding's phone number?

(703) 327-9417.

Where is Montessori School of South Riding?

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.

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