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Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne
Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1068427
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 12 visits · 28 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 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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Jul 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-540-C
“The required first aid kits shall include at a minimum: tweezers The first aid kit did not have tweezers.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which contains the following: 2 emergency contacts with name, phone number, and address. Child 1 and 5 did not have an address for their second emergency contacts. Child 9 did not have a second emergency contact.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place: the most recent violation notice. The post violation notice was dated 1/27/2025, but the most recent violation notice was issued on 3/30/2026.”
Mar 30, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-780-210-A
“Program leaders shall have fulfilled high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet one of the following listed in the standards. Staff 1 was in a program lead position, supervising children, but did not have program lead qualifications.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. 1. Room 2 had disinfectant spray on a counter, unlocked 2. Room 7 had an unlocked cabinet that had cleaning agents accessible.”
8VAC20-780-320-B
“Each restroom area provided for children shall: be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. The restroom in Room 5 had one bathroom stall that did not have toilet paper within reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-440-E
“There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. 1. Room6 had 4 occupied cots that were within 12 inches of each other. 2. Room 7 had 4 occupied cots that were within 12 inches of each other.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“If an ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be met: shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name. In Room 7 there was a child's over the counter skin cream/ointment that was not labeled with the child's name.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. Room 5 had a broken handle on a low cabinet. 2. Playground had peeling black paint all along the fence”
Oct 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. A red riding toy with a hole in the wheel, with sharp edges. 2. Nails/Screws protruding from the fence on the preschool, school-age playground.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“If diaper ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be met: the products shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name. Room 1 had a ointment for a child that was not labeled with their name.”
8VAC20-780-40-J
“Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. The facility did not have documentation of an annually updated injury prevention plan.”
Oct 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval: 2. current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1 has been employed for over 90 days and did not have documentation of first aid training.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval: 1. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration; Staff 1 has been employed for over 90 days and did not have documentation of CPR training.”
- Aug 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2025Visit2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brough from home, the following shall apply: The food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Room 5 had 2 lunchboxes without a name identifying the owner, and none of the lunch/snack containers had dates on them. There were approximately 6 containers of food brought from home.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Room 3 had a long tear in the door finger pinch guard, creating sharp edges, accessible to children.”
Jan 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brough from home, the following shall apply: The food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Room 5 had 2 lunchboxes without a name identifying the owner, and none of the lunch/snack containers had dates on them. There were approximately 6 containers of food brought from home.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Room 3 had a long tear in the door finger pinch guard, creating sharp edges, accessible to children.”
Oct 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-440-E
“There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. In the Older Three's room there was less than 12 inches between 7 occupied cots.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“The required first aid kits shall include at a minimum: tweezers. The first aid kit did not have tweezers.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing or more frequently as recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff should obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff 1's most recent TB screening/test was dated 9/23/2022 and Staff 2's most recent TB screening/test was dated 9/1/2022.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was a large amount peeling paint behind and next to the toilets in the Fours Room bathroom.”
May 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: observed in the Young 4's classroom an unlocked cabinet with Lysol spray and disinfectant spray.”
8VAC20-780-210-A
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they had documentation of program leader qualifications. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 3 was working in the capacity of a program leader, but did not have documentation of program leader qualifications.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that the emergency drill logs contained the required minimum information. Evidence: the emergency drill log only contained the date, time, # of kids, # of staff, weather and time taken.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that the first aid kit contained the required minimum items. Evidence: the first aid kit only had 1 triangular bandage.”
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Feb 2, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-245-L Complaint related: No
“Based on review, the facility did not have documentation of current daily health observation training. Evidence: reviewed 2 staff records and identified through staff interview that all of the staff took daily health observation, on the same day and that the most recent training expired on 3/20/2023.”
8VAC20-780-440-E Complaint related: No
“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that there was at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. Evidence: observed that there were 6 cots (groups of two) that were closer than 12 inches during nap time in the Twos room.”
Nov 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on interview and a review of one staff member’s record the Director did not deny continued employment after a Virginia Central Registry finding was not received within 30 days. Evidence: Staff member 4 has been employed since June 5, 2023 but does not have documentation of results of a search of the child abuse and neglect from Virginia.”
8VAC20-780-210-A
“Based on staff records review, 1 out of 7 records, the center did not ensure program leaders have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent. Evidence: 1. Staff member 4 (date of employment 6/05/2023) did not have documentation in record to meet qualifications as a lead teacher.”
Feb 17, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-240-E
“Based on staff records review, the center did not ensure within 30 days of the first day of employment, staff must complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #8 (date of employment 1/03/2023) did not have documentation of completed training first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on staff records review, the center did not obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. Evidence: 1. Staff #8 (date of employment 1/03/2023) did not have two or more reference checks before employment.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on staff records review, the center did not obtain documentation for each staff member at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members and individuals from independent contractors obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening as stated in subsection B of this section. Evidence: 1. Staff $3 tuberculosis screening results expired on 1/29/2023. 2. Staff #5 tuberculosis screening results expired on 10/15/2022.”
22.1-289-036-B-4
“Based on staff records review, the applicant did not authorize the center to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record check and sex offender registry check from any state in which the agent has resided in the preceding five years by the deadline of December 31, 2020. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of employment 9/19/2022) did not have documentation of central registry results in record available for review. 2. Staff #5 central registry results expired on 12/27/2022 and there no was not documentation of updated results in the record. 3. Staff # 7(date of employment 9/23/2022) did not documentation of have central registry results in record available for review.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on staff records review, the center did not ensure documentation that staff complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #8 (date of employment 1/03/2023) did not have documentation of orientation completed prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.”
Oct 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on children records review, the center did not ensure each child have a physical examination before the child's first attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #4 (date of enrollment 1/04/2021) did not have a physical examination in the record available for review during the inspection.”
- Apr 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 30, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
22VAC40-191-40-D-1-A
“Based on staff records, the center did not obtain renewal sworn disclosure statement for staff supervising one or more of the children. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 (date of employment 11/15/2019) did not have sworn disclosure statement available in record for review. 2. Board member #1 central registry results expired on 1/26/2021.”
22VAC40-185-70-A
“Based on staff records, the center did not obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 did not have documentation two or more references available in record for review. 2. Staff #3 did not have documentation two or more references available in record for review. 3. Staff #8 did not have documentation two or more references available in record for review.”
22VAC40-185-160-B
“Based on staff records, the center did not obtain that at least every two years rom the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 tuberculosis screening expired on 9/14/2021. 2. Staff #5 tuberculosis screening expired on 11/12/2021.”
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FAQ
Questions about Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne
Is Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 10 of 12 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 Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 541-4175 to ask.
What is Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne's phone number?
(703) 541-4175.
Where is Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne?
6414 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA 22315.