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4613 Pinecrest Office Prk, Alexandria, VA
4.8· 20 reviews
Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Lincolnia Campus
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Lincolnia Campus
Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Lincolnia Campus is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and STEM / STEAM approach, with preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 years - 4 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, STEM / STEAM |
| Staff | District Director holds a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Secure keypad entry systems, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded Since 1996 |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Lincolnia Campus has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Lincolnia Campus
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #12131
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 13 visits · 10 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering area shall have the following: A nonabsorbent surface. Classroom #1 had a diapering surface that had two tears in the nonabsorbent liner.”
- Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-160-C
“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 shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening as stated in subsection B of this section. Staff #4 had a TB test that has been expired for 6 months. Staff #5 had a TB test that has been expired for more than 8 months.”
Jul 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-160-C
“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 shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening as stated in subsection B of this section. Staff #4 had a TB test that has been expired for 6 months. Staff #5 had a TB test that has been expired for more than 8 months.”
Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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. Classroom 1 and classroom 2 had swifter cleaning mops unlocked in the children's bathrooms.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The child day center, shall obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for each employee. Staff #4 has been employed and working with children for 22 months and did not have a copy of the central registry check available during the inspection.”
Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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. Classroom 1 and classroom 2 had swifter cleaning mops unlocked in the children's bathrooms.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The child day center, shall obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for each employee. Staff #4 has been employed and working with children for 22 months and did not have a copy of the central registry check available during the inspection.”
Aug 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation, the center did not have at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: A carbon monoxide detector was not available during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: On the furthest playground from the building on the right hand side there was a piece of wooden fencing that was broken exposing splintered wood.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure each staff member had documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in the allotted time. Evidence: Staff member #1 (date of hire 3/4/2024) had a TB test dated 1/18/2024.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on a review of the emergency drill log, the center did not ensure required documentation was maintained. Evidence: The last documented drill was 6/14/2024. July 2024 was not documented.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain all the required information for each child's record at least annually. Evidence: Child #1 had an annual update that expired on 4/4/2024. Child #2 had an annual update that expired on 5/5/2024. Child #3 had an annual update that expired on 4/6/2024. Child #5 had an annual update that expired on 4/7/2024.”
Aug 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation, the center did not have at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: A carbon monoxide detector was not available during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: On the furthest playground from the building on the right hand side there was a piece of wooden fencing that was broken exposing splintered wood.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure each staff member had documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in the allotted time. Evidence: Staff member #1 (date of hire 3/4/2024) had a TB test dated 1/18/2024.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on a review of the emergency drill log, the center did not ensure required documentation was maintained. Evidence: The last documented drill was 6/14/2024. July 2024 was not documented.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain all the required information for each child's record at least annually. Evidence: Child #1 had an annual update that expired on 4/4/2024. Child #2 had an annual update that expired on 5/5/2024. Child #3 had an annual update that expired on 4/6/2024. Child #5 had an annual update that expired on 4/7/2024.”
- Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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- Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on a review of documentation, the CDC did not ensure documentation was maintained of emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: The last documented drill was on September 28th, 2023.”
Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on a review of documentation, the CDC did not ensure documentation was maintained of emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: The last documented drill was on September 28th, 2023.”
- May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 27, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-40-N
“Based on observation, there was not a written playground safety procedure available. Evidence: There was not a written playground safety procedure available during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: There were unlocked Clorox wipes above the first aid cabinet in the 2 year old room. There were unlocked cleaning supplies (fabuloso, febreeze, & simonize) unlocked underneath the sink in the hallway children's bathroom. There were unlocked cleaning supplies in a lower cabinet in the 4 year old room.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on a review of staff files, there was not a TB test available at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: Staff #2 had a TB test dated 8/23/2019 on file during the inspection.”
Oct 27, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-40-N
“Based on observation, there was not a written playground safety procedure available. Evidence: There was not a written playground safety procedure available during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: There were unlocked Clorox wipes above the first aid cabinet in the 2 year old room. There were unlocked cleaning supplies (fabuloso, febreeze, & simonize) unlocked underneath the sink in the hallway children's bathroom. There were unlocked cleaning supplies in a lower cabinet in the 4 year old room.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on a review of staff files, there was not a TB test available at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: Staff #2 had a TB test dated 8/23/2019 on file during the inspection.”
Mar 15, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record of shelter-in place drills and staff statement, a second shelter in place (SIP) drill was not conducted in 2021. Evidence: Staff stated that a second SIP was not conducted for 2021.”
8VAC20-780-550-B
“Based on staff statement, the emergency plan does not include all required components. Evidence: The plan does not cover continuity of care following evacuation, shelter in place, and relocation drills.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas of the center are not maintained in a clean, safe or operable manner. Evidence: 1. The window sill in the 2's room has a patch of peeling paint. 2. The preschool room has an area around the door frame of peeling paint”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on staff statement and observation, the current written list of allergies is not updated. Evidence: Child #1 no longer requires emergency medication for an allergy and it was not removed from the allergy list.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review and staff statement, staff have not completed the subsidy annual update 3 hour course for 2021. Evidence: All staff (2-6) have not completed the training for 2021.”
Mar 15, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record of shelter-in place drills and staff statement, a second shelter in place (SIP) drill was not conducted in 2021. Evidence: Staff stated that a second SIP was not conducted for 2021.”
8VAC20-780-550-B
“Based on staff statement, the emergency plan does not include all required components. Evidence: The plan does not cover continuity of care following evacuation, shelter in place, and relocation drills.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas of the center are not maintained in a clean, safe or operable manner. Evidence: 1. The window sill in the 2's room has a patch of peeling paint. 2. The preschool room has an area around the door frame of peeling paint”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on staff statement and observation, the current written list of allergies is not updated. Evidence: Child #1 no longer requires emergency medication for an allergy and it was not removed from the allergy list.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review and staff statement, staff have not completed the subsidy annual update 3 hour course for 2021. Evidence: All staff (2-6) have not completed the training for 2021.”
Dec 1, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
22VAC40-185-60-A
“Based on record review and staff statement, annual updates for children's records has not been conducted. Evidence: Child #1 was missing an annual update to confirm emergency information was current.”
Dec 1, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
22VAC40-185-60-A
“Based on record review and staff statement, annual updates for children's records has not been conducted. Evidence: Child #1 was missing an annual update to confirm emergency information was current.”
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FAQ
Questions about Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Lincolnia Campus
Is Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Lincolnia Campus 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 - Lincolnia Campus last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Lincolnia Campus had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 9 of 13 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 - Lincolnia Campus care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Lincolnia Campus accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Lincolnia Campus' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Lincolnia Campus cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 256-7990 to ask.
What is Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Lincolnia Campus' phone number?
(703) 256-7990.
Where is Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Lincolnia Campus?
6396 Lincolnia Road, Alexandria, VA 22312. The nearest other daycare we list is Full Gospel First Church of Washington, under 0.1 miles away.