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NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 186
- open each week
- 5 days
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About NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center
NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 186 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 186 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 186 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 186 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #ID35079
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 14 visits · 15 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Apr 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Staff #4 did not have the annual health and safety update training completed for 2025.”
- Oct 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Mar 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-280-H
“Purses are not to be kept in areas accessible to children. A purse was observed in classroom 207 sitting on the counter, accessible to the children.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“The staff-to-children ratio (3 years old up to school age) of 1:10 (staff: children) is required whenever children are in care. Classroom 223 was left out of ratio with 14 children and only one teacher when a teacher left for supplies.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Only one shelter-in-place drill was performed in 2024.”
Mar 20, 2025Visit3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-280-H
“Purses are not to be kept in areas accessible to children. A purse was observed in classroom 207 sitting on the counter, accessible to the children.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“The staff-to-children ratio (3 years old up to school age) of 1:10 (staff: children) is required whenever children are in care. Classroom 223 was left out of ratio with 14 children and only one teacher when a teacher left for supplies.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Only one shelter-in-place drill was performed in 2024.”
Mar 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-280-H
“Purses are not to be kept in areas accessible to children. A purse was observed in classroom 207 sitting on the counter, accessible to the children.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“The staff-to-children ratio (3 years old up to school age) of 1:10 (staff: children) is required whenever children are in care. Classroom 223 was left out of ratio with 14 children and only one teacher when a teacher left for supplies.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Only one shelter-in-place drill was performed in 2024.”
Nov 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Each report will include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. Child A had immunizations on file that are not signed by the physician.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each child's record will contain name, home address, home phone number, and work phone number of each parent, and the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child A's file does not have a second emergency contact listed. Child B's file contains both parents as emergency contacts. Child G has no home information or work phone number listed for second parent.”
Nov 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Each report will include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. Child A had immunizations on file that are not signed by the physician.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each child's record will contain name, home address, home phone number, and work phone number of each parent, and the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child A's file does not have a second emergency contact listed. Child B's file contains both parents as emergency contacts. Child G has no home information or work phone number listed for second parent.”
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May 28, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Shaving cream and hazardous materials (bleach and Clorox disinfectant spray) were in the unlocked bottom cabinet.in Room 223.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center inside were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: There is a broken handle on the last lower cabinet near the back of the room by the closet in Room #218.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, the last violation notice and inspection summary documents required by the Superintendent to be posted were not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The findings of the most recent inspection of the facility were not posted for the inspection dated 11/27/2023.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child has a record that contains all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #10's file was missing parent work information. 2. Child #3's file (start date 8/8/19) was missing the annual parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record was up to date. It was last updated on 7/30/22.”
8VAC20-780-280-G
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in original containers, the substitute containers clearly indicated with their contents and not resemble food or beverage containers. Evidence: Green soap was stored in a plastic water bottle and not labeled in Room #309.”
May 28, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Shaving cream and hazardous materials (bleach and Clorox disinfectant spray) were in the unlocked bottom cabinet.in Room 223.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center inside were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: There is a broken handle on the last lower cabinet near the back of the room by the closet in Room #218.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, the last violation notice and inspection summary documents required by the Superintendent to be posted were not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The findings of the most recent inspection of the facility were not posted for the inspection dated 11/27/2023.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child has a record that contains all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #10's file was missing parent work information. 2. Child #3's file (start date 8/8/19) was missing the annual parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record was up to date. It was last updated on 7/30/22.”
8VAC20-780-280-G
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in original containers, the substitute containers clearly indicated with their contents and not resemble food or beverage containers. Evidence: Green soap was stored in a plastic water bottle and not labeled in Room #309.”
Nov 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation, the center failed to keep a child under 10 years of age within actual sight and sound supervision. Evidence: Child #2 was in the classroom with Staff #2 who was observed asleep, facing away from the child for approximately 2-3 minutes.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, a staff member's background check has not been repeated every five years. Evidence: Staff #1's Central Registry Search ( CPS ) expired 11/2022 and a new CPS clearance is not available.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-7
“Based on record review, an allergy action plan was not complete as the medication was not available. Evidence: A medication listed by the physician was not on-site for Child #1.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“Based on observation, a staff member did not ensure care, protection and guidance at all times of a child in care. Evidence: Staff #2 was unable to ensure care of Child #1 during rest time as the child was awake and alone in the room and the only staff member had fallen asleep.”
Nov 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation, the center failed to keep a child under 10 years of age within actual sight and sound supervision. Evidence: Child #2 was in the classroom with Staff #2 who was observed asleep, facing away from the child for approximately 2-3 minutes.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, a staff member's background check has not been repeated every five years. Evidence: Staff #1's Central Registry Search ( CPS ) expired 11/2022 and a new CPS clearance is not available.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-7
“Based on record review, an allergy action plan was not complete as the medication was not available. Evidence: A medication listed by the physician was not on-site for Child #1.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“Based on observation, a staff member did not ensure care, protection and guidance at all times of a child in care. Evidence: Staff #2 was unable to ensure care of Child #1 during rest time as the child was awake and alone in the room and the only staff member had fallen asleep.”
Jun 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, a hazardous substance was not kept in a locked place using a safe method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A container of bleach and water was sitting on the counter in Room 207.”
8VAC20-780-330-F
“Based on observation, no shade area was provided on a playground. Evidence: The "middle" playground does not have a shade structure.”
Jun 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, a hazardous substance was not kept in a locked place using a safe method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A container of bleach and water was sitting on the counter in Room 207.”
8VAC20-780-330-F
“Based on observation, no shade area was provided on a playground. Evidence: The "middle" playground does not have a shade structure.”
Dec 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, a cabinet containing cleaning materials was not secured by a safe locking method. Evidence: A cabinet in Room 318 was unlocked and contained Clorox bleach”
Dec 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, a cabinet containing cleaning materials was not secured by a safe locking method. Evidence: A cabinet in Room 318 was unlocked and contained Clorox bleach”
May 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of children's records, it was determined that one record is not complete. Evidence: Child record B does not include: each parent's employment contact information; the address for each emergency contact person.”
8VAC20-780-40-J
“Based on a review of administrative documents, it was determined that the injury prevention procedures were not updated at least annually. Evidence: The annual review of the injury prevention plan was most recently documented March, 2021.”
May 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of children's records, it was determined that one record is not complete. Evidence: Child record B does not include: each parent's employment contact information; the address for each emergency contact person.”
8VAC20-780-40-J
“Based on a review of administrative documents, it was determined that the injury prevention procedures were not updated at least annually. Evidence: The annual review of the injury prevention plan was most recently documented March, 2021.”
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FAQ
Questions about NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center
Is NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 10 of 14 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 NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center care for?
186, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 748-2701 to ask.
What is NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center's phone number?
(571) 748-2701.
Where is NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center?
2920 S. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22206. The nearest other daycare we list is Arlington County- Gunston, 0.2 miles away.