Great Beginnings Early Learning Center
618 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA
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Potomac Crescent Waldorf School is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 58 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 58 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Potomac Crescent Waldorf School has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 4 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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8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no documentation of a fire drill for January 2025.”
8VAC20-790-550-2-b
“Satisfactory results of the child abuse and neglect registry from any other state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff Member 1 did not have out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry results on hand, working with children for one year. Staff Member 2 did not have out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry results on hand, working with children 18 months.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of five children’s records, the provider did not ensure complete children’s records were maintained. Evidence: 1.Three of five child records did not have parents' employer phone and address documented. 2. Two of five child records did not have the name, address, and phone number of two designated emergency contacts, if parents can not be reached.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, potentially hazardous substances such as cleaning agents and pesticides were stored in an area that was not inaccessible to children. Evidence: Bottle of spray cleaner accessible to to children in Oak Tress classroom.”
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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 May 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 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.
58, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 486-1309 to ask.
(703) 486-1309.
424 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The nearest other daycare we list is American Day School #1, 0.1 miles away.