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Primrose School of Fairfax

3928 Pender Drive, Fairfax, VA 220304.9· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
192
open each week
5 days

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About Primrose School of Fairfax

Primrose School of Fairfax is a licensed child care center in Fairfax, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 192 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
192 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumPrimrose Schools Balanced Learning®
StaffAll staff CPR and first-aid certified and background-checked
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity192 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Primrose School of Fairfax has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Primrose School of Fairfax

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
192 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1109901
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Background checks 4
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated. 2:4 bottles in the infant #1 room were not dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation of TB screening for Staff #2 was obtained 4 days after date of employment.”
  2. Feb 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for four months, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #1 was working with children.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not submit request for search of a sex offender registry check from a state lived in the past five years for Staff #1. Staff #1 has been employed for more than four months and was working with children at the time of the inspection. The center did not submit request for search of a sex offender registry check from a state lived in the past five years for Staff #4, Staff #4 has been employed for more than two months and was working alone with children at the time of the inspection.”
  3. Sep 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. 1. On 09/22/2025 at approximately 2:00pm pm, staff #2 fed an 8-month-old child, child #1, another child's bottle containing formula. a. Administrative staff reported to the inspector, on 09/22/2025, that staff #2 had mistakenly given child #2's bottle to child #1. 2. Staff #2 stated that they fed child #2's bottle before realizing that they had fed child #1 the wrong bottle. 3. Administrative staff and staff #2 stated that both bottles were dated and labeled with each child's full name and that staff #2 failed to follow center protocol for checking bottles before feeding.”
  4. Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Medication for child #4 was not labeled with the child's name, and the times to be given.”
  5. Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Medication for child #4 was not labeled with the child's name, and the times to be given.”
  6. Apr 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #1, who is currently working, was dated the day after their first day of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #7, who had been attending for six weeks, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file. Child #2, who has been attending for 16 days, did not have documentation of up to date immunization record on file DOL 9/2023.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-90-A

      “A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. The agreement shall be signed by the parent and include a statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life threatening diseases which must be reported immediately. The record for Child #5 did not have a signed agreement by the parent that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #1 did not have current CPR certification from an organization that included an in-person competency demonstration.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-2

      “At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. Staff #1 did not have current first aid certification.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. National criminal background check for Staff #1 was completed 2 weeks after date of hire. National criminal background check for Staff #2, was completed 7 days after date of hire.”
  7. Feb 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-I

      “The center shall develop written procedures for injury prevention. The center did not have an injury prevention plan.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #1's TB was completed 6 months prior to date of employment.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-A

      “The center shall have a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and relocation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown. The plan shall be developed in consultation with local or state authorities. No documentation that the center's emergency preparedness plan has been coordinated with local or state authorities.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-820-150

      “All buildings shall be inspected and approved by the local building official when required. This approval shall be documented by a Certificate of Use and Occupancy indicating that the building is classified for its proposed licensed purpose. A valid certificate of occupancy is one prerequisite for licensure. The center did not have a certificate of occupancy or building evaluation by local building official.”

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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FAQ

Questions about Primrose School of Fairfax

Is Primrose School of Fairfax licensed?

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

When was Primrose School of Fairfax last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Primrose School of Fairfax had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 7 of 7 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 Primrose School of Fairfax care for?

192, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Primrose School of Fairfax accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Primrose School of Fairfax's 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 Primrose School of Fairfax cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 563-0303 to ask.

What is Primrose School of Fairfax's phone number?

(703) 563-0303.

Where is Primrose School of Fairfax?

3928 Pender Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Kidz of Fairfax, 0.2 miles away.

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