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Rainbow Early Learning Center

206 N. Fayette Street, Alexandria, VA 223145.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days

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About Rainbow Early Learning Center

Rainbow Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 24 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
24 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
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Rainbow Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
24 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1108548
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 12 visits · 34 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Background checks 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 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 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Chipped and peeling paint was observed on a wall, accessible to children.”
  2. Jan 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “REPEAT VIOLATION: The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation of training. Staff #1's record only contained documentation of 5 training hours for 2025.”
  3. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Child #2's (age: 4 years) record indicates that the child has twelve food allergies. Child #2 was not listed on the center's allergy list. The allergy list posted on the refrigerator was not dated or kept confidential. There was no allergy list in the second classroom.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child #4's record was missing the name, address and phone number of one emergency contact. Child #4 has been enrolled for over three months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Each center shall maintain a record for each child enrolled which shall contain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #2's (age: 4 years) record indicates that the child has twelve food allergies. Child #2's record did not contain a written care plan. Child #2 has been enrolled for two months.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. There were multiple areas of chipped paint located on a wall in the 2 to 5 year old classroom within reach of children. The gate leading to the kitchen was inoperable. There were three knives in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen, accessible to children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Orientation training shall include prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practice, prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children, prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions, and prevention and control of disease. Staff #1's orientation did not include prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practice, prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children, prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions, and prevention and control of disease.”
  5. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 23, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall attend the department's health and safety update course annually. At the time of inspection, Staff #1, #2, and #3's annual health and safety update courses were seven weeks overdue. Staff #1, #2 and #3 work directly with children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #4's CPR training did not include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #4 was observed working directly with children and has been employed for nine months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #4's TB screening was completed over 7 months prior to the date of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Each employee must submit to fingerprinting prior to employment. Staff #4 did not submit to fingerprinting prior to employment at the center. Staff #4 has been employed as a substitute for nine months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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 center did not update injury prevention procedures at least annually.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “A search of the child abuse and neglect registry must be requested prior to employment for each employee. A search of the child abuse and neglect registry was not requested for Staff #4 prior to employment. Staff #4 has been employed as a substitute for nine months.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “Each child day program that is licensed shall develop and implement a plan to test potable water sources. The center has not developed and implemented a plan to test potable water sources.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. At the time of inspection, the center did not have documentation of an annual fire inspection report.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training. Staff #1, #2 and #3 only completed 3 hours of training in 2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. Staff #4's record did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. Staff #4 has been employed as a substitute for nine months.”
  7. Jun 23, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall attend the department's health and safety update course annually. At the time of inspection, Staff #1, #2, and #3's annual health and safety update courses were seven weeks overdue. Staff #1, #2 and #3 work directly with children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #4's CPR training did not include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #4 was observed working directly with children and has been employed for nine months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #4's TB screening was completed over 7 months prior to the date of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Each employee must submit to fingerprinting prior to employment. Staff #4 did not submit to fingerprinting prior to employment at the center. Staff #4 has been employed as a substitute for nine months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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 center did not update injury prevention procedures at least annually.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “A search of the child abuse and neglect registry must be requested prior to employment for each employee. A search of the child abuse and neglect registry was not requested for Staff #4 prior to employment. Staff #4 has been employed as a substitute for nine months.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “Each child day program that is licensed shall develop and implement a plan to test potable water sources. The center has not developed and implemented a plan to test potable water sources.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. At the time of inspection, the center did not have documentation of an annual fire inspection report.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training. Staff #1, #2 and #3 only completed 3 hours of training in 2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. Staff #4's record did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. Staff #4 has been employed as a substitute for nine months.”
  8. Nov 20, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #2 does not have current certification in CPR. Staff #2 works directly with children and has been employed for 2 years.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid. Staff #2 does not have current certification in first aid. Staff #2 works directly with children and has been employed for 2 years.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center is required to have employees submit to fingerprinting every five years. The repeat fingerprint check for Staff #3 is overdue by one month.”
    • 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. The center did not obtain documentation of immunizations for Child #1 before they could attend the center. Child #1 has been enrolled for five months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “REPEAT VIOLATION At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. Staff #2's follow-up TB screening is overdue by two months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center shall maintain a current list of all children's allergies. Child #2 has a diagnosed food allergy. The center did not have a list of children's allergies.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Each center shall maintain a record for each child enrolled which shall contain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. The center does not have a written care plan for Child #2 who has a diagnosed food allergy and has been enrolled for one month.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Staff #2 does not have current certification in CPR and first aid. Staff #2 was observed working alone in a classroom.”
  9. Nov 20, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #2 does not have current certification in CPR. Staff #2 works directly with children and has been employed for 2 years.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid. Staff #2 does not have current certification in first aid. Staff #2 works directly with children and has been employed for 2 years.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center is required to have employees submit to fingerprinting every five years. The repeat fingerprint check for Staff #3 is overdue by one month.”
    • 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. The center did not obtain documentation of immunizations for Child #1 before they could attend the center. Child #1 has been enrolled for five months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “REPEAT VIOLATION At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. Staff #2's follow-up TB screening is overdue by two months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center shall maintain a current list of all children's allergies. Child #2 has a diagnosed food allergy. The center did not have a list of children's allergies.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Each center shall maintain a record for each child enrolled which shall contain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. The center does not have a written care plan for Child #2 who has a diagnosed food allergy and has been enrolled for one month.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Staff #2 does not have current certification in CPR and first aid. Staff #2 was observed working alone in a classroom.”
  10. Apr 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on record review and interview, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: Staff #3 confirmed that lockdown procedures were not practiced in 2023.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that there was at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: 1. There was approximately 5 inches between cots occupied by Child #2 and Child #5. 2. There was approximately 3 inches between cots occupied by Child #4 and Child #6.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that 1 out of 3 staff underwent required background checks every five years. Evidence: The most recent results of a Central Registry Search for Staff #3 was dated 02/13/2019.”
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  1. Apr 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on record review and interview, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: Staff #3 confirmed that lockdown procedures were not practiced in 2023.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that there was at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: 1. There was approximately 5 inches between cots occupied by Child #2 and Child #5. 2. There was approximately 3 inches between cots occupied by Child #4 and Child #6.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that 1 out of 3 staff underwent required background checks every five years. Evidence: The most recent results of a Central Registry Search for Staff #3 was dated 02/13/2019.”
  2. Nov 20, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain results of a central registry search for 1 out of 3 staff. Evidence: Staff #3 (start date: 09/08/2021) did not have results of a central registry search on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “Based on record review and observation, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each area where children are present had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Evidence: Staff #3 was alone on the playground with five children. Staff #3?s CPR and First Aid certification expired on 09/19/2023.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-1

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that staff-to-children ratios were maintained whenever children ages birth to 16 months were in care. Evidence: Staff #1 was observed alone in a classroom with five children from approximately 9:20 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Child #3 (age: 1 year) was present in the classroom. The ratio for children ages birth to 16 months is 1:4.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-H

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when outdoor activity is not adjacent to the center, at least two staff members were in the outdoor activity area whenever one or more children are present. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 was alone on the playground with five children. 2. The playground is located at the end of the block, not adjacent to the center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, 1 out of 3 staff failed to submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: Staff #3?s most recent TB screening was dated 10/04/2021.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-2

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that staff-to-children ratios were maintained whenever children ages 16 months to 24 months were in care. Evidence: Staff #2 was observed alone in a classroom with nine children from approximately 9:20 a.m. to 10:48 a.m. Child #1 (age: 16 months) and Child #2 (age: 21 months) were present in the classroom. The ratio for children ages 16 months to 24 months is 1:5.”
  3. Jun 22, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review, the program has not obtained a physical exam for each child within the first 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 (date of enrollment: 8/11/2022) record does not contain a physical exam.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center has not obtained an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The most recent documented fire inspection is dated 7/20/2021. The center director confirmed that the program has not received an annual fire inspection.”
  4. Feb 24, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Based on observation, requirements for diaper ointments and creams were not met. Evidence: Three tubes of diaper creams were observed in the toddler classroom without names to identify the owners.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course (preservice training) was not completed by each employee within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2's records did not contain documentation of completing the Virginia Preservice training. Staff #3 confirmed that the training was not completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on interview the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children. Evidence: When asked for the attendance of the toddler class, Staff #3 stated there is one master attendance sheet with all the children's names. During the inspection, the preschool classroom was outside on the playground and the preschool teachers had the attendance list. There was no attendance available for the toddler class.”
  5. Apr 25, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #2's record does not contain documentation of addresses for both emergency contacts. 2. Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3's records do not contain documentation of each child's first date of enrollment. 3. Child #3 (date of enrollment: 8/12/2020) and Child #4's (date of enrollment: 9/1/2020) records do not contain documentation of an annual review of parental and emergency contact information.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Based on record review, staff did not completed a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care annually. Evidence: Staff #1's record contains documentation of 10 hours of training completed in 2021.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-2

      “Based on observation and interview, a ratio of 1 staff to every 5 children was not followed for children 16 months through 24 months. Evidence: During the inspection, there was a group of 14 children with 2 staff. The program director confirmed that the youngest child in the group was 22 months old.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-560-J

      “Based on observation, tables were not sanitized before use for feeding. Evidence: At the start of the inspection, the children were observed sitting at the table coloring and working on flash cards. Approximately an hour later, lunch was served while the children were still seated at the table. The table was not sanitized before the children ate lunch.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-560-L

      “Based on observation, staff do not sit with children during meal times. Evidence: During lunch, the staff were observed serving the children one item from their meal at a time; beef meatballs and salad, then porridge, then bread, then beverages. The staff did not sit with the children while the children ate.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff records do not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3's records do not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individuals possess the education, certification or experience required by the job positions. 2. Staff #3's record does not contain documentation that two or more references as to the character and reputation as well as the competency were checked prior to employment.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-I

      “Based on observation, rest period ratios for children 16 months through 2 years was not followed. Evidence: 1. The children were observed resting at approximately 1:05pm. 2. Staff #1 was left alone with 14 children for approximately 2 minutes when when Staff #2 left the classroom. 3. Staff #2 was left alone with 14 children for approximately 2 minutes when Staff #1 left the classroom. 4. The program director confirmed that the youngest child in the room is 22 months old.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Requirements for meals and snacks provided by the center were not followed. Evidence: 1. The menu was not posted in a location conspicuous to parents; the food menu was stored in a closed cabinet. 2. The menu was not dated.”

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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Is Rainbow Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Rainbow Early Learning Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rainbow Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 34 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 Rainbow Early Learning Center care for?

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

Does Rainbow Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rainbow Early Learning Center'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 Rainbow Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 277-0077 to ask.

What is Rainbow Early Learning Center's phone number?

(571) 277-0077.

Where is Rainbow Early Learning Center?

206 N. Fayette Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The nearest other daycare we list is The Nest Academy of Cameron, 0.1 miles away.

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