KinderCare Learning Center 301030 B
13220 Franklin Farm Road, Herndon, VA
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Rising Stars Day School is a licensed child care center in Herndon, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It lists monthly tuition from $210 to $2,095.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 months – 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Reggio Emilia |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Childcare subsidy vendor |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Rising Stars Day School lists monthly tuition from $210 to $2,095.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Extended Day: Afternoons (4:00 – 5:30 PM) | $210 |
| Extended Day: Mornings & afternoons (7:30 AM – 5:30 PM) | $300 |
| Full day, 5 days (Preschool and Pre-K) | $1,650 |
| Infants · 5 full days | $2,095 |
| Toddlers · 3 full days | $1,450 |
| Toddlers · 5 full days | $1,900 |
| Toddlers · 5 half days | $1,550 |
| Enrollment fee, one-time, per child | $600 |
| Summer Camp 2026 weekly rate, ages 3 – 8 | $375 a week |
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 23 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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8VAC20-780-290-3
“Electrical outlets shall have protective covers. One unused electrical outlet in the Preschool 1 classroom did not have a protective cover.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Current certification in the records for Staff #3 and Staff #4 were overdue by three months.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Current certification in the records for Staff #3 and Staff #4 were overdue by three months.”
8VAC20-780-320-B
“Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels. The boys bathroom on the second level did not have paper towels available.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The information in the record for Children #2 and #4 was overdue by one year and four months. The information in the record for Child #3 was overdue by two years and ten months.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The information in the record for Children #2 and #4 was overdue by one year and four months. The information in the record for Child #3 was overdue by two years and ten months.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #4's CPR certification was not current. It was overdue for one month.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall, annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Staff #3 and Staff #5 did not complete the department's health and safety update course for the year 2024.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid. Staff #4's first aid certification was not current. It was overdue for one month.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The Tb screening for Staff #1 was overdue by eleven months and for Staff #3 was overdue by eight months.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The Tb screening for Staff #1 was overdue by eleven months and for Staff #3 was overdue by eight months.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #4's CPR certification was not current. It was overdue for one month.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall, annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Staff #3 and Staff #5 did not complete the department's health and safety update course for the year 2024.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid. Staff #4's first aid certification was not current. It was overdue for one month.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The Tb screening for Staff #1 was overdue by eleven months and for Staff #3 was overdue by eight months.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The Tb screening for Staff #1 was overdue by eleven months and for Staff #3 was overdue by eight months.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Hazardous substances were located in two unlocked closets in the hallway upstairs.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting. A child's hands were not washed after a diaper change in the infant classroom.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Hazardous substances were located in two unlocked closets in the hallway upstairs.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting. A child's hands were not washed after a diaper change in the infant classroom.”
8VAC20-780-550-G Complaint related: No
“Based on review of emergency documents, the emergency evacuation and shelter in place documentation is not accurate for the month of April. Evidence Documentation for the monthly emergency evacuation drill and shelter in place for the month of April recorded the number of participating children and staff incorrectly. Staff #1 confirmed the documentation was not correct as documented. The form recorded 32 children with 10 staff participating. The actual number was of children and staff participating was 6 and 2.”
8VAC20-780-440-L Complaint related: No
“Based on observation, a pillow is being used by a child under two years of age. Evidence A boppy pillow is being used by staff # 5 and #6 to assist child #1 (9 months old) in staying asleep when laying them in the crib.”
8VAC20-780-580-B Complaint related: No
“Based on interview with staff, any vehicle used by the center for transportation of children did not meet all the requirements. Evidence Child #2 was transported by a staff member to a field trip in their personal vehicle. The center did not ensure the vehicle was insured with at least the minimum limits established by Virginia state statues and it was not confirmed the vehicle met the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles .”
8VAC20-780-245-J-3 Complaint related: No
“Based on review of staff records, children whom medications have been prescribed were not always in the care of a staff member who has satisfactorily completed the Medication Authorization Training (MAT) coarse. Evidence A trained MAT staff member is not always available during the centers operating hours.”
8VAC20-780-240-A Complaint related: No
“Based on review of staff records, not all staff have documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of first day of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1, first day of employment 2/12/2024, does not contain documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-210-A Complaint related: No
“Based on review of staff records, not all program leaders have documentation of meeting the requirements for their position. Evidence: The record for staff #2, does not contain any documentation of how they are qualified for their lead teacher position.”
8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No
“Based on review of staff records, not all staff have documentation of certification in first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR). Evidence: The record for staff #1, first day of employment 2/12/2024, does not contain documentation of completing an in person first aid and CPR certification class within 30 days of first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on review of 5 children's records, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence Child #2, under the age of two, does not have documentation of additional immunizations once every six months.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of 5 children's records, the center did not maintain a complete record for 2 children. Evidence The record for child #1 did not contain the that the original proof of identity had been reviewed prior to the child's first day of attendance. The record for child #2 did not have documentation of an address for the second emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation the center does not have a leakproof or plastic lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal of a diaper. Evidence The garbage can in the toddler bathroom used to dispose soiled diapers has a swing lid, that the staff members hand or soiled diaper will touch when disposal.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of 5 children's records, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence Child #2, first day of attendance 10/13/2023, does not have documentation in their record of receiving immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on review of 5 children's records, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence Child #2, under the age of two, does not have documentation of additional immunizations once every six months.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of 5 children's records, the center did not maintain a complete record for 2 children. Evidence The record for child #1 did not contain the that the original proof of identity had been reviewed prior to the child's first day of attendance. The record for child #2 did not have documentation of an address for the second emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation the center does not have a leakproof or plastic lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal of a diaper. Evidence The garbage can in the toddler bathroom used to dispose soiled diapers has a swing lid, that the staff members hand or soiled diaper will touch when disposal.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of 5 children's records, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence Child #2, first day of attendance 10/13/2023, does not have documentation in their record of receiving immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of 3 children's records, one did not contain a physical examination. Evidence Child #1, first day of attendance 6/21/22, does not have a physical examination in their record.”
8VAC20-780-370-1
“Based on photographic evidence, an infant was not placed in their crib on their back. Evidence Child #2 (4 months old), was placed in their crib on their stomach. Parent of child #2 was sent a photographh of the child sleeping in their crib on their stomach.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of 3 children's records, one did not contain a physical examination. Evidence Child #1, first day of attendance 6/21/22, does not have a physical examination in their record.”
8VAC20-780-370-1
“Based on photographic evidence, an infant was not placed in their crib on their back. Evidence Child #2 (4 months old), was placed in their crib on their stomach. Parent of child #2 was sent a photographh of the child sleeping in their crib on their stomach.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on review of staff records, all staff do not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence Staff #1 and #2, hired 8/2022, do not have a current certification in CPR.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Complaint related: No
“Based on observation, not all electrical outlets had protective covers. Evidence Two electrical outlets in the Infant room did not have protective covers preventing access to children.”
8VAC20-780-240-B Complaint related: No
“Based on review of staff records, two staff have not completed orientation training no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence Staff #1 and #2, hired 8/2022, have not completed orientation training of their job responsibilities.”
8VAC20-780-570-E Complaint related: No
“Based on observation, infant bottles were not all dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence Bottles in the Infant room were labeled with the child's first name, but no date. Two bottles located in the Infant room were not labeled with child's name or date.”
8VAC20-780-240-A Complaint related: No
“Based on review of staff records, two staff members did not complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence Staff #1 and #2 hired 8/2022 have not completed the Virginia required orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No
“Based on review of staff records, the center did not have complete records for two staff members. Evidence The records for staff #1 and 2, hired 8/2022, did not contain name, address, phone number, emergency contact information, or health information.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on review of staff records, all staff do not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence Staff #1 and #2, hired 8/2022, do not have a current certification in CPR.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Complaint related: No
“Based on observation, not all electrical outlets had protective covers. Evidence Two electrical outlets in the Infant room did not have protective covers preventing access to children.”
8VAC20-780-240-B Complaint related: No
“Based on review of staff records, two staff have not completed orientation training no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence Staff #1 and #2, hired 8/2022, have not completed orientation training of their job responsibilities.”
8VAC20-780-570-E Complaint related: No
“Based on observation, infant bottles were not all dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence Bottles in the Infant room were labeled with the child's first name, but no date. Two bottles located in the Infant room were not labeled with child's name or date.”
8VAC20-780-240-A Complaint related: No
“Based on review of staff records, two staff members did not complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence Staff #1 and #2 hired 8/2022 have not completed the Virginia required orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No
“Based on review of staff records, the center did not have complete records for two staff members. Evidence The records for staff #1 and 2, hired 8/2022, did not contain name, address, phone number, emergency contact information, or health information.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on review of children's records, the center did not obtain a written agreement between the parent and the center. Evidence A written agreement between the parent and the center was not obtained for child #1 by the first day of attendance, 5/1/2023.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, all electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence Two electrical outlets in the infant room did not have protective covers.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on review of children's records, the center did not obtain a written agreement between the parent and the center. Evidence A written agreement between the parent and the center was not obtained for child #1 by the first day of attendance, 5/1/2023.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, all electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence Two electrical outlets in the infant room did not have protective covers.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, when food was brought from home it was not clearly dated and labeled in a way to easily identify the owner. Evidence Lunch boxes brought from home in the Pre K room were not dated or labeled in a way to easily identify the owner. Lunch boxes in the Preschool room were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation equipment outside on the playground is not being kept in a clean, operable condition. Evidence Located on the playground three tricycles were observed with broken pedals, rusted and should not be used by children until repaired.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, after a diaper change, the diapering surface was not cleaned with a solution of soap and water, patted dry, sprayed with a solution of bleach and water and allowed to air dry. Evidence It was observed, that after a diaper change the diapering surface was not cleaned or sanitized.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place preventing access to children. Evidence Clorox wipes were left out in the bathroom the children use, making them accessible to the children.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on review of two children's records, one did not contain documentation of parental authorization to administer over the counter diaper cream. Evidence The record for child #1 did not contain parental authorization to apply over the counter diaper cream that was located in the diapering area.”
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13220 Franklin Farm Road, Herndon, VA
Herndon, VA 20171 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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13228 Franklin Farm Road, Herndon, VA
Herndon, VA 20171 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Herndon, VA 20171 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Herndon, VA 20171 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Herndon, VA 20171 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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 28, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 11 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.
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $210 to $2,095, as it lists it.
(703) 264-9078.
3005 Dower House Drive, Herndon, VA 20171. The nearest other daycare we list is Congregation Beth Emeth, 0.4 miles away.