United Community Ministries
2709 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, VA
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SACC at Bucknell is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:15 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
SACC at Bucknell has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 14 visits · 20 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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8VAC20-780-140-B
“A copy of the physical examination required for entry into a kindergarten or elementary school is to be kept in the child's record. 7 of 8 children's records had no documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain a separate record for each child enrolled. The information shall include: two designated people to call in emergency and names of persons authorized for pick up. 2 of 8 children's records were missing documentation of two emergency contacts if the parents cannot be reached. 3 of 8 children's records were missing documentation of persons authorized for pick up.”
8VAC20-780-140-B
“A copy of the physical examination required for entry into a kindergarten or elementary school is to be kept in the child's record. 4 or 4 children's records had no documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall contain completed documentation. Staff A had no current CPR/First aid certification.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required before the child can attend the center. 4 of 4 children's records reviewed had no documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend 16 hours of training to include the department's health and safety update course. Staff A had no current record of the annual health and safety course.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled to include required health information. Child B had no health information in the record as required.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend 16 hours of training to include the department's health and safety update course. Staff A had no current record of the annual health and safety course.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled to include required health information. Child B had no health information in the record as required.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due 3 days ago and Staff #4 updated screening was due 5 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and include: name, address, job title, date of employment and emergency contact person name, address and phone number. There was no documentation of the required information for Staff #1 and Staff #2 on-site.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Cleaning supplies, such as household wipes and spray disinfectants, were found to be not locked and accessible to children on top of a bookshelf, on top of children's cubbies, and in unlocked cabinets.”
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, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. There was no list of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions posted on-site. Staff told the inspector this type of information would be kept in the child's record located in the filing cabinet.”
8VAC20-780-530-C
“There shall be at least 2 staff members who are currently certified in CPR and First Aid present on the premises during the center's hours of operation, on fieldtrips, and wherever children are in care. 1 of 2 staff working today, Staff #3, did not have documentation of completing CPR/First Aid training.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within the first 30-days of attendance. There was no documentation of a physical exam in 2 of 2 children's records reviewed. Child #1 began attending in August 2022, and Child #2 began attending in August 2023.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The last documented monthly evacuation drill was dated 2/19/25.”
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. There was no documentation of immunizations for 2 of 2 children's records reviewed. Child #1 began attending August 2022, and Child #2 began attending August 2023.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“There shall always be at least 1 staff member on duty who has obtained within the last 3 years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. There was no documentation that any staff have completed the daily health observation training in the last 3 years.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children, in addition to preservice and orientation training shall annually complete the department's health and safety update course. There was no documentation that Staff #1 and Staff #2 have completed the Virginia Health + Safety Course (3 hours) in the last 12 months. There was no training documentation on-file for Staff #1, and the most recent Virginia Health + Safety Course completed by Staff #2 was dated 3/16/22.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within the first 90 days of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. There was no documentation that Staff #3 obtained First Aid certification within the first 90-days of employment.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within the first 90 days of employment current certification in CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. There was no documentation that Staff #3 obtained CPR certification within the first 90-days of employment.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Within the first 90 days of employment all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. There was no documentation to show that Staff #3 had completed Virginia Preservice Training course within the first 90-days of employment.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and include: name, address, job title, date of employment and emergency contact person name, address and phone number. There was no documentation of the required information for Staff #1 and Staff #2 on-site.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Cleaning supplies, such as household wipes and spray disinfectants, were found to be not locked and accessible to children on top of a bookshelf, on top of children's cubbies, and in unlocked cabinets.”
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, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. There was no list of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions posted on-site. Staff told the inspector this type of information would be kept in the child's record located in the filing cabinet.”
8VAC20-780-530-C
“There shall be at least 2 staff members who are currently certified in CPR and First Aid present on the premises during the center's hours of operation, on fieldtrips, and wherever children are in care. 1 of 2 staff working today, Staff #3, did not have documentation of completing CPR/First Aid training.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within the first 30-days of attendance. There was no documentation of a physical exam in 2 of 2 children's records reviewed. Child #1 began attending in August 2022, and Child #2 began attending in August 2023.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The last documented monthly evacuation drill was dated 2/19/25.”
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. There was no documentation of immunizations for 2 of 2 children's records reviewed. Child #1 began attending August 2022, and Child #2 began attending August 2023.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“There shall always be at least 1 staff member on duty who has obtained within the last 3 years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. There was no documentation that any staff have completed the daily health observation training in the last 3 years.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children, in addition to preservice and orientation training shall annually complete the department's health and safety update course. There was no documentation that Staff #1 and Staff #2 have completed the Virginia Health + Safety Course (3 hours) in the last 12 months. There was no training documentation on-file for Staff #1, and the most recent Virginia Health + Safety Course completed by Staff #2 was dated 3/16/22.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within the first 90 days of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. There was no documentation that Staff #3 obtained First Aid certification within the first 90-days of employment.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within the first 90 days of employment current certification in CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. There was no documentation that Staff #3 obtained CPR certification within the first 90-days of employment.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Within the first 90 days of employment all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. There was no documentation to show that Staff #3 had completed Virginia Preservice Training course within the first 90-days of employment.”
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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 September 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 7 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.
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 660-2960 to ask.
(703) 660-2960.
6925 University Drive, Alexandria, VA 22307. The nearest other daycare we list is Bethany Lutheran Church, 0.2 miles away.