The T.E.A. Center Preschool
1493 Chain Bridge Road, Mc Lean, VA
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SACC at Kent Gardens is a licensed child care center in Mc Lean, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
SACC at Kent Gardens has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 2 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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8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Based on revie of children's records, staff did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence In the record for child #1, first day of attendance 8/22/2022, the staff did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The last update was 8/21/2022. In the record for child #2, first day of attendance 10/1/2021, the staff did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The last update was 8/22/2022.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on review of emergency procedures, documentation was not maintained of monthly emergency evacuation drills. Evidence The emergency evacuation log did not have documentation of an emergency drill being conducted in February and March 2024.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Based on revie of children's records, staff did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence In the record for child #1, first day of attendance 8/22/2022, the staff did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The last update was 8/21/2022. In the record for child #2, first day of attendance 10/1/2021, the staff did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The last update was 8/22/2022.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on review of emergency procedures, documentation was not maintained of monthly emergency evacuation drills. Evidence The emergency evacuation log did not have documentation of an emergency drill being conducted in February and March 2024.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of children's records, two records do not contain the required information. Evidence Child #1 and #2 do not have documentation of emergency contact information or authorized pick up information in their record.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of staff records, there is no contact information or emergency contact information for one staff member. Evidence Staff #1 does not have a staff information sheet that includes their name, address and phone number and emergency contact information.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of children's records, two records do not contain the required information. Evidence Child #1 and #2 do not have documentation of emergency contact information or authorized pick up information in their record.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of staff records, there is no contact information or emergency contact information for one staff member. Evidence Staff #1 does not have a staff information sheet that includes their name, address and phone number and emergency contact information.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on review of staff records, all staff do not hold a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence Staff #1 does not have a current certification in CPR. The certificate in their record expired 10/13/2021.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on review of staff records, all staff do not have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence Staff #1 does not have a current certification in first aid. The first aid certificate in their record expired 2/8/2023.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on review of staff records, all staff do not hold a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence Staff #1 does not have a current certification in CPR. The certificate in their record expired 10/13/2021.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on review of staff records, all staff do not have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence Staff #1 does not have a current certification in first aid. The first aid certificate in their record expired 2/8/2023.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of four children's records, the center did not maintain a record for two child that contained two emergency contact persons for each child. Evidence The record for child #1 did not contain two emergency contacts that included the name, address and phone number of two people to contact in case a parent was not available, only one was listed. The record for child #2 did not contain the address for the emergency contains listed as people to contact in case a parent was not available.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of four children's records, the center did not maintain a record for two child that contained two emergency contact persons for each child. Evidence The record for child #1 did not contain two emergency contacts that included the name, address and phone number of two people to contact in case a parent was not available, only one was listed. The record for child #2 did not contain the address for the emergency contains listed as people to contact in case a parent was not available.”
22VAC40-665-580-E-1
“Based on review of five staff records, one does not contain the required documentation of a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The record for staff #1 contains an expired certificate in CPR. Current certificate expired in June 2021.”
22VAC40-665-580-E-1
“Based on review of five staff records, one does not contain the required documentation of a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The record for staff #1 contains an expired certificate in CPR. Current certificate expired in June 2021.”
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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 February 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 9 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.
150, 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) 618-7653 to ask.
(703) 618-7653.
1717 Melbourne Drive, Mc Lean, VA 22101. The nearest other daycare we list is Saint John the Beloved Catholic Church, 0.8 miles away.