Spring Hill Academy
6309 Grovedale Drive, Alexandria, VA
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SACC AT Springfield Estates is a licensed child care center in Springfield, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving school-age children.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| 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 |
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SACC AT Springfield Estates has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 14 visits · 13 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-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There were no physical examinations in the records of child #1 and child #3, enrolled for 37 days, and child #5 who had been enrolled for 61 days.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for 37 days, was missing a second emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency shall be kept at the center for each staff person. Staff #4's record was missing the name, address, and telephone for an emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION 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 #1 and Child #3, who have been attending for 37 days, did not have documentation of immunization records on their files.”
8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes
“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. On July 24, 2026, Staff A yelled loudly at the children while directing them to line up and hurry in preparation to attend a field trip. Staff A acknowledged that Staff A was yelling and speaking louder than they should have while attempting to direct the children to the bus. Staff B reported that Staff A's voice was loud and raised while hurrying the children. The behavioral guidance used was not constructive in nature.”
8VAC20-780-130-A Complaint related: No
“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 A, who had been attending for 29 days, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A Complaint related: No
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child A, enrolled for 29 days, was missing the following required components: Name, home address, and home phone number of each parent and the work phone number and place of employment of each parent.”
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, home address, and home phone number of each parent as well as, work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. Child A did not have parent information on file.”
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, home address, and home phone number of each parent as well as, work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. Child A did not have parent information on file.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all staff completed the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: Staff 1 did not have a completed 3 hour health and safety update course for 2023.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all children have documentation of immunizations. Evidence: Child 5 does not have documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Based on record review, the staff did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: Child 3's file was last updated on 01/07/2022.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all children have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: Child 5 does not have documentation of a physical on record.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all staff completed the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: Staff 1 did not have a completed 3 hour health and safety update course for 2023.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all children have documentation of immunizations. Evidence: Child 5 does not have documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Based on record review, the staff did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: Child 3's file was last updated on 01/07/2022.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all children have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: Child 5 does not have documentation of a physical on record.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review, there was not a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: Child 1 does not have a written care plan for a diagnosed food allergy with instructions from a physician on the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review, there was not a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: Child 1 does not have a written care plan for a diagnosed food allergy with instructions from a physician on the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review, all staff did not have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff 3 did not have documentation of a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review, all staff did not have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff 3 did not have documentation of a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on record review, center staff did not ensure all staff complete the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 3 did not have documentation of a completed Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record review, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: The center did not conduct a practice evacuation drill in May 2022.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on record review, the center did not conduct two shelter in place practice drills in 2022. Evidence: There is only one documented shelter in place drill for 2022.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review, all staff did not have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff 3 did not have documentation of a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review, all staff did not have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff 3 did not have documentation of a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on record review, center staff did not ensure all staff complete the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 3 did not have documentation of a completed Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record review, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: The center did not conduct a practice evacuation drill in May 2022.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on record review, the center did not conduct two shelter in place practice drills in 2022. Evidence: There is only one documented shelter in place drill for 2022.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, each child's record did not have all required information in file. Evidence: Child 1, 2, and 3 are missing parent information including work phone number.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, each child's record did not have all required information in file. Evidence: Child 1, 2, and 3 are missing parent information including work phone number.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on interviews, the center staff did not have actual sight and sound supervision of children under 10 years of age. Evidence: 1. At about 8:45am on June 2, 2022, Staff 1 was lining up children to return to the classrooms after playing in the gym. Staff 1 stated they saw Child 1 in the back of the line during the transition back to the classroom. Upon returning to the classroom, Staff 1 immediately went to use the restroom leaving the children in the care of Staff 2. A few minutes later, Staff 2 stated that Child 1 came to the classroom and stated Staff 1 left them in the gym. Staff 1 and 2 stated the child was left in the gym and walked back to the classroom by themself. Staff 1 and 2 stated Child 1 was left unattended for no more than 5 minutes. 2. Child 1 stated they came out of the bathroom located in the gym and ?no one was in the gym.? Child 1 walked back to the classroom and told Staff 2 that they were left alone in the gym. Child 1 stated they were alone for a ?little bit of time.?”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“Based on interviews and documentation reviewed, the center did not follow their own policies and procedures regarding supervision and accountability of children. Evidence: 1. The School Age Child Care Staff handbook states that ?all children must be accounted for at the beginning and end of the transition time through the use of the 4-part accountability system (passports, locators and accountability checklists) and center specific procedures.? 2. Staff 1 stated a headcount was not conducted at the end of the transition from the gym to the classroom.”
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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 August 5, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 8 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.
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.
Its hours are not listed. Call (703) 921-2360 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 921-2360 to ask.
(703) 921-2360.
6200 Charles C. Goff Drive, Springfield, VA 22150. The nearest other daycare we list is SACC at Key Center, 0.3 miles away.