Luca's Rainbow Bilingual Preschool
6335 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA
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Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2-5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Catholic, under the supervision of The Poor Sisters of Saint Joseph) |
| More | Founded 1970 |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 3 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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8VAC20-780-40-J
“The center is required to update at least annullay injury prevention procedures based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. The center did not have doumentation of annual injury prevention plan for 2024.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #4 TB was dated five months prior to date of employment and has been employed for over 5 months.”
8VAC20-780-245-C
“Staff who do not work with a group of children at the center shall only be required to complete annual training on emergency preparedness and response, child abuse and neglect, and mandated reporter requirements. Staff #1 did not complete annual training in 2024.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of three children's records, the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations for a child prior to the child's first attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #2 (date of enrollment 9/1/2023) did not have documentation of immunizations for a child prior to the child's first attendance.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of three children's records, the center did not have documentation of a physical in each child's file prior to or within 30 days of first attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #2 (date of enrollment 8/20/2021) did not have documentation of a physical in record prior to or within 30 days of first attendance.”
8VAC20-780-245-J-1
“Based on review of two staff records, staff interviews, and review of attendance record, the center did not have staff on duty who are medication administration training (MAT) certified to administer medication to children in care. Evidence: 1. There are two enrolled children who have emergency medications on-site. 2.The center did not have documentation of staff on duty who are medication administration training (MAT) certified to administer medication to children in care.”
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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 March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 5 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 toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 354-0395 to ask.
(703) 354-0395.
4319 Sano Street, Alexandria, VA 22312. The nearest other daycare we list is Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, under 0.1 miles away.