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Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare

4319 Sano Street, Alexandria, VA 223125.0· 28 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days

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About Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare

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.

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2-5 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2-5 years old
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Catholic, under the supervision of The Poor Sisters of Saint Joseph)
MoreFounded 1970
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#11339
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

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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  1. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  4. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  7. May 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 24, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare

Is Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare last inspected?

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.

Has Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 354-0395 to ask.

What is Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare's phone number?

(703) 354-0395.

Where is Saint Gabriel Preschool/Daycare?

4319 Sano Street, Alexandria, VA 22312. The nearest other daycare we list is Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).