Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne
6414 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
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Selamawit Seifu is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 0 to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care |
| Staff | Provider holds a BA Degree in Educational Planning and Management; certifications include First Aid & CPR Safety |
| Daily life | Potty training: Helps children master using the potty |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Military and Subsidy Daycare accepted; provider is a Subsidy Vendor |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Selamawit Seifu has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 8 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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8VAC20-800-170-A
“The provider shall obtain from each adult household member prior to coming into contact with children a current TB screening with it documenting the absence of TB in a communicable form. There was no documentation of a completed TB screening for household member #3.”
8VAC20-790-250-B
“Within the first 90 days of employment all caregivers shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Education (10 hour class). There was no documentation of the 10-hour training for caregiver #2.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Repeat violation: A child's record shall contain the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance. The record for Child #7 listed an acronym for the insurance name but no policy number.”
22.1-289.036-B-1
“Adult household members shall have a completed sworn disclosure statement (SDS). Household member #2 did not have a completed SDS on-file.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“Each adult household member shall have a current TB screening. Household member #2 did not have documentation of a completed TB screening/test.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Repeat violation: A child's record shall contain the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance. The record for Child #7 listed an acronym for the insurance name but no policy number.”
22.1-289.036-B-1
“Adult household members shall have a completed sworn disclosure statement (SDS). Household member #2 did not have a completed SDS on-file.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“Each adult household member shall have a current TB screening. Household member #2 did not have documentation of a completed TB screening/test.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 4 children's records did not include required information. Evidence: The record for Child #5 did not include the name, address and phone number of 1 of 2 required emergency contacts. The space was left blank.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 4 children's records did not include documentation of immunizations every 6 months until the age of 2 years old. Evidence: The most recent immunizations for Child #3 were dated June 2023, when the child was 11 months old.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 4 children's records did not include required information. Evidence: The record for Child #5 did not include the name, address and phone number of 1 of 2 required emergency contacts. The space was left blank.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 4 children's records did not include documentation of immunizations every 6 months until the age of 2 years old. Evidence: The most recent immunizations for Child #3 were dated June 2023, when the child was 11 months old.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observations made, an area of the home was determined to be unsafe. Evidence: The rubber floor mats in the main daycare room were sticking up over the sliding glass door threshold approximately 1 1/2-2" and creating a trip hazard.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observations made, an area of the home was determined to be unsafe. Evidence: The rubber floor mats in the main daycare room were sticking up over the sliding glass door threshold approximately 1 1/2-2" and creating a trip hazard.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observations made, the provider failed to ensure that the carbon monoxide detector was in working order. Evidence: Today the detector was chirping to indicate the batteries were not working properly.”
8VAC20-800-450-A
“Based on observations made, the provider failed to ensure that glass doors were clearly marked with decorative objects at the eye level of children in care. Evidence: There were no decorative objects on the sliding glass doors located in the daycare area.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observations made, the provider failed to ensure that the carbon monoxide detector was in working order. Evidence: Today the detector was chirping to indicate the batteries were not working properly.”
8VAC20-800-450-A
“Based on observations made, the provider failed to ensure that glass doors were clearly marked with decorative objects at the eye level of children in care. Evidence: There were no decorative objects on the sliding glass doors located in the daycare area.”
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6414 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
6420 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22315 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22315 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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 May 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 7 of 11 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.
10, 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 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 986-6895 to ask.
(703) 986-6895.
Alexandria, VA 22315. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.