Little River Day School
5510 Cherokee Ave. Unit #130, Alexandria, VA
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Spring "N" Dale Private School is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 55 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 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 | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children aged two to four |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1958 |
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Spring "N" Dale Private School has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 10 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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8VAC20-780-245-C
“Based on staff records, 1 out 2 records, the center did not ensure staff who do not work with a group of children at the center should only be required to complete annual training on emergency preparedness and response, child abuse and neglect, and mandated reporter requirements. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 5/03/2022) did not complete annual training on emergency preparedness and response, child abuse and neglect, and mandated reporter requirements.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on review of Board Officers records, the applicant did not have a criminal history check updated every 5 years. Based on review of Board Officers records, the applicant did not have a central registry check or sworn disclosure statement updated every 5 years. Based on review of Board Officers records, the applicant did not have a central registry check or sworn disclosure statement updated every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Agent #1 criminal history check expired on 8/22/2023. The documents was completed more than 5 years ago.”
8VAC20-780-245-C
“Based on staff records, 1 out 2 records, the center did not ensure staff who do not work with a group of children at the center should only be required to complete annual training on emergency preparedness and response, child abuse and neglect, and mandated reporter requirements. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 5/03/2022) did not complete annual training on emergency preparedness and response, child abuse and neglect, and mandated reporter requirements.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on review of Board Officers records, the applicant did not have a criminal history check updated every 5 years. Based on review of Board Officers records, the applicant did not have a central registry check or sworn disclosure statement updated every 5 years. Based on review of Board Officers records, the applicant did not have a central registry check or sworn disclosure statement updated every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Agent #1 criminal history check expired on 8/22/2023. The documents was completed more than 5 years ago.”
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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 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 10 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.
55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 354-2455 to ask.
(703) 354-2455.
6574 Edsall Road, Alexandria, VA 22312. The nearest other daycare we list is Little River Day School, 0.3 miles away.