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St. Anthony of Padua School Preschool and Extended Day

3301 Glen Carlyn Road, Falls Church, VA 22041
licensed capacity
164
open each week
5 days

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About St. Anthony of Padua School Preschool and Extended Day

St. Anthony of Padua School Preschool and Extended Day is a licensed child care center in Falls Church, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 164 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
164 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity164 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Inspection reports for St. Anthony of Padua School Preschool and Extended Day

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
164 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#662030
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 36 rules in all

  • Background checks 11
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 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. Jun 23, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Staff records shall contain all required information. Staff #4s record only contains 1 reference. Staff #5 and staff #6s records do not contain any references. This was previously cited at the last inspection on 12/5/2025.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “Cots or mats used by children shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Four out of six children observed napping in the preschool classroom did not have a bottom linen.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY The child day program shall have a central registry finding within the first 30 days of employment for each employee. There are no central registry background search results for staff #4, who has been employed for approximately 3 years. This was previously cited at the last inspection on 12/5/2025.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY The center shall obtain out-of-state central registry search results and out-of-state sex offender results for each employee who has resided outside of the state of Virginia in the last five years prior to employment. Staff #1s sworn disclosure statement confirms that they resided outside of the state of Virginia in the five years prior to employment. Staff #1s record does not contain documentation of a central registry background search or a sex offender search.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Staff members shall submit subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening results every two years from the date of the initial screening. 1. Staff #2s most recent TB screening is dated 7/30/2023. The TB screening has been expired for approximately 11 months. 2. Staff #4s most recent TB screening is dated 3/6/2023. The TB screening has been expired for approximately 16 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY The child day center shall obtain subsequent background checks for each employee every five years. 1. The most recent sworn disclosure statement for staff #1 is dated 8/25/2020. The background check has been expired for approximately 10 months. The most recent fingerprint background check for staff #1 is dated 8/25/2020. The background check has been expired for approximately 10 months. The most recent central registry background check for staff #1 is dated 9/1/2020. The background check has been expired for approximately 11 months. 2. The most recent sworn disclosure statement for staff #3 is dated 9/11/2019. The background check has been expired for approximately 2 years. The most recent fingerprint background check for staff #3 is dated 3/16/2020. The background check has been expired for approximately 15 months. The most recent central registry background check for staff #3 is dated 3/25/2020. The background check has been expired for approximately 15 months. This was previously cited at the last inspection on 12/5/2025.”
  2. Dec 5, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Each staff person shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2s most recent CPR certification expired 5/19/2025. The training has been expired for approximately 6.5 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Each staff person shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2s most recent first aid certification expired 5/19/2025. The training has been expired for approximately 6.5 months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Documentation of emergency drills shall be maintained. There is no documentation of a fire drill practice during the month of June 2025.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Staff records shall contain all required information. Staff #2s record only contains 1 reference. Staff #3 and staff #4s records do not contain any references.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1 and staff #2 have not completed orientation training. The staff have been employed for approximately 5 years and 2 years, respectively.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed. An authorization for child #5s medication was signed by the childs parent 8/25/2025 and the authorization expired on 9/8/2025. The medication was observed on-site.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY The child day center shall obtain subsequent background checks for each employee every five years. The most recent central registry background check for staff #1 is dated 3/25/2020. The background check has been expired for approximately 9 months.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY The child day program shall have a central registry finding within the first 30 days of employment for each employee. There are no central registry background search results for staff #2, who has been employed for approximately 2 years.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Staff members shall submit subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening results every two years from the date of the initial screening. Staff #3s most recent TB screening is dated 7/21/2023. The TB screening has been expired for approximately 4.5 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Children's records shall contain all required information. Child #3 and child #4s records did not contain each childs first date of enrollment.”
  3. Dec 5, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Each staff person shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2s most recent CPR certification expired 5/19/2025. The training has been expired for approximately 6.5 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Each staff person shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2s most recent first aid certification expired 5/19/2025. The training has been expired for approximately 6.5 months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Documentation of emergency drills shall be maintained. There is no documentation of a fire drill practice during the month of June 2025.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Staff records shall contain all required information. Staff #2s record only contains 1 reference. Staff #3 and staff #4s records do not contain any references.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1 and staff #2 have not completed orientation training. The staff have been employed for approximately 5 years and 2 years, respectively.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed. An authorization for child #5s medication was signed by the childs parent 8/25/2025 and the authorization expired on 9/8/2025. The medication was observed on-site.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY The child day center shall obtain subsequent background checks for each employee every five years. The most recent central registry background check for staff #1 is dated 3/25/2020. The background check has been expired for approximately 9 months.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY The child day program shall have a central registry finding within the first 30 days of employment for each employee. There are no central registry background search results for staff #2, who has been employed for approximately 2 years.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Staff members shall submit subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening results every two years from the date of the initial screening. Staff #3s most recent TB screening is dated 7/21/2023. The TB screening has been expired for approximately 4.5 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Children's records shall contain all required information. Child #3 and child #4s records did not contain each childs first date of enrollment.”
  4. May 30, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Staff records shall contain all required information. Staff #3s record does not contain two references.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Staff members shall submit subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening results every two years from the date of the initial screening. Staff #2s most recent TB screening is dated 7/30/2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent inspection of the facility was not posted.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY The child day center shall obtain out-of-state background checks for each employee that has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the last five years. Staff #1 has resided in Florida in the last five years. Staff #3 has resided in Maryland in the last five years. The center has not obtained out of state background checks for staff #1 and staff #3.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Each employee shall complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #2 has not completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. Staff #2 has been employed at the center for approximately 9 months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. An electrical outlet in the bathroom between the pre-k classrooms did not have a protective cover.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Childrens records shall contain all required information. Child ##2 and child #4s records do not contain a second emergency contact.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY The child day center shall obtain subsequent background checks for each employee every five years. The most recent fingerprint background check for staff #3 is dated 9/21/2018.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1 and staff #2 have not completed orientation training. The staff have been employed for approximately 5 years and9 months, respectively.”
  5. Jul 30, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #6 records did not contain documentation of two reference checks.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence 1. Child #2 record does not contain two emergency contacts. 2. Child #3 record does not contain two emergency contacts. 3. Child #4 record only contains one emergency contact.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review, all staff did not receive orientation training within the first seven days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #5 did not contain documentation of receiving orientation training.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, each employee has not submitted to a fingerprint background check. Evidence: Staff #1, staff #3, staff #5 and staff #6 records do not contain the results of a fingerprint background check.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain central registry background check for each employee. Evidence: Staff #1, staff #2 and staff #5 record did not contain central registry background check results.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, each staff did not submit documentation of a follow-up negative tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years. Evidence: Staff #1 most recent TB screening is dated 8/24/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. Evidence: Staff #3 record did not contain documentation of a TB screening.”
  6. Jul 30, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #6 records did not contain documentation of two reference checks.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence 1. Child #2 record does not contain two emergency contacts. 2. Child #3 record does not contain two emergency contacts. 3. Child #4 record only contains one emergency contact.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review, all staff did not receive orientation training within the first seven days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #5 did not contain documentation of receiving orientation training.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, each employee has not submitted to a fingerprint background check. Evidence: Staff #1, staff #3, staff #5 and staff #6 records do not contain the results of a fingerprint background check.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain central registry background check for each employee. Evidence: Staff #1, staff #2 and staff #5 record did not contain central registry background check results.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, each staff did not submit documentation of a follow-up negative tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years. Evidence: Staff #1 most recent TB screening is dated 8/24/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. Evidence: Staff #3 record did not contain documentation of a TB screening.”
  7. Feb 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that out of state background checks were conducted as required. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (DOH 8/2/23) indicated on the sworn disclosure statement dated 7/27/23 that they had lived outside the state of Virginia within the past five years. There was no documentation to support that the required out of state criminal history record check had been completed prior to employment or that a search of the child abuse and neglect registry was submitted within 30 days as required. (DC). 2. The director verified that an out of state criminal history check and search of the child abuse and neglect registry ( CPS check) were not completed for Staff 2.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of a monthly practice evacuation drill for January 2024. 2. The director stated an evacuation drill was not conducted in January 2024. REPEAT VIOLATION”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the documentation of tuberculosis screening was not submitted at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (DOH 08/02/23) TB screening was conducted on 08/11/23. REPEAT VIOLATION”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a criminal history record check prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: 1. The criminal history record check (dated 08/23/23) was not obtained for Staff #2 prior to the first day of employment (DOH 08/02/23) 2. The director acknowledged the criminal history record check was not completed on the 1st day of employment for Staff #2.”
  8. Feb 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that out of state background checks were conducted as required. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (DOH 8/2/23) indicated on the sworn disclosure statement dated 7/27/23 that they had lived outside the state of Virginia within the past five years. There was no documentation to support that the required out of state criminal history record check had been completed prior to employment or that a search of the child abuse and neglect registry was submitted within 30 days as required. (DC). 2. The director verified that an out of state criminal history check and search of the child abuse and neglect registry ( CPS check) were not completed for Staff 2.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of a monthly practice evacuation drill for January 2024. 2. The director stated an evacuation drill was not conducted in January 2024. REPEAT VIOLATION”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the documentation of tuberculosis screening was not submitted at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (DOH 08/02/23) TB screening was conducted on 08/11/23. REPEAT VIOLATION”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a criminal history record check prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: 1. The criminal history record check (dated 08/23/23) was not obtained for Staff #2 prior to the first day of employment (DOH 08/02/23) 2. The director acknowledged the criminal history record check was not completed on the 1st day of employment for Staff #2.”
  9. Oct 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on record review and discussion with the director, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. Child #5 was not signed in on the daily attendance at the time of the inspection. 2. The director stated she greeted Child #5 upon arrival to school (approximately 8:30am). Repeat Violation”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and discussion with director, the facility failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled shall contain all the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #2 did not have the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. 2. The record for Child #3 did not have the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. 3. The record for Child #4 did not have the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. 4. The record for Child #5 did not have the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. The evacuation drill log did not have documentation of a practice drill for June and July. 2. The director acknowledged the center did not practice an evacuation drill for the months of June and July.”
  10. Oct 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on record review and discussion with the director, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. Child #5 was not signed in on the daily attendance at the time of the inspection. 2. The director stated she greeted Child #5 upon arrival to school (approximately 8:30am). Repeat Violation”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and discussion with director, the facility failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled shall contain all the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #2 did not have the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. 2. The record for Child #3 did not have the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. 3. The record for Child #4 did not have the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. 4. The record for Child #5 did not have the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. The evacuation drill log did not have documentation of a practice drill for June and July. 2. The director acknowledged the center did not practice an evacuation drill for the months of June and July.”
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  1. Feb 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of tuberculosis screening of each staff member at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #2 (DOH 1/20/22) does not have tuberculosis screening results on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The PreK 2 (age 2) did not have a written record of daily attendance. 2. The Director confirmed teachers do not document the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs. The teachers receive children between 7:30-820am on the playground and teachers will check the attendance upon arrival in the classroom at that time.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-430-H

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure trampolines were not used by children in the program. Evidence: The license inspector observed a child jumping on a small, exercise trampoline located in the PreK classroom.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, the central registry finding was not received by the 30th day of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (DOH 1/20/22) did not have central registry results within 30 days of employment.”
  2. Sep 12, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and interview, staff did not clean the diapering surface with soap and water and then sanitize after each use. Evidence: 1. Cleaning and sanitizing bottles were not available. 2. Staff #3 acknowledged wiping the diapering surface with a disinfectant wipe.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, the central registry finding was not received by the 30th Day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (DOH 7/27/22) did not have central registry results within 30 days of employment. 2.Staff #2 (DOH 1/20/22) did not have central registry results within 30 days of employment. 3.Staff #3 (DOH 8/15/22) did not have central registry results within 30 days of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands with soap and warm running water before helping children with feeding. Evidence: 1.Staff started helping children with their lunch without washing her hands.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain a written list of all children’s allergies and the list was not kept in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. All Classrooms (3/3) did not have posted allergy list. 2. Staff confirmed they did not have an allergy list for their classroom.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the storage system for disposable diapers is not foot-operated or used in a way the staff’s hand nor the soiled diaper does not touch the exterior surface. Evidence: Plastic-lined storage system is hand-operated.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not maintain documentation of Emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills. Evidence: 1. The log sheets did not have drills listed for April, May, June, and July. 2. Director acknowledged the drills were not logged.”
  3. Sep 12, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and interview, staff did not clean the diapering surface with soap and water and then sanitize after each use. Evidence: 1. Cleaning and sanitizing bottles were not available. 2. Staff #3 acknowledged wiping the diapering surface with a disinfectant wipe.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, the central registry finding was not received by the 30th Day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (DOH 7/27/22) did not have central registry results within 30 days of employment. 2.Staff #2 (DOH 1/20/22) did not have central registry results within 30 days of employment. 3.Staff #3 (DOH 8/15/22) did not have central registry results within 30 days of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands with soap and warm running water before helping children with feeding. Evidence: 1.Staff started helping children with their lunch without washing her hands.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain a written list of all children’s allergies and the list was not kept in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. All Classrooms (3/3) did not have posted allergy list. 2. Staff confirmed they did not have an allergy list for their classroom.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the storage system for disposable diapers is not foot-operated or used in a way the staff’s hand nor the soiled diaper does not touch the exterior surface. Evidence: Plastic-lined storage system is hand-operated.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not maintain documentation of Emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills. Evidence: 1. The log sheets did not have drills listed for April, May, June, and July. 2. Director acknowledged the drills were not logged.”
  4. Feb 17, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the PreK 3 classroom there was an all purpose cleaner on the shelf in the bathroom. In the PreK 4 classroom there was a container of ethyl alcohol wipes on a destk”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of children's records, the center failed collect and maintain all required documentation. Evidence: Child #1, #2 ,#3 and #5's records do not contain the name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if parents cannot be reached. Child #2's record does not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center did not have documentation that staff had received all required staff orientation. Evidence: Staff #1, #2 and #4's records did not contain documentation of staff orientation checklist that outlines licensing requirements that must be reviewed with staff by the seventh day of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #4's record did not contain documentation of completing "Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect".”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain documentation of a central registry finding. Evidence: Staff # 4's record does not include documentation of a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. (Date of Hire: 08/25/2020). Staff # 5's most recent central registry finding was 10/31/2016. (Expired 10/31/2021)”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-C

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that shelter-in-place procedures or maps are posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children. Evidence: The PreK 4 classroom did not have a shelter-in-place map visible in the classroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all electrical outlets have protective covers. Evidence: In the PreK 3 classroom, outlet cover was missing from outlet beside bathroom door.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to maintain resilient surfacing under playground equipment. Evidence: Under one of the sliding boards, the under wrap layer under the mulch is visible and pulled out from under the mulch layer, This also poses a tripping hazard for children on the playground.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that every two years from the date of the initial testing or screening, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a tuberculosis test or screening. Evidence: Staff #2's tuberculosis test expired 09/30/2021. Staff #3's tuberculosis test expired 10/28/2021.”

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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Questions about St. Anthony of Padua School Preschool and Extended Day

Is St. Anthony of Padua School Preschool and Extended Day licensed?

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

When was St. Anthony of Padua School Preschool and Extended Day last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Anthony of Padua School Preschool and Extended Day had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 8 of 8 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 St. Anthony of Padua School Preschool and Extended Day care for?

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

Does St. Anthony of Padua School Preschool and Extended Day accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are St. Anthony of Padua School Preschool and Extended Day's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Anthony of Padua School Preschool and Extended Day cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 820-7450 to ask.

What is St. Anthony of Padua School Preschool and Extended Day's phone number?

(703) 820-7450.

Where is St. Anthony of Padua School Preschool and Extended Day?

3301 Glen Carlyn Road, Falls Church, VA 22041. The nearest other daycare we list is Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 0.3 miles away.

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