Lucas Rainbow Bilingual Preschool II
5312 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA
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St. Mark's Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Springfield, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition of $250.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (St. Mark's Lutheran Church), Montessori |
| More | Founded 1968 |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
St. Mark's Montessori School lists monthly tuition of $250.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Before and After Care (Monday- Friday 7:30a-8:20a ; 3:00p-5:45p) | $250 |
| application fee for Church members or siblings in our school in the same year | $75 |
| Non Refundable School Application Fee | $125 |
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 5 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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8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis(TB) screening. Staff #1 did not obtain and submit the results of a follow up tuberculosis screening. Documentation of a previous tuberculosis screening was expired for six months.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Long term over the counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child's physician and parent. Child #1 has a long term over the counter medication present at the center. There was no written authorization from the child's physician and parent.”
8VAC20-780-240-I
“Documentation of orientation shall be kept by the center and considered part of the staff member's record. Staff #2's record, hired eight months ago, did not contain documentation of orientation. Staff #5 confirmed that Staff #2 received staff orientation, but documentation was not maintained.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #2, employed for eight months, did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 9p0 calendar days of employment.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. The center did not obtain an annual environmental inspection. Documentation of the last environmental inspection was dated 11/28/2023.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from the physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Child # 6 and Child #7 have emergency medication on site. A written care plan was not available at the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #5 confirmed that a written care plan was sent to Child #6's and Child #7's physician to be completed; however, the form was not obtained from the physician's office to give to the center.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Child #6, Child #7, Child #8, and Child #10 have emergency medication on site and are diagnosed with a food allergy. Child #6's, Child #7's, Child #8's, and Child #10's records did not contain documentation of a written care plan . 2. Staff #5 confirmed that a written care plan was not obtained for each child diagnosed with a food allergy.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on review of documentation, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter in-place, and lockdown drills. Evidence: 1. Documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter in-place, and lockdown drills did not contain required information. The documentation was missing the identity of the person conducting the drill, method used for notification of the drill, and problems encountered, if any.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review and interview, staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (Date of hire-11/8/2021) did not complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment. 2. Staff #3 confirmed that Staff #4 had not completed the orientation course within 90 days of employment.”
8VAC20-780-350-F
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: 1. The center did not develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team members. 2. Staff #3 confirmed that there was not a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff members.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Primary 1 classroom, a bottle of sanitizing solution and a bottle of hand sanitizer was located on a high shelf and not locked up.”
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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 April 21, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 6 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.
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve 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 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition of $250, as it lists it.
(703) 451-4470.
5800 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22150. The nearest other daycare we list is SACC at Crestwood, 0.6 miles away.