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St. Mark's Montessori School

5800 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22150
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$250

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About

About St. Mark's Montessori School

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.

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Before and After Care Program: Monday through Friday 7:30am-8:20am; 3:00 pm-5:45 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (St. Mark's Lutheran Church), Montessori
MoreFounded 1968
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Mark's Montessori School lists monthly tuition of $250.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
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
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for St. Mark's Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#13251
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Apr 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  2. Sep 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
  3. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  8. Oct 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  9. Mar 21, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  10. Oct 19, 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 St. Mark's Montessori School

Is St. Mark's Montessori School licensed?

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

When was St. Mark's Montessori School last inspected?

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.

Has St. Mark's Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can St. Mark's Montessori School care for?

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

Does St. Mark's Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. Mark's Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Mark's Montessori School cost?

Monthly tuition of $250, as it lists it.

What is St. Mark's Montessori School's phone number?

(703) 451-4470.

Where is St. Mark's Montessori School?

5800 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22150. The nearest other daycare we list is SACC at Crestwood, 0.6 miles away.

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