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Summer Breeze Learning Center

8758 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 223093.2· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
92
open each week
5 days

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About Summer Breeze Learning Center

Summer Breeze Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 92 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
92 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity92 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Summer Breeze Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
92 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109774
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 13 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jul 13, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Children records did not contain required information. The records for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #5, did not contain documentation of the child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the container shall be dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In Classroom #3, a container of applesauce located in the refrigerator, was not dated or labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Repeat Violation Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe method that prevents access by children. A bottle of cleaner located in Classroom #2 was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The cleaner was placed on top of a paper towel dispenser and out of reach for children, but not in a locked place.”
    • 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 have documentation of an annual environmental sanitation inspection. The inspection is overdue over one year.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation Staff records shall e kept for each staff person with required information. Staff #3, employed for 14 months, did not have the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader shall be regularly present. In Classroom #1, Staff #2, employed 7 months and identified as the program leader, does not meet the qualifications of a program leader.”
  2. Jun 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In classroom #2, the diaper pad contained a one inch cut. The paint located in the homem living area was peeling.”
  4. Jul 22, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap. The restroom for the two and three year old classrooms was not equipped with soap.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-E

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by the children. In the two/three year old classroom, two bottles of disinfectant, a bottle of bleach and water, and air freshener were in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #1, who is working with children, has not completed the VDOE sponsored online orientation course which is overdue by three months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statements for Staff #3, #4, and #5, all currently working, did not have documentation of each sworn statements. Staff #3, #4, and #5 completed each sworn statements the date of the inspection, one month after the first date of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff records shall be kept for each staff person with required information. Staff #4 and Staff #5's records did not contain the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
  5. Jul 22, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap. The restroom for the two and three year old classrooms was not equipped with soap.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-E

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by the children. In the two/three year old classroom, two bottles of disinfectant, a bottle of bleach and water, and air freshener were in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #1, who is working with children, has not completed the VDOE sponsored online orientation course which is overdue by three months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statements for Staff #3, #4, and #5, all currently working, did not have documentation of each sworn statements. Staff #3, #4, and #5 completed each sworn statements the date of the inspection, one month after the first date of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff records shall be kept for each staff person with required information. Staff #4 and Staff #5's records did not contain the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
  6. Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 27, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hands nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. In classroom C and classroom D, diapers were disposed of in such a way that the staff member's hands touched the exterior surface of the storage system.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In classroom C, a container of air deodorizer was located on a high shelf and not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In classroom B, the carpet located in the block area is buckled, causing a tripping hazard. The carpet located in front of the cubby area is curling on one edge, causing a tripping hazard. In classroom A, the carpet is curled on two edges, causing a tripping hazard. The carpet is also frayed on a third corner. On the playground, a board is missing from the fence causing a head entrapment hazard.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #4 and Child #5 do not have documentation of additional immunizations once every six months. Child #4 is 19 months old and the last documented immunization has not been updated in ten months. Child #5's last documented immunization record was taken over two years ago.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #2 has a tuberculosis screening dated two months prior to the date of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-90-A

      “A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. The agreement shall be signed by the parent. Child #4 does not have a signed written agreement between the parent and the center for authorization for emergency medical care, pick up ill child, and notification of communicable diseases. Child #4 has been enrolled for 11 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. Staff and children's records were located in an open office to staff and parents in a unlocked cabinet.”
  8. Jan 27, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hands nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. In classroom C and classroom D, diapers were disposed of in such a way that the staff member's hands touched the exterior surface of the storage system.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In classroom C, a container of air deodorizer was located on a high shelf and not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In classroom B, the carpet located in the block area is buckled, causing a tripping hazard. The carpet located in front of the cubby area is curling on one edge, causing a tripping hazard. In classroom A, the carpet is curled on two edges, causing a tripping hazard. The carpet is also frayed on a third corner. On the playground, a board is missing from the fence causing a head entrapment hazard.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #4 and Child #5 do not have documentation of additional immunizations once every six months. Child #4 is 19 months old and the last documented immunization has not been updated in ten months. Child #5's last documented immunization record was taken over two years ago.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #2 has a tuberculosis screening dated two months prior to the date of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-90-A

      “A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. The agreement shall be signed by the parent. Child #4 does not have a signed written agreement between the parent and the center for authorization for emergency medical care, pick up ill child, and notification of communicable diseases. Child #4 has been enrolled for 11 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. Staff and children's records were located in an open office to staff and parents in a unlocked cabinet.”
  9. Oct 10, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the Infant classroom, a bouncy chair that a two month old was sitting in, had several stains on the seat covering and was torn at the top. The infant climbing foam mat was dirty and had two dime sized holes on the mat.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment. Staff #3, employed for one month, did not have documentation of a requested central registry check and sex offender registry check search. Staff #3 was not supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks completed. Staff #3 was observed supervising 5 children in the two year old classroom alone.”
  10. Oct 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the Infant classroom, a bouncy chair that a two month old was sitting in, had several stains on the seat covering and was torn at the top. The infant climbing foam mat was dirty and had two dime sized holes on the mat.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment. Staff #3, employed for one month, did not have documentation of a requested central registry check and sex offender registry check search. Staff #3 was not supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks completed. Staff #3 was observed supervising 5 children in the two year old classroom alone.”
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Oct 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the Infant classroom, a bouncy chair that a two month old was sitting in, had several stains on the seat covering and was torn at the top. The infant climbing foam mat was dirty and had two dime sized holes on the mat.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment. Staff #3, employed for one month, did not have documentation of a requested central registry check and sex offender registry check search. Staff #3 was not supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks completed. Staff #3 was observed supervising 5 children in the two year old classroom alone.”
  2. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observations, areas and equipment, inside and outside the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Handwashing sinks in Room # 2, Room # 5 and one of two sinks in the preschool bathroom were clogged. 2. Peeling paint was found on the back wall in room # 2. 3. The bottom of the tall white cabinet in Room # 3 was broken with edges posing an injury hazard to children. 4. The rug on the toy shelf in Room # 3 was fraying, with loose and hanging strings. 5. One chair in Room # 4 (School age room) had cracks posing an injury hazard to children. 6. Two hooks at the bottom of the wooden cubbies were broken with sharp edges. 7. The covers for 4 boppy pillows appeared to stained and dirty. 8. a. The net in the middle of one of two rock climbing equipment had tears posing a safety hazard for children. The net is meant to be used by children to climb or sit on; b. The second rock climber had a large crack and was broken with sharp edges, posing an injury hazard to the children. 9. The chains for four swings on the playground were found to be rusty. 10. The play kitchen on the toddler playground was found to be covered in dirt. 11. Cribs in Room 3, chairs in Room # 5, play equipment and furniture in Rooms 1 and 5 had visible dirt and dust, the foot pedal trash can in Room # 3 had stains and visible dirt, two of three vans for transporting children had surfaces under the windows that were covered in dirt and the carpet in one of three vans had large dirt stains.”

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 Summer Breeze Learning Center

Is Summer Breeze Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Summer Breeze Learning Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Summer Breeze Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 10 of 13 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 Summer Breeze Learning Center care for?

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

Does Summer Breeze Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Summer Breeze Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Summer Breeze Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 360-3668 to ask.

What is Summer Breeze Learning Center's phone number?

(703) 360-3668.

Where is Summer Breeze Learning Center?

8758 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309. The nearest other daycare we list is My Little Angels Daycare Center, 0.1 miles away.

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