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Teddy Bear Day Care and Preschool - Hamlets

5708 Merton Court, Alexandria, VA 223112.6· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
53
open each week
5 days

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About Teddy Bear Day Care and Preschool - Hamlets

Teddy Bear Day Care and Preschool - Hamlets is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 53 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
53 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 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 capacity53 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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Inspection reports for Teddy Bear Day Care and Preschool - Hamlets

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
53 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#11126
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 23 rules in all

  • Background checks 6
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 did not complete the required 16 hours of annual training.”
    • 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. Staff #3, employed for eleven months, did not have documentation of requesting a sex offender registry from one state.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall annually complete the department's health and safety update course. Staff #2 did not complete the required annual department's health and safety update course.”
  2. Oct 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 2/24/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The information in the record of Child #3 had not been updated in over 13 months which is overdue by one month.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “*REPEAT VIOLATION* The center is required to obtain background checks, prior to the employee's first day of employment, from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a criminal history check and a sex offender registry check from one state for Staff #3, who has been employed for eight months and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
  3. Oct 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 2/24/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The information in the record of Child #3 had not been updated in over 13 months which is overdue by one month.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “*REPEAT VIOLATION* The center is required to obtain background checks, prior to the employee's first day of employment, from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a criminal history check and a sex offender registry check from one state for Staff #3, who has been employed for eight months and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
  4. Feb 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The center shall maintain an up to date record for each staff. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks, prior to the employee's first day of employment, from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry, a criminal history check and a sex offender registry check from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for two weeks and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. A current fire inspection was overdue by two years. The most recent inspection report was dated 01/06/2023.”
  5. Feb 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The center shall maintain an up to date record for each staff. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks, prior to the employee's first day of employment, from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry, a criminal history check and a sex offender registry check from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for two weeks and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. A current fire inspection was overdue by two years. The most recent inspection report was dated 01/06/2023.”
  6. Sep 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “*REPEAT VIOLATION* Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #1, who had been enrolled for eight months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “*REPEAT VIOLATION* Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for eight months, was missing the following required component: the address of one designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Licensed child day programs housed in a building that was built before 2015 and serve preschool-age children, shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. There was no carbon monoxide detector available.”
  7. Sep 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “*REPEAT VIOLATION* Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #1, who had been enrolled for eight months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “*REPEAT VIOLATION* Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for eight months, was missing the following required component: the address of one designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Licensed child day programs housed in a building that was built before 2015 and serve preschool-age children, shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. There was no carbon monoxide detector available.”
  8. Apr 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter prior to first day of employment for one staff person. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #1 (hire date 02/13/2024) did not contain a current fingerprint test result.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that Central Registry search results were obtained by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #1 (hire date 2/13/2024) did not have a current central registry background check on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-3

      “Based on medication and documentation review, the center did not ensure that any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed, always be in the care of a staff member certified to administer medication. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, emergency medication was on site for Child #4. Child #4's classroom teachers are not certified to administer medication.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review, staff did not complete required orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #1 (hire date of 2/13/2024) did not contain documentation that the employee completed orientation training as required.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation of the playground areas, it was determined that resilient surfacing was not adequate as required. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the amount of mulch under and around play equipment was not enough: the ground could be seen on the landing zones of all five slides of the playground. An exposed black drainage pipe was also observed at the landing zone of one of the slides.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on documentation review, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent inspection report available was dated 01/06/2023.”
  9. Apr 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter prior to first day of employment for one staff person. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #1 (hire date 02/13/2024) did not contain a current fingerprint test result.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that Central Registry search results were obtained by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #1 (hire date 2/13/2024) did not have a current central registry background check on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-3

      “Based on medication and documentation review, the center did not ensure that any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed, always be in the care of a staff member certified to administer medication. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, emergency medication was on site for Child #4. Child #4's classroom teachers are not certified to administer medication.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review, staff did not complete required orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #1 (hire date of 2/13/2024) did not contain documentation that the employee completed orientation training as required.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation of the playground areas, it was determined that resilient surfacing was not adequate as required. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the amount of mulch under and around play equipment was not enough: the ground could be seen on the landing zones of all five slides of the playground. An exposed black drainage pipe was also observed at the landing zone of one of the slides.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on documentation review, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent inspection report available was dated 01/06/2023.”
  10. Dec 5, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that employees obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening at least every two years. Evidence: 1) The Tb screening form in the record for Staff #2 was dated 09/12/2021.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 did not contain the first date of attendance. 2) The record for Child #2 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of a second parent who has custody.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure to annually, review with the parent the emergency contact information required to ensure the information is correct, and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence: 1) The most recent review of the emergency information in the record for Child #1 was dated 07/13/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 (start date July 2022) did not contain the results of a physical examination.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that Central Registry search results were obtained by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #4 (start date 09/21/2023) did not contain the results of a Central Registry search request. A search request was requested but no follow up was documented in the record.”
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  1. Dec 5, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that employees obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening at least every two years. Evidence: 1) The Tb screening form in the record for Staff #2 was dated 09/12/2021.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 did not contain the first date of attendance. 2) The record for Child #2 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of a second parent who has custody.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure to annually, review with the parent the emergency contact information required to ensure the information is correct, and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence: 1) The most recent review of the emergency information in the record for Child #1 was dated 07/13/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 (start date July 2022) did not contain the results of a physical examination.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that Central Registry search results were obtained by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #4 (start date 09/21/2023) did not contain the results of a Central Registry search request. A search request was requested but no follow up was documented in the record.”
  2. Jan 5, 2023Visit7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview with staff, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Child #1 did not contain the last date of attendance. Staff #1 stated that the child last date of attendance was 12/22/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on documentation review, one of four written records of children's injuries did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1) One of four injury reports reviewed did not contain the time, date and method that the parent was informed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review and interview, caregivers who work directly with children did not annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent health and safety update course certificate in the record for Staff #1 was dated 09/29/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on documentation review, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent inspection report available was dated 06/02/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on documentation review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the 2022 emergency drills log provided for review, did not have evacuation (fire) drills documented for the months of November and December 2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on documentation review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the 2022 emergency drills log provided for review did not contain documentation of a lockdown drill being conducted for the year.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, resilient surfacing in the playground did not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the resilient surfacing on the landing zone of the green slide was not enough. Dirt and ground was able to be seen from where the resilient surfacing has been kicked out.”
  3. Jan 5, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview with staff, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Child #1 did not contain the last date of attendance. Staff #1 stated that the child last date of attendance was 12/22/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on documentation review, one of four written records of children's injuries did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1) One of four injury reports reviewed did not contain the time, date and method that the parent was informed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review and interview, caregivers who work directly with children did not annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent health and safety update course certificate in the record for Staff #1 was dated 09/29/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on documentation review, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent inspection report available was dated 06/02/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on documentation review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the 2022 emergency drills log provided for review, did not have evacuation (fire) drills documented for the months of November and December 2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on documentation review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the 2022 emergency drills log provided for review did not contain documentation of a lockdown drill being conducted for the year.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, resilient surfacing in the playground did not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the resilient surfacing on the landing zone of the green slide was not enough. Dirt and ground was able to be seen from where the resilient surfacing has been kicked out.”
  4. Jan 5, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview with staff, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Child #1 did not contain the last date of attendance. Staff #1 stated that the child last date of attendance was 12/22/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on documentation review, one of four written records of children's injuries did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1) One of four injury reports reviewed did not contain the time, date and method that the parent was informed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review and interview, caregivers who work directly with children did not annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent health and safety update course certificate in the record for Staff #1 was dated 09/29/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on documentation review, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent inspection report available was dated 06/02/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on documentation review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the 2022 emergency drills log provided for review, did not have evacuation (fire) drills documented for the months of November and December 2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on documentation review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the 2022 emergency drills log provided for review did not contain documentation of a lockdown drill being conducted for the year.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, resilient surfacing in the playground did not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the resilient surfacing on the landing zone of the green slide was not enough. Dirt and ground was able to be seen from where the resilient surfacing has been kicked out.”
  5. Jan 5, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview with staff, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Child #1 did not contain the last date of attendance. Staff #1 stated that the child last date of attendance was 12/22/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on documentation review, one of four written records of children's injuries did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1) One of four injury reports reviewed did not contain the time, date and method that the parent was informed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review and interview, caregivers who work directly with children did not annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent health and safety update course certificate in the record for Staff #1 was dated 09/29/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on documentation review, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent inspection report available was dated 06/02/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on documentation review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the 2022 emergency drills log provided for review, did not have evacuation (fire) drills documented for the months of November and December 2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on documentation review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the 2022 emergency drills log provided for review did not contain documentation of a lockdown drill being conducted for the year.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, resilient surfacing in the playground did not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the resilient surfacing on the landing zone of the green slide was not enough. Dirt and ground was able to be seen from where the resilient surfacing has been kicked out.”
  6. Sep 27, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on documentation review, evidence of an annual fire department inspection report was not available to review. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent inspection report available was dated 06/02/2021.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-3

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed is always in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who is MAT certified. Evidence: 1) Child #4 has emergency medication in the center and is assigned to Staff #1's class. Staff #1 is not currently MAT certified.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “Based on documentation review and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation (DHO) of children. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, none of the staff on site had a current DHO training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Based on record review, staff did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the documentation available for review in the records for three staff persons did not amount to the sixteen clock hours of annual training required for the year 2021, as follows: Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #4 with 12.5 hours of training each.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on documentation review, the written list of children's allergies did not contain all required components. Evidence: 1) The lists available for review on the date of inspection were not dated as required.”
  7. Sep 27, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on documentation review, evidence of an annual fire department inspection report was not available to review. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent inspection report available was dated 06/02/2021.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-3

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed is always in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who is MAT certified. Evidence: 1) Child #4 has emergency medication in the center and is assigned to Staff #1's class. Staff #1 is not currently MAT certified.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “Based on documentation review and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation (DHO) of children. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, none of the staff on site had a current DHO training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Based on record review, staff did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the documentation available for review in the records for three staff persons did not amount to the sixteen clock hours of annual training required for the year 2021, as follows: Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #4 with 12.5 hours of training each.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on documentation review, the written list of children's allergies did not contain all required components. Evidence: 1) The lists available for review on the date of inspection were not dated as required.”
  8. Mar 30, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The records for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain the address of a second designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, resilient surfacing in the playground did not comply with with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, there was not enough resilient surfacing remaining on the playground. Dirt and ground was able to been seen from where the resilient surfacing has been kicked out.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, some areas of the plastic equipment on the playground was broken and had exposed pieces that could tear skin as follows: a) A broken piece near the top of the pink slide were the equipment logo had been. b) A purple "rock" on the side of the green slide. 2) Some areas near the bottom of the outside wall of the center (on the playground) were broken and showed the stucco starting to come off. 3) The bottom area of some walls of the stalls in the bathrooms showed rust.”
  9. Mar 30, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The records for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain the address of a second designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, resilient surfacing in the playground did not comply with with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, there was not enough resilient surfacing remaining on the playground. Dirt and ground was able to been seen from where the resilient surfacing has been kicked out.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, some areas of the plastic equipment on the playground was broken and had exposed pieces that could tear skin as follows: a) A broken piece near the top of the pink slide were the equipment logo had been. b) A purple "rock" on the side of the green slide. 2) Some areas near the bottom of the outside wall of the center (on the playground) were broken and showed the stucco starting to come off. 3) The bottom area of some walls of the stalls in the bathrooms showed rust.”

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 Teddy Bear Day Care and Preschool - Hamlets

Is Teddy Bear Day Care and Preschool - Hamlets licensed?

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

When was Teddy Bear Day Care and Preschool - Hamlets last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Teddy Bear Day Care and Preschool - Hamlets had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 11 of 11 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 Teddy Bear Day Care and Preschool - Hamlets care for?

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

Does Teddy Bear Day Care and Preschool - Hamlets accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Teddy Bear Day Care and Preschool - Hamlets' hours?

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

How much does Teddy Bear Day Care and Preschool - Hamlets cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 671-7382 to ask.

What is Teddy Bear Day Care and Preschool - Hamlets' phone number?

(703) 671-7382.

Where is Teddy Bear Day Care and Preschool - Hamlets?

5708 Merton Court, Alexandria, VA 22311. The nearest other daycare we list is The Campagna Center - John Adams Early Childhood Program, 0.2 miles away.

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