Main Street Child Development Center
4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA
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Teddy Bear Day Care of University Mall is a licensed child care center in Fairfax, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 109 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks – 5 years (infant through preschool programs) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | HighScope |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Kangarootime) |
| More | Founded 1972 |
| Licensed capacity | 109 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Teddy Bear Day Care of University Mall has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 21 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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8VAC20-780-50-A
“Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. The supplemental page of the most recent inspection was posted. The supplemental page contains confidential information and must not be posted.”
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 not available. The most recent inspection report was dated 10/28/2024.”
8VAC20-780-240-D
“Prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment, staff shall be provided in writing with the center's information listed in 8VAC20-780-420 A. There was no signed acknowledgement of the Staff #4 having received the required information.”
8VAC20-780-240-C
“*REPEAT VIOLATION* Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include all of the required facility specific topics. The orientation training for Staff #4, who has been employed for eighteen months, did not document having completed training in the following topics: Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; and prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. A current health inspection was not available. The most recent inspection report was dated 11/17/2022.”
22.1-289.011-F
“*REPEAT VIOLATION* 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 04/08/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
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 the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, employed for two weeks, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check, a sex offender registry check and a criminal history check from one state.”
8VAC20-780-240-C
“Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include all of the required facility specific topics. The orientation training for Staff #2, who has been employed for two weeks, did not document having completed training in the following topics: Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; and prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The screening for Staff #2 was completed three months prior to the date of employment.”
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 06/06/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“*REPEAT VIOLATION* Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #3's criminal background check was obtained fourteen days after the employee's first day of employment.”
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 two years, did not have documentation of requesting a sex offender registry check from two different states, and no documentation of requesting criminal history and central registry check from one state.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“*REPEAT VIOLATION* Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the preschool room, two spray bottles with soapy water and cleaner inside were located in a window sill that is located within children's reach.”
8VAC20-780-280-G
“If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. In the preschool room, a spray bottle with cleaner inside was not labeled to identify their contents.”
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 # 3 (hire date 05/28/2024) and staff #5 (hire date 09/19/2023) did not have a current central registry background check on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter prior to the first day of employment for one staff person. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #5 (hire date 09/19/2023) contained a criminal background results dated 09/29/2023, which is ten days after the first date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps are posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. Evidence: 1. The center was toured and there was no evidence of an emergency evacuation and shelter in place map posted in the main lobby, preschool, toddler, and infant classrooms. 2. The site director confirmed the emergency evacuation map was not posted due to the building being recently painted.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: On the date of inspection it was found that bleach sanitizer spray, multi-surface cleaner, and disinfectant spray, were kept in an unlocked cabinet in the Preschool classroom (directly over the changing table) and/or making them accessible to children.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter every five years for employees. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter in the record for Staff #2 was dated 11/14/2018.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain a completed Sworn Statement every five years for employees. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the Sworn Statement in the record for Staff #2 was dated 11/10/18 and for Staff #3 was dated 11/14/2018.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain a completed Sworn Statement every five years for employees. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the Sworn Statement in the record for Staff #2 was dated 11/10/18 and for Staff #3 was dated 11/14/2018.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that a second reference as to character and reputation as well as competency was checked before employment.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that a second reference as to character and reputation as well as competency was checked before employment.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, food brought from home was not dated as required. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, there were three bottles with milk in the infants room that did not have a date on them as required.”
8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“Based on medication review and interview with staff, children for whom emergency medications (such as albuterol, glucagon, and epinephrine auto injector) have been prescribed were not always in the care of a staff member who meets the requirements to administer the medication. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, there was emergency medication in the center for Child #2. 2) Staff #1 stated that staff assigned to Child #2's class have not completed the Medication Administration Training (MAT) certification. Child#2's medication has been administered by Staff #1 who is MAT certified.”
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, there was not enough resilient surfacing remaining in some areas on the playground. The level of the mulch was low in some areas and in others, dirt and ground was able to be seen from where the resilient surfacing has been kicked out, especially on the landing zones of the slides.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required documentation. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff#3 did not contain the address of a designated person to be notified in an emergency.”
22VAC40-185-70-A
“Based on record review and interview with the director, staff's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3 did not contain written information to demonstrate that the staff person possesses the orientation training required by the job position. 2) The center director stated that Staff #3 completed the orientation training but they could not locate the documentation in the record.”
22VAC40-185-140-A
“Based on documentation review, the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within one month after attendance. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #2 did not contain a physical examination. There was a CoVA School Entrance Health Form in the record however, it was not completed nor signed by a physician.”
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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 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 6 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.
109, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 352-3188 to ask.
(703) 352-3188.
10615 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032. The nearest other daycare we list is St. George's United Methodist Church Preschool, 0.2 miles away.