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The Brooksfield School

1724 Chain Bridge Road, Mc Lean, VA 221014.7· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
135
open each week
5 days

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About The Brooksfield School

The Brooksfield School is a licensed child care center in Mc Lean, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 135 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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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
135 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
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity135 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Brooksfield School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Brooksfield School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
135 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#420403
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 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. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-G

      “If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. Unlabeled clear spray bottles were observed in locked cabinets in several classrooms. Center management confirmed that the bottles were filled with various cleaning agents.”
  5. Oct 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Every agent of an applicant for licensure as a child day center shall undergo a background check search every five years. The central registry search, criminal history search and sworn disclosure statement for staff #5 have been expired for approximately 12 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289-036-B-4

      “The child day center shall obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which each individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #6 currently resides outside of the state of Virginia part-time. The child day center has not obtained an out of state criminal history record, sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for staff #6.”
  6. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the child day center did not obtain a central registry background check for each employee withing 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #6 (DOH: 9/23/2022) record did not contain a central registry background check.”
  9. Oct 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on record review, the program has not obtained 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 the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: Child #7 and Child #8 have diagnosed food allergies and have emergency medication kept on-site. Both children's records do not contain a written allergy action plan.”
  10. Feb 10, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on interview, a written care plan has not been obtained for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a 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: Child #5 and Child #6 have confirmed food allergies and have medications kept on site. The program director confirmed that allergy action plans have not been obtained for each child.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review and interview, a central registry background check has not been obtained for each employee within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of hire: 5/3/2021) record does not contain documentation of a central registry finding. 2. Staff #2 (date of hire: 8/24/2021) record does not contain documentation of a central registry finding. 3. The program director stated that she didn't know Virginia central registry background checks needed to completed for staff that were hired when they lived in a different state or are currently living in a different state.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on interview, the child day program does not have a carbon monoxide detector for each building that houses a child day program. Evidence: The child day program takes place in two separate buildings. The program director confirmed that only one out of the two buildings are equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.”

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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Is The Brooksfield School licensed?

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

When was The Brooksfield School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Brooksfield School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 7 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 The Brooksfield School care for?

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

Does The Brooksfield School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Brooksfield School's 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 The Brooksfield School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 356-5437 to ask.

What is The Brooksfield School's phone number?

(703) 356-5437.

Where is The Brooksfield School?

1724 Chain Bridge Road, Mc Lean, VA 22101. The nearest other daycare we list is Westgate Child Center, 0.2 miles away.

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