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The Child and Family Network Centers - 3801 Mt. Vernon

3801 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22305
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days

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About The Child and Family Network Centers - 3801 Mt. Vernon

The Child and Family Network Centers - 3801 Mt. Vernon is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 16 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Child and Family Network Centers - 3801 Mt. Vernon has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Child and Family Network Centers - 3801 Mt. Vernon

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
16 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#1107399
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 14 visits · 21 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 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. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1 first aid certification expired three weeks ago.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1 CPR certification expired three weeks ago.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home it must be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. There were 12 out of 16 children's water bottles unlabeled.”
  4. Oct 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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. The center's fire inspection expired one month ago.”
  5. Oct 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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. The center's fire inspection expired one month ago.”
  6. May 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “One working, battery-operated radio shall be required in each building used by children. At the time of inspection, the center did not have a battery-operated radio in the building used by children.”
    • 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 which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age and written agreements between the parent and the center that include a statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the center and a statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease. Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 have been enrolled for over eight months. Documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age and written agreements between the parent and the center that include a statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the center and a statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease were not kept at the center for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.”
  7. May 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “One working, battery-operated radio shall be required in each building used by children. At the time of inspection, the center did not have a battery-operated radio in the building used by children.”
    • 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 which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age and written agreements between the parent and the center that include a statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the center and a statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease. Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 have been enrolled for over eight months. Documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age and written agreements between the parent and the center that include a statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the center and a statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease were not kept at the center for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.”
  8. Nov 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains the address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for Child #2 and Child #5, both enrolled for two months, was missing the address for one designated person to contact.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The center did not obtain documentation of immunizations for Child #1 and Child #4 before they could attend the center. Child #1 and Child #4 were present during the inspection and had been enrolled for one month.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days of the first day of attendance. Child #1's physical examination on file was completed 45 days after the child's first day of attendance. Child #4's physical examination on file was completed 54 days after the child's first day of attendance.”
  9. Oct 1, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #3 had a TB screening that was dated over five months after hire.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. Staff #3?s record was missing the orientation training form.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include all of the following facility specific topics: Job responsibilities and to whom they report; the center's policies and procedures on the administration of medication; emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies; prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children; prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions and prevention and control of disease. Staff #1?s orientation training did not include job responsibilities and to whom they report. Staff #1, #2 and #3?s orientation training did not include the center's policies and procedures on the administration of medication; emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies; prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children. Staff #1 and #2?s orientation training did not include prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions and prevention and control of disease.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #2 had been actively working at the center for 13 days and Staff #3 for 28 days, without completing orientation.”
    • 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 statement for Staff #3, who is currently working, was dated four days after their first day of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A

      “Program leaders shall meet one of the following: an endorsement or bachelor's degree in a child-related field such as, but not limited to, elementary education, nursing, or recreation, from a college or university. Staff #1 has a degree from in accounting.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #3, who had been employed for 7 days, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
  10. Oct 1, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #3 had a TB screening that was dated over five months after hire.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. Staff #3?s record was missing the orientation training form.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include all of the following facility specific topics: Job responsibilities and to whom they report; the center's policies and procedures on the administration of medication; emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies; prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children; prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions and prevention and control of disease. Staff #1?s orientation training did not include job responsibilities and to whom they report. Staff #1, #2 and #3?s orientation training did not include the center's policies and procedures on the administration of medication; emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies; prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children. Staff #1 and #2?s orientation training did not include prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions and prevention and control of disease.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #2 had been actively working at the center for 13 days and Staff #3 for 28 days, without completing orientation.”
    • 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 statement for Staff #3, who is currently working, was dated four days after their first day of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A

      “Program leaders shall meet one of the following: an endorsement or bachelor's degree in a child-related field such as, but not limited to, elementary education, nursing, or recreation, from a college or university. Staff #1 has a degree from in accounting.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #3, who had been employed for 7 days, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
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  1. Jun 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on record review, 1 of 2 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation to certify that a staff member had completed the Virginia Preservice Training within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 had documentation of completing update trainings for the preservice, but no documentation was located for the 10 hour Preservice training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff members have a follow-up tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of the first initial screening. Evidence: Staff #2 documentation of tuberculosis screening is dated June 16 2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-D

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that insect repellant is inaccessible to children. Evidence; Inspect repellant was on the computer desk within reach of children.”
  2. Jun 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on record review, 1 of 2 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation to certify that a staff member had completed the Virginia Preservice Training within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 had documentation of completing update trainings for the preservice, but no documentation was located for the 10 hour Preservice training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff members have a follow-up tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of the first initial screening. Evidence: Staff #2 documentation of tuberculosis screening is dated June 16 2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-D

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that insect repellant is inaccessible to children. Evidence; Inspect repellant was on the computer desk within reach of children.”
  3. Jan 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not provide the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: The fire inspection report on file was last conducted in 2020.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, a child's record was missing required information. Evidence: 1) The record of Child A was missing the father's employer number. 2) The record of Child B was missing the mother's employer number. 3) The record of Child C was missing the father's employer number.”
  4. Jan 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not provide the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: The fire inspection report on file was last conducted in 2020.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, a child's record was missing required information. Evidence: 1) The record of Child A was missing the father's employer number. 2) The record of Child B was missing the mother's employer number. 3) The record of Child C was missing the father's employer number.”
  5. Feb 10, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation, the facility serves preschoolers and does not have a carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: The facility did not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, a record was not kept for each staff person. Evidence: Staff B did not have a record at the facility.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Based on observation, medication was not labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Evidence: The medication on site was not labeled with the child's name and the time to be given.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Medication was located on top of a the cabinet in a red bucket.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members did not obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: The tuberculosis screening of Staff A expired 02/03/2023”
  6. Feb 10, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation, the facility serves preschoolers and does not have a carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: The facility did not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, a record was not kept for each staff person. Evidence: Staff B did not have a record at the facility.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Based on observation, medication was not labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Evidence: The medication on site was not labeled with the child's name and the time to be given.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Medication was located on top of a the cabinet in a red bucket.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members did not obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: The tuberculosis screening of Staff A expired 02/03/2023”
  7. Sep 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not provide the licensing representative with an annual fire inspection. Evidence: The fire inspection on file was conducted 11/30/2020 and expired 11/2021.”
  8. Sep 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not provide the licensing representative with an annual fire inspection. Evidence: The fire inspection on file was conducted 11/30/2020 and expired 11/2021.”
  9. Feb 23, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on observation, the facility had not received an annual fire inspection. Evidence: The latest fire inspection was conducted 10/2020.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: Cleaning supplies were located in an unlocked cabinet above the sink.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the areas in the building were not kept in an operable condition. Evidence: The toilet tissue holder in the bathroom was broken.”
  10. Feb 23, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on observation, the facility had not received an annual fire inspection. Evidence: The latest fire inspection was conducted 10/2020.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: Cleaning supplies were located in an unlocked cabinet above the sink.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the areas in the building were not kept in an operable condition. Evidence: The toilet tissue holder in the bathroom was broken.”
  11. Feb 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Feb 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 The Child and Family Network Centers - 3801 Mt. Vernon

Is The Child and Family Network Centers - 3801 Mt. Vernon licensed?

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

When was The Child and Family Network Centers - 3801 Mt. Vernon last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Child and Family Network Centers - 3801 Mt. Vernon had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 12 of 14 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 Child and Family Network Centers - 3801 Mt. Vernon care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does The Child and Family Network Centers - 3801 Mt. Vernon accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Child and Family Network Centers - 3801 Mt. Vernon's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Child and Family Network Centers - 3801 Mt. Vernon cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 836-0214 to ask.

What is The Child and Family Network Centers - 3801 Mt. Vernon's phone number?

(703) 836-0214.

Where is The Child and Family Network Centers - 3801 Mt. Vernon?

3801 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22305. The nearest other daycare we list is The Child and Family Network Centers - Chirilagua Site, 0.1 miles away.

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