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The Providence Nursery School

9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 220315.0· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$310

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About The Providence Nursery School

The Providence Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Fairfax, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with part-time care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition of $310.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 20 months to 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Thursday9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Friday9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 20 months to 5 years
ProgramsPart-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentMusic, weekly from a professional music teacher
Staff-to-child ratioCDO: Adult-to-child ratio is 1:5
Class sizeCDO: Maximum 10 children
Daily lifeSnacks provided
MoreFounded 1971
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Providence Nursery School lists monthly tuition of $310.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Child's Day Out (CDO), Mondays and Fridays, 20-36 months$310
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for The Providence Nursery School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#840504
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 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 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Classroom #2 had two areas of chipping floor tile. Classroom #3 had a piece of play equipment with chipped/cracked leg and a chipping shelf.”
  4. Aug 28, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes

      “The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Children were observed playing on the playground during the inspection. Areas on the playground that were in an unsafe condition included: -Cracking/splintering wood along the border of the sandbox. -Bent fencing extending over the top railing of the fence. -Rust along the bottom of the green metal railings on the equipment. -Peeling/chipped green paint areas: monkey bars, climbing handles, and climbing ladder. -Peeling paint and rusty pieces on the music board piece. -Crack in blue slide. -Front gate and fencing along the front of the playground is rusted.”
  5. Mar 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-B

      “The center is required to review and update the emergency preparedness plan. The last review and update to the emergency preparedness plan was 2/14/2022.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Two lunch containers observed in the hallway area were not dated and one was not labeled with a name.”
  6. Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

      “Based on record review, the child day center failed to obtain a renewal agent's central registry background check results. Evidence: Renewal Agent #4's record did not contain the results of a central registry check.”
  8. Sep 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain the results of a criminal record check for all staff. Evidence: Staff 1's record did not contain the results of a criminal record check.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a sworn statement or disclosure for all staff. Evidence: Staff 1's record did not contain a completed sworn statement or disclosure form.”
  9. Mar 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas outside the center were not maintained in safe condition. Evidence: A wooden border on the playground was observed to be rotting exposing sharp wood and a metal staking rod.”
  10. Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Apr 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, 2 of 5 children's record did not contain the place of employment for each parent. Evidence: The records for Children #4 and #5 do not contain the name or work number for either parent's employer, or a documentation that the parentis not employed.”
  2. Oct 12, 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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Questions about The Providence Nursery School

Is The Providence Nursery School licensed?

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

When was The Providence Nursery School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Providence Nursery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 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 Providence Nursery School care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does The Providence Nursery School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Providence Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Providence Nursery School cost?

Monthly tuition of $310, as it lists it.

What is The Providence Nursery School's phone number?

(703) 250-6101.

Where is The Providence Nursery School?

9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031. The nearest other daycare we list is Gan Israel Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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