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Alexandria, VA 22307 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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The River Farm Cooperative School is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 35 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The River Farm Cooperative School has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 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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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Cleaning wipes were accessible on the windowsill in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain information regarding emergency contacts and proof of ID as well as other information. Four children's files were reviewed during the inspection. All four children's files were missing the addresses for the emergency contacts, proof of ID and one child, child 4, did not have one of two emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The after school program has not conducted any emergency drills for December and January. Children have participated in drills during the school day.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“The center shall have a battery operated radio as part of the nonmedical emergency supply. Center does not have a battery operated radio on site.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“A child's record shall have two designated emergency contacts listed that can be contacted if parents are not available. One child, child 2. out of three files reviewed are missing emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff files shall have an emergency contact for staff as well as two references. Staff 1 and staff 2 are missing emergency contact information as well as two references.”
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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 June 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 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.
35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 275-1561 to ask.
(571) 275-1561.
1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, VA 22307. The nearest other daycare we list is Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 0.5 miles away.