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The River Farm Cooperative School

1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, VA 22307
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days

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About The River Farm Cooperative School

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.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The River Farm Cooperative School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The River Farm Cooperative School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
35 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1110120
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3

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. Jun 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  2. Feb 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  3. Dec 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”

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 River Farm Cooperative School

Is The River Farm Cooperative School licensed?

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

When was The River Farm Cooperative School last inspected?

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.

Has The River Farm Cooperative School had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can The River Farm Cooperative School care for?

35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does The River Farm Cooperative School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The River Farm Cooperative School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The River Farm Cooperative School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 275-1561 to ask.

What is The River Farm Cooperative School's phone number?

(571) 275-1561.

Where is The River Farm Cooperative School?

1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, VA 22307. The nearest other daycare we list is Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 0.5 miles away.

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