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The Vine Preschool II at Wesley

8412 Richmond Avenue, Alexandria, VA 223094.9· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
61
open each week
5 days

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About The Vine Preschool II at Wesley

The Vine Preschool II at Wesley is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 61 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
61 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity61 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for The Vine Preschool II at Wesley

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
61 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108182
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 10, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 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. Apr 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. One bottle of bleach/water cleaning solution and two aerosol spray cleaners were observed on an open shelf in the jungle classroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “The center shall be equipped with a battery-operated radio. The centers radio did not have enough batteries to be operable. Additional batteries were not available on-site.”
  2. Jul 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Resilient surfacing in the playground shall comply with minimum safety standards. The level of mulch on the playground was low in some areas and in other areas, the ground could be seen, especially on the landing zones of the slides and swings.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Nonprescription medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent. Classroom #1, had different tubes of diaper ointment (Triple Paste, Neosporin, Butt Paste) for children who had transferred from their sister school, that did not have written authorization from the parent to administer the ointment.”
  3. Jul 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Resilient surfacing in the playground shall comply with minimum safety standards. The level of mulch on the playground was low in some areas and in other areas, the ground could be seen, especially on the landing zones of the slides and swings.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Nonprescription medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent. Classroom #1, had different tubes of diaper ointment (Triple Paste, Neosporin, Butt Paste) for children who had transferred from their sister school, that did not have written authorization from the parent to administer the ointment.”
  4. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-H

      “Cosmetics, medications or other harmful agents shall not be stored in areas that are accessible to children. Staff #2 found a vape pen (model: Lost Mary MT15000 TURBO) sitting on the bathroom window sill in a classroom that is currently only used for the staff and children to use the restroom. Staff #2 notified the director, who immediately removed the vape pen. The director interviewed all staff to determine who the pen belonged to. Staff #1 confirmed the ownership of the vape pen.”
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-780-40-E

      “The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. A vape pen was found on a window sill in a classroom bathroom at approximately 8:35am by an employee. The center requires personal items (cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents) are stored in areas that are not accessible to children. The center prohibits smoking on the property.”
  6. Jan 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-D

      “The program has chosen, at this time, to use bottled water instead of testing potable water for lead. The program is required to notify VDH and the parent of each child enrolled in the program and to use water from USDA approved sources for human consumption. The program did not have evidence of required notifications to the parent of each child enrolled in the program. The program did not have evidence of using water from USDA approved sources for human consumption.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. The Under the Sea classroom, ages 2.5 to 3 years, had a surge protector that had 5 uncovered electrical outlets within reach of children.”
  7. Jan 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-D

      “The program has chosen, at this time, to use bottled water instead of testing potable water for lead. The program is required to notify VDH and the parent of each child enrolled in the program and to use water from USDA approved sources for human consumption. The program did not have evidence of required notifications to the parent of each child enrolled in the program. The program did not have evidence of using water from USDA approved sources for human consumption.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. The Under the Sea classroom, ages 2.5 to 3 years, had a surge protector that had 5 uncovered electrical outlets within reach of children.”
  8. Aug 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for Child #3 (date of enrollment 8/1/24) did not have documentation of the immunization required by the State Board of Health.”
  9. Aug 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for Child #3 (date of enrollment 8/1/24) did not have documentation of the immunization required by the State Board of Health.”
  10. Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands before and after helping a child use the toilet and before and after a diaper change. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 did not wash their hands before or after helping a child use the toilet. 2. Staff #5 did not wash their hands before helping a child use the toilet.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: 1. Electrical outlet in the Campers classroom (3-4 year old) on the back wall did not have a protective cover. 2. Electrical outlet in the Under the Sea classroom (2-3 year old) beside the teacher's desk did not have a protective cover.”
  3. Jul 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands before and after helping a child use the toilet and before and after a diaper change. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 did not wash their hands before or after helping a child use the toilet. 2. Staff #5 did not wash their hands before helping a child use the toilet.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: 1. Electrical outlet in the Campers classroom (3-4 year old) on the back wall did not have a protective cover. 2. Electrical outlet in the Under the Sea classroom (2-3 year old) beside the teacher's desk did not have a protective cover.”
  4. Mar 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation for a 5 year repeat check. Evidence: 1. Staff #3?s record did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired on 1/16/23). 2. Staff #3?s record did not have documentation of an updated criminal history search (expired on 1/24/23). 3. Staff #3's record did not have documentation of an updated central registry results (expired 1/25/23).”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain an out-of-state Child Abuse and Neglect Search Request by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 did not have documentation of the out-of-state child abuse and neglect search results. 2. An email from the out-of-state child abuse and neglect search department (dated 02/2023) states there is no record of a search request for Staff #2. 3. The provider acknowledged there was no documentation of the search results for Staff #2.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff obtain and submit results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial tuberculosis screening or test. Evidence: Staff #3's last documentation of a negative TB screening was dated 1/22/19(expired 1/22/21).”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, resilient surfacing does not comply with the minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. The mulch does not provide a safe fall zone. There is bare dirt under playground equipment (climber, steps, swings, and slide) and throughout the play area.”
  5. Mar 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation for a 5 year repeat check. Evidence: 1. Staff #3?s record did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired on 1/16/23). 2. Staff #3?s record did not have documentation of an updated criminal history search (expired on 1/24/23). 3. Staff #3's record did not have documentation of an updated central registry results (expired 1/25/23).”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain an out-of-state Child Abuse and Neglect Search Request by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 did not have documentation of the out-of-state child abuse and neglect search results. 2. An email from the out-of-state child abuse and neglect search department (dated 02/2023) states there is no record of a search request for Staff #2. 3. The provider acknowledged there was no documentation of the search results for Staff #2.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff obtain and submit results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial tuberculosis screening or test. Evidence: Staff #3's last documentation of a negative TB screening was dated 1/22/19(expired 1/22/21).”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, resilient surfacing does not comply with the minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. The mulch does not provide a safe fall zone. There is bare dirt under playground equipment (climber, steps, swings, and slide) and throughout the play area.”
  6. Nov 16, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observations, it was determine the resilient surfacing on the playground does not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1.On the large children’s playground, there is less than ?? of mulch beneath the children’s equipment that has moving parts or climbing apparatus. 2. The fall zone does not encompass a sufficient area in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. 3. The small children’s playground does not have any resilient surfacing underneath the slides and climbing structures.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children of preschool age or younger. Evidence: In the 2-3 year old class (Under the Sea) the outlet in the circle area did not have a protective cover installed on the electrical outlet.”
  7. Nov 16, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observations, it was determine the resilient surfacing on the playground does not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1.On the large children’s playground, there is less than ?? of mulch beneath the children’s equipment that has moving parts or climbing apparatus. 2. The fall zone does not encompass a sufficient area in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. 3. The small children’s playground does not have any resilient surfacing underneath the slides and climbing structures.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children of preschool age or younger. Evidence: In the 2-3 year old class (Under the Sea) the outlet in the circle area did not have a protective cover installed on the electrical outlet.”
  8. Apr 11, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observations, it was determined that one potentially hazardous substance was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the Zoo classroom, one container of pre-packaged cleaning wipes was stored on an open shelf. The shelf was at the children's level, and the wipes were not stored in a locked manner.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-G

      “Based on observations, it was determined that one potentially hazardous substance that was kept in a substitute container was not labeled to clearly indicate the contents. Evidence: In the Zoo classroom, one spray bottle of cleaning solution was not labeled to indicate the contents.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observations, it was determined the resilient surfacing on the playground does not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: On the children's playground there is not enough mulch beneath the children's swings. In this area, the mulch has worn down to dirt.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observations, it was determined that one area of the center was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In the Under The Sea classroom, there are two areas on the walls that are damaged. The damaged has caused the paint to chip and peel.”
  9. Apr 11, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observations, it was determined that one potentially hazardous substance was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the Zoo classroom, one container of pre-packaged cleaning wipes was stored on an open shelf. The shelf was at the children's level, and the wipes were not stored in a locked manner.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-G

      “Based on observations, it was determined that one potentially hazardous substance that was kept in a substitute container was not labeled to clearly indicate the contents. Evidence: In the Zoo classroom, one spray bottle of cleaning solution was not labeled to indicate the contents.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observations, it was determined the resilient surfacing on the playground does not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: On the children's playground there is not enough mulch beneath the children's swings. In this area, the mulch has worn down to dirt.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observations, it was determined that one area of the center was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In the Under The Sea classroom, there are two areas on the walls that are damaged. The damaged has caused the paint to chip and peel.”

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 Vine Preschool II at Wesley

Is The Vine Preschool II at Wesley licensed?

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

When was The Vine Preschool II at Wesley last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Vine Preschool II at Wesley had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 8 of 11 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 Vine Preschool II at Wesley care for?

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

Does The Vine Preschool II at Wesley accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Vine Preschool II at Wesley's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Vine Preschool II at Wesley cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 780-1810 to ask.

What is The Vine Preschool II at Wesley's phone number?

(703) 780-1810.

Where is The Vine Preschool II at Wesley?

8412 Richmond Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22309. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Learning School, 0.1 miles away.

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