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Valley Drive Preschool

3606 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 223044.6· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$3,670

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About Valley Drive Preschool

Valley Drive Preschool is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 42 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with part-time care and preschool. It lists yearly tuition from $3,670 to $6,640.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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: 2 to 5 year olds
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2 to 5 year olds
ProgramsPart-time care and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
MoreFounded 1958
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Valley Drive Preschool lists yearly tuition from $3,670 to $6,640.

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2-Day Ducks – 2s Class: $3,670/yr or 10 installments of $367$3,670
3-Day Frogs – 3s Class: $4,830/yr or 10 installments of $483$4,830
4-Day Bees – 4s Class: $5,830/yr or 10 installments of $583$5,830
5-Day Frogs – 3s Class: $6,640/yr or 10 installments of $664$6,640
Enrollment Fee: $75 per child ($100 per family)$75
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Valley Drive Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
42 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1106526
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • 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. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: #1- A wooden teeter totter toy on the playground had areas of splintering wood. #2- A piece of wood located around the window of a playhouse had splintering wood. #3- Pieces of the floor on a secondary playhouse had splintering and broken pieces of wood. #4- A log bench had areas of splintering wood at the end.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that food brought from home was properly dated. Evidence: Eight food containers brought from home in the Frogs class were observed to not be dated.”
  6. Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 3 staff did not have results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 9/19/2018) did not have documentation of a tuberculosis screening on file during the time of the inspection. The last tuberculosis reviewed was dated 8/18/2020.”
  8. Sep 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 13, 2022InspectionNo 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 Valley Drive Preschool

Is Valley Drive Preschool licensed?

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

When was Valley Drive Preschool last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Valley Drive Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 5 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 Valley Drive Preschool care for?

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

Does Valley Drive Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Valley Drive Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Valley Drive Preschool cost?

Yearly tuition from $3,670 to $6,640, as it lists it.

What is Valley Drive Preschool's phone number?

(703) 519-3737.

Where is Valley Drive Preschool?

3606 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304. The nearest other daycare we list is The Butterfly House, 0.4 miles away.

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