Elsa's Blessings Day School
321 First Street, Alexandria, VA
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Vinci School Alexandria North is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 86 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Vinci School Alexandria North has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 8 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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8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The last annual fire inspection was completed over one year ago.”
8VAC20-780-400-B
“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. On 08/13/2025 at approximately 11:40am in the Junior Toddler classroom, using a thin blanket, Staff #1 tied Child #1 (21months old) to a chair during lunchtime for 22 minutes. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1 was tied to the chair with a blanket during lunchtime because Child #1 threw food on the floor and moved from the table while eating. Staff #1 confirmed that they did not use redirection to get Child #1 to sit down in the chair during lunchtime.”
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, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. The licensee has a "Prohibited Practices & Behavior Management Policy" that states Prohibited Practices include "Physical Restraint Of The Child, such as confining the child to a chair, car seat, stroller or other device for the purposes of discipline or in lieu of supervision, unless the physical restraint is for the purpose of preventing a child from hurting himself, herself or someone else, and is used only as a last resort and only until the risk of injury is no longer imminent." On 08/13.2025 at approximately 11:40am in the Junior Toddler classroom, Staff #1 ties Child #1(21 months old) to a chair during lunchtime for 22 minutes. Child #1 was eating lunch and was not hurting themselves or someone else. Staff #1 signed an acknowledgement of this policy on 07/22/2021. Staff #2 signed an acknowledgement of this policy on 04/01/2024.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 08/13/2025 at approximately 11:40am in the Junior Toddler classroom, Staff #1 tied Child #1(21 months old) to a chair during lunchtime for 22 minutes. Staff #2, did not untie Child #1 from the chair.”
8VAC20-780-410-1
“The following acts are forbidden: physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment. On 08/13/2025 at approximately 11:40am in the Junior Toddler classroom, using a thin blanket, Staff #1 tied Child #1(21 months old) to a chair during lunchtime for 22 minutes. Child #1 was eating lunch and not crying or in distress while being tied to the chair. Staff #1 stated that they "did not tie the blanket strong around the child".”
22.1-289.035-A
“The Child Day Center must obtain a completed criminal history check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Caregiver #1, who had been employed for 1 year 7 months, did not have a completed criminal background check. The center requested and received the criminal history check but the results did not state eligible.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on medication review, the center did not ensure proper written authorization for the medication was obtained. Evidence: The written authorization for a medication listed "Epi-pen" however the medication obtained by the center was an "Auvi-Q."”
8VAC20-780-245-J-1
“Based on review of records and medications, the center did not ensure safe medication administration practices. Evidence: Child #6 had emergency medication on site and the center did not have the required Auvi-Q training to be able to administer the medication.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, soiled diapers were not disposed of in a leakproof covered receptacle that is foot operated. Evidence: Soiled diapers were observed in a trashcan without a lid.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, all documents required by the Superintendent were not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The Violation Notice from the previous inspection was not posted on the bulletin board with the Inspection Summary.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, soiled diapers were not disposed of in a leakproof covered receptacle that is foot operated. Evidence: Soiled diapers were observed in a trashcan without a lid.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, all documents required by the Superintendent were not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The Violation Notice from the previous inspection was not posted on the bulletin board with the Inspection Summary.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5's records do not contain documentation of the completion of the annual training hours for 2021-2022.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the Infant room, the bleach/water solution was not in a locked place.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children's hand shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting or any contact with blood, feces or urine. Evidence: In the Infant room, a staff member changed a child's diaper, but did not wash the child's hands after a diaper change.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that staff followed the center's own polices and procedures. Evidence: The Staff Handbook lists under Prohibited Practices - Lack of Supervision including diverted attention for frequent or extended periods leaving the children unsupervised or having a child unaccounted for.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“Based on staff interviews, staff failed to ensure the care protection and guidance when staff are supervising children. Evidence: There were 2 staff member's supervising 11 children. 1. On 10/26/2022, Child A's class was preparing to go outside for a walk. The children were going to the bathroom and putting on their coats. The class left the room. 2. A few minutes later Child A entered Staff D's classroom (the classrooms are connected by a bathroom) and stated that his teachers/class had left without him. 3. Within five minutes Staff A entered Staff D's classroom and asked why Child A was in the room. 3. Staff D explained that Child A had been in the bathroom and that his class had gone outside without him. 4. Staff A took Child A back to her office. 5. Staff A stated that Staff B nor Staff C returned to the school looking for Child A. 6. Staff B and Staff C returned to the classroom at the end of their outdoor time. 7. Staff A returned Child A to the Classroom. 8. Staff A called Child Protective Services, the Licensing Inspector and the parents to report the incident.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to obtain all required documentation for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #2's record did not have documentation of a work phone number for each parent who has custody. Child #4's record did not contain documentation of the names of persons authorized to pick up the child or the work phone numbers of each parent who has custody. Child #5's record did not contain documentation of the work phone numbers of each parent who has custody.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #1's record does not contain documentation that the recognizing child abuse and neglect and the legal requirements for reporting suspected child abuse as required by ? 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia was completed.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on a review of documents, the center failed to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The fire report posted expired 12/01/2022.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of children's records, 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: Child #4's record does not contain documentation that the child received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. First date of attendance - 4/5/2021, documentation of immunizations dated 6/5/2021.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #4's record does not contain documentation of a physical examination before the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. First day of attendance - 04/05/2021, Date of physical - 06/05/2021.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: A spray bottle containing bleach water was found on top of a mirror in the SR CASA classroom. Bleach water and hand sanitizer were left out in the JR/SR Toddler classroom.”
8VAC20-780-440-L
“Based on observation, a prohibited item was in an unoccupied crib for a child under 2 years Evidence: 3 cribs in the infant room contained a blanket.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, children’s hands were not washed before eating meals. Evidence: Children in the infant room were fed breakfast without having their hands washed.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on review, a long-term prescription drug did not have written authorization from the child’s physician. Evidence: Child #1 had an epi-pen at site, but did not have long-term medication form completed by physician.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on observation, there was not a battery operated flashlight in the emergency supply kit. Evidence: The emergency kit in the infant room, did not contain a battery operated flashlight.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on file review, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: The emergency drill log did not include a drill for March 2022, or April 2022.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on menu documentation, the center was not following the most recent nutritional requirements of USDA when providing meals. Evidence: The menu listed a meal containing only 2 food groups for breakfast.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on file review, there was not documentation of staff having acceptable form of tuberculosis screening every 2 years. Evidence: Staff #3's most recent tuberculosis screening was from more than 2 years ago.”
8VAC20-780-210-A-4-a
“Based on file review, staff did not have training on preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Evidence: Staff #5 did not have documentation of receiving training on preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on site review, the center did not provide an annual fire inspection. Evidence: The site records did not contain an annual fire inspection.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation, the first aid kit did not include all required minimum supplies Evidence: First aid kit in the JR CASA class was missing gloves and ice pack.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of child records, the center failed to obtain and maintain required documentation for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #1's record did not have documentation of an annual review.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on observation, the center did not have a battery operated radio in each building. Evidence: During the inspection, the center did not have an working battery operated radion.”
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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 May 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 8 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.
86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 838-2028 to ask.
(703) 838-2028.
1001 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The nearest other daycare we list is Elsa's Blessings Day School, under 0.1 miles away.