James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy
ALEXANDRIA, VA·Child Day CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address8543 Forest Place, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22309
CountyFAIRFAX COUNTY
Phone(571) 480-4261
Operating details
Hours7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Capacity124
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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8543 Forest Place, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22309, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22309
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/17/2025
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 810/17/2025
8VAC20-780-270-A
Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The outside exit door from the toddler room had a jagged broken edge exposed to children.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 810/17/2025
8VAC20-780-540-B
The first aid kit shall be easily accessible to staff and not children. The first aid kit was not easily accessible to staff at the time of scheduled outdoor playground time.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 85/12/2025
8VAC20-780-270-A
Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Peeling paint and particle wood were observed on a lower cabinet in Classroom A.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,721/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Virginia run about $1,267/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Virginia by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: ALEXANDRIA, FAIRFAX COUNTY County
- Capacity: 124
- Type: Child Day Center
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