Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy
ALEXANDRIA, VA·Child Day CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2418 Grist Mill Place, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314
CountyALEXANDRIA
Phone(703) 317-1389
Operating details
Hours7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Capacity105
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High6
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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2418 Grist Mill Place, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
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: 2/10/2026
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 82/10/2026
8VAC20-780-70
Each staff record shall contain the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in case of emergency. Staff members #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not contain a name, address, and phone number of a person to be notified in case of emergency.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 82/10/2026
8VAC20-780-430-F
The climbing portions of indoor slides and climbing equipment over 18 inches shall not be over bare flooring. Climbing structures in both the toddler and two year old classrooms were both over bare flooring without a padded surface in the fall zones.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 82/10/2026
8VAC20-780-510-I
The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent to a child provided the center takes only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container. A medication for child #5 was observed in a plastic bag without the original box or prescription label.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 81/29/2026
8VAC20-780-270-C
In inside areas occupied by children, the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68?F. On 1/29/2026, the center operated the infant classroom at 58?F (at the time of the complaint), 60?F (at the time of inspection), and a toddler classroom at 65?F. Complaint related: Yes
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 89/23/2025
8VAC20-780-50-A
Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. The allergy list posted in the two year old classroom was visible and not covered.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 89/23/2025
8VAC20-780-500-B
The diapering area shall be accessible. Changing tables in both the infant classroom as well as the 3 year old classroom were observed to have multiple items on them.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 89/23/2025
8VAC20-780-560-G
Bottles shall be clearly dated and labeled with a child's name. There were 4 infant bottles that were not dated.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 84/22/2025
8VAC20-780-160-C
A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2 updated screening was due 1 month ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 811/18/2024
8VAC20-780-245-J
To safely perform medication administration practices, the administration shall be performed by a staff member who has satisfactorily completed a training program for this purpose. The center had a child requiring a rectal medication, and no staff member had rectal medication administration training.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 811/18/2024
8VAC20-780-270-A
Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Multiple walls in the center were seen to have chipping paint.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 811/18/2024
8VAC20-780-350-B-3
The required ratio for children ages 2 years old is one staff per eight children. Staff in the two year old classroom were observed supervising 17 children (all two years old) from approximately 10:30 am to 12:45 pm.
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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Estimated monthly cost
$983/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, ALEXANDRIA County
- Capacity: 105
- Type: Child Day Center
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