KinderCare Learning Center #000875

SPRINGFIELD, VAChild Day CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity112
Hours6:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Est. price$848/mo

Contact information

Address8518 Bauer Drive, SPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152

CitySPRINGFIELD, VA 22152

CountyFAIRFAX COUNTY

Phone(703) 451-4194

Operating details

Hours6:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Capacity112

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/22/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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8518 Bauer Drive, SPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22152

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/22/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 810/22/2025

    8VAC20-780-410-7

    Punishment for toileting accidents is a forbidden action. Staff A pulled the ear of Child A due to a toileting accident.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 88/18/2025

    8VAC20-780-140-A

    Each child shall have documentation of a physical examination by a physician before attendance or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Child A and D did not have documentation of a physical examination before attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 88/18/2025

    8VAC20-780-510-P

    When authorization of a medication expires, the parent shall be notified for medication pick up within 14 days. Medications not picked up will be disposed of. Child H had an Epi Pen that expired May 31, 2025. There was no notification for the parents and no disposal of the medication.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 87/10/2025

    8VAC20-780-550-P

    The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. 1.. Child A went home on 7/8/2025 with undocumented scratches on their arms. 2. Staff #1 stated that at lunch time Child A told them that Child B pushed them. Staff #1 did not see any marks on Child A at that time. Complaint related: Yes

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 89/10/2024

    8VAC20-780-130-E

    Based on record review, there was no documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for a child under the age of two years. Evidence: Child A had no documentation of the immunizations for 18 months and two years.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 89/10/2024

    8VAC20-780-70

    Based on staff interview, there was not a complete record for a staff member. Evidence: Staff B had no documentation of a complete record at the center as required.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 89/10/2024

    8VAC20-780-210-A

    Based on observation and interviews, there was not a qualified lead teacher in a classroom. Evidence: The teacher in the toddler room was not qualified to be a lead teacher. There had no been a lead teacher in that room in a week.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 89/10/2024

    8VAC20-780-240-B

    Based on record review, there was no documentation of Staff did not complete orientation within 7 days of hire or of assuming job responsibilities. . Evidence: Staff A, hire date January 2, 2024, had no documentation of the completed orientation within 7 days of hire or assuming job responsibilities.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 89/10/2024

    8VAC20-780-270-A

    Based on observation, there were areas and equipment not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The fence in the toddler area of the playground was not attached. 2. There was no latch on the gate in the toddler area and the gate did not close properly. 3. There were two ride-on vehicles that were broken and had sharp edges also in the toddler area. 4. There was a gap in the fence that children had access to.

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$848/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: SPRINGFIELD, FAIRFAX COUNTY County
  • Capacity: 112
  • Type: Child Day Center

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