KinderCare Learning Centers #344

HERNDON, VAChild Day CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity102
Hours6:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Est. price$848/mo

Contact information

Address801 Locust Street, HERNDON, VA, 20170

CityHERNDON, VA 20170

CountyFAIRFAX COUNTY

Phone(703) 471-1191

Operating details

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

Capacity102

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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801 Locust Street, HERNDON, VA, 20170, HERNDON, VA 20170

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: 1/15/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 81/15/2026

    8VAC20-780-270-A

    Areas of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. A large hole was observed on the front of the closet door within the Pre-K Room.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 81/15/2026

    8VAC20-780-130-E

    The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. An update to an immunization page for Child #1 (under the age of 2 years) was (3) months past due from the required date.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 89/25/2025

    8VAC20-790-600-F

    Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, complete the department's annual health and safety update course. The most recent certificate of completion for the 3-hour Annual Health & Safety Update training that was on file for Staff #2 was for 2023.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 89/25/2025

    8VAC20-780-160-C

    A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #3 updated screening was due six months ago. It is believed that it was done, but this documentation was not available for review.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 85/22/2025

    8VAC20-780-70

    Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position are to be checked prior to employment. The record for Staff #3, who has been employed for 24 years, did not contain documentation of education qualifications.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 85/22/2025

    8VAC20-780-560-G

    When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly labeled with the child's name and dated. There was one food container and a bag of cookies in the Discovery Preschool classroom that were not labeled or dated.

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 811/12/2024

    8VAC20-780-160-C

    A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due two months ago.

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
2Recent 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: HERNDON, FAIRFAX COUNTY County
  • Capacity: 102
  • Type: Child Day Center

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