KinderCare Learning Centers #888

ALEXANDRIA, VAChild Day CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity99
Hours6:30 am - 6:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Est. price$895/mo

Contact information

Address6123 Gum St., ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22310

CityALEXANDRIA, VA 22310

CountyFAIRFAX COUNTY

Phone(703) 922-5040

Operating details

Hours6:30 am - 6:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Capacity99

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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6123 Gum St., ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22310, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310

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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/15/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 89/15/2025

    8VAC20-790-600-B

    Within the first 90 days of employment, staff shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.. Staff B, who has been there for over four months, had no documentation of the completion of the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 89/15/2025

    8VAC20-780-130-A

    The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. There was no documentation of any immunizations for Child C.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 89/15/2025

    8VAC20-780-70

    Staff records shall have documentation of education and certification and the experience required by the job description. Staff B had no documentation of education in the record.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 89/15/2025

    8VAC20-780-510-P

    When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days. Medications that are not picked up shall be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. Child G had expired Zyrtec and an Epi Pen that were over a year old. The parents did not pick up the medications within 14 days nor did the center dispose of it as required.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 85/7/2025

    8VAC20-780-160-C

    The center must obtain results of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening from each employee, every two years. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2's most recent TB screenings were last obtained more than two years ago.

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 810/11/2024

    8VAC20-780-60-A

    The center shall maintain and keep a separate record for each child with completed information. Child F's record did not contain the following information: name and phone number of the child's physician, two emergency contacts names and addresses and phone numbers, and the names of persons authorized to pick up the child.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

15Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$895/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: 99
  • Type: Child Day Center

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