United Community Ministries Inc.
ALEXANDRIA, VA·Child Day CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2709 Popkins Lane, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22306
CountyFAIRFAX COUNTY
Phone(703) 765-0909
Operating details
Hours7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Capacity90
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High6
- Medium1
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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2709 Popkins Lane, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22306, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/13/2026
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium0
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 85/13/2026
8VAC20-780-510-E
The center's procedures for administering medication shall include methods to prevent use of outdated medication.Include methods to prevent use of outdated medication. The medication present for Child 1 has been expired for over five months.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 85/13/2026
8VAC20-790-540-B-3
Children's records shall contain the name, address, and telephone number for each custodial parent's place of employment or school attendance, if applicable. Child 2's record did not contain the work addresses and phone numbers for the listed parents.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 85/13/2026
8VAC20-790-600-F
Staff who work directly with children shall, annually attend the department's health and safety update course. There was no documentation that the 2025 Heath and Safety Update Training was completed by Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 84/23/2025
8VAC20-790-540-B-3
Children's records shall contain the address for each custodial parent's place of employment or school attendance. Child 5's record did not contain the address for the parent's listed place of employment.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 84/23/2025
8VAC20-780-60-A
Children's records shall be maintained with all required information. Child 5 and 7's record did not contain addresses for all listed emergency contacts.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,038/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: 90
- Type: Child Day Center
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