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Discovery Time Learning Academy
420 Hume Avenue, Alexandria VA 22301 · License #1108429 · Child Day Center
Contact
- Director
- Stephanie Harris
- Phone
- (703) 930-9043
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 420 Hume Avenue, Alexandria VA 22301 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Kristy Atanackovic · (804) 629-5032
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program
- Licensed for 104 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing- Violation
22.1-289.035-B-4 · The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Staff #4, employed for more than 2 months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state.
- Violation
22.1-289.035-B-3 · The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment.
Staff #3, who had been employed for 2 weeks, had a central registry search requested 6 days after employment.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-400-B · COMPLAINT RELATED
Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Staff A and staff B reported that staff #1 frequently used a harsh tone and demeaning language with the children. Child #2 was upset and getting cleaned up from a potty accident and staff #1 said in a harsh tone "you're coughing in my face, stop crying".
- Violation
8VAC20-780-500-B · Based on observation, the center did not ensure all diapering surfaces were nonabsorbent.
Evidence: In the JR PS classroom the diapering surface was deteriorated exposing the inside absorbent foam material.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 26, 2026 inspection noted: “Staff #4, employed for more than 2 months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 16, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff #3, who had been employed for 2 weeks, had a central registry search requested 6 days after employment.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 14, 2025 inspection noted: “Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve c…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing · Source records · Report an error