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Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy
2418 Grist Mill Place, Alexandria VA 22314 · License #1108666 · Child Day Center
Contact
- Director
- Helen M Homes
- Phone
- (703) 317-1389
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 2418 Grist Mill Place, Alexandria VA 22314 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Miranda Wright · (571) 596-3661
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 105 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing- Violation
22.1-289.011-F · The license and other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
The center's most recent inspection, dated 01/29/2026, was not posted in the center.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-270-C · In inside areas occupied by children, the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68?F.
On 1/29/2026, the center operated the infant classroom at 58?F (at the time of the complaint), 60?F (at the time of inspection), and a toddler classroom at 65?F.
- 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 #1, employed for more than 3 months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state and Staff #2, employed for more than 4 years, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state.
- 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.
The center did not request a search of the National Sex Offender Registry for Staff #3, who has been employed for four months, and did not request a criminal history search from another state for Staff #4, who had been employed for over 4 years.
- Violation
The center had a child requiring a rectal medication, and no staff member had rectal medication administration training.
- Violation
8VAC20-790-600-F · Based on staff record review, staff have not completed the annual department's health and safety update training.
Evidence: Staff #1 has not completed the annual 3 hour health and safety update training, last training dated 4/2021. Staff #2 has not completed the annual 3 hour health and safety update training, last training dated 5/2021.
- Violation
8VAC20-770-60-C-2 · Based on a review of staff records and staff interview, the CDC does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for each staff.
Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 8/1/2022 does not have documentation of central registry results within 30 days of employment.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-280-B · Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, is not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children.
Evidence: Disinfectant sprays were observed in the Pre K room on top of the children's cubbies, accessible to children.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 10, 2026 inspection noted: “The center's most recent inspection, dated 01/29/2026, was not posted in the center.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 29, 2026 inspection noted: “On 1/29/2026, the center operated the infant classroom at 58?F (at the time of the complaint), 60?F (at the time of inspection), and a toddler classroom at 65?F…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 23, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff #1, employed for more than 3 months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state and Staff #2, employed for more than…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing · Source records · Report an error