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Metta Montessori School
1022 1026 & 1030 South Highland St, Arlington VA 22204 · License #1108957 · Child Day Center
Contact
- Director
- Perera Anne
- Phone
- (703) 728-8133
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 1022 1026 & 1030 South Highland St, Arlington VA 22204 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Lynette A Storr · (703) 309-9153
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Does not accept Child Care Subsidy Program
- Licensed for 81 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing- Violation
22.1-289.036-B-3 · Child day centers are required to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry.
Staff Member C's most recent Central Registry Search was dated 3/15/2019.
- Violation
22.1-289.035-B-4 · The center is required to obtain out of state background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Staff #5, employed for 28 days, did not have documentation of requesting an out of state central registry check and state sex offender registry search from the state that they resided in the preceding five years.
- Violation
Evidence: The record for child #4 did not contain the address for two emergency contacts.
- Violation
22.1-289.035-B-4 · Based on record review, the center did not ensure all out of state background searches were completed for the states in which staff resides in the preceding 5 years.
Evidence: Staff 1 does not have completed out of state searches. (Staff 1, 9/13/2022)
- Violation
8VAC20-780-270-A · Based on observation and interview, areas and equipment inside and outside were not maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence: 1) In the upstairs classroom of building 2, the ceiling has exposed insulation and the drywall is not completed due to a previous leak. 2) On the outdoor playground, the second row of the make-believe bus has a broken blue chair which could be entangle clothing or snag skin.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-280-B · Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children.
Evidence: Building 1030: On the lower level, a antibacterial hand sanitizer was observed accessible to children. On the upper level, a hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and toilet bowl cleaners were observed accessible to children.
- Violation
22.1-289.035-A · Based on record review, the center did not ensure repeat background checks were conducted for all staff every five years.
Evidence: Staff 7 (DOH 9/1/16) has a central registry search completed on 9/29/2016.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 16, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff Member C's most recent Central Registry Search was dated 3/15/2019.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 18, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff #5, employed for 28 days, did not have documentation of requesting an out of state central registry check and state sex offender registry search from the…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 10, 2024 inspection noted: “Evidence: The record for child #4 did not contain the address for two emergency contacts.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing · Source records · Report an error