Blue Bird of Alexandria
Licensed for 145 children from 1 month to 12 years 11 months, open weekdays 7:00 AM–6:00 PM. Takes CCSP.
346 Commerce Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314
Listing details last changed Jul 4, 2026
Blue Bird of Alexandria is a child day center in Alexandria, Virginia.
Capacity
145
Ages
1 month - 12 years 11 months
Hours
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday
License & details for Blue Bird of Alexandria
- Facility type
- Child day center
- A child care program for two or more children under age 13 in a facility that is not the home of the provider or of any child in care, or for 13 or more children at any location. Children are in care for less than 24 hours. Source: Code of Virginia §22.1-289.02 (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Two Year
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Nov 22, 2027
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Hours at Blue Bird of Alexandria
- Monday
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Saturday
- Not listed
- Sunday
- Not listed
From the state record. Holidays and closures are not in it, so call ahead.
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for Blue Bird of Alexandria
Last inspected
Mar 31, 2026
13 inspections on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Alexandria
| Measure | This center | Typical in Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 145 children | 89 children |
| Weekday opening time | 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| Youngest age served | 1 month | 2 years |
Alexandria has 200 licensed centers. Blue Bird of Alexandria is one of 72 that take infants and one of 117 that accept child care subsidy.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Virginia
Virginia sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–15 months
- 1:4
- 16–23 months
- 1:5
- 2 years
- 1:8
- 3–4 years
- 1:10
Rule: 8VAC20-780-350.A-B (Tables 1 and 2) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Virginia
Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) (opens in a new tab) is Virginia’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Overseen by VDOE; administered by Virginia Department of Social Services and local departments of social services.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for Blue Bird of Alexandria
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Questions parents ask about Blue Bird of Alexandria
Does Blue Bird of Alexandria accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Blue Bird of Alexandria as accepting child care subsidy, such as Virginia's child care subsidy program (CCSP). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does Blue Bird of Alexandria serve?
Blue Bird of Alexandria is licensed to care for children from 1 month to 12 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
What are the hours at Blue Bird of Alexandria?
Blue Bird of Alexandria is open weekdays 7:00 AM–6:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is Blue Bird of Alexandria licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 145 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Blue Bird of Alexandria licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Virginia record lists Blue Bird of Alexandria's license status as licensed. The most recent inspection on record was on March 31, 2026, and 13 inspections are on record in all. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety public records · Check this license on Search for Child Care (Virginia) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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