Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center
Licensed for 158 children from 3 years to 5 years 11 months, open weekdays 7:30 AM–5:30 PM.
8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA, 22306
Listing details last changed Jul 4, 2026
Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center is a child day center in Alexandria, Virginia.
Capacity
158
Ages
3 years - 5 years 11 months
Hours
7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday
License & details for Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center
- 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
- Apr 28, 2027
- Accepts subsidy
- Not reported as accepting subsidy
Hours at Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center
- Monday
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thursday
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Friday
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Saturday
- Not listed
- Sunday
- Not listed
From the state record. Holidays and closures are not in it, so call ahead.
License and inspection timeline for Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center
Virginia Quality Birth to Five
Level 3
The state's own rating, shown as the state reports it
Last inspected
Sep 29, 2026
14 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 | 158 children | 89 children |
| Weekday opening time | 7:30 AM | 7:00 AM |
| Youngest age served | 3 years | 2 years |
Alexandria has 200 licensed centers.
Virginia Quality Birth to Five
Level 3
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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.
- 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.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center
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Questions parents ask about Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center
Does Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center accept child care subsidy?
The Virginia record does not list Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center as accepting child care subsidy. That is not the same as a no, so ask the center directly.
What ages does Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center serve?
Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center is licensed to care for children from 3 years to 5 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: 3 years - 5 years 11 months.
What are the hours at Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center?
Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center is open weekdays 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 158 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Virginia record lists Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center's license status as licensed. The most recent inspection on record was on September 29, 2026, and 14 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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