Metta Montessori School

1022 1026 & 1030 South Highland St, Arlington, VA 22204
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

10 inspections on record

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 21, 2025

Provenance

Virginia licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Metta Montessori School
License number
1108957
Location
1022 1026 & 1030 South Highland St, Arlington, VA 22204
Status
Not listed
Safety grade
C (Average), score 73.2/100
Inspection record
10 inspections, last inspected October 21, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average73.2 / 100
Health90/100
Safety96/100
Staffing12/100
Compliance96/100

18

Total Violations

Oct 21, 2025

Last Inspection

81

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (18)

MINORSTAFFING22.1-289.036-B-3May 16, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on May 16, 2025. The on-site inspection began at 12:00pm and ended at 1:10pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 66 children present and 10 staff. The inspector reviewed four children?s records and three staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

SERIOUSSTAFFING8VAC20-780-160-CMay 16, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on May 16, 2025. The on-site inspection began at 12:00pm and ended at 1:10pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 66 children present and 10 staff. The inspector reviewed four children?s records and three staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

SERIOUSSTAFFING22.1-289.035-B-4Nov 18, 2024

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 11/18/2024 and completed on 11/18/2024. The on-site inspection began at 10:50 am and ended at 12:50 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 64 children present and 10 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, a tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 11/25/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

SERIOUSSTAFFING8VAC20-780-160-ANov 18, 2024

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 11/18/2024 and completed on 11/18/2024. The on-site inspection began at 10:50 am and ended at 12:50 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 64 children present and 10 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, a tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 11/25/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

SERIOUSHEALTH8VAC20-780-260-BNov 18, 2024

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 11/18/2024 and completed on 11/18/2024. The on-site inspection began at 10:50 am and ended at 12:50 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 64 children present and 10 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, a tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 11/25/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

MINORSTAFFING8VAC20-780-400-BNov 18, 2024

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 11/18/2024 and completed on 11/18/2024. The on-site inspection began at 10:50 am and ended at 12:50 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 64 children present and 10 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, a tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 11/25/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

MINORSAFETY8VAC20-780-60-AMay 10, 2024

An in-person mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on May 10, 2024 from 10:50am until 11:48pm. There were 74 children present with 8 staff supervising. Children were observed getting ready to go outside, playing outside, playing in centers, and working independently. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov

MINORSTAFFING8VAC20-780-240-AMay 10, 2024

An in-person mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on May 10, 2024 from 10:50am until 11:48pm. There were 74 children present with 8 staff supervising. Children were observed getting ready to go outside, playing outside, playing in centers, and working independently. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov

SERIOUSSTAFFING22.1-289.035-B-4Dec 9, 2022

An in-person mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on December 9, 2022 from 10:30am until 11:50pm. There were 58 children present with 8 staff supervising. Children were observed playing outside freely, playing in centers, working independently, and preparing for lunch. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-780-500-ADec 9, 2022

An in-person mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on December 9, 2022 from 10:30am until 11:50pm. There were 58 children present with 8 staff supervising. Children were observed playing outside freely, playing in centers, working independently, and preparing for lunch. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-780-270-AJul 26, 2022

An in-person monitoring inspection was conducted on July 26, 2022 from 10:30am until 12:30pm. There were 61 children present with 10 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov

MINORSAFETY8VAC20-780-280-BMar 30, 2022

An in-person unannounced inspection was conducted today with another local agency in response to a self-reported incident regarding forbidden action. Based on interviews conducted and documentation reviewed there was not a preponderance of evidence to support the allegation. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virginia.gov

SERIOUSSTAFFING22.1-289.035-ANov 22, 2021

An in-person renewal inspection was initiated on November 22, 2021 and concluded off site on November 24, 2021. The administrative portion of this inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, and interviews. On November 22, 2021, there were 61 children present, ranging in ages from 19 months to 5 year, with 9 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 7 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

SERIOUSSTAFFING22.1-289.035-B-2Nov 22, 2021

An in-person renewal inspection was initiated on November 22, 2021 and concluded off site on November 24, 2021. The administrative portion of this inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, and interviews. On November 22, 2021, there were 61 children present, ranging in ages from 19 months to 5 year, with 9 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 7 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

MINORSTAFFING8VAC20-770-60-BNov 22, 2021

An in-person renewal inspection was initiated on November 22, 2021 and concluded off site on November 24, 2021. The administrative portion of this inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, and interviews. On November 22, 2021, there were 61 children present, ranging in ages from 19 months to 5 year, with 9 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 7 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

MINORSTAFFING8VAC20-770-60-C-2Nov 22, 2021

An in-person renewal inspection was initiated on November 22, 2021 and concluded off site on November 24, 2021. The administrative portion of this inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, and interviews. On November 22, 2021, there were 61 children present, ranging in ages from 19 months to 5 year, with 9 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 7 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

MINORSTAFFING8VAC20-780-350-BNov 22, 2021

An in-person renewal inspection was initiated on November 22, 2021 and concluded off site on November 24, 2021. The administrative portion of this inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, and interviews. On November 22, 2021, there were 61 children present, ranging in ages from 19 months to 5 year, with 9 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 7 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

MINORSTAFFING8VAC20-780-350-CNov 22, 2021

An in-person renewal inspection was initiated on November 22, 2021 and concluded off site on November 24, 2021. The administrative portion of this inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, and interviews. On November 22, 2021, there were 61 children present, ranging in ages from 19 months to 5 year, with 9 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 7 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metta Montessori School's safety grade?

Metta Montessori School has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 73.2 out of 100.

How many violations does Metta Montessori School have?

Metta Montessori School has 18 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 7 serious, and 11 minor.

When was Metta Montessori School last inspected?

Metta Montessori School was last inspected on October 21, 2025.

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