Hopkins House - Helen Day Preschool Academy
A child day center in Alexandria, Virginia 22314
1224 Princess Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. (571) 480-4087.
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The short answer
- 61 deficiencies in the last three years
- Oct 202026 the latest visit on record
- 75 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean4
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
32 inspections on record, the latest on Oct 20, 2026.
61 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
52 deficiencies in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Oct 20, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection4 deficiencies
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A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
“Staff C’s updated screening was due over 3 months ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION: The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“In the classroom serving children ages 2 to 3 years, approximately four feet of tape was peeling from the floor near the exit door and was accessible to children.”
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Documentation, with all components required by the standards, shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills.
“The center did not maintain documentation of emergency evacuation drills for the months of April, May, June, July and August of 2026.”
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The center must maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
“Child A’s record did not contain a written care plan for the child’s diagnosed food allergy. The center had a medication authorization form for the child’s food allergy. The director confirmed that a written allergy care plan was not obtained.”
Sep 16, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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The required ratio for children that are two years old is one staff per eight children.
“On September 1, 2026, the center was out of ratio in the two year old classroom, with as many as ten children in care with one staff member. The classroom was out of ratio from 2:56pm to 3:58pm and again from 4:12pm to 4:26pm, for a total of 76 minutes.”
Jun 30, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Repeat violation systemic deficiency
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff A, employed for fifty days, did not have documentation of requesting or completing a sex offender registry search from one state.”
Apr 23, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
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Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“1. The changing table pad in the toddler’s class had a tear of approximately 1/2 an inch. 2. The utility door to the air conditioning unit in the toddler’s class was unlocked and the door handle was within reach and able to be opened children. 3. The cabinets in the infant’s classroom had peeling/chipped paint. 4. The cabinets, doors, and wall in the two’s and three’s classrooms had peeling/chipped paint. 5. There was a missing Formica strip along the countertop in the three’s classroom, leaving engineered wood fibers exposed.”
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Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children.
“In the toddler’s classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were stored in an unlocked cabinet, within reach of children.”
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The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.
“The list of children with known allergies in the two’s room was posted on the wall in view of anyone entering the room.”
Feb 12, 2026: complaint inspection10 deficiencies
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SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY No child day center shall hire for compensated employment or continue to employ any person who has been convicted of a barrier crime.
“The national criminal background check (applicant screening request) completed for Staff #3 was returned with a result that the individual was not eligible as employee. Staff #3?s employment was not immediately terminated when the not eligible result was received 26 days after the first day of employment. Staff #3 was employed by the Center for six months with the ineligible background.”
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SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“Staff #3, who was actively working at the center for six months, did not have a completed national criminal background check prior to the first day of employment. The national criminal background check was dated 26 days after Staff #3?s first day of employment.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
“Staff #3, employed for 6 months, did not have completed central registry checks and criminal history checks from two different states.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment.
“Staff #3 who had been in contact with children, had documentation of TB screening dated four days after date of hire.”
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SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Staff are to complete orientation training no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
“Staff #3, employed for 6 months, did not have record of orientation.”
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COMPLAINT RELATED When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
“On February 10, 2026, Staff #1 roughly handled and threw a blanket at Child A in a manner that did not ensure their care, protection, and guidance.”
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COMPLAINT RELATED Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.
“On February 10, 2026, during naptime, Staff #1 physically moved Child A by the back of their pants and their arm, when Child A was off their cot and near another sleeping child in the classroom. The distance Child A was moved was approximately 15 feet.”
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COMPLAINT RELATED The following action is forbidden: roughly handling a child.
“On February 10, 2026, during naptime, Staff #1 was observed picking up Child A by the back of their pants and then their right arm to move Child A to the other side of the classroom, approximately 15 feet. Staff #1 then threw Child A’s blanket at them, after they were on their cot.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child’s record at least annually.
“The information in the record of Child D had not been updated in over 15 months which is overdue by three months.”
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SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.
“Staff #3, employed for 6 months, did not have record of reference verifications.”
Sep 30, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
“Staff 2, employed for 26 days, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or criminal history check from a different state.”
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Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted, before coming into contact with children.
“Board Members 1 and 2, who visit the facility weekly to read to the children in the classrooms did not have a current TB screening results available for review. This information was confirmed by the director.”
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Staff are to complete orientation within 7 days of hire.
“Staff 1 and 2 did not have documentation of orientation on file for review at the time of inspection. Staff 1 had been employed for 26 days and staff 2 had been employed for 8 days.”
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The center will ensure annually that parent confirmation of the required information in the child record is up to date.
“Four of five child files reviewed, did not contain evidence of an annual update by parent, since the date of enrollment of the child.”
Aug 13, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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The center is required to have employees undergo background checks every five years.
“The most recent criminal background check for staff #2 was overdue by two years. There is no central registry documentation available for review for same staff member.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children.
“The TB test for Staff 1 was completed two months after hire.”
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A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
“Staff 2’s updated screening was due 2 years ago, Staff 3’s updated screening was due 13 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
“In the infant classroom, the egress door was blocked by three cribs. During the time of the inspection, there were no children asleep in the cribs.”
Jul 1, 2025: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: Before the child’s attendance; or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“Child B and C, both in attendance for over 6 months, have no record of a physical available for review.”
Jun 16, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“Caregiver 1, did not have a completed national criminal background check until 2 days after hire date.”
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Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment.
“Staff 1 had documentation of Tb screening 90 days prior to date of hire.”
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Areas and equipment of the center, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“Wall in the upstairs bathroom, behind the toilet was repaired with duct tape, the toilet in the downstairs class bathroom was repaired with duct tape, both of which pose a health risk with maintaining cleanliness and sanitization.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION: Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“A bucket labeled “Bleach” was on the kitchen counter accessible to children, as the kitchen area is open (there is no door).”
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Repeat violation
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. 1. A child was observed picking up cereal from the floor and eating it. 2. Teacher was observed standing in hall with 4 children in the classroom while one child was in the bathroom. This resulted in children not being under direct supervision.”
Jun 9, 2025: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
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REPEAT VIOLATION When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
“Child A was running on the basketball court on the local playground, when they tripped and fell, scraping their forehead over and under the left eye. Staff 1 stated that the child got up and continued to play, so no first aid was given. Staff also stated that abrasions were noted after the child woke up from naptime, and no first aid was given at that time.”
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An ice pack or cooling agent is required to be available on field trips.
“Staff 1 confirmed that there was not an ice pack in the 1st aid bag at the playground with the children at the time that Child A was injured. Staff 1 stated that the ice pack had been used and not replaced yet.”
Apr 10, 2025: inspection9 deficiencies
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Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“1. Cleaning material bottles were observed on a shelf in the hallway children’s bathroom. 2. A bucket labeled “Bleach” was on the kitchen counter accessible to children, as the kitchen area is open (there is no door). 3. Air Freshener noted to be on the changing table in the two-year old classroom, accessible to children.”
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If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents.
“Two unlabeled spray bottles were noted in the bathroom used by the K-Prep class. Teacher confirmed they were cleaning fluids.”
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Each restroom area provided for children shall: Be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels within reach of children.
“The upstairs children’s bathroom did not have paper towels within reach of the children. The director confirmed that they are kept inside the classroom door to keep the children from flushing them down the toilet.”
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Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
“Four children from the K-Prep class were observed in the hallway and bathroom, (adjacent to the open kitchen area) outside of the classroom, without a staff member present.”
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The required ratio for children ages birth to 15 months is one staff per four children.
“~ The fifth infant was signed in on the Child Supervision Record (CSR) at 8:29am. The second staff member signed into the CSR at 8:36am. ~At 11:00am, staff 6, who was signed into the infant CSR at 9:49am, was observed upstairs in the kitchen. When questioned, the director confirmed that the staff member left the infant class out of ratio to prepare lunch for the center.”
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After each day’s use, portable wading pools shall be emptied, sanitized, and stored in a position to keep them clean and dry.
“A portable wading pool was observed outside of the classroom, in the area that is used for evacuation. The pool was full of dirty water.”
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1. Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after diapering. 2. Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water, before and after a diaper change.
“Staff 7 was observed changing an infant’s diaper, then laying the child down on the floor and immediately picking up another infant, without washing their own hands or the child’s hands.”
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~The diapering area shall have the following: a. A sink with running warm water not to exceed 120?F; b. Soap, and disposable towels.
“~The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. 1.The Mixed-Age Group classroom was noted to have the diapering area in another area, outside of the classroom, without a sink, soap, or towels. 2.It was observed in the Infant Class that Staff 7 did not clean and sanitize the changing table after changing an infant’s diaper.”
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Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.
“In the Infant Classroom, a bottle was observed in the warmer without a date or the child’s name.”
Feb 5, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Notice of the Superintendent’s intent shall be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations.
“The Notice of the Superintendent’s intent was posted in the office, not in a prominent place at each entrance.”
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When a child is placed in a high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely .
“Child #1 (age 17 months), Child #2 (age 10 months) and Child #3 (age 12 months), were eating in high chairs with none of the safety belts engaged.”
Oct 22, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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Staff employed by a child day program who have reason to suspect that a child has been hurt through the actions of an adult will report the matter immediately to the local department’s toll-free child abuse hotline.
“Staff were aware of the burn incident, and no one from the center reported it to CPS .”
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The center will ensure that all areas of the center are maintained in a safe condition.
“Child A was burned by hot coffee brought into the classroom and left in an area accessible to children. Child A received medical care from a physician.”
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When staff are supervising children, they will always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
“1. On 10/17/2024, Child A (age 28 months) knocked over a mug of hot coffee that was placed, by a staff member, on a surface within reach of children. 2. Staff did not immediately perform first aid for Child A although blisters started to form on child’s arm and chest.”
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If ointment or cream is used, the following requirements will be met: 1. Written parent authorization will be obtained; 2. These products shall be in the original container and labeled with the child’s name; 3. A record will be kept that includes the child’s name, date of use, frequency of application and any adverse reactions.
“As noted on the incident report and confirmed with the director, the staff applied Vaseline ointment to the child’s blisters 20 minutes after the burns occurred. There was no written permission given for the treatment by the parent.”
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The center will notify the parent immediately when a child sustains a serious injury.
“The parent was not notified of the child’s injury until 20 minutes after the serious injury occurred.”
May 9, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, required records were not kept for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s record (Date of hire-01/08/2024) did not contain documentation to demonstrate the individual possesses the education , certification, and experience required by the job position.”
Nov 30, 2023: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-790-600-F
The inspectors’ words, 118 words
“Based on record review, staff who work directly with children did not complete the department’s annual health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. Staff #3’s record (Start date-8/17/2022) did not contain documentation of the department’s annual health and safety update course. Staff #3 completed the department’s annual health and safety update course on 07/25/2022. 2. Staff #4’s record (Start date-8/29/2022) did not contain documentation of the department’s annual health and safety update course. Staff #4 completed the department’s annual health and safety update course on 02/27/2022. 3. Staff #5’s record (Start date-10/11/2022) did not contain documentation of the department’s annual health and safety update course. Staff #5 completed the department’s annual health and safety update course on 09/19/2022.”
Nov 30, 2023: inspection8 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-240-I
“Based on record review, documentation of orientation training was not kept by the center. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s record (Start date-10/11/2023) did not contain documentation of orientation training. Staff #6 confirmed that Staff #6 received staff orientation, but documentation was not available. 2. Staff #2’s record (Date of hire-10/11/2023) did not contain documentation of orientation training. Staff #6 confirmed that Staff #2 received staff orientation, but documentation was not available.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler classroom, a bottle of bleach was located in low unlocked cabinet in the bathroom.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (Date of hire-08/17/2022) did not wash their hands before feeding an infant. 2. Staff #6 (Date of hire-12/07/2020) did not wash their hands after wiping a child’s nose.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and interview, after diapering, staff did not sanitized the diapering surface after each use. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was diapering a child. After diapering, Staff #1 cleaned the diapering surface with soap and water, but did not sanitize the diapering surface after. Staff #1 confirmed that the diapering surface was cleaned with soap and water, but not sanitized after each use.”
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8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on documentation review, written parent authorization of diaper ointment was not obtained. Evidence: 1. Child #1 has Triple Paste diaper ointment located in the classroom. Documentation of the written authorization of the diaper ointment was not available at the time of the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, children’s records did not contain required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1’s record (Start date-10/11/2022) did not contain documentation of child’s updates and confirmation of up to date information in the child’s record. 2. Child #2’s record (Start date-10/10/2023) did not contain the addresses of two emergency contacts and names of persons authorized to pick up the child. 3. Child #6’s record did not contain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed with a food allergy.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, required records were not kept for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s record (Date of hire-10/11/2023) contained documentation of one reference to character and reputation as well as competency checked after the first day of employment. The second reference check was conducted on 10/18/2023.”
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8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on record review, a written agreement between the parent and the center was not in each child’s record by the first day of the child’s attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #3’s record (Start date-11/6/2023) did not contain an authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located immediately.”
Apr 24, 2023: inspection7 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain fingerprint results prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s record (Date of hire-03/13/2023) contained documentation of fingerprint results after the first day of employment. The fingerprint results were dated 03/16/2023. The record contained documentation of a Sworn Statement dated 03/13/2023 and staff orientation dated 03/13/2023. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the fingerprint results were obtained after the first day of employment.”
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22.1-289.035-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 137 words
“Based on record review and interview, the child day center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history background record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s record (Date of hire-03/13/2023) contained a Sworn Statement that states that they live in Washington D.C. Staff #1’s record did not contain documentation of an out of state criminal background check for Washington D.C. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that a copy of the results of a criminal background check for Washington D.C. had not been obtained prior to the first day of employment. Staff #1 stated that an out of state criminal background check has been submitted for Washington D.C., but results have not been returned.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, children’s records did not contain a physical examination under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1’s record (Start date-01/17/2023) did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. Child #5’s record (Start date-03/13/2023) did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
The inspectors’ words, 123 words
“Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis(TB) is screening at the time of employment and completed within 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s record (Date of hire-03/13/2023) contained documentation of a negative TB screening at the time of employment. The TB screening was dated 03/16/2023. 2. Staff #3’s record (Date of hire-04/21/2023) contained documentation of a negative TB screening not within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The TB screening was dated 02/07/2023. 3. Staff #4’s record (Date of hire-04/11/2023) contained documentation of a negative TB screening not within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The TB screening was dated 02/01/2023.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler classroom, a bottle labeled bleach and water and soap and water were sitting on a high shelf and not kept in in a locked place using a safe locking method.”
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8VAC20-780-280-D
“Based on observation, cleaning and sanitizing materials were not stored in areas separate from food. Evidence: 1. In the Infant classroom, a container of bleach sanitizing wipes was located in a cabinet with containers of applesauce, infant formula, plates, bowls, and spoons.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before or after a diaper change. Evidence: 1. In the two year old classroom, Staff #6 (Date of hire 08/17/2022) did not wash their hands before or after a diaper change.”
Nov 28, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, children’s records did not contain required information. Evidence: 1. Child #3’s record (Start date-04/06/2022) did not contain the name, address, and phone number of a second emergency contact.”
Jun 29, 2022: complaint inspection5 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not conduct a fingerprint based criminal history check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1(Date of hire-04/29/22) did not have documentation of fingerprint results in the record. 2. Staff #2 (Date of hire-04/19/22) did not have documentation of fingerprint results in the record. 3. Staff #3 (Date of hir-04/21/22) did not have documentation of fingerprint results in the record. 4. Staff #4 confirmed that fingerprint results had not been obtained and returned for Staff #1,#2.and #3.”
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of an out of state criminal history check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire-04/29/22) lives in Washington DC. Documentation of an out of state background check was not in the record.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s (Date of hire-04/29/22) record did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
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8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on record review, three of three staff members did not complete orientation training. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 did not have documentation of completed orientation training in the records.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, required records were not kept for each staff. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s record did not contain documentation of a second reference check. 2. Staff #2’s record did not contain documentation of a second reference check. 3. Staff #3’s record did not contain documentation of two reference checks.”
May 5, 2022: inspection9 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the center did not conduct a five year repeat check for Central Registry results. Evidence: 1. Staff #3’s (Date of rehire-12/13/21) record did not have documentation of a five year repeat Central Registry results. The Central Registry results was dated 04/21/2017.”
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review, staff did not submit to fingerprinting prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire-3/23/22) did not have documentation of fingerprint results in the record. 2. Staff #3 (Date of hire-12/13/21) did not have documentation of fingerprint results in the record.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, each child did not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (Start date-5/20/19) did not have documentation of a physical examination.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing is used. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler classroom, the changing pad had three one inch tears on the surface.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. The evacuation drill log did not have documentation of a monthly evacuation drill for the months of January, March, and April. 2. Staff #4 confirmed that a practice evacuation drill was not conducted for the months of January, March, and April.”
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8VAC20-780-560-M
“Based on observation, a child was allowed to drink or eat while walking around. Evidence: 1.In the Toddler classroom, a child was allowed to walk around while drinking a bottle.”
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8VAC20-780-570-A
“Based on observation, children using infant seats or high chairs shall be supervised during snacks and meals. Evidence: 1. In the Infant 2 classroom, two older infants were seated at a table eating while unsupervised. One older infant was seated in a highchair while eating unsupervised.”
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8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, a prepared infant bottle was not dated. Evidence: 1. Two bottles located in the refrigerator in the Infant 2 room were not dated.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, children’s records did not contain required information. Evidence: 1. Child #2’s record did not contain a second emergency contact. 2. Child #1’s record and Child #3’s record did not contain documentation of an annual update.”
Dec 3, 2021: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on record review, staff was not evaluated by a health professional and issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening was not submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.
“Evidence: 1. Staff #2’s record (Date of hire-09/21/2021) contained documentation of a TB test results dated 09/24/2021. The TB results were obtained after the date of hire.”
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22VAC40-665-540-B
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain subsequent TB screenings at least every two years from the date of the initial screening, or more frequently if recommended by a physician. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s record (Date of hire-09/28/2020) contained documentation of an expired tuberculosis screening dated 09/18/2019. Documentation of a subsequent tuberculosis screening was not available for review.”
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22VAC40-665-580-B
“Based on record review, Within the first 90 days of employment all staff who work directly with children did not complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Evidence: 1. Staff #3’s record (Date of hire 08/30/2021) did not contain documentation of the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. At the time of the inspection, documentation was not available.”
Dec 3, 2021: inspection7 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review and interview, two of three records did not contain documentation of fingerprint results. Evidence: 1. Staff #2’s record (Date of hire-09/21/2021) did not contain documentation of fingerprint results. 2. Staff #3’s record (Date of hire-08/30/2021) did not contain documentation of fingerprint results. 3. Staff #4 stated that the central office processes staff background checks and documentation of fingerprint results was not available at the time of inspection.”
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22.1-289.035-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 116 words
“Based on record review, the child day center did not obtain obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s record (Date of hire-09/28/2020) contained documentation of a Sworn Disclosure dated 09/17/2020 that confirmed that staff had lived in the state of Pennsylvania in the past 5 years. Documentation of a Pennsylvania Central Registry dated 09/02/15, Sex Offender, and Criminal Background check was dated 09/03/2015. These results were not obtained by the center and were expired.”
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22VAC40-185-550-B
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that the emergency plan was reviewed and updated annually. Evidence: 1. The Emergency Plan had not been updated to reflect new staff and management. The plan was last updated on 03/12/2020.”
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
The inspectors’ words, 102 words
“Based on record review and interview, three of three records did not contain documentation of a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer service. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s record (Date of hire-09/28/2020) did not contain documentation of a Central Registry finding. 2. Staff #2’s record (Date of hire-09/21/2021) did not contain documentation of a Central Registry finding. 3. Staff #3’s record (Date of hire-08/30/2021) did not contain documentation of a Central Registry finding. 4. Staff #4 stated that the central office processes paperwork and the documentation of the Central Registries were not available during the time of the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A-1
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #3’s record (Date of hire-08/30/21) did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening.”
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8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on record review, two of three staff records was missing documentation of receiving orientation training no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #2’s record (Date of hire- 09/21/2021) did not contain documentation of a completed orientation and child abuse and neglect training. 2. Staff #3’s record (Date of hire- 08/30/2021) did not contain documentation of a completed orientation and child abuse and neglect training.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, required records were not kept for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2’s record (Date of hire-09/21/2021) did not contain documentation of two or more reference checks prior to employment. Documentation was not available during the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #3’s record (Date of hire-08/30/2021) did not contain documentation of two or more reference checks prior to employment. Documentation was not available during the time of the inspection.”
All 32 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Complaint inspection | 10 violations cited |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| May 9, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| May 9, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 28, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 28, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 5 violations cited |
| May 5, 2022 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| May 5, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 3, 2021 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Dec 3, 2021 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 3 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Nov 10, 2027.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 9 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 75 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 4 complaint inspections on record.
- 1 complaint allegation published with Virginia’s findings, 1 of them found valid.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Date | What | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Abuse/Neglect. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
Who does the caring?
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 171 child care providers in the City of Alexandria, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 6; this one had 61.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Hopkins House - Helen Day Preschool Academy This child care provider | 61 |
| Children’s Int’l School -Alexandria | 11 |
| Washington Street United Methodist Church | 0 |
| The Campagna Center - Lyles Crouch | 4 |
| Potomac Crescent Waldorf School | 4 |
| Innovation Station Child Development Center | 47 |
| American Day School #1 | 14 |
| Tiny Tots Playroom | 2 |
| American Day School 2 | 9 |
| Great Beginnings Early Learning Center | 30 |
| Blue Bird of Alexandria | 1 |
| The Del Ray Montessori School | 3 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Virginia Department of Education. Virginia’s own record is on legacy.dss.virginia.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
From the provider
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Replies
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Paid listing
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