Happy Home Christian Leadership Academy for Early Learners, Inc.
A child day center in Alexandria, Virginia 22311
5001 Seminary Road, Suite 109, Alexandria, Virginia 22311. (703) 931-1051.
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The short answer
- 14 deficiencies in the last three years
- May 142026 the latest visit on record
- 53 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?
15 inspections on record, the latest on May 14, 2026.
14 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
14 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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.
May 14, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Each child shall have a physical examination within the first 30 days of attendance.
“Child #1 (date of enrollment: 12/8/2025) record does not contain a physical exam. The physical exam was required approximately 4 months ago.”
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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. The cabinet under the sink in the shining stars classroom contained several cleaning agents. The child lock on the cabinet was hanging on the knob, unlocked. 2. There are several cleaning agents in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table in the busy bees classroom.”
Dec 8, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Pillows shall not be used by children under two years of age.
“Child #3 (15 months) was observed napping with a pillow.”
May 22, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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The child day center shall obtain out-of- state sex offender and central registry background checks for each employee that has resided outside of the state of Virginia in the last 5 years.
“Staff #3s sworn disclosure statement documents that the staff person has lived outside of the state of Virginia in the last 5 years. Staff #3s record does not contain out-of-state background checks.”
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Electrical outlets shall have protective covers.
“An outlet in the rising rainbows classroom underneath the window did not have an outlet cover.”
Jan 30, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
“The findings of the most recent inspection were not posted on the premises.”
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Childrens records 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 #1 has a diagnosed food allergy, and their record does not contain an allergy care plan.”
Feb 7, 2024: inspection7 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not have criminal history results for each staff member prior to working with children. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 2/6/2024) did not have criminal history results on record during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not have central registry results for each staff member within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 (date of hire 8/21/2023) and staff #4 (date of hire 10/9/2023) did not have VA central registry results within 30 days of date of employment.”
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Repeat violation
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 2/6/2024) and staff #4 (date of hire 10/9/2023) did not have a TB test or screening on record during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure each staff member had documentation of orientation. Evidence: Staff #4 (date of hire 10/9/2023) did not have documentation of orientation on record within 7 days of hire.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-3
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure required ratios were maintained whenever children are in care. Evidence: The 2 year old classroom (Rising Rainbows) was observed on 02/07/2024 with one teacher and eleven children from approximately 11:10 am until approximately 11:40 am.”
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8VAC20-780-570-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure protective belts on highchair tables were fastened securely. Evidence: During today’s inspection, 6 of 6 children that were sitting in the highchair table did not have the protective belt fastened.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure all required information was available. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 2/6/2024), staff #3 (date of hire 8/21/2023), staff #4 (date of hire 10/9/2023) did not have an emergency contact documented.”
Oct 4, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of child records, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Child #5 did not have immunizations in their record during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on a review of child records, the center did not ensure each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: Child #5 did not have a physical in their record.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (date of hire 10/22/2022) had a TB test dated 1/18/2022.”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members obtain and submit results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Staff #4 had a TB test that expired on 2/23/2023.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure children washed hands at their required time. Evidence: 10/10 children in the classroom closest to the main door did not wash hands prior to eating lunch during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of child records, the center did not ensure each child record contained the required information. Evidence: Child #5 did not have proof of identity in their record.”
Jan 9, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of staff records, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were not checked before employment or volunteering. Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 10/17/2022) did not have references on file during the inspection.”
Sep 15, 2022: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain the department’s health and safety update course for each staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff A had the department’s 3 hour health and safety update dated 3/22/2020 in their file during the inspection. The update was not completed for the 2021 or 2022 year.”
Sep 15, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on a review of staff records, they did not have sex offender checks for each state the employee has resided in for the past 5 years. Evidence: 2 of 2 staff files checked did not contain a sex offended check for previous states lived in.”
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8VAC20-780-350-A
“Based on observation and staff interview, the maximum group size per teacher was not followed while children were in care. Evidence: Two teachers were observed with 24 children on the playground. The children were aged 3 1/2 - 4 years old. Teachers confirmed they each had 12 children.”
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8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Based on a review of child records, they did not obtain an annual update from the parents confirming correct information. Evidence: 2 of 5 child files checked did not have an annual update. Child 1 had information dated 01/28/2021 and child 2 had information dated 8/31/2021.”
May 23, 2022: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain the department’s health and safety update course for each staff member. Evidence: 1. Three staff records (Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3-all completed annual update in March or April 2020) that were reviewed did not complete the Department’s health and safety update course in 2021 or 2022 and had been more than 1 year since the last health and safety update course.”
May 23, 2022: inspection10 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on review of two children’s records, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child #2 was under the age of two years old and had an immunization record dated 6/17/2021 and needed an update.”
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Based on review, two staff members did not complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training.
“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of hire 11/25/2019) completed 9.5 hours of training between 11/2020 and 11/2021. 2. Staff #2 (date of hire 4/20/2015) completed 4.5 hours of training between 4/2021 and 4/2022.”
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8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on review, the center could not provide the annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction Evidence: 1. The last fire inspection was completed 1/2021..”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 218 words
“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the rainbow classroom, paint was chipping under the window. 2. In the busy bees classroom, paint was chipping under the window over the A/C unit and the drywall was cracked. 3. In the souring scholars classroom, the bathroom wall directly across from the toilet had a long crack in the drywall on the wall over 1/2 the length of the wall along with chipped paint. 4. The outside playground door had rust on it. 5. Five plant pots were broken on the playground. 6. The water table on the playground was splintered. 7. The gate would not properly latch and the majority of two out of three sides of the fence was rusting. The fence structure was also bent on the left side and was pulling away from the fence supports. 8. The blue spinning structure had 8 cracks on the top of the equipment and one larger crack with a hole the size of quarter. 9. The black stairs on the slide equipment had multiple cracks and bent metal on two of the stairs with rust on both steps. 10. The stroller on the playground had standing water near the handle and seats.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. In the rainbow classroom, there were 5 cleaning products under the sink in an unlocked cabinet. The safety lock was hanging from one of the cabinet handles and was not engaged.”
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8VAC20-780-330-A
“Based on observation, the playground was not located and designed to protect children from hazards. Evidence: 1. The fence gate would not latch properly and had a chain and some type of lock to hold gate from swinging completely open. The opening was approximately 12 inches wide. The playground was located next to a busy parking lot and street. The fence was also a low chain fence with areas that needed repair.”
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8VAC20-780-50-A
“Based on observation, staff and children’s records were not treated confidentially. Evidence: 1. The center’s inspection dated 2/25/2021 was posted on the bulletin board along with the supplemental page. The supplemental page is considered confidential.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center did not have a leakproof or plastic lined storage system that was foot-operated or used in a way that neither staff member’s hands nor the soiled diaper touched the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: 1. In the rainbow classroom, diapers were inside a lined trash can, but the foot petal was not working.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
The inspectors’ words, 97 words
“Based on record review and interview, two children’s records did not have complete information. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (start date 8/05/2019) did not have previous child care and schools attended by the child and did not have documentation of child updates and confirmation of up to date information in the child’s record as required by 8VAC20-780-420 E3. Staff #3 also stated Child #1 was no longer attending, but the last date of attendance was not recorded in the file. 2. Child #2 (start date 6/28/2021) did not have previous child care and schools attended by the child.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A-8
The inspectors’ words, 101 words
“Based on record review, the center did not have 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. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (start date 8/05/2019) was listed on the center’s food allergy list and had a diagnosed food allergy. The center had a FARE form for the child, but it was only signed by the parent and not filled out entirely. The physician’s instructions were not given.”
All 15 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| May 14, 2026 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| May 22, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 22, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| May 23, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| May 23, 2022 | Inspection | 10 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Mar 4, 2027.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 year - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 53 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?
- 0 complaint inspections on record.
- No complaint allegations published with findings.
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.
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 7; this one had 14.
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 |
|---|---|
| The Campagna Center - George Mason | 3 |
| Happy Home Christian Leadership Academy for Early Learners, Inc. This child care provider | 14 |
| The Campagna Center - John Adams | 9 |
| Laila Aly | 2 |
| Sidibe, Fatoumata | 0 |
| Zebiba Ahmed Abuye | 1 |
| Rehab Mohamed | 10 |
| The Campagna Early Learning Center at St. James | 16 |
| Kenia Velasco Nava | 6 |
| The Goddard School of Alexandria | 22 |
| Anila Naz | 1 |
| Anam Jahan | 6 |
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.
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Replies
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