Chesterbrook Academy #811
A child day center in Sterling, Virginia 20166
46120 Woodshire Drive, Sterling, Virginia 20166. (703) 444-6161, ext. 2.
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The short answer
- 22 deficiencies in the last three years
- May 52026 the latest visit on record
- 141 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?
21 inspections on record, the latest on May 5, 2026.
22 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
22 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Dec 2025. 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.
Dec 17, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for more than 2 weeks, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state and no documentation of requesting a sex offender search from the same state.”
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Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place,
“Two hazardous substances were found in an unlocked cabinet in a classroom. This area was accessible to children under the age of 2 years.”
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8VAC20-780-520-C
“If diaper ointment or cream is used, shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date. Two diaper ointment products were onsite and had expired.”
May 1, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Repeat There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots.
“A minimum of 12 inches between occupied cots were observed in 2 classrooms.”
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The diapering area shall have for children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing.
“A changing table or countertop was not found in a classroom with children under the age of 3 years.”
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The center’s procedures for administering medication shall include methods to prevent use of expired medications.
“There were two expired medications found. 1 medication expired 5 days ago and a second medication expired a month ago.”
Jan 29, 2025: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
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Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight supervision of staff.
“1. During nap time on 01/29/2025, Staff #1 was observed using their cell phone and was sitting in an area of the classroom which allowed at least 2 children out of sight supervision. 2. Seven out of the 19 children in the classroom remained awake. One was observed laying on the floor and not on a cot. This child was one of the two children that were not within Staff #1’s sight supervision.”
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The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: forcing rest.
“1. Staff #1 admitted to repeatedly threatening Child #2 of laying on top of the child if the child did not lay down on a cot to nap. 2. Staff #1 admitted to laying on top of Child #1 while Child #1 was crying to force Child #1 to remain on the cot during nap time.”
Dec 9, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.
“Child #2 is under the age of two years. Documentation of additional immunizations have not been obtained for over six months.”
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Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“A cleaning agent was accessible to children and found unlocked in one classroom.”
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There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. Exception: Twelve inches of space are not required where cots, beds, or rest mats are located adjacent to a wall or a divider as long as one side is open at all times to allow for passage.
“A minimum of 12 inches was not maintained between occupied cots. The cots were not open on at least one side to allow for passage in two classroom.”
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Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.
“The storage system used to dispose of disposable diapers for one classroom requires staff to lift the lid with their hands for disposal.”
Jul 11, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-40-E
The inspectors’ words, 129 words
“Based on staff observations and staff statements, the licensee did not ensure that the center’s own policies and procedures were maintained. Evidence: 1. The center is required a policy for reporting suspected child abuse as required by ? 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia. 2. The center’s policy states that staff are to “report if an act is witnessed or if there is reasonable suspicion. Caregivers must immediately report any instances or suspicion of child abuse, neglect, lack of supervision, improper treatment towards children, any type of discipline that is not in accordance with policy, etc. that happens on school property to their immediate supervisor.” 3. Two staff observed Staff #1 spank Child #2 on 07/09/2024. 4. Staff did not report this observation to their immediate supervisor until 07/10/2024,”
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8VAC20-780-410-1
“Based on staff statements, forbidden actions was used with two children. Evidence: 1. On 07/09/2024 and 07/10/2024, two staff observed Staff #1 spank a child #1 (age15 months). 2, On 07/10/2024, two staff observed Staff #1 grab child #2 and lift the child up by one arm and move the child. 3. On 07/10/2024, while outside on the playground, a staff observed Staff #1 spank Child #1 when they were trying to push through the gate of the playground.”
Jul 1, 2024: complaint inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-350-Q
“Based on staff statements, a parent’s written permission and a written assessment was not found for one child who was assigned to a different age group. Evidence: 1. The PreK classroom is designated for children ages 4 to6 years old. 2. Child #1 (3 years) was transitioned to the PreK classroom in April 2024. 3. A parent’s written permission, a written assessment by the Director and lead teacher was not found.”
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8VAC20-780-560-L
“Based on observation of the center, staff did not sit with children during meal times. Evidence: 1. Three staff were present in the classroom. 2. One staff was observed sitting on the floor on the carpeted area. A second staff was observed diapering an infant. The third staff was observed sanitizing a high chair tray. 3. During this time, 3 infants were observed sitting in low high chairs eating.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of records, the center did not maintain a complete record for one child. Evidence: A parent’s written permission to assign Child #1 to a different age group was not maintained in the child record.”
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8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on review of the attendance record, the record of daily attendance was not written and did not document the arrival of each child. Evidence: 1. The arrival of one child in the Intermediate Class was not recorded on the daily attendance record as the arrival occurred. 2. The Center’s record of attendance is electronic.”
Mar 25, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, one area of the building was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: Staples were found exposed on a bulletin board which was accessible to children in the Beginner B classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-440-B
“Based on observation of the classrooms, cots were not identified for use for each child. Evidence: Cots located in classrooms were not maintained in a manner that identified each cot for a specific child.”
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8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on a review of the center’s emergency drills, one drill was not completed. Evidence: The center failed to conduct an annual lock down drill.”
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8VAC20-780-560-N
“Based on observation of one classroom, food was stored in an unsanitary manner. Evidence: A carton of milk was sitting on the counter of the Beginner B classroom and not refrigerated for an undetermined length of time.”
Oct 30, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-280-H
“Based on observation of one classroom, one item was stored in an area that was accessible to children in care. Evidence: A staff’s purse containing food was found hanging in an area that was accessible to children in care in the Beginners A classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-440-E
“Based on observation of the center, at least 12 inches of space was not maintained between occupied cots during nap time. Evidence: Two occupied cots in the Intermediate B classroom did not have at least 12 inches of space between them.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation of the center, one classroom did not have a surface for diaper changing. Evidence: 1. The Intermediate A classroom has children under the age of 3 years who are not toilet trained. 2. The classroom did not have changing table or counter for changing diapers.”
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8VAC20-780-560-N
“Based on observation of the center, food was not stored in a sanitary manner. Evidence: The afternoon snack which consisted of perishable food was observed not refrigerated and stored at room temperature from approximately 12:30pm until 2:30pm.”
Aug 22, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-340-A
The inspectors’ words, 117 words
“Based on staff statements and observation of the center’s own video recording system, one staff failed to ensure the care of a child. Evidence: 1. On 08/14/2023 Child #1 was given another child’s infant bottle and consumed approximately 4 ounces of breast milk. 2. The center’s bottle feeding policy, the policy requires that staff look at the name on the bottle and verify with another staff that the correct bottle is given to the correct child. 3. Both staff are required to document the verification in a daily report. 4. The video footage on 08/14/2023 and 08/15/2023 showed Staff #1 giving an infant bottle to Child #1 without verifying that the infant bottle was the correct bottle.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on the center’s own video recording system, staff failed to wash their hands after diapering. Evidence: On 08/15/2023, Staff # 1 and #2 failed did not wash their hands after diapering children.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation of the center’s own video recording system, proper cleaning and sanitizing of a diaper surface was not completed. Evidence: On 08/15/2023, staff failed to clean the diaper surface on three occassions with soap and water and sanitizing with bleach and water.”
May 18, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on staff record review, one TB screening was not obtained within 30 days of hire. Evidence: Staff #2 was hired on 04/17/2023. Documentation of a TB screening was dated on 03/28/2022.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation of the center, one area was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In the Beginner B classroom, a pair of adult scissors were found in an unlocked drawer that was accessible to children in care.”
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8VAC20-780-430-B
“Based on observation of the center, an adequate supply of materials and equipment was not available in one classroom. Evidence: 1. The Beginner B classroom was equipped with an activity table that did not have the additional materials for children to interact with the table. 2. A total of 7 children were present with 2 small baskets of toys to interact with. 3. There were wooden puzzle frames located on a shelf without the puzzle pieces. According to staff, they were set aside for sanitizing.”
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8VAC20-780-440-B
“Based on observation of the Beginner B classroom, cots were not properly identified. Evidence: There were 7children present in the classroom. Not all cots were identified for all 7 children.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation of the center, a diapering surface was used for something other than diapering. Evidence: The diapering surface in the Beginner A classroom had toys laying on top of the surface. The diapering surface needs to remain sanitized after each use.”
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8VAC20-780-520-A
“Based on observation of topical ointments, one topical ointment was expired. Evidence: Child #6’s topical ointment in the Infant 2 class expired in January 2023.”
Dec 6, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“Based on observation, ratios were not maintained in one classroom. Evidence: The Infant 1 classroom had a total of 9 infants with 2 staff when the Licensing Inspector arrived at approximately 11:45am.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, warm water was not maintained for one sink. Evidence: The sink located in the Infant 1 classroom did not have warm water available. This sink is used to wash hands after diapering.”
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8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on review of the center’s written record of children’s injuries, some records were incomplete. Evidence: After reviewing injury records for the month of November, 7 out of 14 records did not include the date and time parents were notified of the injury.”
Apr 14, 2022: inspection10 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-340-A
“Based on observation of the Beginners 2 classroom, staff failed to ensure the care, protection and guidance for one child. Evidence: 1. All 3 Staff in the classroom were observed either sweeping the floor, laying out cots for naptime and toileting children. 2. One child was observed finishing their lunch in the dark during this time. The child was observed sitting backwards in their chair and hanging off one side of the chair with food in their mouths.”
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8VAC20-780-360-C
“Based on observation of the Beginners 2 classroom, one child was not allowed to sleep as needed. Evidence: 1. At the beginning of nap time, a child had fallen asleep on their cot while staff were assisting the children with toileting. 2. Staff were observed waking the child to change their pull up. The child was observed awakened from their sleep and began to cry.”
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8VAC20-780-370-1
“Based on observation of the Infant 1 classroom, an infant was not placed on their back when placed in the crib. Evidence: Staff #1 was observed placing Child #3 in a sleep sack and laying Child #3 in a crib on their stomach to sleep.”
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8VAC20-780-40-E
“Based on review of medications onsite, the Center failed to comply with their own medication policy. Evidence: 1. The Center’s medication policy requires methods to prevent outdated medication. 2. Medication for child #6 expired in 10/2021 and medication for child #7 expired in 2/2021.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
The inspectors’ words, 167 words
“Based on observation of the Infant 1 classroom and the Beginners 1 classroom, staff and one child did not wash hands after toileting and a diaper change. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was observed diapering an infant and failed to wash hands after the diaper change. 2. Staff #1 was observed touching an infant bottle directly after changing a diaper without washing their hands. 3. Staff #2 was observed toileting 4 children without washing hands before and after each toileting. 4. Staff #2 was observed entering the toileting schedule into an electronic device in between each toileting. 5. One child was instructed to wash their hands after toileting. The child was observed standing on a stool and proceeded to rinse their hands. The child was unable to reach the soap dispenser. The child was observed drying their hands and was directed to lay down on their cot. The Licensing Inspector informed staff that the child was not able to reach the soap dispenser to effectively wash their hands.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, Staff did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after each use. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was observed changing an infant’s diaper. 2. Staff #1 did not return to the diapering area and clean and sanitize the diapering surface.”
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8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on review of medications onsite, one prescribed medication was not labeled with the pharmacy label. Evidence: Emergency medication for Child # 4 did not have the pharmacy issued label for this medication.”
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8VAC20-780-510-N
“Based on review of the Center’s medication administration log, documentation of one administration was incomplete. Evidence: Medication was administered on 10/28/2021 to Child #5. The name of the staff administering the medication was not documented.”
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8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation of the Infant 1 classroom, food brought from home was not properly labeled. Evidence: 1. Food brought from home for Child #1 was not labeled with the child’s name and date. 2. Food brought from home for Child #2 was not labeled with the date.”
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8VAC20-780-560-L
“Based on observation of the Beginner 2 classroom, staff did not sit with a child during meal time. Evidence: 1. All 3 Staff in the classroom were observed either sweeping the floor, laying out cots for naptime and toileting children while one child was observed eating their lunch during this time.”
All 21 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| May 1, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 1, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Complaint inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| May 18, 2023 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Dec 6, 2022 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Inspection | 10 violations cited |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Dec 17, 2026.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 5 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 141 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?
- 3 complaint inspections on record.
- 3 complaint allegations published with Virginia’s findings, 0 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 |
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| Jul 2, 2024 | Complaint | Allegation: Records. Virginia’s finding: Not Reported/Found. |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Complaint | Allegation: Staff Quality/Training. Virginia’s finding: Not Reported/Found. |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Complaint | Allegation: Structured Program. Virginia’s finding: Not Reported/Found. |
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 304 child care providers in Loudoun County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 8; this one had 22.
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 |
|---|---|
| Chesterbrook Academy #811 This child care provider | 22 |
| Montessori of Chantilly-Casa dei Bambini | 6 |
| Arcola United Methodist Church | 0 |
| Champa Kumar | 6 |
| Marghalai Beria | 12 |
| Heida Uddin | 1 |
| Tiny City Academy | 22 |
| Karter School of Cascades | 10 |
| Everbrook Academy | 19 |
| Farzana Gul | 23 |
| Emmanuel Kids Korner | 15 |
| Rosa Reyes | 24 |
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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