Deborah Mays
A family day home in Springfield, Virginia 22150
7318 Essex Avenue, Springfield, Virginia 22150. (703) 569-8886.
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The short answer
- 45 deficiencies in the last three years
- Sep 92026 the latest visit on record
- 12 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?
12 inspections on record, the latest on Sep 9, 2026.
45 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
40 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 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.
Sep 9, 2026: inspection7 deficiencies
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The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
“The current license and the findings from the most recent inspection, dated 3/4/2026, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
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A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
“An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 and Household Member #1 were not completed and were overdue by five months.”
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Providers must keep a written record of children in attendance each day.
“The provider did not take written attendance on September 8, 2026.”
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Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing.
“The parents of Child #1 (enrolled 3 years) were not provided in writing whether or not there is liability insurance in force on the family day home operation.”
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Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review.
“The record for Child #1 (enrolled 3 years), did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information and was overdue by over 1 year.”
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Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation.
“The emergency evacuation drills for April through July were not documented.”
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Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years.
“Child #5 (3 years old), last documented immunization was over 2 years ago.”
Mar 4, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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Repeat Violation The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
“The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 8/27/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
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Repeat Violation The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead.
“The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
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Providers must keep a written record of children in attendance each day.
“The date attendance was last documented was one week ago. The provider did not take written attendance February 26-March 4, 2026.”
Aug 27, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
“The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 3/24/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
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The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“There was no record of a physical examination for Child #3, who was in care during the inspection and enrolled for over 11 months.”
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Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review.
“Records for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information.”
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Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child.
“There was no documentation of immunizations for child #3, who was in care during the inspection and had been in care for over 11 months.”
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Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years.
“Child #5, 2 years old, last documented immunization was over 18 months ago and overdue by over 1 year.”
Feb 24, 2025: inspection14 deficiencies
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The provider is required to obtain background checks from any state in which a household member has resided in the preceding five years.
“The provider did not request a search of the criminal history, child abuse and neglect registry, and sex offender from one state for Household Member #2.”
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The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead.
“The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
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Repeat Violation The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“There were no physical exam records available for Child #1, who had been in care for over 1 year and 4 months. There were no physical exam records available for Child #3, who had been in care for over 5 months.”
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Repeat Violation The provider shall obtain from each adult household member prior to coming into contact with children a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form published by the Virginia Department of Health or a form consistent with it documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form.
“There was no documentation of a tuberculosis screening for Household Member #2.”
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A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
“The last documented tuberculosis screening for Household Member #1 was overdue by 9 months.”
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Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually.
“Caregiver #1 obtained 2 hours of training in 2024.”
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Providers must keep a written record of children in attendance each day.
“The provider did not take written attendance on February 17-21, 2025.”
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Repeat Violation The provider is required to maintain a record for each enrolled child with the required information.
The inspectors’ words, 159 words
“-The record for Child #1, who was present during the inspection and had been in care for over 1 year and 4 months, was missing their first date of attendance. -The record for Child #2, who was present during the inspection and had been in care for over 1 year and 10 months, was missing the name, address, and phone number for one emergency contact and written authorization if the child is taken off the premises of the family day home. -The record for Child #3, who had been present the morning of the inspection and had been in care for over 5 months, was missing the name, address and phone number for one emergency contact. -The record for Child #5, who had been present the morning of the inspection and had been in care for over 1 year and 6 months, was missing written authorization if the child is taken off the premises of the family day home.”
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Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review.
“Records for Child #2 and #4 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #2 had been in care for over 1 year and 10 months and Child #4 had been in care for 1 year and 11 months.”
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Repeat Violation The provider shall document the method of verification of the child’s age and identity in the child’s record.
“There was no documentation of the method of verification of the child’s age and identity for Child #1, who had been in care for over 1 year and 4 months, or Child #2, who had been in care for over 1 year and 10 months.”
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Repeat Violation The provider shall practice the emergency evacuation procedures monthly.
“The last record of an emergency evacuation drill was 8/21/24.”
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Repeat Violation Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child.
“There was no documentation of immunizations for Child #1, who was in care during the inspection and had been in care for over 1 year and 4 months. There was no documentation of immunizations for Child #4, who was present the morning of the inspection and had been in care for over 5 months.”
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Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years.
“Child #2, 2 years old, last documented immunization was over 12 months ago and is overdue by 6 months. -Child #4, 3 and a half years old, last documented immunization was over 3 years ago and is overdue by 2 years and 6 months.”
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General written permission shall be obtained from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home.
“Child #1, who had been in care for over 1 year and 4 months, and Child #5, who had been in care for over 1 year and 6 months, did not have written permission from the parents to be taken off the premises of the family day home, in which they do so daily.”
Oct 28, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“There were no physical exam records available for Child #2, who had been in care for over 1 year.”
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Children’s records are required to contain the name, home address, and telephone number of each parent who has custody; the name, address and telephone number of each custodial parent’s place of employment; the name, office address and telephone number of the child’s physician; the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached; Information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication, or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation; and the name and policy number of the child’s medical insurance.
“The record for Child #2, who was present during the inspection and had been in care for over 1 year, was missing all of the required information. The record for Child #1, who was present during the inspection and had been in care for over 1 year and 6 months, was missing the name, address, and phone number for one emergency contact.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall document the method of verification of the child’s age and identity in the child’s record.
“There was no documentation of the method of verification of the child’s age and identity for Child #1.”
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The provider shall practice the emergency evacuation procedures monthly.
“The last record of an emergency evacuation drill was 8/21/24 and the provider stated one had not been done for the month of September or October yet.”
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Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child.
“There was no documentation of immunizations for child #2, who was in care during the inspection and had been in care for over 1 year.”
Apr 3, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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Based on observation, the license was not posted on the licensed premises.
“Evidence: 1. The current Family Day Home license was not posted in the home. 2. The license posted in the Family Day Home was a previous license issued, which expired on April 12, 2023.”
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Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain the results of a fingerprint-based criminal history record check for 1 household member every 5 years.
“Evidence: 1. The most recent fingerprint check results in the record for Household Member #1 was dated 3/5/2019.”
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Based on record review and provider interview, the family day home did not obtain a sworn statement or affirmation, a criminal history record check, and the results of a search of the central registry for 1 of 2 household members reviewed.
“Evidence: 1. The record for Household Member #2 did not contain documentation of a sworn statement of affirmation, criminal history record check, and central registry check results. 2. The provider confirmed the backgrounds had not been completed.”
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Based on record review and provider interview, the provider did not obtain a current report of tuberculosis screening form for one household member.
“Evidence: 1. The record for Household Member #2 did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening. 2. The provider confirmed a screening had not been obtained.”
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Based on record review, the provider did not document the method of verification of proof of age and identity.
“Evidence: 1. The record for Child #2 (start date 4/10/23) did not contain documentation of the signature and date of person verifying proof of age and identity.”
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Repeat Violation
“Based on observation, the menu for the current one week period was not posted. Evidence: 1. The family day home provides meals and snacks for the children. 2. A current menu was not posted.”
Nov 28, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance for one child.
“Evidence: 1.Child #1 began attending the family day home on 9/8/2020. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of a physical exam.”
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Based on record review, the physical examination and dates immunizations were received were not signed by a licensed physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department.
“Evidence: 1. The documentation of a well child visit and immunizations received by the child in the record for Child #4 was not signed.”
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Based on observation the provider did not ensure one child’s hands were washed with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering.
“Evidence: The provider was observed changing one child’s diaper. Afterwards, the provider cleaned the surface and washed her hands. The provider did not wash the child’s hands.”
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Repeat violation
The inspectors’ words, 122 words
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain the parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of all required information. Evidence: 1. The notice of liability insurance form for parents in the record for Child #2 did not contain the parent’s written acknowledgement of receipt and date received. 2. The notice of liability insurance form for parents in the record for Child #3 was signed by the parent, however the form did not indicate whether or not the provider has obtained liability insurance. 3.The notice of liability insurance form for parents in the record for Child #4 did not indicate whether or not the provider has obtained liability insurance, and did not contain the parent’s written acknowledgement of receipt and date received.”
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Based on observation, a menu for the current one-week period was not posted.
“Evidence: The menu posted in the Family Day Home was dated 3/13/2023.”
Jun 13, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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Based on record review, the provider did not obtain a current report of tuberculosis screening every two years.
“Evidence: 1. The most recent tb screening in the record for Caregiver #1 was dated 4/20/2021.”
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Based on record review, 2 of 2 caregivers did not obtain a minimum of sixteen hours of training annually.
“Evidence: 1. The record for Caregiver #1 contained documentation of 5 of 16 required annual training hours for the established annual review period. 2. There were no training hours documented during the annual review period for Caregiver #2.”
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Based on record review, 1 of 3 children’s records reviewed did not contain all required information.
“Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain the name and policy number of the child’s medical insurance.”
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Based on record review, the provider did not obtain the parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of all required information.
“Evidence: 1. The notice of liability insurance form for parents in the record for Child #2 did not contain the parent’s written acknowledgement of receipt and date received.”
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Based on record review, the provider did not verify the identity and age of one child within seven business days of the child’s first day of attendance at the family day home as required.
“Evidence 1. Child #2 began attending the family day home on 4/10/2023. The record for Child #2 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of identification and age of the child.”
Mar 15, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on record review, 1 of 2 children’s records reviewed did not contain all required information.
“Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain the policy number of the child’s medical insurance, and written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately 2. The record for Child #2 did not contain the name and policy number of the child’s medical insurance.”
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Based on record review, 1 of 2 children’s records reviewed did not contain required proof of identity documentation.
“Evidence: 1. The record for Child #2 did not contain documentation of the method of verification of the child’s age and identity”
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Based on record review, 1 of 2 records did not contain documentation of additional immunizations for one child.
“Evidence: 1. The most recent documentation of immunizations in the record for Child #1 (age 21 months) was dated 2/5/2022.”
Apr 13, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on record review, the provider did not obtain a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years for 2 caregivers.
“Evidence: The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record for Caregiver #1 was dated 03/13/2019. The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record for Caregiver #2 was dated 01/24/2019”
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Based on observation, equipment inside of the home was not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
“Evidence: A dime sized hole containing sharp edges was observed on the side of a toy kitchen. The hole could cause a potential safety hazard to children.”
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Based on record review, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually.
“Evidence: 1. The last documented review of the emergency plan was dated 03/11/2021.”
Nov 23, 2021: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on record review, the provider did not obtain a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years for 2 caregivers.
“Evidence: The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record for Caregiver #1 was dated 03/13/2019. The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record for Caregiver #2 was dated 01/24/2019”
All 12 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Inspection | 14 violations cited |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Apr 12, 2028.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
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 1353 child care providers in Fairfax County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 45.
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 |
|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of Springfield | 2 |
| St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church | 0 |
| Grace Presbyterian Church | 6 |
| SACC at Garfield | 2 |
| SACC AT Springfield Estates | 13 |
| SACC at Forestdale | 11 |
| SACC at Key Center | 2 |
| Deborah Mays This child care provider | 45 |
| Sasanavadee Adam | 31 |
| SACC at Crestwood | 2 |
| Marta Alejos | 15 |
| Rosa Garay | 5 |
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.
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