Bright Horizons Tysons Corner Pinnacle Drive
A child day center in Mc Lean, Virginia 22102
1751 Pinnacle Drive, Suite 220 (Lobby Level), Mc Lean, Virginia 22102. (703) 506-0566.
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The short answer
- 5 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jul 12026 the latest visit on record
- 45 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 Jul 1, 2026.
5 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
5 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2024. 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.
Jul 3, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-340-A
The inspectors’ words, 201 words
“Based on staff interviews and document review, staff supervising children did not always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. On July 2, 2024, Child #2 (age 8) stated that when Child # 1 (age 6) threw a toy at Child # 3 (age 9), Child #1 started to run after Child # 3. Child # 2 saw Staff # 1 going after Child # 1 to stop them. 2. At approximately 5:07pm and 5:15pm, Staff #1 slapped Child # 1 on the left cheek as they ran after the child for throwing a toy at child #3 3. Child # 2 stated that they heard and saw Staff #1 slap Child # 1. In response to the slap, Child # 1 started to cry. 4. Child #1 touched their left cheek when asked about where Staff # 1 slap them. 5. Staff # 1 stated ?When running after boys my hand go to Child #1?s face accidentally. I don’t know I touched his cheek. Just like tap. I’m not hurting?. 6. Staff #1 reported to Staff #2 that they ?did not hit him?, Staff #1 demonstrated their action to Staff #2 by moving their hand towards Staff #2?s cheek.”
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8VAC20-780-40-E
The inspectors’ words, 162 words
“Based on review of the center’s policies and procedures and staff interviews, the center did not ensure that staff followed the center’s own policies and procedures required by the standards regarding positive guidance and discipline policies. Evidence: 1. The center’s policy on positive guidance states:? Bright Horizons prohibits the following: ? Subjecting children to cruel, severe, or frightening punishment such as shaming, humiliation, threats, derogatory remarks, verbal or physical abuse, neglect, or abusive treatment including hitting, shaking, jerking, squeezing, spanking, yelling, and choking.? 2. The policy also states, ?Use appropriate redirection and provide children with alternatives that enable them to engage appropriately; Guide and encourage the development of social-emotional skills such as cooperation, problem solving, and self-regulation?. 3. On 7/2/2024 Staff #1 did not follow the center’s policy on positive guidance. Staff #1 used a forbidden action and slapped Child#1 (age 6) on the left cheek as they were running after the child for throwing a toy at Child #3 (age 9).”
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8VAC20-780-400-B
The inspectors’ words, 199 words
“Based on interviews and document review, the center failed to ensure behavioral guidance was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and included redirecting children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: 1. On July 2, 2024, between approximately 5:07pm and 5:15pm, Staff #1 slapped Child # 1 (age 6) on the left cheek. 2. Child #2 (age 8) stated that when Child # 1 threw a toy at Child # 3 (age 9), Child #1 started to run after Child # 3. Child # 2 saw Staff # 1 going after Child # 1 to stop them. 3. Child # 2 stated that they heard and saw Staff #1 slap Child # 1. In response to the slap, Child # 1 started to cry. 4. Child #1 touched their left cheek when asked where Staff # 1 slap them. 5 Staff # 1 stated ?When running after boys my hand go to Child #1?s face accidentally. I don’t know I touched his cheek. Just like tap. I’m not hurting?. 6. Staff #1 reported to Staff #2 that they ?did not hit him?, Staff #1 demonstrated their action to Staff #2 by moving their hand towards Staff #2?s cheek”
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8VAC20-780-410-1
The inspectors’ words, 297 words
“Based on interviews and document review, the center failed to ensure the following actions or threats were forbidden striking a child. Based on interviews with staff, parent and children, it was determined that staff used a forbidden action of striking a child. Evidence: 1. On July 2, 2024, between approximately 5:07pm and 5:15pm, Staff #1 slapped Child # 1(age 6) on the left cheek. 2. Child #2 (age 8) stated that when Child # 1 threw a toy at Child # 3 (age 9), Child #1 started to immediately run after Child #3. 3. Child # 2 saw Staff # 1 going after Child # 1 to stop them. Child # 2 stated that they heard and saw Staff #1 slap Child # 1. In response to the slap, Child # 1 started to cry. 4. Child # 2 stated that ?She slapped Child #1 on the cheek. She said it’s okay. Child #1 looks like her son.? 5. Child #1 touched the left cheek when asked where Staff # 1 slap them. 6. Parent stated that Child # 2 saw Staff #1 ?hit/slap Child # 1?. 7. Parent also said that Child # 2 stated ?I heard it, Child #1 was crying?, ?Staff #1 walked fast to him, and Staff #1 slapped him?. 8. Staff # 1 stated ?When running after boys my hand go to Child #1?s face accidentally. I don’t know I touched his cheek. Just like tap. I’m not hurting?. 9. Staff #1 reported to Staff #2 that they ?did not hit him?, Staff #1 demonstrated their action to Staff #2 by moving their hand towards Staff #2?s cheek. 10. Staff # 2 stated that Staff #1 ?appeared flustered? and ?kept saying she didn’t hit him; Child # 1 is like my son?.”
May 22, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-510-G
“Based on observation, medication was not labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: There were two medications for Child # 1 that were not labeled with the child’s name.”
Oct 30, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical exam for each child within 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: 1. Child # 2’s first day of enrollment was 7/10/23. 2. Child # 2’s record did not have documentation of a physical exam.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on records reviewed, the center did not have complete information for each child’s record. Evidence: Child # 1’s record was missing one emergency contact’s address and complete information for the second emergency contact.”
Apr 18, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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22.1-289.035-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 142 words
“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain the results of an out of state criminal record check prior to the first day of employment, and results of a child abuse and neglect search within 45 days of employment, for an employee that resided outside of Virginia within the last 5 years. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1’s records indicated that she resided in Wisconsin and Illinois within the last five years from her first date of employment. 2. Staff # 1 verbally confirmed the above mentioned information about her residence in the two states. 3. The center did not obtain results of the criminal record check and sex offender search for Staff # 1 to this date for both states. 4. The center did not obtain the results of a central registry search for Illinois to this date.”
Nov 1, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on records review, the center did not obtain a repeat Sworn Disclosure Statement (SDS) for each employee, every five years. Evidence: Staff # 1’s most recent SDS was dated 10/3/17, and was not repeated every 5 years.”
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain the results of an out of state criminal record check for an employee, prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2’s first day of employment was 10/17/22. Staff # 2’s record indicated that she had resided in Wisconsin within the last 5 years. 2. Staff # 3 stated that the CRC for Staff # 2 was not submitted, and the results were not obtained before Staff # 2’s first day of employment.”
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
The inspectors’ words, 115 words
“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain results of a Virginia central registry search (CRS) for an employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 4’s first day of employment was 7/25/22. 2. A copy of the first CRS mailed for Staff # 4 showed that it was mailed on 8/2/22. 3. Staff # 3 stated that due to some error the form was returned. 4. Staff # 3 hired Staff # 2 in October and mailed the forms for Staff # 2 and Staff # 4 together on 10/26/22. 5. Staff # 4’s CRS results were not obtained within 30 days of the first day of employment.”
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations for each child before the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child # 1’s first day of attendance was 10/25/22. Documentation of immunizations for Child # 1 were not on obtained to this date.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on records review, documentation of negative tuberculosis (TB) screenings for staff were not obtained within 30 days prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2’s first day of employment was 10/25/22. Staff # 2’s TB screening was not obtained to this date. 2. Staff # 4’s first day of employment was 7/25/22. Staff # 4’s TB screening was dated 8/1/22.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on records review, the center did not obtain two reference checks for staff before employment. Evidence: Staff # 2 was hired on 10/25/22. There was only one reference check in Staff # 2’s record.”
Jun 9, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on records review, the center did not maintain documentation of two reference checks for staff prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1’s first day of employment was 5/23/22. 2. Written documentation of 2 reference checks for Staff # 1 were not maintained in the record.”
Feb 10, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain results of a central registry finding for an employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1’s documents that her hire date was 10/11/21. 2. Staff # 1 stated that her actual start date at the center was 10/18/21. 3. Staff # 1’s record was missing the results for the VA central registry search. 4. Staff # 1 stated that she does not if a central registry request was made for her or not.”
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8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on on staff interview, no staff at the center had completed the daily health observation training. Evidence: Staff # 1 stated that there was no one on site that had a current daily health observation training.”
All 12 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| May 22, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Jun 15, 2028.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 45 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 1353 child care providers in Fairfax County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 5.
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 |
|---|---|
| Fairfax County Park Authority - Spring Hill | 39 |
| Tysons Corner Children’s Center, Inc, McLean | 9 |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Family Center | 16 |
| Bright Horizons Tysons Corner Pinnacle Drive This child care provider | 5 |
| Bright Horizons Early Education & Back-Up Center @ Tysons Corner | 14 |
| First Steps Academy | 14 |
| F.A.Z. Creative Education Learning Center | 24 |
| BASIS Independent McLean | 21 |
| St Thomas Early Learning Center | 5 |
| Celebree School of Tysons-Jones Branch | 0 |
| Roxana Memenza | 58 |
| The Brooksfield 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.
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