Children’s International - FSI
A child day center in Arlington, Virginia 22204
4000 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22204. (703) 302-7501.
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The short answer
- 23 deficiencies in the last three years
- Sep 302026 the latest visit on record
- 123 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?
11 inspections on record, the latest on Sep 30, 2026.
23 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
23 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Sep 30, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
“Applicant 3 provided a sworn statement on August 3, 2026 that they have resided in another state during the preceding five years. The center did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from that state.”
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The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
“Applicant 3 provided a sworn statement on August 3, 2026 that they have resided in another state during the preceding five years. The center did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from that state.”
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Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.
“Bottles of prepared formula were observed without the date labeled.”
May 26, 2026: 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.
“1. Child 1: Last immunizations were received at approximately 4? months of age. Updates are more than 15 months overdue. 2. Child 2: Last immunizations were received at approximately 4 months of age. Updates are more than 14 months overdue. 3. Child 3: Last immunizations were received at approximately 9? months of age. Updates are more than 1 year overdue. 4. Child 4: Last immunizations were received at approximately 12 months of age. Updates are more than 6 months overdue.”
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.
“1. A one-inch exposed nail head was observed in the door frame between Classroom 2 and the restroom. 2. A torn foam ball was observed in Classroom 1.”
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The required ratio for children ages 16 to 24 months is one staff per five children.
“One staff was observed supervising a group of eleven children aged 16 to 24 months for approximately two minutes.”
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The center’s procedures for administering medication shall include methods to prevent use of outdated medication.
“The emergency medication for Child 6 was expired for three months.”
Dec 10, 2025: inspection6 deficiencies
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Repeat violation
“Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff 1’s record did not contain documentation of an orientation.”
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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.
“Classroom 2 and Classroom 3 were observed to have unlocked cabinets containing spray disinfectant and disinfecting wipes.”
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The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards.
“Infants were observing sleeping in with blankets in cribs. Blankets were also observed draped over the sides of occupied cribs. The licensee’s safe sleep policy states that blankets will not be used in cribs.”
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Materials shall be of an appropriate size for the child using it.
“Classroom 2 was observed to have 5 small foam shapes on a low shelf. The size of the foam pieces posed a choking hazard for the ages of the children in the room.”
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Children’s 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 and child 2’s record did not contain an allergy plan despite having a diagnosed food allergy.”
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Staff records shall contain all required information.
“Staff 1’s record did not contain the staff member’s date of hire.”
May 21, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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All employees must provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth prior to hire.
“Staff 5’s sworn disclosure was completed one day after hire.”
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The licensee must obtain a obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
“No out-of-state background checks have been requested for Staff 5 who has been employed for two months, and who has disclosed a previous state of residence.”
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Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to hire.
“Staff 5’s Tuberculosis screening was obtained six days after hire.”
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Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
“1. Staff 3 completed orientation twelve days after hire. 2. Staff 5 completed orientation ten days after hire.”
Sep 18, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of hire and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff 4 worked for seven and a half months before providing a Tuberculosis screening.”
Jun 20, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-210-A
“Program leaders are required to meet the qualifications of the position. Staff 2 is operating as a “program leader”, the staff member’s record does not contain documentation that the staff member has met all of the qualifications of the role.”
Jan 31, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, documents required by the Superintendent were not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The inspection findings from April 19, 2023 were not posted in the facility.”
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8VAC20-780-240-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, staff did not complete all required orientation prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff 2’s record contained an incomplete orientation training. The staff member has been employed for approximately three weeks.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: Chipping and flaking paint was observed on a wall in the Young Toddler Classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-430-B
“Based on observation, materials were not age and stage appropriate for the ages of children in care. Evidence: Small pom poms and packing peanuts observed on an open shelf in the toddler room to be used as art material. These materials pose a choking hazard to this age group.”
Apr 19, 2023: inspection8 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, one staff did not have the results of a national criminal record check within the preceding five years. Evidence: The criminal record check for Staff 2 was conducted on 3/23/2018.”
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, the center did not have the results of a criminal record check for a state an employee member was a resident of in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff 6’s record does not contain the results of a criminal record check for a state she has lived in within the preceding five years.”
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8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review, two staff hired after 10/13/2021 had not completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff 1 and Staff 2’s records do not contain a completion certificate for the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. Staff 1 was hired in November 2021. Staff 2 was hired November 2022.”
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8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on record review, staff did not complete orientation training prior to the staff working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff 1’s record does not have a completed orientation form on file.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. In the two year old classroom, a wooden toy microwave cabinet was observed to have cracked and splintering wood on the back corner in an areas accessible to children. 2. The wooden planks at the base of the playground ramp were observed to be detaching from the ramp and exposing the finishing nails used to hold the planks in place. 3. Two steak knives were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the Young toddler classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on record review, the center did not develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: On the date of inspection the director could not produce written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”
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8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, infant bottles were not labeled with the child’s name and the date. Evidence: A bottle was observed in the refrigerator in the Infant classroom without a label indicating the child’s name or the date.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, one child’s file from the sample reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child 4’s record did not contain a written care plan for a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding food to which the child is allergic, and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”
Sep 28, 2022: inspection11 deficiencies
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22.1-289-036-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 97 words
“Based on record review, renewal applicants did not have the results of an out of state child abuse and neglect search by the end of their 30th day of employment, or the results of a criminal record check prior to the first day of service. Evidence: 1. Applicant 1’s record does not contain the results of an out-of-state criminal record check for two listed out of state residences. 2. Applicant 2’s record does not contain the results of an out-of-state criminal record check and an out- of-state central registry check for two listed out of state residences.”
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8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a
“Based on record review, one renewal applicant did not have the results of a central registry check on file. Evidence: 1. The central registry check for Applicant 1 expired on 7/8/2021. 2. The sworn statement for Applicant 3 expired on 9/8/2022.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: A structural wooden platform in the Older Toddler classroom was observed with a chip in the wood approximately the size of a dime. The edges of the hole were sharp to the touch.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A canister of disinfectant wipes was observed on a low counter in the Preschool classroom. 2. A bottle of spray cleaner was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the Young Toddler classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-280-G
“Based on observation, hazardous substances, not kept in original containers, were not labeled to clearly indicate their contents. Evidence: An unlabeled bottle containing a green liquid that a staff member identified as “cleaning solution” was observed in the Young Toddler classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-280-G
“Based on observation, hazardous substances, not kept in original containers, were not labeled to clearly indicate their contents. Evidence: An unlabeled bottle containing a green liquid that a staff member identified as “cleaning solution” was observed in the Young Toddler classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-430-B
The inspectors’ words, 116 words
“Based on observation, materials available were not age and stage appropriate for the children in care. Evidence: 1. In the Older Toddler Classroom an open shelving unit was observed to contain open and accessible jars and containers of: pony beads, small rocks, small balls, glitter, and metallic confetti, which pose a choking hazard for children under the age of three. 2. In the Older Infant room an open container of small “googly eyes” was observed on a low shelf accessible to children, and posed a choking hazard. 3. In the Infant classroom, an unsealed sensory bottle containing dry rice and beans, and a canister containing small plastic pieces, were observed on open shelves accessible to children.”
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8VAC20-780-50-A
“Based on observation children’s records were not treated confidentially. Evidence: A list containing confidential student medical information was observed posted in publicly observable areas in the Older Toddler and Older Infant classrooms.”
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8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Liquid allergy medication and an epinephrine injector were observed inside of an unlocked storage box in the Older Toddler Classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-520-B
“Based on observation, sunscreen was not kept in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: Sunscreen was observed stored in a zip lock bag in a child’s cubby in the Preschool classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-520-D
“Based on observation, insect repellant was not kept in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: Insect repellent was observed stored in a zip lock bag in a child’s cubby in the Preschool classroom.”
Jun 9, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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22VAC40-185-270-A
“Based on observation, not all equipment outside the center was maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: Two small toys on the outdoor playground were observed with cracks and broken fingers that could snag skin or cause an entrapment of fingers.”
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22VAC40-185-420-E-1
“Based on record review and staff statements, the daily record for infants did not contain all required information. Evidence: The daily record for infants did not contain the amount of time the infants spend on their stomachs.”
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22VAC40-185-430-B
“Based on observation, not all materials available are age and stage appropriate for the children in care. Evidence: In the younger and older toddler classrooms crafting materials and toys were observed that are small enough to be considered a choking hazard and are not approved for use by children aged three years and younger.”
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22VAC40-185-50-A
“Based on observation, not all children’s records were treated confidentially. Evidence: An allergy list containing children’s names and medical information was observed posted in plain view in the Older Toddler classroom.”
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8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility were not posted. Evidence: The violation notice from the most recent inspection was not included in the posting of the findings.”
Dec 22, 2021: inspection5 deficiencies
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22.1-289-036-B-4
“Based on record review, one staff member’s record did not contain the results of a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. The out of state central registry check for Staff 3 was conducted on 12/20/2020 by another facility and not the current licensed facility. 2. The record for Staff 3 did not contain a sex offender registry check.”
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22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on record review, one of three staff records did not contain the results of a national criminal background check requested by the facility, Evidence: Staff 3’s record contains a fingerprint criminal record check that was requested by a facility other than the current licensed facility. The results are dated 12/4/2020 and were requested by the Vinci School of Alexandria.”
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22.1-289.036-B-3
“Based on record review, two of three staff member’s records did not contain the findings of a central registry check. Evidence: Staff 2 and 3’s record do not contain the results of a central registry check.”
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8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“Based on record review and director statement, children in care with emergency medication were not always in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who meets the requirement. Evidence: Staff 4 is currently the only staff member trained to administer medications. On the date of inspection the director stated that the employee was not onsite. On the date of inspection there were children with emergency medications in attendance.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, three of three staff member records did not contain all required reference checks. Evidence: Staff 1, 2, and 3’s record contain one of the two required reference checks.”
All 11 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| May 26, 2026 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| May 21, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Inspection | 11 violations cited |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Oct 6, 2026.
- Ages: 1 month - 5 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 123 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 157 child care providers in Arlington County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 23.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
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|---|---|
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| Funshine Preschool | 16 |
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| Grace Paniagua | 9 |
| Isabel Torrico | 4 |
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| Magaly Paz-Quiroga | 5 |
| Full Circle Montessori School | 3 |
| Carmen Crespo | 2 |
| Our Savior Lutheran Church | 4 |
| Congregation Etz Hayim | 4 |
| Janeth Torrico | 7 |
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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