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Creative World Learning Center - Landmark

A child day center in Alexandria, Virginia 22304

241 South Reynolds Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22304. (703) 212-2024.

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The short answer

The last 24 months 23 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Every month

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?

23 inspections on record, the latest on Oct 13, 2026.

23 violations cited in the last three years.

Source:

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 Oct 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

23 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

Oct 13, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-780-160-C

    “At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff A’s follow up tuberculosis screening was not conducted within the allowable two year time frame. The results on file were overdue by 15 months.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

  • 8VAC20-780-510-F

    “The medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. Child #1’s on site medication did not have a written authorization available.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-510-F.

  • 8VAC20-780-560-O

    “When food is prepared to which a child in care is allergic, staff shall take steps to avoid cross contamination to prevent an allergic reaction. There was no notice to avoid cross contamination in the kitchen.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-560-O.

May 12, 2026: complaint inspection1 deficiency
  • 63.2-1509-A

    “Staff employed by a child day program who have reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected shall report the matter immediately to the local department’s toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline. Staff became aware of a reportable offense, and did not report it to the local department.”

    Rule 63.2-1509-A. From a complaint.

Apr 6, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection7 deficiencies
  • 22.1-289.035-B-1

    “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff A, who is currently working, was dated four days after their first day of employment.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

  • 22.1-289.035-B-2

    “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff A’s record contained a national criminal background check that was dated 14 days after the employee’s documented date of employment.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

  • 8VAC20-780-160-A

    “Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening, that was submitted at the time of employment and had been conducted within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff A’s screening result was dated 16 days after the date of employment.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-270-A

    “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. One of three toilet seats in the hall bathroom was loose and unstable.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-50-A

    “Staff and children’s records shall be treated confidentially. Staff and children’s information was not kept confidential when the Supplemental page of the previous inspection, containing the names of staff and children was posted.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-50-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-60-A

    “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain: parent’s name, address, phone number, work information, two emergency contacts and a written care plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy. Child #1’s record had a food allergy listed with no allergy action plan available. Child #3’s record was missing parent information and parent work information.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-70

    “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff A’s record contained documentation of one reference dated a day after the date of employment.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Oct 6, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-780-210-A

    “Program leaders shall have documentation of education and experience to show they are qualified for the position. Staff B had no documentation of education available for review.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-60-A

    “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: documentation of viewing the child’s proof of birth documentation The center did not see original documents for children’s proof of birth documentation.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Apr 9, 2025: inspection7 deficiencies
  • 22.1-289.035-B-1

    “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff B who is currently working, was incomplete as it did not accurately list all out of state residences within the past 5 years,”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

  • 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 #3, employed for more than 6 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one out of state residence within the past 5 years.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

  • 8VAC20-780-160-A

    “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff A’s documentation was dated 72 days prior to employment. Staff C’s documentation was dated 65 days prior to date of employment.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-240-B

    “Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities, Staff C’s training for recognizing child abuse and neglect was not completed as part of orientation within the first week of employment.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

  • The medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective.

    “One medication at the facility had no medication authorization available. (Child #6)”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-510-F.

  • 8VAC20-780-60-A

    “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the name, home address, and home phone number of each parent who has custody. Child #4’s record had no second parent information.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-70

    “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff B’s references were not documented prior to employment.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Sep 18, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely.

    “Two children were observed in feeding table seats and one child was observed in an infant bouncy seat without safety straps fastened.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

May 16, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-780-550-F

    “Based on emergency drill record review and interview, the center did not practice lockdown drill annually. Evidence: 1. No lockdown drill record in the past 12 months. 2. Staff stated no lockdown drill has occurred in the past 12 months.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

  • 8VAC20-780-60-A

    “Based on record review the center did not maintain a complete record for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #2s record di not contain addresses for 2:2 designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Oct 3, 2023: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-790-530-C

    “Based on observation, written attendance was not maintained daily for children. Evidence: 2 of 6 classrooms did not have a complete hard copy of attendance in the rooms. *3’s room had no written attendance for 10/3/23. *Older Infants had no written attendance for 10/02 or 10/03/2023.”

    Rule 8VAC20-790-530-C.

  • 8VAC20-790-600-F

    “Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of required annual training. Evidence: *Staff A’s last documentation available was dated 3/25/20. *Staff B’s last documentation available was dated 3/26/21.”

    Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Oct 3, 2023: inspection10 deficiencies
  • 22.1-289.011-F

    “Based on observation, the most recently issued license and Inspection report were not posted. Evidence: At LI arrival, the most recently issued license and typed inspection reports were not posted.”

    Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

  • 22.1-289.035-A

    “Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of a nationwide fingerprint search being repeated within the allowable 5 year time frame. Evidence: 3 of 4 records reviewed did not contain repeated fingerprint searches within 5 years. Search results are now on file. *Staff A fingerprint results are dated 8/31/23. Previous results were dated 2/7/18. *Staff B’s results on file are dated 8/17/23. Previous results were dated 7/23/18. *Staff C’s results on file are dated 9/18/23. Previous results were dated 8/1/18.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-160-C

    “Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of a repeated, negative Tuberculosis screening result. Evidence: 1 of 4 records reviewed did not contain documentation of a repeated screening result. *Staff A’s - TB result was dated 10/12/22. Previous result was dated 9/17/20.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

  • 8VAC20-780-210-A

    “Based on a review of records, one staff record did not contain documentation of meeting lead teacher qualifications. Evidence: Staff C’s record did not contain documentation of education to meet lead teacher qualifications.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-245-M

    “Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of all required components for annual, on-going training. Evidence: 4 of staff records reviewed did not contain the method of delivery for trainings. (Staff A,B,C,D)”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-245-M.

  • 8VAC20-780-440-J

    “Repeat Violation Based on observation, there was not 30 inches of space between an occupied crib and other furniture. Evidence: One child’s cribs had less than 6” of space between the crib and other furniture.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-440-J.

  • 8VAC20-780-510-F

    “Based on a review of medications, one medication authorization was no longer effective. Evidence: Child 1’s medication authorization expired 9/20/23.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-510-F.

  • 8VAC20-780-570-A

    “Based on observation, infants were placed in high chairs with no protective belt fastened securely. Evidence: 2 infants were observed in high chairs that did not have a protective belt fastened. The belts were removed from the seats.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-60-A-8

    “Based on a review of records, child records did not contain all required information. Evidence: *Child #1s record did not contain an annually updated allergy action plan for a diagnosed food allergy. The record is dated 3/21/22.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

  • 8VAC20-780-70

    “Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of all required components. Evidence: 3 of 4 record reviewed did not contain documentation of references. *Staff A’s record had not second reference documented. *Staff C’s record had one reference provided by a person related by blood or marriage. (Not acceptable) *Staff D’s record had one reference provided by a relative. (Not acceptable)”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Aug 21, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
  • Repeat Violation

    The inspectors’ words, 132 words

    “Based on observation and interviews, areas and equipment inside the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: *One toilet in the boy’s hallway bathroom had a plastic garbage bag covering the toilet because there was no toilet seat installed. *Peeling paint was observed at the sink in the boy’s hallway bathroom. *There are no toilet paper holders installed in the girl’s hallway bathroom. *One toilet in the girl’s hallway bathroom is not securely installed. The entire toilet swiveled sideways when bumped during the inspection. *There is peeling paint and caulk at the sink in the girl’s hallway bathroom. *The panels separating the toilets in the girl’s hallway bathroom are not installed securely. The metal panels are hanging loose from the wall where they were screwed into the drywall.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-350-B-1

    “Based on observation and staff statement a ration of 1:4 was not maintained in a room that contained children under the age of 16 months. Evidence: The ?older infant? room contained one child that was 14 months old. The appropriate ratio for the room was 1:4. There were 5 children and 1 staff present in the room during rest time.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1.

  • 8VAC20-780-40-E

    “Based on interviews and observation the licensee failed to demonstrate operational responsibilities to maintain compliance with these standards. Evidence: 1.On June 15, 2023, the Department accepted an intensive plan of correction submitted by the licensee which addressed corrective actions implemented by the licensee for violations pertaining to building maintenance, supervision of children, cribs, cots, rest mats and beds and special feeding needs. On August 21, 2023 an inspection was conducted on the implementation of the plan of correction. Repeat violations were documented in the area of building maintenance.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

May 24, 2023: inspection18 deficiencies
  • 22.1-289.058

    “Based on observation and interview, the center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. A carbon monoxide detector was not observed in the center. 2. Staff #4 stated she did not know if they had a carbon monoxide detector and would call to find out if they did.”

    Rule 22.1-289.058.

  • 8VAC20-780-130-E

    “Based on review of children’s records, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (19 months) had immunization record updated last on 7/20/2022 and was due for an update.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

  • 8VAC20-780-180-A

    “Based on observation, one staff did not meet a general qualification of communicating effectively orally. Evidence: 1. Staff B who works in the infant classroom did not demonstrate the ability to speak English.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-180-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-240-C

    “Based on review of the orientation document, the center’s orientation did not include all requirement topics. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 3/07/2022) and Staff #2 (Date of hire 8/22/2022) had orientation, but it did not include prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices or prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-240-C.

  • 8VAC20-780-240-E

    “Based on interview and review of training, two staff did not complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 3/07/2022) and Staff #2 (Date of hire 8/22/2022) did not have documentation that the training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) had been given. 2. Staff #4 stated she did not know the training was required.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-240-E.

  • 8VAC20-780-260-A

    “Based on interview, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: 1. Staff A stated the inspection was completed, but did not have a copy of the report.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-270-A

    The inspectors’ words, 163 words

    “Based on observation and interviews, areas and equipment inside the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-K 4’s classroom, the paint was chipping on the molding near the trashcan. 2. In the infant classroom, the refrigerator was not working (teachers were using the kitchen refrigerator to store the bottles) and paint was chipping around the trim molding. 3. In the young toddler classroom, staff stated the sink was broken and not working. 4. In the older infant classroom, the cabinet near the refrigerator had a loose hinge and was hanging crooked. 5. In the main hallway bathroom, staff stated the toilet was broken and not working. 6. In the Toddler 2’s classroom, staff stated the sink was broken and not working. The rugs border had come unsewn or had torn approximately 24 inches long and was creating a tripping hazard. The red children’s chairs were peeling paint on the legs and had rust on them.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-280-B

    “Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: 1. In the older infants classroom, a Lysol spray, febreeze and disinfectant spray were inside a higher cabinet and was not kept locked. The child proof lock was hanging on the handle and not engaged.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

  • 8VAC20-780-340-D

    “Based on observation and interview, the center did not have a program leader regularly present in each grouping of children. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 stated they did not have program leaders in three classrooms(Toddler 1 classroom, Toddler 2 classroom or the Infant classroom).”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

  • 8VAC20-780-340-F

    The inspectors’ words, 96 words

    “Based on observation, children under 10 years of age were not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. One child was observed entering the 3’s classroom by herself. The licensing representative took the child back to join her class in the hallway where they were waiting to wash their hands in the bathroom. 2. Four children were observed running from the Toddler teacher in the hallway and entered the classroom without the teacher. The teacher was assisting a child with washing their hands and not aware the 4 children had run away.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

  • 8VAC20-780-40-K

    “Based on interview and review of documents, 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: 1. Staff #4 confirmed the center did not have written procedure for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness during the inspection.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-40-K.

  • 8VAC20-780-420-E-3

    “Based on review of children’s records, one child’s file did not have the parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record was up to date annually. Evidence: 1. Child #1’s file (Start date 3/21/2022) did not have yearly parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record was up to date.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3.

  • 8VAC20-780-440-L

    “Based on observation, pillows were used by children under two years of age. Evidence: 1. A child (4 months old) in the infant classroom was observed laying in a crib with their head propped and surrounded by a boppy pillow.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-440-L.

  • 8VAC20-780-500-B

    “Based on observation and interview, the center did not meet all diapering requirements. Evidence: 1. The foot operated trash can used to dispose of diapers was broken. The pedal did not work. The teacher stated it broke yesterday.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

  • 8VAC20-780-560-F

    The inspectors’ words, 131 words

    “Based on observation, the center provides meals and snacks and did not follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the center’s menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period was not posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents. 1. A menu was posted in classrooms, but it did not include all the foods being served. The menu only listed the entree. A full menu from the caterer was inside the kitchen. 2. Lunch on 5/24/2023 consisted of a ground beef patty, cantelope, carrots and milk. The bun was not delivered by the food caterer, so there was not a grain provided for lunch.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

  • 8VAC20-780-560-G

    “Based on observation and interviews, food brought from home was not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. In the older infant classroom, 3 pouches of food and 2 containers of food were inside the classroom refrigerator and were not dated or labeled to identify the owner. 2. The staff stated the food was brought from home by the children.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

  • 8VAC20-780-570-B

    “Based on observation, bottle fed infants were given bottles propped and given when the child was in his designated sleeping location. Evidence: 1. One infant (4 months old) was observed sitting in an infant swing with the bottle propped with a blanket. 2. One infant(4 months old) was observed laying in a crib with a bottle next to the child.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-570-B.

  • 8VAC20-780-70

    “Based on record review, staff records did not include all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s file (Date of hire 3/07/2022) did not have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the 24 hours of training required by the job position (Lead Teacher).”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

May 24, 2023: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-780-50-A

    “Based on interview, information in children’s records was not treated confidentially. Evidence: 1. Staff A stated she told Parent B the name of the child that threw a toy and hit Parent B’s child in the mouth. 2. Parent B stated Staff A told her the name of the child that threw a toy and hit Parent B’s child in the mouth.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-50-A. From a complaint.

  • 8VAC20-780-550-P

    “Based on review of the written record of a child’s minor injury, the center did not maintain a written record that included all required information. Evidence: 1. The accident report dated 5/17/2023 for Child #1 was missing one more staff signature or the parent’s signature, the method the parent was notified and date and time when parents were notified.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P. From a complaint.

Nov 15, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-780-440-E

    “Based on observation, it was determined there was not 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: 1. In 3 classrooms there were cots that were close together and not 12 inches of apart.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E.

  • 8VAC20-780-440-J

    “Based on observation of two occupied cribs next to each other, it was determined the cribs were not 12 inches of space between them.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-440-J.

All 23 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 13, 2026Subsidy health and safety inspection3 violations cited
Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo violations cited
May 12, 2026Complaint inspection1 violation cited
Apr 6, 2026Subsidy health and safety inspection7 violations cited
Oct 6, 2025Inspection2 violations cited
Oct 6, 2025Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Apr 9, 2025Inspection7 violations cited
Apr 9, 2025Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Sep 18, 2024Inspection1 violation cited
Sep 18, 2024Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Sep 18, 2024Complaint inspectionNo violations cited
May 16, 2024Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
May 16, 2024Inspection2 violations cited
Oct 3, 2023Inspection10 violations cited
Oct 3, 2023Subsidy health and safety inspection2 violations cited
Aug 21, 2023Inspection3 violations cited
Jun 6, 2023Complaint inspectionNo violations cited
May 25, 2023Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
May 24, 2023Complaint inspection2 violations cited
May 24, 2023Inspection18 violations cited
Nov 15, 2022Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Nov 15, 2022Inspection2 violations cited
Feb 16, 2022Complaint inspectionNo violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Oct 13, 2027.
  • A current subsidy provider.
  • Ages: Birth - 7 years 11 months.
  • Capacity: 70 children.
Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

Has Virginia acted against it?

  • 5 complaint inspections on record.
  • No complaint allegations published with findings.

Who does the caring?

  • Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 171 child care providers in the City of Alexandria, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 23.
Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

11 of the 171 in the City of Alexandria, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
The Butterfly House29
The Campagna Center-Samuel Tucker1
Creative World Learning Center - Landmark This child care provider23
Bright Start Learning Center15
Valley Drive Preschool2
Bright Start Preschool II13
Miriam Ayala28
Bright Start Preschool I3
The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site22
Vanessa Gutierrez2
Miryam Galarza36
Kalsoom Akhtar5

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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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Replies

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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