Community Montessori School
A child day center in Reston, Virginia 20194
1700 Reston Parkway, Reston, Virginia 20194. (703) 478-3656.
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The short answer
- 13 deficiencies in the last three years
- Aug 172026 the latest visit on record
- 86 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?
14 inspections on record, the latest on Aug 17, 2026.
13 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
13 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 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.
Aug 17, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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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.
“Two containers of cleaning wipes were located, unlocked, on top of a cabinet.”
May 29, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing staff members and individuals from independent contractors shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening.
“The center did not ensure that Staff #4 submitted a follow-up tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of the first screening or test. The center is 9 months out of compliance.”
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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 proof of the child’s identity and age. The center did not ensure the viewing of proof of the children’s age and identity was documented. Child #6 record did not have documentation that proof of identification was reviewed and documented. The center is 3 months out of compliance.”
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The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.
“The center did not ensure documentation of education was maintained in the staff records of Staff #2 and Staff #5.”
Nov 25, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: The food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner;”
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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 proof of the child’s identity and age.
“The center did not ensure the viewing of proof of the children’s age and identity was documented. Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have documentation on record that their proof of identity and age was reviewed. The center is 8 months out of compliance.”
Jun 20, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: First and last dates of attendance
“The center did not maintain all children’s records. Child #4 record did not have documentation of the child’s first date of attendance.”
Sep 12, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Every applicant for licensure as a child day center shall undergo a background check every five years from the date of first search.
“Applicant #2, on the renewal application, does not have current completed background check information.”
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After the first license, an annual approval from the health department shall be provided for meeting requirements for water supply, sewage disposal and food service if applicable.
“The center did not have documentation of an annual health department inspection.”
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A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used.
“In a classroom, a diapering surface had an absorbent covering.”
Jun 21, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on observation, the center did ensure to post the most recent inspections in a conspicuous location.
“Evidence: An inspection from 2021 was posted on the wall by the office.”
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Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child record meets the proof of child identity requirements.
“Evidence: 2 of 3 child records reviewed did not have the proof of identification documentation completed.”
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Based on record review, the center did not ensure that an evacuation drill is practiced monthly.
“Evidence: The center has documented that March 2024 drill was a Lockdown Drill, and April 2024 drill was a shelter - in - place drill. Other emergency drills cannot take the place of a monthly evacuation drill.”
Nov 1, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff members undergo repeat background checks every five years from the date of the first check.
“Evidence: Staff #1 last documented criminal fingerprint check was dated August 27 2018.”
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Based on record review, the center did not ensure that a separate record for each child is kept and maintained.
“Evidence: Child #2 file is missing a complete Child Record, including parental information, child physician information, emergency contact information and other required information.”
Jun 12, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on direct observation, the center did not ensure when food is brought from home that it is labeled and dated to identify the owner.
“Evidence: In the toddler room, food did not have dates placed on them.”
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Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child enrolled have a separate record that contains the required information.
“Evidence: Child 1,3, and 5 records did not have proof of identify verified by the center.”
Aug 29, 2022: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Based on document review, the center did not implement a monthly practice drill every month.
“Evidence: A shelter in place drill was conducted in place of an evacuation drill for the month of June in 2022.”
All 14 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| May 29, 2026 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Aug 31, 2028.
- Ages: 3 months - 6 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 86 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?
- 2 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 13.
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 |
|---|---|
| KinderCare Learning Center #1232 | 44 |
| SACC at Armstrong | 7 |
| SACC at Aldrin | 2 |
| Community Montessori School This child care provider | 13 |
| Primrose School of Reston | 2 |
| Nora Jesus Garate de Gomez | 7 |
| Reston Association at Browns Chapel Park | 4 |
| The Brooksfield School | 3 |
| Tysons Corner Children’s Center -Spring Hill | 9 |
| Common Ground Child Care | 41 |
| Teddy Bear Day Care of University Mall | 24 |
| Grasshopper Green and Kenwood School | 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.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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