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American Day School #1

A child day center in Alexandria, Virginia 22314

917 Princess Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. (703) 837-0237.

Virginia’s own record, on legacy.dss.virginia.gov

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The short answer

The last 24 months 14 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 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?

12 inspections on record, the latest on Sep 3, 2026.

14 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

14 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

14 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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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.

Sep 3, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
  • At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members and individuals from independent contractors shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening as stated in subsection B of this section.

    “One staff member, staff 2, is missing subsequent TB screening reults.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

  • The diapering surface shall be used only for diapering or cleaning children, and it shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Tables used for children’s activities or meals shall not be used for changing diapers.

    “A basket full of balls were observed on the diaper changing table, during the inspection.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Feb 9, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
  • The diapering surface shall be used only for diapering or cleaning children, and it shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use.

    “The diapering surface was not sanitized after the diapering of a child.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

  • When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center.

    “An authorization for a medication expired over 18 months ago. The medication was found onsite.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

  • For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

    “The written record of attendance in one classroom documented the arrival of one child who was not present. A total of 11 children were present. The attendance record documented a total of 12 children present today.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Nov 25, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within 30 calendar days of employment.

    “Staff #1’s TB screening was over one year prior to employment.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-440-E

    “There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. Exception: Twelve inches of space are not required where cots, beds, or rest mats are located adjacent to a wall or a divider as long as one side is open at all times to allow for passage. Occupied cots were positioned in space that did not allow for one open side at all times to allow for passage in three classrooms.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E.

May 15, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
  • The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.

    “The list of children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions in one classroom listed a child that is no longer enrolled.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

  • Repeat: Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.

    “The receptacle used to dispose diapers in one classroom requires staff to lift the lid with their hands.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Nov 25, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.

    “A foot operated storage system used for disposing diapers was inoperable. Staff was observed lifting the lid of the receptacle with their hand to dispose of diapers.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

  • If a reference check is taken over the phone, documentation shall include dates of contact.

    “References for Staff 1 did not include the dates of contact.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Jan 10, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
  • Based on record review, the tuberculosis screening was not complete at least every two years.

    “Evidence: The tuberculosis screening for Staff A was last complete 12/2021.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

  • Based on record review, the liability insurance on file was not current.

    “Evidence: The liability insurance on file expired 09/23/2023.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-40-H.

  • Based on record review, a child’s record was missing required information.

    “Evidence: The records of Children A and B were missing the parents employer phone number.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Feb 9, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Based on record review, at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members did not obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening.

    “Evidence: Staff A did not have a current tuberculosis screening on file. Their screening expired 10/2022.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

  • Based on observation, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

    “Evidence: The most recent fire inspection was conducted 09/2021.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

Aug 9, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
  • Based on observation, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report.

    “Evidence: The latest fire inspection report on file was complete 10/2020”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

  • Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place.

    “Evidence: Disinfectant spray was located on the bathroom in an unlocked drawer and on top of the paper towel dispenser.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

  • Based on record review, children’s files were not reviewed at least annually.

    “Evidence: The record of Child A was last reviewed 07/2021.”

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

Feb 8, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-780-280-B

    “Based on observation of the Preschool 1 classroom, a cleaning material was found unlocked. Evidence: A spray bottle of soap and water was found unlocked on top of the diaper changing area.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

  • 8VAC20-780-520-C

    “Based on observation of the Preschool 1 classroom, diaper ointment was found accessible to children. Evidence: Diaper ointment was found on the shelving located below the diaper surface and also near the sink. These areas were accessible to children in care.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

  • 8VAC20-780-560-F-4

    “Based on observation of the children at lunch, food was offered that was considered a potential choking hazard. Evidence: The Preschool 1 and 2 lunch tables have children ages 3 years and younger. Apples that were sliced in quarters were served to the children.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F-4.

All 12 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 3, 2026Inspection2 violations cited
Feb 9, 2026Inspection3 violations cited
Nov 25, 2025Inspection2 violations cited
May 15, 2025Inspection2 violations cited
Nov 25, 2024Inspection2 violations cited
Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo violations cited
Jan 10, 2024Inspection3 violations cited
Feb 9, 2023Inspection2 violations cited
Nov 29, 2022InspectionNo violations cited
Aug 9, 2022Inspection3 violations cited
Feb 8, 2022Inspection3 violations cited
Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Feb 26, 2028.
  • Ages: 1 year 4 months - 6 years 11 months.
  • Capacity: 99 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?

  • 0 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 14.
Source:

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

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

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.

Source:

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

From the provider

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An example nursing home

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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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