Bright Start Preschool II
A child day center in Alexandria, Virginia 22304
4915 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22304. (703) 461-0457.
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The short answer
- 13 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jul 272026 the latest visit on record
- 32 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?
17 inspections on record, the latest on Jul 27, 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 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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.
Jul 27, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection4 deficiencies
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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 #1 TB was dated eighteen months prior to date of employment and has been employed for four months.”
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“In classroom #1 (ages 2 1/2 - 3 years), two of the metal window shade chains were unattached from the wall and dangling in an area that was accessible to children. One of the two dangling chains was still attached to a plastic wall attachment piece and had a screw exposed. In the bathrooms in classroom #1 and classroom #2 (ages 2 1/2 - 3 years), empty plastic grocery bags were observed under the changing tables, accessible to children.”
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The diapering surface shall be used only for diapering or cleaning children.
“At the time of inspection, a bag was observed on top of the diaper changing table in classroom #1.”
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If diaper ointment or cream is used, these products do not need to be kept locked but shall be inaccessible to children.
“In the bathroom in classroom #1, one diaper ointment was observed in an open bin under the changing table, accessible to children.”
Dec 19, 2025: inspection4 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.
“The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for over four months.”
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A 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services shall be posted in a visible place at each telephone.
“The number for 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services were not posted in a visible place near the two telephones in the center.”
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When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, a menu listing foods to be served during the current one-week period shall be posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents.
“A snack menu for the current one-week period was not posted or given to parents. Staff #2 confirmed that the snack menu was not posted or given to parents.”
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When centers choose to provide meals or snacks children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards.
“Children in classroom #1 (ages: 2-3 years) were offered string cheese sticks that were cut in half making a cylinder shape approximately 2 ? inches long and approximately ? inch wide.”
Jul 11, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 113 words
“Based on record review and interview, the facility did not ensure that all staff have the result of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry ( CPS check) or equivalent registry from any state in which an individual staff person has resided in the preceding five years before reporting to work. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #4 (date of hire: 09/26/2023) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state CPS check. 2. Staff #4 was observed providing care at the facility on the date of inspection. 3. Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 acknowledged that there was not a record of an out-of-state CPS check being done for Staff #4.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Zebra classroom, the play kitchen sink had a broken faucet and sharp plastic was exposed. 2. Staff #2 acknowledged the broken sink faucet.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
The inspectors’ words, 174 words
“Based on observation, and interview hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Zebra classroom kitchen, 1 bottle of cleaning powder was observed in a lower cabinet under the sink. 2. In the Zebra classroom kitchen, 1 bottle of cleaning powder, 2 jugs of cleaning liquid and 2 bottles of cleaning sprays were observed in an unlocked upper cabinet. 3. In the Zebra classroom, 2 bottles of cleaning sprays were observed in an unlocked cabinet near the teacher desk. 4. Staff # 2 acknowledged the unlocked cleaning supplies in the Zebras classroom. 5. In the Bugs classroom, 6 bottles of cleaning sprays were observed in an unlocked cabinet. 6. In the Bugs classroom, 2 jugs of cleaning liquid, 1 bottle of cleaning spray, 1 bottle of cleaning powder and 1 container of cleaning wipes were observed in an unlocked closet. 7. Staff #1 and Staff #2 acknowledged the unlocked cleaning supplies in the Bugs classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation and interview, electrical outlets did not have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: 1. In the Zebras classroom there were two uncovered electrical outlets. 2. Staff #2 acknowledged these outlets were uncovered during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not have a battery operated radio. Evidence: 1. There was no battery operated radio at the center. 2. Staff #2 acknowledged that there was no battery operated radio at the center.”
All 17 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Mar 6, 2027.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 2 years 6 months - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 32 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 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 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 |
|---|---|
| The Butterfly House | 29 |
| The Campagna Center-Samuel Tucker | 1 |
| Creative World Learning Center - Landmark | 23 |
| Bright Start Learning Center | 15 |
| Valley Drive Preschool | 2 |
| Bright Start Preschool II This child care provider | 13 |
| Miriam Ayala | 28 |
| Bright Start Preschool I | 3 |
| The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site | 22 |
| Vanessa Gutierrez | 2 |
| Miryam Galarza | 36 |
| Kalsoom Akhtar | 5 |
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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