Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Early Dev. Ctr.
A child day center in Alexandria, Virginia 22315
6420 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, Virginia 22315. (703) 310-4071.
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The short answer
- 19 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jul 202026 the latest visit on record
- 48 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?
12 inspections on record, the latest on Jul 20, 2026.
19 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
19 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 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.
Jul 20, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection2 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.
“Child 1 and Child 4 did not have documentation of immunization updates once every six months.”
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Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.
“Staff 1 had CPR training certificate that she stated was completed 100% online.”
Aug 5, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, chipped or peeling paint.
“Room 2 had peeling paint around the trash can.”
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Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“Room 1 had an unlocked lower cabinet with disinfectants accessible to children.”
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If sunscreen in used, the following requirements shall be met: sunscreen shall be in the original container and labeled with the child’s name.
“Room 3 there was sunscreen that was not labeled with the child’s name.”
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Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.
“Room 1 had refrigerated infant formula that did not have a date.”
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The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: for staff hired after March 1, 1996, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering.
“Staff 1 did not have documentation of 2 reference checks prior to being hired.”
Jan 27, 2025: inspection6 deficiencies
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All applicants for employment, employees, applicants to serve as volunteers, and volunteers shall undergo a background check prior to employment or beginning to serve as a volunteer and every five years thereafter.
“Staff 2 did not complete repeat background checks for central registry and fingerprinting within 5 years of the preceding check. Last central registry check was dated 11/19/18, and last criminal history check was dated 10/26/18.”
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The child day center shall 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 from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
“Staff 1 and 2 did not have documentation of out of state background checks for states they resided in, within 5 years of obtaining their position at the child day center.”
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The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.
“6 children’s records were reviewed, and Child 3 did not have documentation of an updated immunization record. Last documented immunization was on 12/1/2023.”
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At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department.
“Staff 2’s last documented tuberculosis screening was dated 10/26/2018.”
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Staff shall complete orientation training prior to staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
“Staff 4 did not have documentation of completing orientation training.”
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Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes: Identity of the person conducting the drill; The date and time of the drill; The method used for notification of the drill; The number of staff participating; The number of children participating; Any special conditions simulated; The time it took to complete the drill; Problems encountered, if any; and For emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions.
“The facility emergency drill log only included: date, time, number of children and staff, length of drill, and the weather.”
Jul 23, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that the documents required by the superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place. Evidence: observed that the facility did not post the most recent inspection report. The posted inspection report was dated 8/4/2023, but the most recent inspection was dated 1/2/2024.”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 1 did not have documentation of a subsequent TB screening or testing within the last 2 years. The most recent TB screening/testing took place on 5/2/2022.”
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8VAC20-780-210-A
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they had program leader qualification documentation. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 1 and Staff 2 were working as program leaders, but did not have documentation of program leader qualifications.”
Jan 2, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on interview and a review of one staff member’s record the center did not ensure that a staff member was not alone with, in control of, or supervising one or more children, without first having completed any required background checks deny continued employment after a Virginia Central Registry finding was not received within 30 days. Evidence: Staff member 1 has been employed at the center since June 20, 2023, but does not have documentation of results of a search of the child abuse and neglect from Virginia.”
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8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on staff records review, the center did not ensure staff 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. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (date of employment 6/20/23) and Staff #5 (date of employment 7/11/2023) did not have documentation of completion of orientation.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on staff records review, the center did not required documentation fin staff records for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 and Staff #24did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”
Jul 25, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 126 words
“Based on staff records review, the staff did not authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information 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. Staff #1 (date of employment 6/20/2023) did not have documentation of a request for a search of the child abuse and neglect registry in record available for review during the inspection. 2. Staff #2 (date of employment 7/11/2023) did not have results of a criminal history record information check and documentation for a request for the child abuse and neglect registry in record available for review during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of employment 7/11/2023) did not have documentation of tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 2. Staff #3 did not have documentation of tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.”
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8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on staff records review, the center did not ensure staff 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. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of employment 6/20/23) and Staff #2 (date of employment 7/11/2023) did not have documentation of completion of orientation.”
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8VAC20-780-530-C
“Based on staff records review and interview, the center did not ensure at least two staff members who meet the requirements of subsection A of this section present on the premises during the center’s hours of operation, on fieldtrips, and wherever children are in care. Evidence: 1. Only one staff is current with first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on premises during the center’s hours of operation. All other staff records reviewed expired April 2023.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on staff records review, the center did not required documentation fin staff records for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”
May 2, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, not all hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Spray cleaners and disinfectants were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the two’s classroom. 2. A floor mop with an inserted bottle of chemical floor cleaner was observed leaning in the corner of the infant room.”
All 12 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| May 2, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Aug 23, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: Birth - 3 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 48 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 1353 child care providers in Fairfax County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 19.
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 |
|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Early Dev. Ctr. This child care provider | 19 |
| KinderCare Learning Center #75122 | 19 |
| Hayfield SACC | 13 |
| SACC at Lane | 4 |
| KinderCare Learning Centers #1468 | 40 |
| Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne | 28 |
| Chesterbrook Academy #807 | 22 |
| Little Acorn Patch of Kingstowne | 21 |
| SACC at Island Creek | 9 |
| Bila Hamdael | 3 |
| Sandra Scruggs | 12 |
| Azeb Idris | 18 |
| Feriha Ibrahim | 9 |
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.
From the provider
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Replies
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