The Gardner School of Ashburn
A child day center in Ashburn, Virginia 20147
44128 Navajo Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 20147. (571) 223-1900.
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The short answer
- 36 deficiencies in the last three years
- May 262026 the latest visit on record
- 200 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?
16 inspections on record, the latest on May 26, 2026.
36 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
28 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hover or focus a month to read it.
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.
May 26, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by the individual staff member.
“Staff #2, who has actively been employed by the center for the past six months, did not have documentation of a signed staff orientation.”
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The center shall develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.
“The center did not develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.”
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Documentation of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.
The inspectors’ words, 93 words
“Staff #2, who has been actively working at the center for the past six months, did not have completed references verification on file. Staff #3, who has been actively working at the center for the past four months, did not have completed references verification on file. Staff #6 confirmed that references for Staff #2 and #3 were not conducted prior to employment. The file for Staff #3 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training as required.”
May 18, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance; or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“There was no physical examination in the record for child #1, who had been enrolled for 64 days.”
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Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present.
“At the time of the inspection, Classroom #2 did not have at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director present. The center director confirmed that Staff #5 was the assigned program lead for the group but did not have documentation in their record supporting qualification.”
Oct 20, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe ad operable condition.
“In the three year old classroom, there was peeling paint located on the wall under the window in the back of the classroom.”
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Repeat Violation
“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name. Two bottles in the refrigerator were not dated in the infant classroom.”
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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 required information. The record for Child #5 did not have documentation of child updates and confirmation of up to date information in the child’s record.”
Mar 10, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Repeat Violation
“he center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The center did not have documentation of an annual fire inspection at the time of the inspection. Documentation of the last annual fire inspection was dated February 1, 2023.”
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Repeat Violation
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #1 and Staff #6 were working together with a group of six three year old children in Classroom H and were not certified in CPR or first aid.”
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Repeat Violation
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to checked prior to employment. Staff #1, Staff #4, and Staff #5, all who have been actively working at the center for over one month, did not have any completed references verifications on file.”
Oct 9, 2024: inspection9 deficiencies
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An annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction shall be provided to the licensing representative.
“An annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official was not provided. Documentation of the last fire inspection report was dated 06/06/2023.”
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Repeat Violation
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the Imagination A (4 year old)classroom, a box of floor wet cloths with the label “keep out of reach of children” was located in an unlocked low cabinet.”
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Requirements shall be met if diaper cream is used.
“In the Imagination A (4 years old) classroom, a container of diaper ointment was not labeled with the child’s name and made accessible to children.”
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At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR).
“Staff #5 was alone with a group of six two year old children. Staff #5’s certification in CPR expired one month ago.”
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At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in first aid.
“Staff #5 was alone with a group of six two year old children. Staff #5’s certification in first aid expired one month ago.”
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The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.
“The center did not practice a monthly practice evacuation drill for the month of September. Staff #1 confirmed that the center did not conduct a practice evacuation drill for the month of September.”
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A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from the physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
“Child #6 and Child #7, who have been enrolled at the center for one and a half months, have a diagnosed food allergies and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
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Repeat Violation
“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 was not kept for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for the past five months, did not have two or more completed reference verification on file.”
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A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child’s record by the first day of the child’s attendance and signed by the parent.
“Child #3 and Child #4’s record did not contain signed documentation of authorization for emergency medical care, notification of a communicable disease, and pick up of ill child.”
Apr 17, 2024: inspection8 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 177 words
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a sex offender registry check and a criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3’s record (Date of hire-04/15/2024) contains a sworn statement that states that they lived in the state of California in the preceding five years. Staff #3’s record did not contain documentation of a sex offender registry check and criminal history record information check for the state of California prior to the first day of employment. 2. Staff #4’s record (Date of hire-04/10/2024) contains a sworn statement that states that they lived in the state of Florida in the preceding five years. Staff #4’s record did not contain documentation of a Florida sex offender registry check. 3. Staff #2 confirmed that the out of state sex offender registry checks and the criminal history information check for Staff #4 and Staff #5 were not completed prior to the fist date of employment.”
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8VAC20-770-60-B
The inspectors’ words, 118 words
“Based on record review and interview, employees did not complete a sworn statement or affirmation prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4’s record (Date of hire-04/10/2024) did not contain documentation of a completed sworn statement prior to the first date of employment. Staff #4 completed a sworn statement on the date of the inspection, 04/17/2024. 2. Staff #5’s record (Date of hire-04/10/2024) did not contain documentation of a completed sworn statement prior to the first date of employment. Staff #5 completed a sworn statement on the date of the inspection, 04/17/2024. 3. Staff # 2 confirmed that Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not complete a sworn statement prior to the date of employment.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
The inspectors’ words, 106 words
“Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis(TB) screening completed the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4’s record (Date of hire-04/10/2024) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening completed the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #4’s record contained documentation of a negative Tb screening dated 01/30/2024. 2. Staff #5’s record (Date of hire-04/10/2024) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening completed the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #5’s record contained documentation of a negative TB screening dated 09/09/2023.”
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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 that prevent access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Exploration B classroom, a container of disinfecting wipes were located on top of a mirror int he bathroom.”
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8VAC20-780-510-G
“Based on medication review, an emergency medication is not labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or the times to be given. Evidence: 1. Child #9 has emergency medication on site. The medication was located in a plastic bag and missing the prescription label. 2. Child #10 has emergency medication on site. The medication is missing the prescription label.”
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8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on medication review and staff interview, the center did not obtain written authorization from a parent and physician to administer a medication. Evidence: 1. Child #6 has an Auvi-Q medication at the center to be administered in an emergency. Child #6 does not have documentation of parent and physician authorization to administer medication. 2. Staff # 6 confirmed that Child #6 did not have parent and physician authorization to administer the Auvi-Q emergency medication.”
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8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, prepared infant formula was not dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: 1. Three bottles of prepared formula were located in the refrigerator for Child #6 without the child’s name and date.”
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8VAC20-780-70
The inspectors’ words, 104 words
“Based on record review and interview, required records were not kept for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #4’s record (Date of hire-04/10/2024) did not contain documentation of a person to be notified in an emergency and documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Staff #5’s record (Date of hire-04/10/2024) did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 3. Staff #6 confirmed that staff references were conducted, but documentation was unavailable at the time of the inspection.”
Nov 6, 2023: inspection8 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the center did not update criminal history record reports every five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #5’s record (Date of hire-03/01/2022) did not contain an updated criminal history record check. The last criminal history record was dated 09/14/2018.”
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years was not obtained. Evidence: 1. A sworn disclosure statement states that Staff #6(Date of hire-07/10/2023) has lived in North Carolina in the preceding five years. Staff #6’s record did not contain results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for the state of North Carolina.”
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Repeat Violation
“Based on record review and interview, the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was not completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #6’s record (Date of hire-07/10/2023) did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course had not been completed within 90 days of employment.”
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Repeat Violation
“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In Acceleration A classroom, peeling paint was located on the wall next to the exit door of the classroom. 2. In Imagination B classroom, there was peeling paint the size of a quarter located on the wall in the library area of the classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation of the playground, the center did not maintain resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1. On the big playground, the playground structure did not have resilient surfacing of six inches of mulch. The ground was exposed under the slide.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, children’s and staff hands were not washed with soap and running water after a diaper change. Evidence: 1. Staff #1(Date of hire-10/20/2023) changed two children’s diapers and put them down on the floor without washing their hands. 2. Staff #1 did not wash their hands before and after two diaper changes.”
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Repeat Violation
“Based on documentation review and interview, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. An evacuation drill was not conducted for the month of May. The documentation log of evacuation drills did not contain an evacuation drill for the month of May. 2. Staff #4 confirmed that an evacuation drill was not conducted for the month of May.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Violation Based on record review, children’s records did not contain required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1’s record Start date-07/18/2022) did not contain documentation of an annual update of the child’s up to date information.”
May 16, 2023: complaint inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 181 words
“Based on observation, staff interview and documentation review,areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. According to an incident report dated 05/10/2023, Child #1 was climbing on the raised flower box and fell. Child #1’s arms and legs were cleaned off by Staff #1 and checked for broken skin. Staff #1 did not observe any marks or broken skin and Child #1 returned to play. 2. At approximately 2:30pm, Staff #1 stated that she observed a mark on the inner right thigh of Child #1. Staff #1 stated that they assumed that the mark happened at home. 3. At approximately 4:45pm, the parents of Child #1 noticed a large mark on the inner right thigh of Child #1. 4. The wooden flower bed box located on the far left of the playground had splintering and deteriorating wood on two of the outer corners of the flower bed box. The deteriorating wood of the left corner of the box had an exposed metal bolt head that had sharp edges.”
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8VAC20-780-340-A
The inspectors’ words, 159 words
“Based on interview and documentation review, when supervising children, staff did not always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. At approximately 2:30pm, Staff #1 observed a red mark on Child #1’s inner thigh. Staff #1 stated that they assumed the mark happened at home and that they did not treat the mark. 2. Staff #1 stated that they did not notify the parents of Child #1 about the observed mark. Staff #1 stated that it is procedure to notify the parents of any marks and bruises observed on children using the Brightwheel app. 3. According to an incident report dated 05/10/2023 at 11:15am, “ When [Child #1] was climbing on a raised flower bed [when] she fell. [Staff] cleaned [their] arms and legs. We later found a scratch on [their] inner thigh”. 4. Staff #1 stated that they did not associate the mark on the inner right thigh to the fall that happened earlier on the playground.”
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8VAC20-780-550-O
The inspectors’ words, 128 words
“Based on interview, the center did not notify the parent by the end of the day of any known minor injuries. Evidence: 1. Staff #1(Date of hire-02/28/2022) stated that on May 10, 2023 at approximately 2:30pm, they observed a mark on the inner right thigh of Child #1. 2. Staff #1 stated that it is procedure to notify the parents by the Brightwheel app of any marks or bruises observed on children. Staff #2 stated that it is standard procedure to contact parents about bruises or marks on children. 3. Staff #1 did not notify the parent by the end of the day of any known minor injuries. Staff #1 stated “ It is my fault that I did not contact anyone. I assumed it happened at home”.”
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8VAC20-780-550-P
The inspectors’ words, 96 words
“Based on documentation review, the center did not maintain a complete written record of children’s serious and minor injuries that were made the day of occurrence. Evidence: 1. According to an incident report dated 05/10/2023, Child #1 sustained a minor injury on the playground. 2. An incident report was written at the end of the day after the parents of Child #1 observed a red mark on the inner right thigh. 3. The incident report did not contain the date and time when parents were notified and any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”
Feb 7, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review and interview, staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s (Date of hire-10/10/22) record did contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education orientation course. 2. Staff #3 confirmed that the orientation course had not been completed by Staff #1 to date.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Sound Stage classroom, a pillow located in the library area of the classroom was torn and exposing the cushion inside.”
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8VAC20-780-510-H
“Based on review of medications, nonprescription medication was not in the original container with the direction label attached. Evidence: 1. Child #7 has Allergy Relief medication on site. The medication was located in a plastic bag with the child’s name on it and not in the original packaging. 2. Child #8 has Allergy Relief medication on site. The medication was located in a plastic bag with the child’s name on it and not in the original packaging.”
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8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on review of medications, one medication at the facility is not in the original container with a label attached. Evidence: 1. Child #6 has an Auvi-Q auto injector at the facility. The medication is not in an original container with a prescription label attached.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review, a written care plan for each child diagnosed with a food allergy was not obtained. Evidence: 1. Child #6 has a diagnosed food allergy and has emergency medication on site. Child #6’s record did not contain a written care plan.”
Sep 15, 2022: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-210-A-2
“Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure staff assigned as program leader met program leader qualifications. Evidence: 1. Staff #1(date of hire-5/3/2021) was in the position of program leader in the Nature Center (3 year old) classroom. Staff #1 did not did not have a bachelor’s degree in a child related field such as, but not limited to, elementary education, nursing, or recreation, from a college or university.”
Aug 17, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-240-E
“Based on record review and interview, staff did not complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3’s records were missing documentation of training in first aid and cardiopulmonary (CPR). 2. Staff #4 stated that Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 did receive complete orientation in first aid and cpr, but did not complete documentation for the training.”
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8VAC20-780-240-I
“Based on record review, required records were not kept for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #2’s record (Date of hire-5/2/22) did not contain documentation of a completed orientation. 2. Staff #3’s record (Date of hire-7/6/22) did not contain documentation of a completed orientation.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 122 words
“Based on observation, areas inside and outside, was not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Art Studio classroom, there was peeling paint located in the sensory table area. 2. In the Nature Center’s classroom, there was peeling paint located near the exit door and an edge of a large area rug was rolled up on the edge. This rolled edge created a tripping hazard. 3. On the toddler playground, there was standing water in the sandbox area. A tarp that was used to cover the sandbox collected two inched of water. Also, there was a tire being used to hold the tarp down on the sandbox that collected six inched of water inside of the tire.”
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8VAC20-780-280-H
“Based on observation, a purse was accessible to children, Evidence: In the Trailblazers classroom(2 year old classroom) a purse was opened and located on a low shelf.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. A monthly practice evacuation drill was not conducted for the month of July. 2. Staff #4 confirmed that a practice evacuation drill was not conducted for the month of July.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, required records were not kept for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #2’s record (Date of hire-05/02/2022) did not contain documentation of a second reference check and the fist reference check was completed after the date of hire.”
Jun 2, 2022: complaint inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Nature Center classroom, the carpet was unraveling and had loose strings. (Approximate length-10 feet of unraveled floor line.)”
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8VAC20-780-410-2
The inspectors’ words, 259 words
“Based on interviews, a staff member used a forbidden action of placing a child in a small confined space that the child could not freely exit himself. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 stated that [Staff #1] puts children under the staff desk and [Staff #1’s] body blocks them to isolate them[in the Nature Center Classroom]. Staff #2 also stated [Staff#1] shoved [Child#2-a 3 year old] with her foot to stop crying. 2. Staff #3 wrote in an email to center management, that [Staff#1] “puts children under her desk when they are not behaving (“acting out”) and sits in front of it.” Staff#3 also wrote “the last time he was here, she dragged him by the arm to shove him under the desk and used the side of her foot to kick him in further.” 3. Staff #3 stated [Staff #1] would place [Child #1-a 3 year old] under the desk to calm down. Staff #3 stated [Staff #1] would tell [Child #1] to go under and he would be upset for not listening or suppose to sit down or talking too much. 4. Staff #3 stated that [Staff #1] grabbed [Child #2-a 3 year old ] by the arm and placed the child under the desk and sat in front of the desk to cage [Child #2] in. Staff #3 stated “[Staff #1] roughly handled [Child #2] when grabbing him by arm and then used her foot to push him further in. [Staff #1] was confining [Chidl#2] in the space caging him in. [Child#2] couldn’t get out without [Staff#1] moving.””
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8VAC20-780-560-F
The inspectors’ words, 110 words
“Based on interview and review of the center’s menu, the center was not following the most recent, age appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: 1. The May snack menu had only one component of food for either AM snack, PM snack or both. Example: Goldfish and water on 5/04/2022 PM snack. 2. Staff #1 stated they usually just give them water at lunch in [the Nature Center Classroom]. “I don’t pour and put in front of them.” 3. Staff #2 stated [Staff #1] doesn’t serve milk or offer to the children in [the Nature Center Classroom].”
Mar 10, 2022: inspection7 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-280-B
The inspectors’ words, 117 words
“Based on observation, 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. Evidence: 1. In the three and four year old classroom, a box of Borax and a bottle of white vinegar was stored in a low unlocked cabinet. 2. In a second three and four year old classroom, a bottle of disinfectant spray was stored in a low unlocked cabinet. 3. In the Pre-K classroom, two containers of disinfecting wipes with the label, “Keep out of Reach of Children” was stored in a low unlocked cabinet. A container of wet mop cloths were also stored in the same cabinet.”
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8VAC20-780-350-F
“Based on and observation, record review, the center did not develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: 1. The center did not have documentation of a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children are cared for by consistent staff members.”
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8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on record review, 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. The center did not develop written procedures for shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.”
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8VAC20-780-550-B
“Based on record review, the emergency evacuation plan did not contain required procedural components. Evidence: 1. The Emergency Plan did not contain continuity of operations during an emergency and reunification plans after evacuation.”
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8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on record review, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter in place, and lockdown drills. Evidence: 1. The evacuation drill logs were missing the following information: the person conducting the drill, and problems encountered, if any.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, children’s records did not contain required information. Evidence: 1. Child #3’s (Start date 09/08/2020) record did not contain documentation of an annual update.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A-8
The inspectors’ words, 99 words
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Child #5 has a diagnosed allergy and has emergency medication on site. Child #5’s record did not have documentation of a written care plan for the diagnosed food allergy. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that Child #5 does not have a written care plan.”
Feb 3, 2022: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on interview and record review, the center did not implement a monthly evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 confirmed that a monthly evacuation drill was not conducted for the month of January. 2. Documentation for evacuation drills indicated that an evacuation drill for the month of January was not completed.”
All 16 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| May 26, 2026 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| May 18, 2026 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| May 16, 2024 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| May 16, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Jun 2, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Nov 20, 2027.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 200 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?
- 6 complaint inspections on record.
- 2 complaint allegations published with Virginia’s findings, 2 of them found valid.
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.
| Date | What | Detail |
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| May 24, 2023 | Complaint | Allegation: Supervision. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Complaint | Allegation: Emergency Procedures/Supplies. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
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 304 child care providers in Loudoun County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 8; this one had 36.
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 Gardner School of Ashburn This child care provider | 36 |
| La Petite Academy - Ashburn | 35 |
| AVSP Youth Program | 2 |
| Crossroads United Methodist Church | 5 |
| KinderCare Learning Centers at Golden Meadow | 24 |
| Ashburn Presbyterian Church | 4 |
| Little Learners Academy LLC | 8 |
| Montessori Academy at Belmont Greene | 18 |
| St. David’s Episcopal Church and School | 3 |
| KinderCare Learning Centers #301766 | 37 |
| Carolina Schwan | 10 |
| The Children’s Learning Laboratory | 10 |
| The Goddard School - Ashburn | 22 |
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.
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.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
From the provider
The public record above comes first. Anything the provider adds will appear here, below it, and say who wrote it.
Replies
None. Replies aren’t open yet. When they open, the provider will be able to answer any finding for free, and the reply will show beside that finding, unedited and dated.
Paid listing
None. Paid listings aren’t open yet. When they open, anything paid for will say “Paid by the provider”, and paying will never change a finding, a rating or the order of results.