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The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site

A child day center in Alexandria, Virginia 22304

3700 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22304. (703) 836-0214.

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

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The short answer

The last 24 months 22 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Every month

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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?

20 inspections on record, the latest on Sep 22, 2026.

22 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

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

22 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.

Apr 14, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
  • All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.

    “There was no documentation of a current CPR certification for Staff #2.”

    Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

  • All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

    “There was no documentation of a current first aid certification for Staff #2.”

    Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

Nov 5, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
  • Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include all of the following facility specific topics.

    “Documentation of orientation training in the record for Staff #5, did not include all of the facility specific topics that are required.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-240-C.

  • Prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment, staff shall be provided in writing with required center’s information.

    “The record for Staff #5, employed for three years, did not include documentation of having received in writing the required center’s information.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-240-D.

  • Staff and children’s records shall be treated confidentially.

    “Supplemental pages of the inspection report, which contain confidential information, were posted on both classrooms.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-50-A.

Apr 29, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • *REPEAT VIOLATION* The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

    “The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 10/01/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

    Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

Oct 1, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
  • The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

    “The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 02/20/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

    Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

  • 22.1-289.035-B-1

    “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The sworn statement in the record for Staff #6, who is currently working, was dated five days after their first day of employment.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

  • The center is required to obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

    “The criminal background checks in the records for Staff #2 and Staff #6, who are currently working, were each dated eleven days after their first day of employment.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

  • Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department.

    “The screening in the record for Staff #6 was completed six days after hire. The screening in the record for Staff #5 was not signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-280-D

    “Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles. A digital food thermometer was located in a plastic bin inside a cabinet that stores cleaning products.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-280-D.

  • Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.

    “The records for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3, enrolled each for one month and a half, were missing the following required component: work phone number of each parent who has custody.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Feb 20, 2024: inspection7 deficiencies
  • 22.1-289.035-B-4

    The inspectors’ words, 97 words

    “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the program did not ensure that employees that had lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years have in their files the result of an out-of-state Criminal History Name Check. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #1 (start date (10/27/2021) and Officer #1 did not contain documentation of the results of an out-of-state Criminal History Name Check. Staff #1 and Officer #1 had declared in their sworn statement having lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years before employment.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

  • 22.1-289.036-B-2

    “Based on record review, the program did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter was obtained every five years for its board officers/agents. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Officer # 2 did not contain a current criminal history determination letter. The most recent letter in the record for Officer #2 was dated 08/27/2018.”

    Rule 22.1-289.036-B-2.

  • 8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

    “Based on record review, the program did not ensure that Central Registry search results are obtained every five years for its board officers/agents. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Officer # 2 did not contain current Central Registry search results. The most recent results documented in the record for Officer #2 were dated 01/09/2019.”

    Rule 8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a.

  • 8VAC20-780-140-A

    “Based on children’s records review, one out of four records reviewed did not contain a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Child #1 (start date 08/23/2023) did not contain the results of a physical examination.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-550-F

    “Based on documentation review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, emergency drills logs reviewed for Rooms Wheeler 1 and Wheeler 2, did not contain lockdown drills documented for the 2023 year.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

  • 8VAC20-780-60-A

    “Based on children’s records review, one out of four records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #2 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of one parent who has custody.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-70

    “Based on records review, staff’s records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Dec 5, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-780-40-H

    “Based on documentation review, the center did not provide to the licensing representative evidence of public liability insurance coverage. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent proof insurance document available for review was dated 09/29/2022-2023.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-40-H.

  • 8VAC20-780-420-E-3

    “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure to annually, review with the parent the emergency contact information required to ensure the information is correct, and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence: 1) The most recent review of the emergency information in the record for Child #1 was dated 03/18/2022.”

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

  • 8VAC20-780-60-A

    “Based on record review, children’s records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #2 did not contain the address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2) The record for Child #4 did not contain the work phone number of each parent who has custody.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Apr 17, 2023: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-790-600-F

    “Based on record review and interview, caregivers who work directly with children did not annually attend the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of having completed the health and safety update course for the year 2022.”

    Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Apr 17, 2023: inspection9 deficiencies
  • 22.1-289.035-B-2

    “Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter prior to first day of employment for one staff person. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #6 (hire date 01/06/2022) had a fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter dated 03/18/2022.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

  • 8VAC20-770-60-B

    “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a completed Sworn Statement prior to first day of employment. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the Sworn Statement in the record for Staff #6 (start date 01/06/2022) was dated 01/24/2022.”

    Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

  • 8VAC20-780-160-A

    “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that documentation of negative tuberculosis (Tb) screening for each employee was submitted at the time of employment and documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #5 (hire date 09/06/2022) did not contain a Tb screening. 2) The Tb screening form in Staff #6’s record (hire date 01/06/2022) was dated 09/12/2021.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-160-C

    “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that employees obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening at least every two years. Evidence: 1) A current Tb screening was due for Staff #3. The Tb screening form in the record for Staff #3 was dated 03/10/2021.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

  • 8VAC20-780-280-H

    “Based on observation and interview with staff, cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents were stored in areas, purses or pockets that were accessible to children. evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the inspector observed a purse located on the floor, next to a desk on Room #1. Upon interviewing staff in the room, it was confirmed that the purse contained cosmetics and a bottle of over-the-counter medication.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-280-H.

  • 8VAC20-780-40-M

    “Based on documentation review, allergy lists did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the allergy list in Room #1 was not dated as required.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

  • 8VAC20-780-550-D

    “Based on documentation review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, Room #1’s 2022 emergency drills log provided for review, did not have an evacuation (fire) drill documented for the month of December 2022. 2) Room #2’s 2023 emergency drills log provided for review, did not have an evacuation (fire) drill documented for the month of March 2023.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

  • 8VAC20-780-60-A

    “Based on record review, children’s records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 did not contain work phone number and place of employment of a second parent who has custody. 2) The record for Child #3 did not contain addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-70

    “Based on record review, staff’s records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #5 (hire date 09/16/2022) did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Oct 18, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-780-40-M

    “Based on documentation review, allergy lists did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) Allergy lists were not dated as required. 2) Allergy lists in each class did not include the list of children with allergies in the other classroom.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

  • 8VAC20-780-420-E-3

    “Based on record review, the center did not request, at least annually, parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date. Evidence: 1) The most recent review of the information in the record for Child #2 was dated 09/01/2021; and for Child #4 was dated 08/05/2021.”

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

  • 8VAC20-780-50-A

    “Based on observation, the center did not keep children’s information confidential. Evidence: 1) The “Supplemental Page” of the previous licensing inspection containing confidential information about children in care was posted on the center’s information bulletin board.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-50-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-60-A

    “Based on record review, children’s records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #2 did not contain work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody, and the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2) The record for Child #3 did no contain the addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-70

    “Based on record review, staff’s records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain verification of name, address and age. (I.D.)”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Mar 29, 2022: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-790-600-F

    “Based on record review, caregivers who work directly with children did not annually attend the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: 1) There is no documentation in the record for Staff #2 of having completed the health and safety update course for the years 2020 and 2021. The most recent health and safety update course certificate in the record for Staff #2 was dated 06/15/2019..”

    Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Mar 29, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-780-40-M

    “Based on observation and interview with staff, the written lists of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions was not dated, current nor kept confidential. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the allergy list in room 1 was not dated. The allergy list in room 2 was not dated and was taped on a cabinet door with no cover page to maintain the information confidential. Staff in the room stated that the list included a child who was not enrolled in the center anymore.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

  • 8VAC20-820-120-E-2

    “Based on review of required posted documents, the center did not ensure that all required documents related to the terms of the license were posted on the premises of the program. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility (10/2021) were not posted. The posted report was dated 03/25/2019.”

    Rule 8VAC20-820-120-E-2.

All 20 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 22, 2026Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Apr 14, 2026Inspection2 violations cited
Mar 18, 2026Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Nov 5, 2025Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Nov 5, 2025Inspection3 violations cited
Apr 29, 2025Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Apr 29, 2025Inspection1 violation cited
Oct 1, 2024Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Oct 1, 2024Inspection6 violations cited
Feb 20, 2024Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Feb 20, 2024Inspection7 violations cited
Dec 5, 2023Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Dec 5, 2023Inspection3 violations cited
Apr 17, 2023Subsidy health and safety inspection1 violation cited
Apr 17, 2023Inspection9 violations cited
Oct 18, 2022Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Oct 18, 2022Inspection5 violations cited
Mar 29, 2022Inspection2 violations cited
Mar 29, 2022Subsidy health and safety inspection1 violation cited
Feb 24, 2022InspectionNo violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Apr 27, 2028.
  • A current subsidy provider.
  • Ages: 3 years - 5 years 11 months.
  • Capacity: 36 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 22.
Source:

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

11 of the 171 in the City of Alexandria, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
The Butterfly House29
The Campagna Center-Samuel Tucker1
Creative World Learning Center - Landmark23
Bright Start Learning Center15
Valley Drive Preschool2
Bright Start Preschool II13
Miriam Ayala28
Bright Start Preschool I3
The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site This child care provider22
Vanessa Gutierrez2
Miryam Galarza36
Kalsoom Akhtar5

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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Source:

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

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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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