Sleepy Hollow Preschool
A child day center in Annandale, Virginia 22003
6531 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Virginia 22003. (703) 941-9791.
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The short answer
- 12 deficiencies in the last three years
- Oct 12026 the latest visit on record
- 75 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?
11 inspections on record, the latest on Oct 1, 2026.
12 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
12 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 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.
Oct 1, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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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 three states, a sex offender registry check from three states, and a criminal history record check from 1 state all for Staff #4, who has been employed for three months and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
Nov 19, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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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 sex offender registry and child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Volunteer #1.”
Oct 9, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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The center is required to obtain a copy of results of a criminal history from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
“The Sworn Statement for Staff #7 dated 08/03/2022 states they have lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years. A criminal clearance from that state has not been obtained.”
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An annual approval from the health department shall be provided for meeting requirements for sewage disposal system and water supply.
“An annual health inspection has not been completed in the past 12 months.”
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Hazardous materials such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place that prevents access by children.
“A cleaning agent was found in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom in the Dragonflies classroom out of reach of children.”
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Staff records shall be kept for each staff person that includes the date of employment.
“The record for Staff #2 did not include the date of employment.”
Mar 11, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-190-A
The inspectors’ words, 103 words
“Based on review of staff files, the Program Director does not meet the required qualifications. Evidence: 1. The unofficial transcripts that were printed during the inspection is not acceptable verification. The total number of educational credits completed does not meet 48t semester hours of college credit from a college or university of which 12 semester hours are in child-related subjects 2. Despite Staff #1 indicating they are Director qualified, Staff #1’s file did not contain documentation of director qualifications during the September 2023 licensing inspection. The Center provided a corrective action to obtain the qualifications from the Board President. No documentation was found.”
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8VAC20-780-40-G
“Based on child record review, the center failed to meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1. The center did not obtain proof of child identity and age requirements for Child #4.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation of the diapering area, the diaper surface is no longer nonabsorbent. Evidence: The diaper mat has surface cracks and is no longer nonabsorbent.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT Based on child record review, 2 out of 5 child records were incomplete. 1. Child #3’s record did not contain a second emergency contact. 2. Child #4’s record did not contain documentation of proof of ID.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“REPEAT Based on review of children with diagnosed food allergies, a written care plan for a child was not found in a record. Evidence: Child #1 has a diagnosed food allergy that requires an emergency medication. A current written care plan signed by a physician was not found in the record”
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8VAC20-780-70
“REPEAT Based on staff record review, 2 out of 5 records were incomplete. Evidence: Staff #3 and #4 references did not include the individual who obtained the references.”
Sep 26, 2023: inspection8 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on staff record review, a criminal record search was not obtained prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #4 began employment on 09/05/2023. The fingerprint background search result was dated 09/06/2023.”
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8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on staff record review, a Sworn Statement was not obtained prior to first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #4 has a documented hire date of 09/05/2023. The Sworn Statement disclosure was dated 09/08/2023.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation of the diapering areas, one of two areas did not include a receptacle for disposable diapers that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface . Evidence: A bathroom on the lower level used for diapering did not include a hands free receptacle such as a step on pale for disposing diapers.”
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8VAC20-780-560-M
“Based on observation of the one class, a child was allowed to walk around while eating. Evidence: One child was observed standing and walking around in front of staff with food in their mouths.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on child record review, 5 out of 5 records were incomplete. Evidence: 1. Records for Child # 1-5 did not include a start date in the record. 2. Child #2 and 3’s record did not include address and phone number for at least 2 emergency contacts.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of children with diagnosed food allergies, a written care plan for a child was not found in a record. Evidence: Child #1 has a diagnosed food allergy that requires an emergency medication. A current written care plan was not found in the record.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on staff record review, 4 out of 5 records were incomplete. Evidence: 1. Staff #2, 3, 4 and 5 records did not include at least 2 documented references and employment applications. 2. Staff #2’s record did not include qualifications for their position. 3. Staff #4’s record did not include documentation of orientation training.”
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8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation, two classrooms did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival of each child as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The Dragonflies classroom did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that included the arrival of each child as it occurred. 2. The Dolphins classroom’s record of attendance was locked in another area of the center and inaccessible.”
Sep 28, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on staff record review, one out of state background check result was not obtained prior to hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 has lived outside of the state of Virginia during the past five years. 2. Staff #3 was hired on 08/10/2022. 3. A criminal record check request has not been made.”
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8VAC20-780-240-I
“Based on staff record review, documentation of orientation training for one staff was not part of the staff record. Evidence: Staff # 4 was hired on 09/16/2022. Documentation of orientation training was not maintained.”
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8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on observation of the center, a current written list of children’s allergies was not maintained in a confidential manner. Evidence: The list of children with allergies in the Dragonflies class was posted on the outside of a cabinet.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation of the bathroom used for diapering, the receptacle used to dispose soiled diapers inside was not one that staff member’s hand does not touch an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: The step on trashcan located by the diapering surface was not operating and required staff to touch the lid of the trashcan to open it.”
Feb 28, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on staff record review, not all background checks were obtained. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was hired on 09/01/21. 2. Results of an out of state criminal record search for Staff #1 was not obtained prior to hire. 3. An Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect Search was not requested for Staff #1.”
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8VAC20-780-550-C
“Based on review of the center’s posted evacuation maps, not all information was found. Evidence: The evacuation procedures/maps located in all classrooms did not include primary and secondary means of egress and assembly points for shelter in place and lock down procedures.”
All 11 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| May 6, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| May 1, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Oct 20, 2028.
- Ages: 2 years - 5 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 75 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 12.
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 |
|---|---|
| Sleepy Hollow Preschool This child care provider | 12 |
| Grasshopper Green and Kenwood School | 7 |
| Annandale Preschool Association | 4 |
| Creative World Learning Center | 11 |
| Pinecrest School | 7 |
| SACC at Columbia | 0 |
| SACC at Camelot | 18 |
| SACC at Canterbury Woods | 4 |
| Ravensworth Baptist Church | 1 |
| St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church | 17 |
| Annandale Play-Care | 22 |
| Maria Lozada | 15 |
| Annandale United Methodist Church Child Development Center | 23 |
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.
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