The Vine Preschool
A child day center in Alexandria, Virginia 22309
5614 Old Mill Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22309. (703) 780-1800.
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The short answer
- 28 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jun 122026 the latest visit on record
- 40 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?
19 inspections on record, the latest on Jun 12, 2026.
28 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 Jun 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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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.
Jun 12, 2026: inspection6 deficiencies
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Annual approval from the health department shall be provided.
“The most recent inspection of the facility from the local health department was 7/16/2024.”
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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.
“A spray bottle labeled ‘bleach/water’ was observed on an open shelf in the preschool bathroom.”
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Electrical outlets shall have protective covers.
“The outlet next to the sink in the preschool bathroom did not have protective covers.”
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Diaper changing surfaces shall be non absorbent.
“The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed to have multiple tears, making the surface absorbent.”
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When high chairs are used, children shall be buckled using safety straps.
“8 infants were observed sitting in high chairs waiting for their lunch to be served. 8 out of 8 infants we not buckled into the chairs.”
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Staff records shall contain two references.
“Staff #4s record contains one reference.”
Sep 11, 2025: inspection10 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #3, employed for five years, did not have documentation of an out-of-state Child Abuse and Neglect search from one state. Staff #3 had move out of the state of Virginia approximately 12 months ago and request was submitted, but no follow up when the search was not received.”
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1, who has been attending the center for three weeks, did not have an immunization record on file.”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2 updated screening was due 11 months ago and Staff #4 updated screening was due 3 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
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8VAC20-780-340-D
“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Classroom #1 did not have a qualified lead teacher with a group of six preschool children, ages 12-28 months.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-2
“The required ratio for children ages 16 to 24 month is one staff per five children. During the inspection, Staff #2 was observed leaving classroom #2, which had seven children with one other staff (the youngest child 16 months old) for two to four minutes on three separate occasions.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff #2 cleaned the diaper changing surface and sprayed it with a bleach water solution, but did not allow it to dry for a period of at least two minutes.”
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The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center administers drugs only to the child identified on the prescription label in accordance with the prescriber’s instructions pertaining to dosage, frequency, and manner of administration.
“Classroom #1 had a prescription cream, dated 2/5/25, with instructions to discard after 10 days, and parent authorization was accepted on 6/17/25.”
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8VAC20-780-520-C
“If diaper ointment or cream is used, these products shall be inaccessible to children. Classroom #1 (ages 12-24 months) had multiple containers of diaper ointment and cream on the bottom shelf of the changing table that was accessible to children.”
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When food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner; and content.
“Classroom #3 had several containers of food that was not dated, and nine bottles that were not dated.”
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8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 8:45am on 09/11/25, there were six children present in classroom #1, but only five children were marked present on the attendance record.”
May 7, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“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 07/02/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
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8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #3, age 21 months, did not have documentation of additional immunizations once every six months. The last documentation on file was dated over seven months ago.”
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8VAC20-780-440-B
“Cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. One crib was not label with the child’s name.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. A practice evacuation drill was not conducted for January 2025.”
Jul 2, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview, each child did not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #3 (date of enrollment 6/28/22) did not have documentation of a physical examination. 2. The director reviewed the file, and confirmed there was no physical examination in the file.”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: The documentation of a TB screening results for Staff #1 was dated 6/29/22.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to chipped or peeling paint; or visible cracks. Evidence: The left side wall in the Preschool bathroom had a large area of peeling paint”
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8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: An electrical outlet in the Todd’s 2 (Little Ducks) classroom did not have protective covers on the outlet.”
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8VAC20-780-440-L
“Based on observation, comforters cannot be used by children under two years of age. Evidence: Child #2 (age 14 months) in the Infant classroom had a pink blanket covering while sleeping in a crib.”
Mar 25, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain Criminal History Records check prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: 1. The documentation for the Criminal History Records check is dated 08/09/23 and date of hire for Staff #1 was 07/25/23.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of tuberculosis screening of each staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The documentation of a TB screening was dated 08/01/23 and the date of hire for Staff #1 was 07/25/23.”
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8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on record review, the facility did not follow requirements for using diaper ointment or cream. REPEAT VIOLATION. Evidence: The facility did not obtain written authorization for diaper cream ointment for child #4 and #5.”
Jul 13, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, each child did not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (start date 7/22/22) did not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician.”
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8VAC20-780-280-H
The inspectors’ words, 101 words
“Based on observation and interview, cosmetics, medication, or other harmful agents were stored in areas, purses, or pockets accessible to children. Evidence: 1. In the Busy Bees classroom, a blue storage cabinet was unlocked and had staff purses/bags sitting on the bottom shelf accessible to children. 2. A purse/bag on the bottom shelf was opened with a large bottle of Vitamin B-12 inside. 3. The inspector and director observed the unlocked cabinet with a large bottom of vitamin B-12 sitting in an open purse/bag on the bottom shelf. 4. The purse/bag was confirmed by the director to belong to staff #6.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the diapering surface was not sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 did not sanitized the diapering surface after changing a child’s diaper.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, two of four children’s records did not have documentation of child’s updates and confirmation of up-to-date. information. Evidence: 1. Child #2’s record did not contain an annual update confirming the child’s information. The last update was received on 8/1/22. 2. Child # 3’s record did not contain annual update confirming the child’s information. The last update was received on 9/7/21.”
Mar 27, 2023: inspection7 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #4 (DOB 10/25/21) record did not have additional immunizations. Last update was 4/26/22.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, each child did not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1 (date of enrollment 8/1/22) did not have documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician at the time of inspection (3/27/23).”
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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 prevents access by children. Evidence: The large cabinet in the Little Ducks classroom (ages 2-3 years) was unlocked with a bottle of bleach water solution sitting on the bottom shelf.”
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8VAC20-780-370-5
The inspectors’ words, 111 words
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not provide awake infants a change in play space at least every 30 minutes or more often as determined by the individual infant’s needs. Evidence: 1) The licensing inspector observed all the children in the Caterpillar / Infant classroom (ages 11-15 months) were confined for 35 minutes. Seven children were in high chairs and 3 children were in bouncers from 8:45am - 9:20am. 2) Seven children were confined in high chairs as they were waiting for breakfast. Breakfast arrived at 9:20am. 3. Staff #7 stated the children were sitting in the high chairs because they were waiting on breakfast and it was late.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, children’s hands were not washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed four children’s hands were not washed after diapering in the Caterpillar’s classroom. 2. Staff #5 did not wash Child #6 and Child #3 hands after diapering. 3. Staff #6 did not wash Child #8 hands after diapering. 4. Staff #7 did not wash Child #7 hands after diapering.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
The inspectors’ words, 109 words
“Based on observation, the staff did not clean the diapering surface with soap and water after each use. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 did not clean the diapering surface with soap and water after diapering Child #3 and Child #6. Staff #5 only used a bleach solution to clean the diapering surface. 2. Staff #6 did not clean the diapering surface with soap and water after diapering Child #8. Staff #6 only used a bleach solution to clean the diapering surface. 3. Staff #7 did not clean the diapering surface with soap and water after diapering Child #7. Staff #7 only used a bleach solution to clean the diapering surface.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to maintain and keep a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. Evidence: Child #2 did not have documentation of viewing proof of ID and age in their file.”
Oct 18, 2022: inspection14 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a physical examination for each child by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: At the time of inspection (10/18/22) Child #4 (date of enrollment 8/1/22) does not have a physical examination on file.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of tuberculosis screening of each staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: TB documentation of test or screening is dated 10/1/22 for Staff #4 (DOH 9/27/22)”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review, staff did not submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening every 2 years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: Staff #2 (DOH 9/20/20) most recent TB screening is dated 10/6/20 (expired 10/6/22).”
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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 prevents access by children. Evidence: The Infant class (age birth ? 16 months) had bottles of bleach water solution on changing table and counter when not being used for diapering or cleaning.”
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8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain a written list of all children’s allergies and the list was not kept in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. All classrooms (3/3) did not have a posted allergy list. 2. Child #2 has documented allergy. 3. Child #4 has a documented allergy. 4. The director confirmed they did not have an allergy list for their classrooms.”
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8VAC20-780-440-B
“Based on observation, cots were not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: The cots in the Panda’s class (3 year olds) were not labeled for a specific child.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water after any contact with body fluids. Evidence: Staff #5 did not wash their hands after cleaning a child’s nose.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the staff did not clean the diapering surface with soap and water after each use. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 did not use soap and water to clean the diapering area (located in hallway) after each use. 2. Staff #4 only wiped the diaper area with a bleach solution. 3. Infant class (age birth-16 months) did not use soap and water to clean the diapering area.”
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8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on observation and record review, the facility did not obtain written parent authorization as required for prescription and nonprescription medication. Evidence: There was no written authorization for topical cream ointment for child #7. .”
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8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on record review and observation, the facility did not follow requirements for using diaper ointment or cream. Evidence: 1. Facility did not obtain written authorization for diaper cream ointment for child #2, #3, #5, #6, and #7 2. Five diaper ointments were not in the original container and were not labeled with a child’s name.”
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8VAC20-780-520-D
“Based on observation, insect repellent was accessible to children. Evidence: Insect repellent was in an open hallway cubby accessible to children.”
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8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, prepared infant formula was not dated. Evidence: Ten (10) prepared infant bottles in the refrigerator were not dated.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to 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: Child #4 has a documented allergy and did not have a written allergy/medication plan.”
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8VAC20-820-120-E-1
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility was posted Evidence: 1. The results for the most recent inspection (7/7/2022) were not posted in the center. 2. The director confirmed that the most recent inspection results were not posted but were in a binder.”
All 19 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Inspection | 10 violations cited |
| May 7, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 7, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Inspection | 14 violations cited |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Jul 19, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 2 months - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 40 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 28.
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 Vine Preschool This child care provider | 28 |
| Nicole Ferguson | 6 |
| Engleside Baptist Church | 0 |
| Aquinas Montessori School | 3 |
| SACC-Riverside | 8 |
| SACC at Washington Mill | 1 |
| SACC at Woodley Hills | 4 |
| Fauzia Zubair | 7 |
| Sunita Malvea | 7 |
| Elizabeth Tsamah | 9 |
| Dilshad Begum | 15 |
| Idalia Vigil Gomez | 12 |
| Cintia Alvarado | 10 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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