Madison Day School
A child day center in Alexandria, Virginia 22301
203 East Custis Avenue, 2107 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. (703) 299-4200.
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The short answer
- 25 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jul 142026 the latest visit on record
- 187 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?
10 inspections on record, the latest on Jul 14, 2026.
25 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
25 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Jul 14, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection4 deficiencies
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The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.
“The most recent criminal history check for Staff #10 was overdue by a year and six months.”
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Repeat Violation A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
“The TB screening for Staff #9 had expired over one month ago and a new screening has not been completed.”
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Staff and children’s records shall be treated confidentially.
“The supplemental page from the most recent inspection on 1/13/2026 containing confidential information was posted on the parent bulletin board.”
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Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that diaper ointments or creams are kept inaccessible to children.
“Diaper creams and ointments were kept in an unlocked cabinet below the diapering area in Classroom #3 which were accessible to children.”
Jan 13, 2026: inspection5 deficiencies
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A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
“Staff #2 updated screening was received 1 month after it was due. Staff #4 updated screening was received 4 months after it was due. Staff #6 updated screening was received 5 months after it was due.”
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The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“The playground equipment contained areas of cracking plastic on the spinning numbers, causing sharp edges accessible to children.”
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Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date. Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child’s record at least annually.
“The information in the record of Child #6 and Child #9 had not been updated in over 17 months which is overdue by 5 months.”
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The center shall ensure that diaper ointments or creams are kept inaccessible to children.
“Diaper creams and ointments were kept in an unlocked cabinet below the diapering area in Classroom #3 and Classroom #5, which were accessible to children. Diaper creams and ointments were kept on top of the counter in Classroom #7 and accessible to children.”
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Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.
“Staff #2, who has been actively working at the center for the past 2 years, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
Jul 22, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.
“The immunization record for Child #2 (1 year old), was overdue by over 1 month. The immunization record for Child #8 (2 years old), was overdue by over 3 months. The immunization record for Child #10 (14 months old), was overdue by over 4 months.”
Jan 22, 2025: inspection9 deficiencies
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The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.
“The most recent criminal background check for staff #4 was overdue by 1 year and 4 months.”
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The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“The sworn statement for Staff #1, who is currently working, was dated over 3 months after their first day of employment.”
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The center is required to submit a request for a central registry check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“The central registry for Staff #1, who is currently working, was dated over 3 months after their first day of employment.”
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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 inspectors’ words, 119 words
“-Staff #1, employed for more than 10 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or sex offender check prior to employment from one state they had previously resided. -Staff #7, employed for more than 3 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or sex offender check prior to employment from one state they had previously resided. -Staff #10, employed for more than 3 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or sex offender check prior to employment for one state they had previously resided and did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check, sex offender check, and a criminal history check from a different state.”
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An applicant or agent is required to undergo a background check every five years.
“The most recent central registry check for Applicant #1 was overdue by eleven months.”
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Repeat Violation A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
“Staff #2 had a TB screening that was expired for over 7 months before an updated screening was obtained.”
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Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center with the required components.
“The documentation of orientation training for Staff #7, employed for over 3 months, did not include the training delivery method, the individual providing the training, and the date of training.”
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Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date. Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child’s record at least annually.
“The information in the record of child #4 and child #8 had not been updated in over 18 months which is overdue by 6 months.”
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Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.
“Staff #6, who has been actively working at the center for the past 9 months, had one documented reference and was missing a second.”
Aug 20, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on file review, the center did not ensure a follow-up tuberculosis screening was completed for staff at least every 2 years.
“Evidence: The tuberculosis screening for Staff #4 (date of hire 1/6/20) expired on 8/10/22.”
May 1, 2024: inspection5 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: 1. The record for Child #2 (age 15 months) did not have documentation of additional immunizations every 6 months. The last documentation of immunizations was dated 08/03/2023.”
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8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions where children are present. Evidence: 1. The Infant Classroom did not have a written list of children’s allergies. 2. Staff #5 confirmed the classroom did not have a written list of children’s allergies, but stated there was a child in the classroom with allergies.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Evidence: Staff #5 did not wash her hands before and after changing the diaper for Child #3.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, disposable towels were not used in the diapering area and the diapering surface was not sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 (Infant Classroom) used a green cloth to clean and sanitize the diapering surface. 2. Staff #5 (Infant Classroom) did not properly sanitize the diapering surface by allowing the surface to air dry for a minimum of two minutes or according to the disinfectant solution instructions.”
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8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on observation, diaper ointments and creams were accessible to children. Evidence: The Infant classroom had a container of diaper ointments and creams stored inside the changing table that was accessible to children.”
Aug 10, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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Based on record review, an employee did not have a current sworn statement or affirmation.
“Evidence: The sworn statement of Staff A expired 6/2023.”
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Based on record review, staff did not complete a minimum of 16 hours of annual training.
“Evidence: 1) Staff B completed 10 hours of annual training in 2022. 2) Staff A and C completed 4 hours of annual training in 2022.”
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Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place.
“Evidence: 1) Disinfectant spray was found unlocked in the bathroom of the “Jr. Preschool” room. 2) Cleaning supplies were found unlocked in the “Infant” room.”
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Based on record review, the liability insurance was not maintained.
“Evidence: The certificate of liability insurance expired 06/2023.”
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Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place.
“Evidence: Topical medication located in the “Infant” room was not kept in a locked place.”
Jan 20, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“Evidence: In the toddler classroom, the cabinet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to children.”
Jul 6, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening.
“Evidence: Staff #2’s record does not contain documentation of a current tuberculosis test or screening result.”
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Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that prior to staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities, staff member will complete Recognizing child abuse and neglect and the legal requirements for reporting suspected child abuse as required by 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia.
“Evidence: Staff #4’s record does not contain documentation of the completion of the Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect Training.”
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Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to. splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood, chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snap skin.
“Evidence: In the Toddler room, paint is chipped. In the Sr. Preschool room the green painting is peeling off of the wall and the blue paint is chipped.”
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Based on a review of child records, the center failed to obtain all required documentation for each child enrolled.
“Evidence: Child #2 and child #4’s records do not contain the phone number for the physician. Child #4’s record does not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”
Jan 13, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.
“Evidence: Staff # 4’s record did not have documentation of a tuberculosis test or screening at the time of employment. Date of hire:07/19/2021 - date of inspection 01/13/2022”
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Based on a review of staff documents, the center failed to ensure orientation training kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member’s record and shall include name of staff, training topics, training delivery method, the entity for individual providing training and the date of training.
“Evidence: The documentation of orientation did not include signatures or the date,”
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Based on a review of medication, the center failed to follow the center’s procedures for administering medication shall include methods to prevent use of outdated medication.
“Evidence: Child #6’s A medication expired 12/2021.”
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Based on a review of children’s records, the center failed to ensure that each child enrolled records will contain all required documentation.
“Evidence: Child #3’s records did not contain documentation of a parents work phone number.”
All 10 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| May 1, 2024 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Feb 11, 2027.
- Ages: 1 month - 5 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 187 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 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 25.
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 Campagna Center - George Washington Early Childhood | 2 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church | 2 |
| YMCA Alexandria | 73 |
| The Nest Academy | 15 |
| Discovery Time Learning Center | 0 |
| Yolanda Acho | 15 |
| ChildSpace Learning Center | 34 |
| Madison Day School This child care provider | 25 |
| Marco Quino | 5 |
| Discovery Time Learning Academy | 6 |
| Discovery Time STEM and Daycare of Alexandria, LLC | 0 |
| Children’s House Montessori School - Alexandria | 12 |
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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