The Vine Preschool II at Wesley
A child day center in Alexandria, Virginia 22309
8412 Richmond Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22309. (703) 780-1810.
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The short answer
- 9 deficiencies in the last three years
- Apr 102026 the latest visit on record
- 61 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 Apr 10, 2026.
9 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
9 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 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.
Apr 10, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“One bottle of bleach/water cleaning solution and two aerosol spray cleaners were observed on an open shelf in the jungle classroom.”
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The center shall be equipped with a battery-operated radio.
“The centers radio did not have enough batteries to be operable. Additional batteries were not available on-site.”
Jul 10, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Resilient surfacing in the playground shall comply with minimum safety standards. The level of mulch on the playground was low in some areas and in other areas, the ground could be seen, especially on the landing zones of the slides and swings.”
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8VAC20-780-510-B
“Nonprescription medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent. Classroom #1, had different tubes of diaper ointment (Triple Paste, Neosporin, Butt Paste) for children who had transferred from their sister school, that did not have written authorization from the parent to administer the ointment.”
Feb 27, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-280-H
“Cosmetics, medications or other harmful agents shall not be stored in areas that are accessible to children. Staff #2 found a vape pen (model: Lost Mary MT15000 TURBO) sitting on the bathroom window sill in a classroom that is currently only used for the staff and children to use the restroom. Staff #2 notified the director, who immediately removed the vape pen. The director interviewed all staff to determine who the pen belonged to. Staff #1 confirmed the ownership of the vape pen.”
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8VAC20-780-40-E
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. A vape pen was found on a window sill in a classroom bathroom at approximately 8:35am by an employee. The center requires personal items (cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents) are stored in areas that are not accessible to children. The center prohibits smoking on the property.”
Jan 14, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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The program has chosen, at this time, to use bottled water instead of testing potable water for lead. The program is required to notify VDH and the parent of each child enrolled in the program and to use water from USDA approved sources for human consumption.
“The program did not have evidence of required notifications to the parent of each child enrolled in the program. The program did not have evidence of using water from USDA approved sources for human consumption.”
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8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. The Under the Sea classroom, ages 2.5 to 3 years, had a surge protector that had 5 uncovered electrical outlets within reach of children.”
Aug 20, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for Child #3 (date of enrollment 8/1/24) did not have documentation of the immunization required by the State Board of Health.”
Jul 19, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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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: 1. Electrical outlet in the Campers classroom (3-4 year old) on the back wall did not have a protective cover. 2. Electrical outlet in the Under the Sea classroom (2-3 year old) beside the teacher’s desk did not have a protective cover.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands before and after helping a child use the toilet and before and after a diaper change. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 did not wash their hands before or after helping a child use the toilet. 2. Staff #5 did not wash their hands before helping a child use the toilet.”
Mar 17, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation for a 5 year repeat check. Evidence: 1. Staff #3?s record did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired on 1/16/23). 2. Staff #3?s record did not have documentation of an updated criminal history search (expired on 1/24/23). 3. Staff #3’s record did not have documentation of an updated central registry results (expired 1/25/23).”
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain an out-of-state Child Abuse and Neglect Search Request by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 did not have documentation of the out-of-state child abuse and neglect search results. 2. An email from the out-of-state child abuse and neglect search department (dated 02/2023) states there is no record of a search request for Staff #2. 3. The provider acknowledged there was no documentation of the search results for Staff #2.”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff obtain and submit results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial tuberculosis screening or test. Evidence: Staff #3’s last documentation of a negative TB screening was dated 1/22/19(expired 1/22/21).”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, resilient surfacing does not comply with the minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. The mulch does not provide a safe fall zone. There is bare dirt under playground equipment (climber, steps, swings, and slide) and throughout the play area.”
Nov 16, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children of preschool age or younger. Evidence: In the 2-3 year old class (Under the Sea) the outlet in the circle area did not have a protective cover installed on the electrical outlet.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observations, it was determine the resilient surfacing on the playground does not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1.On the large children’s playground, there is less than ?? of mulch beneath the children’s equipment that has moving parts or climbing apparatus. 2. The fall zone does not encompass a sufficient area in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. 3. The small children’s playground does not have any resilient surfacing underneath the slides and climbing structures.”
Apr 11, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observations, it was determined that one area of the center was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In the Under The Sea classroom, there are two areas on the walls that are damaged. The damaged has caused the paint to chip and peel.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observations, it was determined that one potentially hazardous substance was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the Zoo classroom, one container of pre-packaged cleaning wipes was stored on an open shelf. The shelf was at the children’s level, and the wipes were not stored in a locked manner.”
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8VAC20-780-280-G
“Based on observations, it was determined that one potentially hazardous substance that was kept in a substitute container was not labeled to clearly indicate the contents. Evidence: In the Zoo classroom, one spray bottle of cleaning solution was not labeled to indicate the contents.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observations, it was determined the resilient surfacing on the playground does not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: On the children’s playground there is not enough mulch beneath the children’s swings. In this area, the mulch has worn down to dirt.”
All 19 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires May 17, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 year 4 months - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 61 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 9.
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 II at Wesley This child care provider | 9 |
| 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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Replies
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