Ladybug Academy LLC
A child day center in Fairfax, Virginia 22031
3018 Javier Road, Suite 100, Fairfax, Virginia 22031. (703) 814-5514.
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The short answer
- 6 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jul 242026 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?
13 inspections on record, the latest on Jul 24, 2026.
6 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
6 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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 24, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center shall maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. The written allergy list in the toddler room had names of two toddler children still listed under the infant classroom. The allergy list was last updated in January 2026.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain children’s records with complete information. Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3’s record was missing information for persons to contact in an emergency.”
Aug 26, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. The rubber tiles on the playground have shifted due to use over time. The movement of has created large gaps between some tiles and edges of some to overlap, creating a potential injury and trip hazard for children. 2. 4 ceiling tiles in the 3’s classroom above the changing table were stained, exhibiting signs of water damage.”
Jul 10, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-340-A
The inspectors’ words, 169 words
“Based on staff interviews and written documentation, staff supervising children did not ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence: 1. On 6/26/24, between approximately 12:45pm to 1:00pm Child # 1 was given a bottle of breast milk that belonged to Child # 1 in the infant classroom. 2. Staff # 1 stated that when it was time to give Child # 1 to have milk, she grabbed a milk bottle from the fridge that looked identical to Child # 1’s bottle, without checking the name on the bottle and properly identifying it. 3. Staff # 1 gave Child # 1 that bottle, who drank more than half the milk contained. 4. When Staff # 2 returned from break she held Child # 1. 5. As Staff # 2 was holding Child # 1 and rotated the bottle she read the name on the bottle and realized it belonged to Child # 2. 6. Staff # 2 stated that Child # 1 drank about 4-5 ounces of the breast milk.”
Apr 24, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on records review and staff interview, there was not at least one staff member in each classroom that met the qualifications of a program lead. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 stated that Staff # 2 was the program lead for the Two’s classroom. 2. Staff # 2 did not meet any of the required qualifications of a program lead as listed in 8VAC20-780-210.”
Dec 14, 2023: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-550-P
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not maintain a written record of children’s injuries. Evidence: 1. An injury report dated 12/13/23 for Child # 1 was found in the Toddler classroom. 2. The injury report was missing the following information: Time of injury, staff / parent signatures, nature of injury, preventative methods and steps taken to treat the injury. 3. Staff # 1 stated that the injury occurred at approximately 10:45 am, and she was unable to complete the report.”
Sep 13, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-440-B
“Based on observation, rest mats were not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: 5 rest mats in the Two’s classroom were not labeled with each child’s name.”
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8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on records review, written record of children’s serious and minor injuries did not contain complete information. Evidence: A review of four incident reports from July and August 2023 showed that they were missing the following information: time of injury, full name of child, future prevention plan, action taken, time of notification to parents and parent signature.”
May 1, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 158 words
“Based on observations, areas inside the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The area rugs in the young toddler room were not clean, and had stains, crumbs and visible dirt over them. 2. Peeling paint was found in the following rooms: a. Young Toddlers: on the wall by the trash can in the bathroom, on the wall under the window next to the sink; b. Older Toddler room: Wall next to the changing table. 3. In the Young Toddler room pieces of toy plastic blocks and other small toys were found scattered across the floor, posing a trip hazard to the children. 4. The flooring in the Young Toddler’s room had food crumbs and dirt over the entire area where the three tables are located, making the floor dirty. 5. The home living furniture that included the oven had a large square opening, posing a head entrapment hazard for the children.”
Aug 30, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-570-I
“Based on staff interview, a one day’s supply of emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care was not maintained at the center. Evidence: Staff # 1 stated that there were not a one day’s supply of emergency commercial formula at the center for each infant in care.”
Mar 7, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain results of a fingerprint based criminal history search for an employee prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 3’s first day of employment was 3/7/22. 2. Fingerprint results for Staff # 3 were not obtained prior to the first day of employment. 3. Staff # 2 stated that the form for portability of background checks for Staff # 3 was submitted on 3/7/22.”
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22.1-289.035-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 110 words
“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain a search of the out of state child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which an employee has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1’s records indicated that she resided in Missouri within the last 5 years. 2. The central registry search for Missouri for Staff # 1’s was not submitted within 45 days of employment. Results of the Missouri central registry search for Staff # 1 were not obtained to this date. 3. Staff # 2 stated that she thought it was the criminal history check that needed to be obtained.”
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8VAC20-780-520-A
The inspectors’ words, 100 words
“Based on observation, over the counter skin products were not used as per the manufacturer’s recommendations, and were kept past their expiration date. Evidence: 1. The diaper ointment for an infant in the infant room expired in 12/2021. 2. The diaper ointment for a toddler in the toddler/2’s room expired in 10/2021. 3. It was observed in the infant room that Staff # 4 handed a child a tube of an over the counter ointment as a form of distraction while the child’s diaper was being changed. 4. The instructions for that ointment state “Keep out of reach of children”.”
All 13 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| May 1, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 21, 2022 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Sep 21, 2027.
- Ages: 1 month - 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?
- 2 complaint inspections on record.
- 1 complaint allegation published with Virginia’s findings, 1 of them found valid.
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.
| Date | What | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2023 | Complaint | Allegation: Emergency Procedures/Supplies. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
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 6.
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 Providence Nursery School | 5 |
| SACC at Mantua | 4 |
| SACC-Fairhill | 4 |
| Appletree School of Fairfax | 20 |
| Gan Israel Preschool | 34 |
| Nassiba Ishchanova | 14 |
| Sarah Lee | 14 |
| Rise and Shine Preschool I | 18 |
| SACC at Jim Scott Community Center | 7 |
| Balinda Bordley | 6 |
| Marina Graetzer | 12 |
| Ladybug Academy LLC This child care provider | 6 |
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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