Carousel Children’s Academy
A child day center in Manassas, Virginia 20110
9151 Centreville Road, Manassas, Virginia 20110. (703) 365-7622.
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The short answer
- 20 deficiencies in the last three years
- Aug 242026 the latest visit on record
- 150 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?
31 inspections on record, the latest on Aug 24, 2026.
20 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
20 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Aug 24, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection4 deficiencies
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In areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.
“In classroom #1, there were three electrical outlets that did not have a covers on them. In classroom # 4, there were seven electrical outlets that did not have covers on them.”
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Each restroom area provided for children are required to be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children.
“In classroom #4, the bathroom did not have disposable towels present.”
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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.
“The children’s lunch bags with food containers from home did not have dates on them.”
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Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.
“There was a sippy cup with milk in the refrigerator with no name or date on it in classroom #2.”
May 4, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection9 deficiencies
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Authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry.
“Staff 2’s updated central registry finding was overdue by eight months.”
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At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening.
“Staff 1’s tuberculosis screening was overdue by one year and two months.”
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
The inspectors’ words, 92 words
“The bathroom in the preschool classroom had a package of wipes on the floor. The changing pad had debris on it. The wooden doors to the fence outside the preschool classroom has gaps at the top and bottom creating an entrapment hazard. There is a slat missing from the same fence creating an entrapment hazard. The fence door leading to the larger playground does not latch properly as the doors are uneven. The top of the fences is curved upward with protruding nails. The garden box near the playground has protruding nail/bolt.”
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When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
“The fence door leading to the infant playground was left open and unsecure, The fence being opened allowed the general public to have access to the entire outdoor play area.”
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The staff-to-child ration for children ages birth through 16 months is 1:4.
“There were seven children in the care of 1 teacher from 12:00 pm through 12:15. The youngest child in the room was 11 months.”
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The sponsor shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site with a minimum limit of at least $500,000 each occurrence and with a minimum limit of $500,000 aggregate.
“There was no documentation of current liability insurance available to be reviewed during the inspection.”
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Repeat Violation: Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date.
“Child 1 and child 2’s records did not have documentation confirming that the required information was reviewed by the parent annually and up-to-date. Child 1’s record was last reviewed on 4/2/25. Child 2’s record was reviewed last 4/27/2025.”
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Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information which includes work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody and the name, address, and phone number of two emergency contacts.
“Child 3’s record was missing the work number for one parent. Child 4’s record was missing the employment information for one parent and two emergency contacts. Child 6’s record was missing one emergency contact.”
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Repeat Violation: 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.
“There were seven children present in the infant classroom but six children were signed in on the attendance sheet. There were nine children in the preschool classroom but ten children were signed in on the attendance sheet.”
Dec 4, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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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.
“Child 3’s records was missing documentation confirming that the required information was up to date. This documentation was overdue by one year.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION - 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.
“There were 9 children observed in the Ducks classroom (three and four year old) but 7 children documented on the written attendance form.”
May 1, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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The center is required to maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
“On 5/1/25 at approximately 2:10pm, there were seven children observed present for the Ducks class (three-year-olds). The attendance record contained documentation of eight children present. The eighth child had left at approximately 12:20pm.”
Oct 9, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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The center is required to have Board Officers undergo background checks every five years.
“The most recent national criminal background check on record for Board Officer #2 was overdue by one month.”
Apr 23, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of five child records, the center did not obtain documentation that each child had a physical examination by a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child D, with a start date of 2/22/24, did not contain documentation of a physical.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: On 4/23/24, on the large playground, there were two large screws observed protruding from the ground where a railroad tie was previously in place. The screws posed an impalement and trip hazard. The screws were approximately one inch wide; one protruded from the ground approximately 1.5 inches high, the other protruded from the ground approximately two inches high.”
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8VAC20-780-80-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center did not maintain a record of daily attendance for each group of children that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: On 4/23/24, at approximately 9:33am, the attendance in the toddler classroom contained documentation of three children present. There were two children present in the classroom at that time. At approximately 9:37am, the attendance in the infant classroom contained documentation of two children present. There were three children present in the classroom at that time.”
Oct 18, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 203 words
“REPEAT Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On 10/18/23, on the large playground, wooden railroad ties were observed on the ground that were deteriorating and posed a scratch or splinter hazard. The deteriorating wood also exposed four medal rods that were observed to be protruding straight up from around one inch, up to three inches, out of the wood, and posed a scratch or impalement hazard. 2. The playground fence just outside of the three- to four-year-old classroom was beginning to separate and a gap was observed between two sections of the top half of the fence that should have been connected. In this open space, three nails were protruding approximately one and one-half to three inches, and posed a scratch and/or impalement hazard. 3. The bolt that attached the steering wheel to the yellow school bus climber was observed to have approximately six threads exposed, posing a scratch or impalement hazard. 4. The cube-shaped, hard plastic climber was observed to have a large crack in the top of the hard plastic on one side, posing a scratch or pinching hazard.”
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8VAC20-780-430-L
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that infant walkers were not used. Evidence: On 10/18/23 an infant walker was observed in the infant classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-80-A
The inspectors’ words, 129 words
“Based on observation, review of documentation, and interview, the center did not ensure that a written record of daily attendance was maintained for each group of children that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: 1. On 10/18/23, at approximately 11:35am, the attendance document in the Toddler classroom contained documentation of two children present. There were three children present, and the staff member reported that the third child had arrived at approximately 9:30am. 2. On 10/18/23, at approximately 11:53am, the attendance document in the ?Frogs? class for two-year-olds contained documentation of five children present. There were four children present, and the staff member reported that the fifth child was transitioning and moved back to the Toddler class at approximately 11:40am for nap.”
Jul 19, 2023: complaint inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a clean condition. Evidence: In the ?Ducks? class for three- to four-year-old children, multiple large stains were observed on the carpet.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
The inspectors’ words, 123 words
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. On 7/19/23 at approximately 11:23am in the ?Ducks? class for three- and four-year-old children, two spray bottles labeled ?mild bleach? and two spray bottles labeled ?strong bleach? were observed in an unlocked high cabinet over the sink. The staff member confirmed that there was no lock for the cabinet. 2. At approximately 11:34am in the ?Frogs? class for two-year-old children, a spray bottle labeled ?strong bleach? was observed on a high, open shelf in the bathroom. An aerosol disinfectant spray was also observed on the changing table in the bathroom.”
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8VAC20-780-340-A
The inspectors’ words, 278 words
“Based on observation, when staff were supervising children, they did not always ensure their care and protection. Evidence: 1. On 7/19/23, between approximately 11:05am and 12:30pm, washcloths were observed hanging on the faucets in the sinks or lying next to the sinks in the classrooms for infants, toddlers, three- and four-year-olds, four- and five-year-olds, and schoolagers. Staff in the infants and toddler rooms were observed wiping down counters with the washcloths and placing them back on the faucets to be used again. A staff member in the infants was observed drying their hands on the washcloth and placing it back next to the sink. While paper towels were available at the sinks in each classroom, there were no used paper towels in the trash cans in the infant classroom or two-year-old classroom or bathroom. The staff member in the twos reported that the trash had not been taken out for the day yet. Disposable towels are to be used to dry hands after washing, as well as to wipe down areas of the classroom, as washcloths can hold and spread germs. 2. In the ?Ducks? class for three- to four-year-olds, at approximately 11:22am, a staff member was observed passing out milk and opening bananas for children with gloves on. The staff member then opened the step-on trash can with their gloved hand to throw away a banana peel, and then continued passing out milk with the same gloves after touching the trash can lid. A child then came over and opened the trash can with their hand to throw away their plate then went back to the table to continue eating their food from home without washing hands.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, staff did not ensure that a diapering surface was cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: At approximately 11:45am, a staff member in the Infant class was observed changing a child’s diaper. The staff then moved the child to a highchair to feed them and did not clean or sanitize the diaper changing pad.”
Apr 11, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that diapering areas had a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. Evidence: 1. In the ?Teddy Bears? class for children 16-months to two-years-old, the changing pad had a large hole in the top corner, making the surface absorbent. 2. In the ?Frogs? class for children two-years-old, the changing pad had approximately six small tears across the surface, making it absorbent.”
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8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on review of medication, the center did not ensure that the requirements were met to be able to administer prescription medication to a child. Evidence: Two emergency medications for Child A were observed on-site on 4/11/23 that were not maintained in their original, labeled container.”
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8VAC20-780-570-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that bottles were not used while children were in their designated sleeping location. Evidence: On 4/11/23 in the ?Teddy Bears? classroom for children 16-months to two-years-old, a child was observed on their cot with a bottle. A staff member then placed another child on their cot and handed the child a bottle.”
Oct 25, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment for all staff. Evidence: The records for Staff #1 (employment date 9/12/22), Staff #2 (employment date 9/13/22), Staff #4 (employment date 8/25/22), and Staff #5 (employment date 8/25/22) did not contain documentation of the results of a search of the central registry or documentation of follow-up when results were not received within 30 days of employment.”
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8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not obtain annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The most recent health inspection on record for the center was dated 7/1/21.”
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8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation and review of documentation, the center did not ensure that for each group of children, the center maintained a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: On 10/25/22, at approximately 12:00pm, 10 children were observed in the ?Ducks? classroom for three- and four-year-olds. The attendance contained documentation of nine children present. Staff reported that the 10th child had arrived at approximately 9:30am.”
Sep 6, 2022: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing was under playground climbing equipment in order to create a sufficient fall zone. Evidence: On 9/6/22 the ?Ducks’’ class (two-, three-, and four-year-olds) were observed playing on a yellow school bus climber on the playground. There was approximately two inches of rubber mulch under/around the climber, with grass showing through the mulch. The requirement for a sufficient fall zone is at least six inches of rubber mulch.”
Aug 4, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of six child records, the center did not 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: The record for Child A contained documentation that the child had a diagnosed food allergy to fish. The record for Child A did not contain an allergy care plan from the doctor.”
Jul 20, 2022: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-410-1
The inspectors’ words, 140 words
“Based on documentation review and interviews, a staff member engaged in forbidden actions by roughly handling a child and striking a child with a sandal-like shoe. Evidence: Interviews revealed that at approximately 12:30pm on 7/14/22, Child A, nine-years-old, began telling inappropriate jokes and running around the School Age classroom. Staff #1 told the child to stop and began pretending to record Child A on their cell phone, telling the child they were going to call their parent. Child A began trying to grab the cell phone and Staff #1 then spanked Child A one time on the bottom with another child’s sandal-like shoe. Child A began to yell and attempted to grab Staff #1?s cell phone again. Staff #2 overheard and came to the classroom. As Staff #2 entered the classroom, they reported witnessing Staff #1 ?aggressively push? Child A.”
Jun 23, 2022: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-400-B
“Based on interviews, the center did not ensure that behavioral guidance was constructive in nature and redirected children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: Witnesses reported hearing Staff #1 yelling at children to ?Sit down and be quiet!? and ?Stay there!? while roughly grabbing children’s arms and pushing them down into chairs for time-out when the children did not listen to the staff member.”
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8VAC20-780-410-1
The inspectors’ words, 92 words
“Based on interviews, the center did not ensure that a forbidden action- rough handling- did not occur with children. Evidence: Interviews revealed that Staff #1 roughly handled children on several occasions. Witnesses reported observing Staff #1 pulling on multiple children’s arms to get them into a chair for time-out when they did not listen to the staff member. Witnesses reported observing Staff #1 roughing pushing children down into chairs for time-out. Witnesses reported that the children sometimes cried after their arms were pulled or after Staff #1 pushed them down into chairs.”
Apr 13, 2022: inspection13 deficiencies
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22.1-289-036-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“Based on review of three agent records, the center did not obtain the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from all states in which staff members have resided within the last five years within 30 days of becoming an agent. Evidence: The record for Agent C contains documentation that the agent lives in the state of Maryland. The record did not contain results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from Maryland. Agent C became an agent for the center in November 2019.”
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8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a
The inspectors’ words, 115 words
“Based on review of three agent records, the center did not obtain a sworn statement or documentation of the results of a central registry search within 30 days of service for all agents. Evidence: 1. The record for Agent A did not contain the results of a central registry search completed by the center. 2. The record for Agent B contained a sworn statement dated 4/15/22. Agent B began service in November 2019. 3. The record for Agent C did not contain the results of a central registry search by the center within 30 days of service. The sworn statement on record for Agent C was dated 4/15/22. Agent C began service in November 2019.”
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of four child records, the center did not obtain documentation that each child had received the immunizations required before attending the center. Evidence: 1. The immunizations on record for Child D, with a start date of 2/2/22, were dated 3/23/22. 2. The record for Child E, with a start date of 3/28/22, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of four child records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by a physician within 30 days of attendance for a child. Evidence: The physical on record for Child D, with a start date of 2/2/22, was dated 3/23/22.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 217 words
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that equipment of the center, inside and outside, was maintained in a safe and operable condition. 1. In the “Frogs” (toddler) classroom and the “Ducks” (two-year-olds to four-year-olds) classroom, the window blinds were broken and hanging in some areas and tied up with string in other areas. 2. In the “Frogs” classroom the diaper changing pad was torn in multiple areas making it not non-absorbent. 3. In the “Cardinals” (four-year-olds to five-year-olds) classroom the red vinyl couch was torn on multiple corners. 4. In the School Age classroom there was a ceiling tile that was broken with a large piece of the corner missing. 5. On the larger playground there was: a wooden bench with wood deteriorating on the outside edges; wood on the fence that was splintering with long portions of wood strips hanging down and away from the fence; and the stairs on the play structure that were originally metal covered with rubber had deteriorated until the rubber was missing in many areas with the metal underneath exposed and rusted almost all the way through. 6. On the smaller playground there was a riding toy/play car that had a broken wheel and another riding toy/play car that had a missing roof support bar that had broken off.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
The inspectors’ words, 93 words
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the “Frogs” (toddler) bathroom a spray bottle labeled “Bleach and water” was observed on the counter. 2. In the “Frogs” classroom, a spray bottle labeled “Bleach and water” was observed on top of the cubby shelf. 3. In the “Ducks” (two-year-old to four-year-old) classroom a “Magic Eraser” sponge was observed in an unlocked drawer directly under the child sink.”
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8VAC20-780-340-D
The inspectors’ words, 174 words
“Based on review of documentation, interview, and observation, the center did not ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader was regularly present. Evidence: 1. On 4/13/22, in the afternoon, there was no qualified program leader with the children in the “Frogs” (toddler) classroom. The two teachers present were listed on the Staff Information Sheet for the renewal as assistant teachers and their records did not contain documentation to qualify as program leaders. The Staff Information Sheet for the renewal contains documentation that the program leader for the classroom leaves at 2:00pm each day, though the center is open until 6:30pm. 2. On 4/13/22, in the afternoon, there was no qualified program leader with the children in the School Age classroom. The teacher present was listed on the Staff Information Sheet as an assistant and their record did not contain documentation to qualify as a program leader. The Staff Information Sheet did not contain documentation of a program leader for the classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that the staff-to-child ratio of 1:4 was followed for infants from birth up to 16-months-old. Evidence: At the start of the inspection at approximately 2:45pm, Administrator A was observed in the office with Agent A. At approximately 2:50pm Administrator A was observed in the Infant room with one staff and six infants. Interview revealed that the staff member had been alone with six babies for approximately 20 minutes before Administrator A went into the classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 93 words
“Based on observation, documentation review and interview, the center did not ensure that the ratio of 1:10 (staff: children) was maintained for children from four-years-old up to school age eligibility. Evidence: On 4/13/22 at approximately 3:28pm 10 children were observed in the “Cardinals” classroom with one staff member. When the attendance was reviewed and showed documentation of 11 children present, the staff reported that a child had just left at 3:25pm. The staff member acknowledged that they had been alone with 11 children “for a little while” until the 11th child went home.”
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8VAC20-780-350-Q
The inspectors’ words, 125 words
“Based on observation, record review, and interview, the center did not have documentation of a written assessment by the program director and program leader in order to assign children to a different age group and maintain the staff-to-child ratio and group size of the established age group. Evidence: On 4/13/22 18 children were observed with two staff in the “Ducks” classroom. Staff reported that four of the children were two-years-old and their records were reviewed for documentation in order to maintain the 1:10 ratio of the established age group with the two-year-olds present who typically require a 1:8 ratio. The four records did not contain documentation of a written assessment in order to maintain the ratio of 1:10, therefore a ratio of 1:8 was required.”
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8VAC20-780-510-P
The inspectors’ words, 104 words
“Based on review of six medications and authorization forms, the center did not ensure that when an authorization for medication expired, that the parent was notified that the medication needed to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: 1. A cold and mucus medication was onsite for Child A with written authorization from the parent that expired on 3/25/22. 2. An allergy medication was onsite for Child B with written authorization from the parent that expired on 7/27/21. 3. An asthma medication was onsite for Child C with written authorization from the parent that expired on 12/31/21.”
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8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that infant bottles were dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: During the inspection on 4/13/22, an infant bottle was observed in the refrigerator with no name or date. Two additional bottles were observed without a date.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of four child records, the center did not obtain all of the required information for a child record. Evidence: The record for Child F, with a start date of 3/7/22 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”
Mar 3, 2022: complaint inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-245-J-1
“Based on interview, the center did not ensure that a staff member trained in medication administration (MAT) was on site when the center has agreed to administer medication. Evidence: The Director and one other staff have current certification in MAT. Interview revealed that the center opens at 6:00am and the director arrives around 7:45am or 8:00am and the other MAT trained staff arrives around 8:30am. There are emergency medications on site.”
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8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on interview, the center did not ensure that there was always at least one staff member on duty who had obtained daily health observation (DHO) training within the last three years. Evidence: The Director and one other staff have current DHO training. Interview revealed that the center opens at 6:00am and the director arrives around 7:45am or 8:00am and the other DHO trained staff arrives around 8:30am.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B
The inspectors’ words, 299 words
“Based on observation, interview, and review of documentation, the center did not maintain the required staff-to-children ratios whenever children were in care. Evidence: 1. On 3/3/22 from approximately 8:31am to 9:11am one staff was alone in the “Ducks” classroom with between 10 to 12 children. The classroom required a ratio of 1 staff to 8 children with two-year-olds present. 2. On 3/3/22 from approximately 8:31am until 9:06am one staff was alone in the “Frogs” classroom with between 6 to 12 children. The classroom required a ratio of 1 staff to 5 children with children 16-months-old present. At approximately 9:06am when the second staff went to the “Frogs” classroom, the class was not at the required 1 staff to 5 children ratio and the director reported there were no other teachers to go into the classroom. 3. On 3/1/22 from approximately 7:25am until 8:00am one staff was alone in the Infant classroom with five children. The required ratio was 1 staff to 4 children with infants present. 4. On 3/1/22 from approximately 7:50am until 8:30am one staff was alone in the “Frogs” classroom with between 6 to 7 children. The classroom required a ratio of 1 staff to five children with children 16-months-old present. 5. On 3/1/22 from approximately 7:50am until 8:00am one staff was alone with the “Ducks” and “JrK” classes with 12 children. The required ratio was 1 staff to 8 children with two-year-olds present. 6: On 3/1/22 from approximately 8:45am until 9:15am one staff was alone in the “Ducks” class with 12 to 14 children. The required ratio was 1 staff to 8 children with two-year-olds present. 7. On 3/1/22 from approximately 10:50am until 4:07pm two staff were in the “Ducks” class with 17 children. The required ratio was 1 staff to 8 children with two-year-olds present.”
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8VAC20-780-80-A
The inspectors’ words, 127 words
“Based on observation and review of documentation, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: 1. On 3/3/22 at approximately 9:25am the attendance record in the JrK class contained documentation of 11 children in the classroom. At that time there were 10 children in the JrK classroom. One child was picked up by their parent at approximately 9:06am but was still marked as present. 2. On 3/3/22 at approximately 9:27am the attendance record in the toddler class contained documentation of 10 children in the classroom. At that time there were 12 children in the classroom. Two children not listed on the attendance had arrived at approximately 8:57am and 9:03am.”
Nov 23, 2021: inspection2 deficiencies
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22VAC40-185-80-A
“Based on review of written attendance records and interview with the provider, the center did not ensure all children were included on the written attendance record. Evidence: 1. At approximately 9:15am on 11/23/21 the provider reported that there were 14 children present in the Preschool Frogs class. The written attendance record contained documentation of seven children in attendance. 2. At approximately 9:19am the provider reported that there were three children present in the PreK Ducks class. The written attendance record contained documentation of one child in attendance.”
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63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 109 words
“Based on review of three staff records and interview with the provider, the center did not obtain the results of a criminal history record check and sex offender registry check from all states in which a staff member resided within the last five years prior to employment. Evidence: The sworn statement on record for Staff A, signed 9/3/2021, indicated that the staff member had lived in California within the last five years. The start date for Staff A was documented as 9/3/2021. There are no criminal history record check results on record for Staff A and the sex offender registry check on record for Staff A was dated 11/23/2021.”
All 31 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| May 4, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 9 violations cited |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 1, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 1, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Sep 6, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Inspection | 13 violations cited |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Nov 17, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: Birth - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 150 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 9 complaint inspections on record.
- 7 complaint allegations published with Virginia’s findings, 4 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Date | What | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | Complaint | Allegation: Housekeeping/Sanitation. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Abuse/Neglect. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Abuse/Neglect. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Complaint | Allegation: Restraints/Behavior Management. Virginia’s finding: Not Reported/Found. |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Complaint | Allegation: Records. Virginia’s finding: Not Reported/Found. |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Complaint | Allegation: Staff Quality/Training. Virginia’s finding: Not Reported/Found. |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Complaint | Allegation: Staff Quantity. 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 29 child care providers in the City of Manassas, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 12; this one had 20.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Carousel Children’s Academy This child care provider | 20 |
| La Petite Academy - Dumfries Road | 61 |
| Alpha-Bet Preschool | 37 |
| Childtime Learning Center #1052 | 50 |
| Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church | 5 |
| The Merit School of Old Town Manassas | 9 |
| Grace Children’s Learning Center | 20 |
| The Merit School of Wellington (#20) | 12 |
| Georgetown South Child Development Center | 6 |
| St. Thomas United Methodist Church | 6 |
| The Gardner School of Manassas | 70 |
| NVFS Child Development Center | 17 |
| The Merit School of Manassas (#47) | 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2026.
From the provider
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Replies
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Paid listing
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