Headfirst Summer Camps
A short term child day center in Oakton, Virginia 22124
10409 Academic Drive, Oakton, Virginia 22124. (202) 625-1921.
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The short answer
- 6 deficiencies in the last three years
- Aug 42026 the latest visit on record
- 275 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 Aug 4, 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 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 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.
Aug 4, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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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.
“Staff #7, employed for 3 weeks, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry or criminal history check from a state they have previously lived in in the preceding 5 years.”
Jul 2, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.”
Jul 9, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
“The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 07/15/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
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The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center has obtained written authorization from a parent/guardian.
“Child #4 had an expired authorization for a prescription medication, that was overdue by 13 months.”
Jul 10, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of staff records, the child day center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence Staff #1 does not have documentation of a criminal history record information check from any state they resided in outside the state of Virginia in the preceding five years,”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, children did not wash their hands before eating snack. Evidence The children after playing in the gym did not wash their hands before handling or eating their snack.”
Jul 26, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of 11 staff records, the center did not obtain at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening for 2 staff members. Evidence Staff #1, date of hire 6/11/21, has an expired TB screening result in their file. Results in file are expired 6/18/2023. Staff #2, date of hire 6/11/23, has an expired TB screening result in their file. Results in file expired 9/27/22.”
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8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on review of ten staff records, seven do not contain documentation of the required Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence Staff #3,4 and 5 have not completed the required Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course.”
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8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation cots and mats used by children during the designated rest period did not have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidences No linens or blankets are being used by the children.”
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8VAC20-780-60-C
“Based on review of 5 children’s records, the center kept an electronic copy of the proof of identity, without documenting the date and who saw the original proof of identity. Evidence For child #1, 2,3,4 and 5 there was an electronic copy of their proof of identity, with no documentation of who saw the original document or the date it was observed.”
Jul 12, 2023: inspection8 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screen that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence The tuberculosis documentation for staff #1, 2 and 10 was not completed within the last 30 days of their date of employment. Staff #1 date of hire 6/11/2022, TB dated 6/27/21.Staff #2 date of hire 6/11/2023, TB dated 7/28/2021. Staff #6 date of hire 6/11/2023, TB dated 9/27/2023.”
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8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on review of ten staff records, seven do not contain documentation of the required Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence Staff # 1,3,5,6,8,9, and 10 have not completed the required Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course.”
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8VAC20-780-245-J
The inspectors’ words, 98 words
“The center has agreed to administer prescribed medications. Based on interviews with four staff members, the administration by a staff member who has satisfactorily completed a training program for this purpose that is an approved organization was not in place. Evidence Staff member # 1,2 ,3 and 4 were responsible for a locked fanny pac that contained medication. All four staff members stated they were able to administer the medication in the locked bag and they had been trained in the administration of the medication. Management confirmed that is not true, they are not trained in medication administration”
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8VAC20-780-380-A-2
“Based on review of policies and procedures, the center which operates five or more hours per day does not have a designated rest period for at least one hour but no more than two hours a day for preschoolers registered in camp. The center is not offering a one hour but not more than two-hour rest period for preschoolers registered in camp.”
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8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center can only administer medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child if the center had obtained written authorization from a parent. Evidence Medication for child # 2 with a diagnosed allergy, was onsite with no authorization from a parent.”
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8VAC20-780-550-A
“The center does not have a written emergency preparedness plan that address staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and relocation, shelter in place and lockdown. Evidence The current written emergency preparedness plan is not complete. The plan does not address staff responsibility, assembly points, how essential documents will be secured, how medications and care plans will be secured, method to communicate with parents and procedures to reunite children with parent or authorized person designated by the parent to pick up the child.”
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8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, when food was brought from home, the food container was not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence Ten lunch boxes brought from home were inspected, inside and out looking for child identification and current date. Ten out of ten did not contain a date, six out of ten were not labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
The inspectors’ words, 101 words
“Based on review of 10 children’s records, the center did not maintain a record for each child that included all required documentation. Evidence The record for child #1,2,3,4,5,6.7.8.9. and 10 does not contain an address for two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child # 1,2, and 4 does not contain a written care plan for their diagnosed food allergy that includes instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic ad the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reactio”
Aug 17, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of staff records, 2 records did not contain a central registry finding within 30 days of date of hire (DOH). Evidence The record for staff #1 (DOH 5/22) and the record for staff #2 (DOH 6/20) did not contain documentation of a central registry finding within 30 days of date of hire.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on review of emergency procedures, the center did not implement a month practice evacuation drill every month. Evidence A monthly practice evacuation drill was not conducted in July.”
Jul 13, 2022: inspection7 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of 5 staff records, 1 did not contain documentation of a Criminal History Record search (fingerprint eligible letter) before their first day of employment (6/25/33). Evidence The record for staff #1 did not have documentation that a Criminal History Search was completed for the state of Virginia. The record did not contain an eligible fingerprint letter before their first day of hire (6/25/22).”
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of 5 staff records, 2 records did not contain a central registry finding within 30 days of date of hire (DOH). Evidence The record for staff #1 (DOH 5/22) and the record for staff #2 (DOH 6/20) did not contain documentation of a central registry finding within 30 days of date of hire”
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of 5 children’s records, 1 did not have documentation of the required immunization record. Evidence The record for child #1 did not contain an immunization record that is required by the State Board of Health before their first day of attendance.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of 5 children’s records, 1 did not contain a physical examination. before the first day of attendance. Evidence The record for staff #1 (start date 6/22) did not contain documentation of a physical examiniation.”
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8VAC20-780-40-L
“Based on review of medications and discussions with staff, the center did not inform all staff who work with children of children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence Staff working with children were not made aware of the specific allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions of the children in care.”
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8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on review of medication 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 documented in the allergy plan. Evidence It was noted “yes” to an allergy on the sign in sheet, but no specific details were documented on what the allergy was, if there were any sensitivities or any dietary restrictions.”
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8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on review of medications, not all medications were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence Medications were stored in unlocked fanny packs that were carried by the staff.”
All 10 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Aug 4, 2026 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Short Term Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Aug 8, 2027.
- Ages: 3 years - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 275 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Flint Hill School | 12 |
| SACC at Waples Mill | 2 |
| Vale United Methodist Church | 2 |
| Hunter Mill Montessori School | 5 |
| Oakton United Methodist Church | 0 |
| Suma Rajanna | 17 |
| Esmat Radwan | 5 |
| Monica Giron Luna | 17 |
| Headfirst Summer Camps This child care provider | 6 |
| Hunter Mill Montessori School, South Campus, LLC | 5 |
| Mahtab Sarvari | 3 |
| KinderCare Learning Center #000565 | 4 |
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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