Davida Cole
A family day home in Dumfries, Virginia 22026
16895 Tom’s River Loop, Dumfries, Virginia 22026. (703) 221-9175.
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The short answer
- 25 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jul 92026 the latest visit on record
- 9 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?
16 inspections on record, the latest on Jul 9, 2026.
25 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
25 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2023 | Dec | |||||||||||
| 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 9, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection5 deficiencies
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The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“Child B, enrolled for over 4 months, did not have a physical on file.”
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Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician designee, or an official of a local health department.
“The immunizations and physical on file for Child A were not signed or stamped by a physician or an official of a local health department.”
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(REPEAT VIOLATION) The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, in accordance with the requirements in 8VAC20-800-170, every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department.
“Caregiver A was overdue for a new tuberculosis screening for over 4 months.”
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Infant walkers shall not be used.
“Child A (Age 12 months) was observed in an infant walker.”
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When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: The food container shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
“3 out of 6 lunch bags observed were not labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”
Jan 14, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection6 deficiencies
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(REPEAT VIOLATION) The provider must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“Caregiver 2, who had been working for two days, did not have a central registry search requested.”
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Providers shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care.
“Caregiver #1 CPR certification expired 27 days ago.”
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Providers shall have current certification in first aid.
“Caregiver #1 first aid certification expired 27 days ago.”
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Providers shall have current certification in first aid.
“Caregiver #1 first aid certification expired 27 days ago.”
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The provider shall obtain from each caregiver at the time of hire a Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening form that has been completed within the last 30 days.
“Caregiver #2’s TB screening was completed 1 year 10 months prior to the time of hire.”
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The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, every two years from the date of the first screening.
“The record of Caregiver #1 contained documentation of a TB screening that expired 26 days ago.”
Jul 14, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
“The inspection summary containing the violation notice from the most recent inspection, dated 12/14/2025, was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
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Providers are required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment
“The sworn statement for Staff #1 who has been employed for over 3 months, was not completed.”
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Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment and when any new resident moves into the home.
“Staff #1, who has been employed for over 3 months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
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The provider must submit a Central Registry Search (CRS) for a new employee prior to the first day of employment.
“The provider stated that a CRS request has not been submitted for Staff # 1 who has been employed for over 3 months.”
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The provider must orient assistants by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities.
“Staff #1, who has been employed for over 3 months, did not have documentation of completed orientation within the first week of assuming job responsibilities.”
Feb 14, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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(Repeat Violation) The family day home is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
“The family day home did not have documentation of a sex offender registry check, and documentation of a search request of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff A, who has been employed for eight months.”
Aug 16, 2024: inspection7 deficiencies
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Based on review of 2 caregiver records and staff interview, the provider did not obtain an out-of-state sex offender registry search and out-of-state child abuse and neglect search for each employee that has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the last 5 years.
“Evidence: Caregiver A sworn disclosure statement documents that they have resided in Maryland within the last five years. Provider confirmed that they have not completed a Maryland sex offender registry search or Maryland child abuse and neglect search for Caregiver A.”
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Based on documentation review of 4 children’s, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“Evidence: There was no documentation of a physical examination observed for Child A ( Start Date: 8/21/2023).”
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Based on review of 2 Caregiver records and interview with the Provider, the Provider did not ensure they maintain a complete record for each caregiver.
“Evidence: The file that was observed for Caregiver A did not have documentation of Caregiver A’s Job title, date of employment or volunteering, name address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency and that two or more references were checked prior to employment.”
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Based on request and staff interview, provider did not have documentation of the orientation signed and dated by the provider and substitute provider or by the provider and assistant.
“Evidence: Caregiver A (Start Date: 6/16/2024) did not have signed and dated documentation that they completed orientation. Provider stated orientation was given verbally but not documented.”
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Based on staff interview and documentation review, provider did not ensure caregivers obtained a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities.
“Evidence: The provider only had documentation for 3 out of 16 hours completed for annual training. Provider stated the other 13 hours were not completed.”
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8VAC20-800-60-B
The inspectors’ words, 168 words
“Based on review of 4 children’s records, the provider did not obtain all of the required documentation for child records. Evidence: 1. The record for Child B did not contain the name, phone number and address for 1 emergency contact. 2. The record for Child C did not contain documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information annually. The last recorded documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information was on 7/23/2023. 3. The record for Child D did not contain documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information annually. The last recorded documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information was on 3/13/2023. 4. The record for Child A, did not contain documentation of address and telephone number of each custodial parent’s place of employment, 5. The record for Child A, did not contain the review of the child’s emergency contact information annually. The last recorded documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information was on 8/20/2023.”
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Based on documentation request and staff interview, the family day home did not have a written emergency preparedness and response.
“Evidence: An emergency preparedness plan was not observed, the provider confirmed that she did not have it and needed to complete a new one.”
Feb 7, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-800-960-E
“Based on observation, not all of he bottles were labeled with the child’s full name and the date. Evidence: There were two bottles that were not labeled with a child’s name and the date on a small table in the basement daycare area.”
Feb 22, 2023: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-790-250-B
“Based on a review of caregiver records, one assistant did not complete the Preservice Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Caregiver A began employment in May 2022 and did not have documentation of the Preservice Training.”
Feb 22, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on a review of documentation and interview with the provider, it was determined that the provider failed to obtain documentation of a sworn statement of affirmation for a staff prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Caregiver A began employment in May 2022 and did not have documentation of a sworn statement of affirmation at the time of this inspection.”
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8VAC20-800-170-A
“Based on a review of documentation and interview with provider it was determined that the provider failed to obtain documentation of a Tuberculosis Screening at the time of hire. Evidence: Caregiver A’s record was missing the documentation of a Tuberculosis Screening prior to coming in contact with children. Caregiver A began employment on May 2022 and did not have documentation of a negative TB screening for this caregiver”
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8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure hazardous substances were inaccessible to children. Evidence: The cabinet below the sink in the basement bathroom was not locked. The cabinet contained a bottle of Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaner and a can Microban bathroom cleaner.”
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8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on a review of caregiver records and interview with provider it was determined that the provider did not obtain documentation of immunizations for Child A before the child attended the program. Evidence: Child A was enrolled 02/21/23 and the date of child file review was on 02/22/23.”
Feb 14, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, the provider had potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies in an area that was accessible to children. Evidence: There was cleaning supplies and hygiene products on a shelf in the downstairs bathroom that were accessible to children.”
All 16 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jul 9, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Aug 17, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 3 months - 11 years 12 months.
- Capacity: 9 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 299 child care providers in Prince William County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 8; this one had 25.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| La Petite Academy - Dumfries | 42 |
| Ms. Linda Thompson | 4 |
| Word Performance Church | 14 |
| Ms. Trevor Carter | 22 |
| AlphaBEST at Dumfries Elementary | 1 |
| AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary | 2 |
| AlphaBEST at Williams Elementary | 0 |
| AlphaBEST at Pattie Elementary | 1 |
| Strong Foundation Academy | 25 |
| AlphaBEST at Covington-Harper Elementary | 11 |
| Blue Ribbon Results Academy, Dumfries Campus | 17 |
| Davida Cole This child care provider | 25 |
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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