Summer Breeze Learning Center
A child day center in Alexandria, Virginia 22309
8758 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22309. (703) 360-3668.
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The short answer
- 22 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jul 132026 the latest visit on record
- 92 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 13, 2026.
22 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
22 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 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.
Jul 13, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection6 deficiencies
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After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system.
“The center did not have documentation of an annual environmental sanitation inspection. The inspection is overdue over one year.”
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Repeat Violation
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe method that prevents access by children. A bottle of cleaner located in Classroom #2 was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The cleaner was placed on top of a paper towel dispenser and out of reach for children, but not in a locked place.”
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In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader shall be regularly present.
“In Classroom #1, Staff #2, employed 7 months and identified as the program leader, does not meet the qualifications of a program leader.”
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When food is brought from home, the container shall be dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
“In Classroom #3, a container of applesauce located in the refrigerator, was not dated or labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”
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Children records did not contain required information.
“The records for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #5, did not contain documentation of the child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record.”
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Repeat Violation
“Staff records shall e kept for each staff person with required information. Staff #3, employed for 14 months, did not have the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
Jan 21, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“In classroom #2, the diaper pad contained a one inch cut. The paint located in the homem living area was peeling.”
Jul 22, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“The sworn statements for Staff #3, #4, and #5, all currently working, did not have documentation of each sworn statements. Staff #3, #4, and #5 completed each sworn statements the date of the inspection, one month after the first date of employment.”
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Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire.
“Staff #1, who is working with children, has not completed the VDOE sponsored online orientation course which is overdue by three months.”
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Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by the children.
“In the two/three year old classroom, two bottles of disinfectant, a bottle of bleach and water, and air freshener were in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.”
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Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap.
“The restroom for the two and three year old classrooms was not equipped with soap.”
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Staff records shall be kept for each staff person with required information.
“Staff #4 and Staff #5’s records did not contain the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
Jan 27, 2025: inspection7 deficiencies
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The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.
“Child #4 and Child #5 do not have documentation of additional immunizations once every six months. Child #4 is 19 months old and the last documented immunization has not been updated in ten months. Child #5’s last documented immunization record was taken over two years ago.”
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Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
“Staff #2 has a tuberculosis screening dated two months prior to the date of employment.”
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Repeat Violation
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In classroom B, the carpet located in the block area is buckled, causing a tripping hazard. The carpet located in front of the cubby area is curling on one edge, causing a tripping hazard. In classroom A, the carpet is curled on two edges, causing a tripping hazard. The carpet is also frayed on a third corner. On the playground, a board is missing from the fence causing a head entrapment hazard.”
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Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“In classroom C, a container of air deodorizer was located on a high shelf and not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method.”
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Staff and children’s records shall be treated confidentially.
“Staff and children’s records were located in an open office to staff and parents in a unlocked cabinet.”
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Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hands nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.
“In classroom C and classroom D, diapers were disposed of in such a way that the staff member’s hands touched the exterior surface of the storage system.”
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A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child’s record by the first day of the child’s attendance. The agreement shall be signed by the parent.
“Child #4 does not have a signed written agreement between the parent and the center for authorization for emergency medical care, pick up ill child, and notification of communicable diseases. Child #4 has been enrolled for 11 months.”
Oct 10, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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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 prior to employment.
“Staff #3, employed for one month, did not have documentation of a requested central registry check and sex offender registry check search. Staff #3 was not supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks completed. Staff #3 was observed supervising 5 children in the two year old classroom alone.”
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Repeat Violation
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the Infant classroom, a bouncy chair that a two month old was sitting in, had several stains on the seat covering and was torn at the top. The infant climbing foam mat was dirty and had two dime sized holes on the mat.”
Aug 14, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 295 words
“Based on observations, areas and equipment, inside and outside the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Handwashing sinks in Room # 2, Room # 5 and one of two sinks in the preschool bathroom were clogged. 2. Peeling paint was found on the back wall in room # 2. 3. The bottom of the tall white cabinet in Room # 3 was broken with edges posing an injury hazard to children. 4. The rug on the toy shelf in Room # 3 was fraying, with loose and hanging strings. 5. One chair in Room # 4 (School age room) had cracks posing an injury hazard to children. 6. Two hooks at the bottom of the wooden cubbies were broken with sharp edges. 7. The covers for 4 boppy pillows appeared to stained and dirty. 8. a. The net in the middle of one of two rock climbing equipment had tears posing a safety hazard for children. The net is meant to be used by children to climb or sit on; b. The second rock climber had a large crack and was broken with sharp edges, posing an injury hazard to the children. 9. The chains for four swings on the playground were found to be rusty. 10. The play kitchen on the toddler playground was found to be covered in dirt. 11. Cribs in Room 3, chairs in Room # 5, play equipment and furniture in Rooms 1 and 5 had visible dirt and dust, the foot pedal trash can in Room # 3 had stains and visible dirt, two of three vans for transporting children had surfaces under the windows that were covered in dirt and the carpet in one of three vans had large dirt stains.”
All 13 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jul 13, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Feb 14, 2027.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 92 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.
- 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 22.
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 |
|---|---|
| Summer Breeze Learning Center This child care provider | 22 |
| Nicole Ferguson | 6 |
| Engleside Baptist Church | 0 |
| Aquinas Montessori School | 3 |
| SACC-Riverside | 8 |
| SACC at Washington Mill | 1 |
| SACC at Woodley Hills | 4 |
| Fauzia Zubair | 7 |
| Sunita Malvea | 7 |
| Elizabeth Tsamah | 9 |
| Dilshad Begum | 15 |
| Idalia Vigil Gomez | 12 |
| Cintia Alvarado | 10 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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 5, 2026.
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