Columbia Baptist Child Development Center
A child day center in Falls Church, Virginia 22046
103 West Columbia Street, Falls Church, Virginia 22046. (703) 534-5739.
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The short answer
- 10 deficiencies in the last three years
- Aug 112026 the latest visit on record
- 350 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?
21 inspections on record, the latest on Aug 11, 2026.
10 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
10 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Aug 11, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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New board officers/agents must provide sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether they have ever been convicted of or is subject of pending charges.
“The church paster and applicant of the license did not have a sworn statement at the time of the inspection.”
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New board officer/agent must submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information.
“The new pastor and applicant did not have documentation of completing fingerprinting at the time of the inspection.”
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Authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry.
“The new pastor and applicant did not have documentation of a search of the Virginia central registry.”
Apr 13, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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The child day center shall obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record, sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry in any state they resided in in the preceding five years.
“Staff 1 did not have documentation of out of state background checks for the state they lived in within the last 5 years.”
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“Room 2 had two sets of broken blinds with broken slats accessible to children.”
Mar 25, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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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.
“Observed Microban spray, bug spray, Purell surface cleaner, “grime off” in an unlocked lower cabinet, between rooms 7 and 8.”
Apr 26, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: observed a spray bottle with soap water was accessible to children on sink counter”
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8VAC20-780-520-B
“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that sunscreen shall be inaccessible to children under 5 years of age. Evidence: observed sunscreen accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing table in room 157.”
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8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that when food is brough from home, the following shall apply: the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: observed in room 152 a lunch box that was not labeled with a name or a date.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children’s records were maintained with the required information. Evidence: reviewed 10 children’s records and found that: 1) Child 5 did not have documentation of authorized pick-ups 2) Child 3 did not have documentation of addresses for either emergency contact 3) Child 5 did not have documentation of emergency contacts 4) Child 2 had documented a parent as an emergency contact”
Sep 8, 2023: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Amended
“Based on interviews with staff, the center did not ensure behavioral Guidance was constructive in nature, and age and stage appropriate. Evidence: 1. It was stated by Staff A that ?they put the backpack with weight on child #1 to calm the body. They could not redirect the child and the child just liked to go.?”
Jul 18, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure potentially hazardous substances were kept in a locked place. Evidence: In room 156 there was an unmarked spray bottle by the back door of the classroom on a shelf.”
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8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the facility did not maintain documentation of emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: The April 2023 fire drill was not documented. The Director confirmed the drill was completed but was not documented.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of 10 staff records, the facility did not ensure each staff member had 2 references. Evidence: Staff # 1- 6 did not have any documentation of references in their record. Staff # 7 had 1 of 2 required references in their record.”
Jan 6, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-500-C
“Based on observation, the diapering surface was not sanitized after each use. Evidence: After a diaper change in room 157 the diapering surface was cleaned with soap and water but not sanitized.”
Jul 27, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on staff record review, the sworn statement was not completed prior to the first day of employment.
“Evidence: Staff # 5 (date of hire 6/1/2022) did not have documentation of a sworn statement during the inspection.”
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Based on staff record review, employee’s did not have record of a Tuberculosis test or screening at the start of employment.
“Evidence: Staff # 5 (date of hire 6/1/2022) had a Tuberculosis test/screening dated 6/6/2022.”
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Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“Evidence: In classroom #161, wet mopping swifter wipes were unlocked under the child sized sink located next to the bathroom.”
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Based on staff record review, the following staff records were not kept for each staff member. Name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which shall be kept at the center and documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering.
“Evidence: Staff # 4 (date of hire 5/24/2022) did not have documentation of an emergency contact or documented references. Staff # 5 (date of hire 6/1/2022) did not have documentation of an emergency contact or documented references.”
Jan 19, 2022: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review, one staff did not complete the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 8/16/2021) completed preservice training on 9/04/2016, but did not complete the health and safety update course for 2021.”
Jan 19, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on staff record review, one staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #7 (Date of hire 9/08/2021) had not completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.”
Nov 22, 2021: inspection1 deficiency
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22VAC40-185-550-M
“Based on interview, the center did not maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Evidence: 1. Two staff stated a written record of child #1’s minor injury on November 15th was not made the day of occurrence.”
All 21 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 19, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 19, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Sep 9, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 year 4 months - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 350 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 19 child care providers in the City of Falls Church, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 8; this one had 10.
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 |
|---|---|
| Columbia Baptist Child Development Center This child care provider | 10 |
| Dulin United Methodist Cooperative Preschool | 14 |
| Falls Church Episcopal Church | 1 |
| St. Joseph’s Preschool | 13 |
| Communikids Preschool | 30 |
| Falls Church Preschool and Daycare | 2 |
| Kidstretch | 3 |
| Easter Seals Serving DC/MD/VA, Inc. | 15 |
| Dona Ann Ismail | 6 |
| Elena Maldonado | 19 |
| LEAD Day School LLC | 5 |
| Sellapperumage Shaw | 32 |
| Acton Academy Falls Church | 5 |
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.
From the provider
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Replies
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