Tierra Encantada Ford dba Alexandria Day Care
4401 Ford Avenue, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA
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Bailey's Childcare and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Falls Church, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Bailey's Childcare and Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 7 rules in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #3 updated screening was due 2 months ago. The updated screenings has not yet been complete.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current first aid certification. Staff #3 certification expired 4 months ago.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #3 certification expired 4 months ago.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff #2 did not wash hands before or after changing a child’s diaper.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff #2 was observed changing diapers, she did not clean the diaper changing surface or sanitize the surface in between changing 3 different children.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. There was one child at the center that has known allergies. Two of the three classrooms did not have a written list of children's allergies in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff #2 did not wash hands before or after changing a child’s diaper.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff #2 was observed changing diapers, she did not clean the diaper changing surface or sanitize the surface in between changing 3 different children.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. There was one child at the center that has known allergies. Two of the three classrooms did not have a written list of children's allergies in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff #2 did not wash hands before or after changing a child’s diaper.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff #2 was observed changing diapers, she did not clean the diaper changing surface or sanitize the surface in between changing 3 different children.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. There was one child at the center that has known allergies. Two of the three classrooms did not have a written list of children's allergies in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on a review of staff training records, there is not 1 staff member on duty at all times with Daily Health Observation training. Evidence: There is no staff between the hours of 7am until 9amwith Daily health Observation training. The center opens at 7 am, 2 staff with training arrive at 9 am.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on a review of staff training records, there is not 1 staff member on duty at all times with Daily Health Observation training. Evidence: There is no staff between the hours of 7am until 9amwith Daily health Observation training. The center opens at 7 am, 2 staff with training arrive at 9 am.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation, children under 10 years of age were not always within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: Staff left the school age room at 10:26 am to let 2 children into the center, leaving 8 school age children, the youngest being 5 years old, alone in the classroom for about 1 minute. The same staff left the school age room again at 10:30 am to let 1 child into the center, leaving 8 school age children, the youngest being 5 years old, alone in the classroom for about 1 minute. The front door where the children were arriving was about 8 steps away from the school age room.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on a review of emergency drills, the center has not implemented monthly practice evacuation drills. Evidence: The center has not implemented the July 2023 fire evacuation drill.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation, children under 10 years of age were not always within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: Staff left the school age room at 10:26 am to let 2 children into the center, leaving 8 school age children, the youngest being 5 years old, alone in the classroom for about 1 minute. The same staff left the school age room again at 10:30 am to let 1 child into the center, leaving 8 school age children, the youngest being 5 years old, alone in the classroom for about 1 minute. The front door where the children were arriving was about 8 steps away from the school age room.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on a review of emergency drills, the center has not implemented monthly practice evacuation drills. Evidence: The center has not implemented the July 2023 fire evacuation drill.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on a review of staff records, staff have not completed the required Virginia Preservice Training within the first 90 days of hire. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 11/18/2020 has not completed the 10 hour Virginia Preservice training.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on a review of staff records and provider interview, staff have not annually taken the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 11/18/2020 has not taken the annual 3 hour health and safety training. Staff #2, date of last training 10/2019, has not taken the annual 3 hour health and safety training.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on a review of staff record and staff interview, staff has not completed orientation training no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 11/18/2020 has not completed new employee orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and staff interview, areas of the center are not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: There was a large hole in the window ledge in the "Green Room". Staff stated that a child put a hole in it this week.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on a review of staff records, staff have not completed the required Virginia Preservice Training within the first 90 days of hire. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 11/18/2020 has not completed the 10 hour Virginia Preservice training.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on a review of staff records and provider interview, staff have not annually taken the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 11/18/2020 has not taken the annual 3 hour health and safety training. Staff #2, date of last training 10/2019, has not taken the annual 3 hour health and safety training.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on a review of staff record and staff interview, staff has not completed orientation training no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 11/18/2020 has not completed new employee orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and staff interview, areas of the center are not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: There was a large hole in the window ledge in the "Green Room". Staff stated that a child put a hole in it this week.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas of the center,shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: There was a large area of peeling paint under the windowsill in the "Green" room. There were 3 loose tiles on the floor in the foyer.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on a review of staff records and Director interview, Staff who work directly with children have not completed annually the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: There was no documentation in staff's record of the 3 hour annual health and safety training. The Director said they have not completed the training.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on a review of children records and Director interview, each child does not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1, date of first attendance 5/3/2021 does not have documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of staff records, each staff member has not summited documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment or within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 4/1/2022 has a documented TB screening that was dated 4/11/2022. It was not completed within the last 30 days of the date of hire.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on a review of center policies and Director interview, The center has not developed written procedures for prevention of abusive head trauma. Evidence: There is no written procedure for prevention of abusive head trauma. This was cited a s a violation during the 2/23/2022 inspection and has yet to be corrected.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on record review and Director interview, there is not always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: There is currently no staff trained in Daily Health Observation. This was cited as a violation during the 2/23/2022 inspection and has yet to be corrected.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on a review of records and Director interview, The center could not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official. Evidence: The Director could not provide the updated annual fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated 3/10/2021.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“Based on observation and staff interview, the 3 year old and up to school age program was not within ratio. Evidence: At 10:08am there were 13 children, ages 3-7 years old with one staff member. At 10:33 am there were 15 children, ages 3-9 years old with the same one staff member.”
8VAC20-780-350-F
“Based or a review of center procedures and Director interview, the center has not developed and implemented a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: The Director has not developed a policy for consistent staff. This standard was cited as a violation during the 2/23/2022 inspection and has yet to be corrected.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on a review of emergency drills, The center has not implemented monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: The emergency drill log was reviewed, there was no drill documented for the month of July 2022.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on a review of staff records and Director interview, Staff who work directly with children have not completed annually the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: There was no documentation in staff's record of the 3 hour annual health and safety training. The Director said they have not completed the training.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on a review of children records and Director interview, each child does not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1, date of first attendance 5/3/2021 does not have documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of staff records, each staff member has not summited documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment or within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 4/1/2022 has a documented TB screening that was dated 4/11/2022. It was not completed within the last 30 days of the date of hire.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on a review of center policies and Director interview, The center has not developed written procedures for prevention of abusive head trauma. Evidence: There is no written procedure for prevention of abusive head trauma. This was cited a s a violation during the 2/23/2022 inspection and has yet to be corrected.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on record review and Director interview, there is not always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: There is currently no staff trained in Daily Health Observation. This was cited as a violation during the 2/23/2022 inspection and has yet to be corrected.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on a review of records and Director interview, The center could not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official. Evidence: The Director could not provide the updated annual fire inspection. The last fire inspection was dated 3/10/2021.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“Based on observation and staff interview, the 3 year old and up to school age program was not within ratio. Evidence: At 10:08am there were 13 children, ages 3-7 years old with one staff member. At 10:33 am there were 15 children, ages 3-9 years old with the same one staff member.”
8VAC20-780-350-F
“Based or a review of center procedures and Director interview, the center has not developed and implemented a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: The Director has not developed a policy for consistent staff. This standard was cited as a violation during the 2/23/2022 inspection and has yet to be corrected.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on a review of emergency drills, The center has not implemented monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: The emergency drill log was reviewed, there was no drill documented for the month of July 2022.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on staff interviews, staff failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision. Evidence: On Thursday, 6/23/2022 at approximately 4:25 pm Child #1, (3 ? years old) wandered away from the child day center and was found by the police around 4:50 pm. 1.Staff #1 stated that on 6/23/2022 at approximately 4:25 pm she left the classroom to take a child to their parent that was at the front door of the child care center, leaving the children remaining in the classroom unsupervised. When Staff #1 returned to the classroom she did not see Child #1. Staff #1 said she checked the adjacent classroom. When Staff #2, came back to the classroom from washing toys, staff #1 asked, ?Do you have [Child#1]?? 2.Staff #2 stated that on 6/23/2022 at approximately 4:25 pm she went to wash the toys before leaving for the day and Staff #1 was in the classroom. The 12 children in the classroom, including Child #1 were sitting at a table waiting for the 4:30 pm dinner. Staff #2 returned to the classroom at approximately 4:30 pm. Staff #2 stated she counted the children and noticed that another child and Child #1 were missing. 3.Staff #3 stated that she believes Child #1 left on 6/23/2022 through an emergency exit door in the classroom. Staff #4 said Child #1 is autistic and non-verbal, and that the child has never tried to leave the classroom but is tall enough to reach the bar to push open the door.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“Based on staff interviews and documentation reviewed, staff supervising children failed to always ensure their care and protection. Evidence: On Thursday, 6/23/2022 at approximately 4:25 pm Child #1 (3 ? years old) who has autism and is non-verbal left the child day center unattended and was later found by the police. 1.Staff #1 stated that on 6/23/2022 she stepped away from the classroom at approximately 4:25 pm to take Child #2 to the front door where their parent was waiting. The front door is about 10 steps from the classroom. When Staff #1 returned to the classroom she noticed Child #1 was missing. She opened the adjacent classroom door to search for the child. Staff #2 returned to the classroom from washing the toys at approximately 4:30 pm and noticed Child #1 was missing. Several staff began searching for the child while another staff telephoned the center owner. 2.The child day center is located in the lower level of a high rise apartment complex. According to the injury-accident report, staff began searching the bathrooms, kitchen area, closets and lobby. Staff then searched the outside of the apartment complex for approximately 15-20 minutes before Staff #3 called the authorities and the parents of Child#1. Staff #3 called the police at 4:40 pm. 3.Police found Child #1 approximately 10 minutes upon their arrival to the center. Child #1 was found outside the apartment complex near a drainage system. The drainage system is located on a hill approximately 200 feet from the front door to the apartment complex and another 40 feet down two separate hallways to the door of the child care center. Staff #3 said child #1?s face and clothes were wet, she said it was drizzling outside.”
8VAC20-780-350-F
“Based on a review of polices with the owner, the center has not developed and implemented a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: The owner stated they have not developed a policy for consistent staff.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on a review of attendance records, the center has not maintained a written record of daily attendance that documents the departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The 3 attendance sheets reviewed only document the arrival of the children not the departure.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on a review of polices and interview with Owner, the center has not developed written procedures for prevention of abusive head trauma. Evidence: There is no written procedures for prevention of abusive head trauma.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on a review of staff records at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members have not obtained and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening . Evidence: Staff #4 does not have a current TB screening within the past 2 years since the 9/2/2019 TB test.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-2
“Based on a review of staff records, Each staff member has not submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: There was no documentation of TB screening for staff # 1, date of hire 2/14/2022 and staff #2, date of hire 2/14/2022.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on a review of children records, each child does not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1, date of first attendance 5/18/2021 does not have documentation of a physical examination.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of staff records and interview with owner, all applicants for employment have not submitted to fingerprinting and provide proof of fingerprints prior to employment. Evidence: Staff #1 and #2, both hired 2/14/2022 do not have proof of fingerprint results. Both staff were observed in classrooms supervising children this date without proof of negative fingerprint results.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on a review of staff records and interview with owner, staff have not completed orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff # 1 and #2, both hired 2/14/2022 have not received orientation training. Both staff were observed in classrooms supervising children.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on a review of staff records and interview with Owner, there is not at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: There is currently no staff trained in Daily Health Observation.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of new staff records, there is no documentation of 2 references which would include date of contact, name of person contacted, the firm contacted, results and signature of the person making the call. Evidence: There was no documentation of 2 references staff #1 hired 2/14/2022, staff #2 hired 2/14/2022 and staff #3 hired 5/10/2021.”
8VAC20-780-350-F
“Based on a review of polices with the owner, the center has not developed and implemented a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: The owner stated they have not developed a policy for consistent staff.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on a review of attendance records, the center has not maintained a written record of daily attendance that documents the departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The 3 attendance sheets reviewed only document the arrival of the children not the departure.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on a review of polices and interview with Owner, the center has not developed written procedures for prevention of abusive head trauma. Evidence: There is no written procedures for prevention of abusive head trauma.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on a review of staff records at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members have not obtained and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening . Evidence: Staff #4 does not have a current TB screening within the past 2 years since the 9/2/2019 TB test.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-2
“Based on a review of staff records, Each staff member has not submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: There was no documentation of TB screening for staff # 1, date of hire 2/14/2022 and staff #2, date of hire 2/14/2022.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on a review of children records, each child does not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1, date of first attendance 5/18/2021 does not have documentation of a physical examination.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of staff records and interview with owner, all applicants for employment have not submitted to fingerprinting and provide proof of fingerprints prior to employment. Evidence: Staff #1 and #2, both hired 2/14/2022 do not have proof of fingerprint results. Both staff were observed in classrooms supervising children this date without proof of negative fingerprint results.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on a review of staff records and interview with owner, staff have not completed orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff # 1 and #2, both hired 2/14/2022 have not received orientation training. Both staff were observed in classrooms supervising children.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on a review of staff records and interview with Owner, there is not at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: There is currently no staff trained in Daily Health Observation.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of new staff records, there is no documentation of 2 references which would include date of contact, name of person contacted, the firm contacted, results and signature of the person making the call. Evidence: There was no documentation of 2 references staff #1 hired 2/14/2022, staff #2 hired 2/14/2022 and staff #3 hired 5/10/2021.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 310-4150 to ask.
(703) 310-4150.
3701 George Mason Drive, Suite C2-N, Falls Church, VA 22041. The nearest other daycare we list is The Campagna Early Learning Center at St. James, 0.4 miles away.