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Bright Horizons at Inova Fair Oaks

3575 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA 220334.5· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days

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About Bright Horizons at Inova Fair Oaks

Bright Horizons at Inova Fair Oaks is a licensed child care center in Fairfax, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 months - 6 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. Mon to Fri”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 months - 6 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
CurriculumThe World at Their Fingertips
StaffAll staff trained regularly in CPR; First Aid taught as required by state licensing
Parent updatesParent app (My Bright Day)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Horizons at Inova Fair Oaks

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID40046
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

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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  1. Aug 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “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. A bleach water solution was in an unlocked upped cabinet in classroom #2.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: Documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Child # 3 and Child #4 did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age in their record.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-G

      “If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents and shall not resemble food or beverage containers. There was an unlabeled spray bottle of a bleach and water solution in classroom #2.”
  2. Feb 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “If diaper ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be met: written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained. Two diaper ointment creams in Room#1 did not have written authorization from parents available. (Children #1, #2).”
  3. Sep 10, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Prescription and nonprescription medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from a parent. There was no written parent or physician authorization to administer non prescription medication to child #7. Medication had been administered to child #7 nine times since June 6, 2025.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-F

      “The medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. Child #6's long term medication authorization form available for review, had been altered after the physician signed the form.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician, within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #4's physical was overdue by 2 months when it was received by the center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening. Staff B's subsequent TB screening result when received by the center, was overdue by 6 days.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #2, who has been enrolled for 3 months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file. Child #3 who has been enrolled for 6 months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff A, employed for more than 4months, and working at the center did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from a state in which they had resided in the past 5 years.”
  4. Feb 13, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, did not have a central registry search requested prior to employment. Search was request was overdue by 4 days. Staff #2, did not have a central registry search requested prior to employment. Search request was overdue by 4 days.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recently issued inspection report was not posted (9/24/24).”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person that contain documentation of two or more references having been checked prior to employment. Staff #2's references were overdue by 1 day.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #1's negative result was overdue by 7 days.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-J

      “There shall be at least thirty inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. Child A''s crib had less than 6 inches of space between their occupied crib and another piece of furniture.”
  5. Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Based on a review of records, one staff record did not contain all required documentation for orientation. Evidence: Staff A's record did not contain documentation of completion for recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.”
  7. Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Repeat Violation Based on a review of injury reports, all required information is not documented. Evidence: 2 of 2 reports reviewed did not contain documentation of either a parent and staff signature or two staff signatures. (Child #1)”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-B-2

      “Based on a review of documentation and provider statement, the center failed to inform the department's representatives as soon as practicable, but not exceeding 2 business days of an injury that occurred while the child was under the supervision of the center, that required outside medical attention. Evidence: Child #1 sustained an injury on 12/28/2023 that required outside medical attention. The Department of Education was not notified of the injury until 1/4/ 2024.”
  9. Nov 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on a review of medications, one child's medication authorizations were past the duration of the authorization signed by the physician. Evidence: Child #1: Two emergency medication authorizations expired on 10/31/23.”
  10. Apr 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on a review of injury reports, reports do not contain all required components. Evidence: 6 injury reports were reviewed. Missing documentation includes: *6 of 6 reports reviewed were missing future action to prevent recurrence. The online form in use by the facility does not include this component. *2 of 6 reviewed were missing signature of the parent or 2 staff signatures. *2 of 6 were missing time of parent notification.”
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-M

      “Based on observation, there was one staff member supervising two areas during rest time. Evidence: One staff member was supervising the 2's-1 and the 2's -2 room during rest time at approximately 2:00 PM.”
  2. Jun 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 1, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on observation, medication was not returned to a parent within 14 days when no longer being administered to the child. Evidence: One Over-The-Counter (OTC) medication was in the Infant suite when no longer being administered. The authorization for the medication expired 9/2021. (Child 1)”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of records, staff records do not contain all required documentation for references. Evidence: 2 of 3 records reviewed had phone references on file. The date of the reference and the signature of the person completing the phone reference were not documented. (Staff A,B)”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Based on staff statement, there is no injury prevention plan update available for review. Evidence: The injury prevention plan could not be located during the inspection to review for updates.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Bright Horizons at Inova Fair Oaks

Is Bright Horizons at Inova Fair Oaks licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Bright Horizons at Inova Fair Oaks last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Horizons at Inova Fair Oaks had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 7 of 9 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.

How many children can Bright Horizons at Inova Fair Oaks care for?

85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bright Horizons at Inova Fair Oaks accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Bright Horizons at Inova Fair Oaks' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Horizons at Inova Fair Oaks cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 391-4700 to ask.

What is Bright Horizons at Inova Fair Oaks' phone number?

(703) 391-4700.

Where is Bright Horizons at Inova Fair Oaks?

3575 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033. The nearest other daycare we list is Childtime Learning Centers #1053, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).