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Creative World Learning Center - Landmark

241 South Reynolds Street, Alexandria, VA 223044.6· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days

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About Creative World Learning Center - Landmark

Creative World Learning Center - Landmark is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 11 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 11 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Staff-to-child ratioInfant Care, Ages: 6 week to 11 months, Teacher to child ratio: 1 to 4
StaffAll staff members accomplish a certification in CPR and First Aid
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyControlled access, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (transportation from area schools)
AccreditationTexas Rising Star
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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Inspection reports for Creative World Learning Center - Landmark

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
70 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1105381
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Background checks 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      63.2-1509-A Complaint related: No

      “Staff employed by a child day program who have reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected shall report the matter immediately to the local department's toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline. Staff became aware of a reportable offense, and did not report it to the local department.”
  3. Apr 6, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. One of three toilet seats in the hall bathroom was loose and unstable.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff A, who is currently working, was dated four days after their first day of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. Staff and children's information was not kept confidential when the Supplemental page of the previous inspection, containing the names of staff and children was posted.”
    • 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, that was submitted at the time of employment and had been conducted within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff A's screening result was dated 16 days after the date of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain: parent's name, address, phone number, work information, two emergency contacts and a written care plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy. Child #1's record had a food allergy listed with no allergy action plan available. Child #3's record was missing parent information and parent work information.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff A's record contained a national criminal background check that was dated 14 days after the employee's documented date of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff A's record contained documentation of one reference dated a day after the date of employment.”
  4. Oct 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation 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 the child's proof of birth documentation The center did not see original documents for children's proof of birth documentation.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A

      “Program leaders shall have documentation of education and experience to show they are qualified for the position. Staff B had no documentation of education available for review.”
  5. Oct 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation 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 the child's proof of birth documentation The center did not see original documents for children's proof of birth documentation.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A

      “Program leaders shall have documentation of education and experience to show they are qualified for the position. Staff B had no documentation of education available for review.”
  6. Apr 9, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the name, home address, and home phone number of each parent who has custody. Child #4's record had no second parent information.”
    • 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 #3, employed for more than 6 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one out of state residence within the past 5 years.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities, Staff C's training for recognizing child abuse and neglect was not completed as part of orientation within the first week of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff B who is currently working, was incomplete as it did not accurately list all out of state residences within the past 5 years,”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff A's documentation was dated 72 days prior to employment. Staff C's documentation was dated 65 days prior to date of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff B's references were not documented prior to employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-F

      “The medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. One medication at the facility had no medication authorization available. (Child #6)”
  7. Apr 9, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the name, home address, and home phone number of each parent who has custody. Child #4's record had no second parent information.”
    • 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 #3, employed for more than 6 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one out of state residence within the past 5 years.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities, Staff C's training for recognizing child abuse and neglect was not completed as part of orientation within the first week of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff B who is currently working, was incomplete as it did not accurately list all out of state residences within the past 5 years,”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff A's documentation was dated 72 days prior to employment. Staff C's documentation was dated 65 days prior to date of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff B's references were not documented prior to employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-F

      “The medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. One medication at the facility had no medication authorization available. (Child #6)”
  8. Sep 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-570-A

      “When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Two children were observed in feeding table seats and one child was observed in an infant bouncy seat without safety straps fastened.”
  9. Sep 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-570-A

      “When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Two children were observed in feeding table seats and one child was observed in an infant bouncy seat without safety straps fastened.”
  10. Sep 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-570-A

      “When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Two children were observed in feeding table seats and one child was observed in an infant bouncy seat without safety straps fastened.”
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  1. May 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review the center did not maintain a complete record for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #2s record di not contain addresses for 2:2 designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on emergency drill record review and interview, the center did not practice lockdown drill annually. Evidence: 1. No lockdown drill record in the past 12 months. 2. Staff stated no lockdown drill has occurred in the past 12 months.”
  2. May 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review the center did not maintain a complete record for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #2s record di not contain addresses for 2:2 designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on emergency drill record review and interview, the center did not practice lockdown drill annually. Evidence: 1. No lockdown drill record in the past 12 months. 2. Staff stated no lockdown drill has occurred in the past 12 months.”
  3. Oct 3, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on observation, the most recently issued license and Inspection report were not posted. Evidence: At LI arrival, the most recently issued license and typed inspection reports were not posted.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of a nationwide fingerprint search being repeated within the allowable 5 year time frame. Evidence: 3 of 4 records reviewed did not contain repeated fingerprint searches within 5 years. Search results are now on file. *Staff A fingerprint results are dated 8/31/23. Previous results were dated 2/7/18. *Staff B's results on file are dated 8/17/23. Previous results were dated 7/23/18. *Staff C's results on file are dated 9/18/23. Previous results were dated 8/1/18.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of a repeated, negative Tuberculosis screening result. Evidence: 1 of 4 records reviewed did not contain documentation of a repeated screening result. *Staff A's - TB result was dated 10/12/22. Previous result was dated 9/17/20.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of all required components. Evidence: 3 of 4 record reviewed did not contain documentation of references. *Staff A's record had not second reference documented. *Staff C's record had one reference provided by a person related by blood or marriage. (Not acceptable) *Staff D's record had one reference provided by a relative. (Not acceptable)”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A

      “Based on a review of records, one staff record did not contain documentation of meeting lead teacher qualifications. Evidence: Staff C's record did not contain documentation of education to meet lead teacher qualifications.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-M

      “Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of all required components for annual, on-going training. Evidence: 4 of staff records reviewed did not contain the method of delivery for trainings. (Staff A,B,C,D)”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-J

      “Repeat Violation Based on observation, there was not 30 inches of space between an occupied crib and other furniture. Evidence: One child's cribs had less than 6" of space between the crib and other furniture.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-F

      “Based on a review of medications, one medication authorization was no longer effective. Evidence: Child 1's medication authorization expired 9/20/23.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-570-A

      “Based on observation, infants were placed in high chairs with no protective belt fastened securely. Evidence: 2 infants were observed in high chairs that did not have a protective belt fastened. The belts were removed from the seats.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on a review of records, child records did not contain all required information. Evidence: *Child #1s record did not contain an annually updated allergy action plan for a diagnosed food allergy. The record is dated 3/21/22.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of required annual training. Evidence: *Staff A's last documentation available was dated 3/25/20. *Staff B's last documentation available was dated 3/26/21.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-530-C

      “Based on observation, written attendance was not maintained daily for children. Evidence: 2 of 6 classrooms did not have a complete hard copy of attendance in the rooms. *3's room had no written attendance for 10/3/23. *Older Infants had no written attendance for 10/02 or 10/03/2023.”
  4. Oct 3, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on observation, the most recently issued license and Inspection report were not posted. Evidence: At LI arrival, the most recently issued license and typed inspection reports were not posted.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of a nationwide fingerprint search being repeated within the allowable 5 year time frame. Evidence: 3 of 4 records reviewed did not contain repeated fingerprint searches within 5 years. Search results are now on file. *Staff A fingerprint results are dated 8/31/23. Previous results were dated 2/7/18. *Staff B's results on file are dated 8/17/23. Previous results were dated 7/23/18. *Staff C's results on file are dated 9/18/23. Previous results were dated 8/1/18.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of a repeated, negative Tuberculosis screening result. Evidence: 1 of 4 records reviewed did not contain documentation of a repeated screening result. *Staff A's - TB result was dated 10/12/22. Previous result was dated 9/17/20.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of all required components. Evidence: 3 of 4 record reviewed did not contain documentation of references. *Staff A's record had not second reference documented. *Staff C's record had one reference provided by a person related by blood or marriage. (Not acceptable) *Staff D's record had one reference provided by a relative. (Not acceptable)”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A

      “Based on a review of records, one staff record did not contain documentation of meeting lead teacher qualifications. Evidence: Staff C's record did not contain documentation of education to meet lead teacher qualifications.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-M

      “Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of all required components for annual, on-going training. Evidence: 4 of staff records reviewed did not contain the method of delivery for trainings. (Staff A,B,C,D)”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-J

      “Repeat Violation Based on observation, there was not 30 inches of space between an occupied crib and other furniture. Evidence: One child's cribs had less than 6" of space between the crib and other furniture.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-F

      “Based on a review of medications, one medication authorization was no longer effective. Evidence: Child 1's medication authorization expired 9/20/23.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-570-A

      “Based on observation, infants were placed in high chairs with no protective belt fastened securely. Evidence: 2 infants were observed in high chairs that did not have a protective belt fastened. The belts were removed from the seats.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on a review of records, child records did not contain all required information. Evidence: *Child #1s record did not contain an annually updated allergy action plan for a diagnosed food allergy. The record is dated 3/21/22.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on a review of records, staff records did not contain documentation of required annual training. Evidence: *Staff A's last documentation available was dated 3/25/20. *Staff B's last documentation available was dated 3/26/21.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-530-C

      “Based on observation, written attendance was not maintained daily for children. Evidence: 2 of 6 classrooms did not have a complete hard copy of attendance in the rooms. *3's room had no written attendance for 10/3/23. *Older Infants had no written attendance for 10/02 or 10/03/2023.”
  5. Aug 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Based on observation and interviews, areas and equipment inside the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: *One toilet in the boy’s hallway bathroom had a plastic garbage bag covering the toilet because there was no toilet seat installed. *Peeling paint was observed at the sink in the boy’s hallway bathroom. *There are no toilet paper holders installed in the girl’s hallway bathroom. *One toilet in the girl’s hallway bathroom is not securely installed. The entire toilet swiveled sideways when bumped during the inspection. *There is peeling paint and caulk at the sink in the girl’s hallway bathroom. *The panels separating the toilets in the girl’s hallway bathroom are not installed securely. The metal panels are hanging loose from the wall where they were screwed into the drywall.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-1

      “Based on observation and staff statement a ration of 1:4 was not maintained in a room that contained children under the age of 16 months. Evidence: The ?older infant? room contained one child that was 14 months old. The appropriate ratio for the room was 1:4. There were 5 children and 1 staff present in the room during rest time.”
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-780-40-E

      “Based on interviews and observation the licensee failed to demonstrate operational responsibilities to maintain compliance with these standards. Evidence: 1.On June 15, 2023, the Department accepted an intensive plan of correction submitted by the licensee which addressed corrective actions implemented by the licensee for violations pertaining to building maintenance, supervision of children, cribs, cots, rest mats and beds and special feeding needs. On August 21, 2023 an inspection was conducted on the implementation of the plan of correction. Repeat violations were documented in the area of building maintenance.”
  6. Jun 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. May 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 24, 2023Complaint investigation20 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on interview, information in children's records was not treated confidentially. Evidence: 1. Staff A stated she told Parent B the name of the child that threw a toy and hit Parent B's child in the mouth. 2. Parent B stated Staff A told her the name of the child that threw a toy and hit Parent B's child in the mouth.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: No

      “Based on review of the written record of a child's minor injury, the center did not maintain a written record that included all required information. Evidence: 1. The accident report dated 5/17/2023 for Child #1 was missing one more staff signature or the parent's signature, the method the parent was notified and date and time when parents were notified.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-L

      “Based on observation, pillows were used by children under two years of age. Evidence: 1. A child (4 months old) in the infant classroom was observed laying in a crib with their head propped and surrounded by a boppy pillow.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on observation, the center provides meals and snacks and did not follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the center's menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period was not posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents. 1. A menu was posted in classrooms, but it did not include all the foods being served. The menu only listed the entree. A full menu from the caterer was inside the kitchen. 2. Lunch on 5/24/2023 consisted of a ground beef patty, cantelope, carrots and milk. The bun was not delivered by the food caterer, so there was not a grain provided for lunch.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation and interviews, food brought from home was not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. In the older infant classroom, 3 pouches of food and 2 containers of food were inside the classroom refrigerator and were not dated or labeled to identify the owner. 2. The staff stated the food was brought from home by the children.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-570-B

      “Based on observation, bottle fed infants were given bottles propped and given when the child was in his designated sleeping location. Evidence: 1. One infant (4 months old) was observed sitting in an infant swing with the bottle propped with a blanket. 2. One infant(4 months old) was observed laying in a crib with a bottle next to the child.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Based on review of children's records, one child's file did not have the parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record was up to date annually. Evidence: 1. Child #1's file (Start date 3/21/2022) did not have yearly parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record was up to date.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Based on observation, children under 10 years of age were not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. One child was observed entering the 3's classroom by herself. The licensing representative took the child back to join her class in the hallway where they were waiting to wash their hands in the bathroom. 2. Four children were observed running from the Toddler teacher in the hallway and entered the classroom without the teacher. The teacher was assisting a child with washing their hands and not aware the 4 children had run away.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not have a program leader regularly present in each grouping of children. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 stated they did not have program leaders in three classrooms(Toddler 1 classroom, Toddler 2 classroom or the Infant classroom).”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: 1. In the older infants classroom, a Lysol spray, febreeze and disinfectant spray were inside a higher cabinet and was not kept locked. The child proof lock was hanging on the handle and not engaged.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and interviews, areas and equipment inside the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-K 4's classroom, the paint was chipping on the molding near the trashcan. 2. In the infant classroom, the refrigerator was not working (teachers were using the kitchen refrigerator to store the bottles) and paint was chipping around the trim molding. 3. In the young toddler classroom, staff stated the sink was broken and not working. 4. In the older infant classroom, the cabinet near the refrigerator had a loose hinge and was hanging crooked. 5. In the main hallway bathroom, staff stated the toilet was broken and not working. 6. In the Toddler 2's classroom, staff stated the sink was broken and not working. The rugs border had come unsewn or had torn approximately 24 inches long and was creating a tripping hazard. The red children's chairs were peeling paint on the legs and had rust on them.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on interview, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: 1. Staff A stated the inspection was completed, but did not have a copy of the report.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and interview, the center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. A carbon monoxide detector was not observed in the center. 2. Staff #4 stated she did not know if they had a carbon monoxide detector and would call to find out if they did.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on review of children's records, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (19 months) had immunization record updated last on 7/20/2022 and was due for an update.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-40-K

      “Based on interview and review of documents, the center did not develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 confirmed the center did not have written procedure for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff records did not include all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's file (Date of hire 3/07/2022) did not have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the 24 hours of training required by the job position (Lead Teacher).”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-180-A

      “Based on observation, one staff did not meet a general qualification of communicating effectively orally. Evidence: 1. Staff B who works in the infant classroom did not demonstrate the ability to speak English.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Based on review of the orientation document, the center's orientation did not include all requirement topics. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 3/07/2022) and Staff #2 (Date of hire 8/22/2022) had orientation, but it did not include prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices or prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-E

      “Based on interview and review of training, two staff did not complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 3/07/2022) and Staff #2 (Date of hire 8/22/2022) did not have documentation that the training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) had been given. 2. Staff #4 stated she did not know the training was required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not meet all diapering requirements. Evidence: 1. The foot operated trash can used to dispose of diapers was broken. The pedal did not work. The teacher stated it broke yesterday.”
  9. May 24, 2023Inspection20 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on interview, information in children's records was not treated confidentially. Evidence: 1. Staff A stated she told Parent B the name of the child that threw a toy and hit Parent B's child in the mouth. 2. Parent B stated Staff A told her the name of the child that threw a toy and hit Parent B's child in the mouth.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: No

      “Based on review of the written record of a child's minor injury, the center did not maintain a written record that included all required information. Evidence: 1. The accident report dated 5/17/2023 for Child #1 was missing one more staff signature or the parent's signature, the method the parent was notified and date and time when parents were notified.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-L

      “Based on observation, pillows were used by children under two years of age. Evidence: 1. A child (4 months old) in the infant classroom was observed laying in a crib with their head propped and surrounded by a boppy pillow.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on observation, the center provides meals and snacks and did not follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the center's menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period was not posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents. 1. A menu was posted in classrooms, but it did not include all the foods being served. The menu only listed the entree. A full menu from the caterer was inside the kitchen. 2. Lunch on 5/24/2023 consisted of a ground beef patty, cantelope, carrots and milk. The bun was not delivered by the food caterer, so there was not a grain provided for lunch.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation and interviews, food brought from home was not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. In the older infant classroom, 3 pouches of food and 2 containers of food were inside the classroom refrigerator and were not dated or labeled to identify the owner. 2. The staff stated the food was brought from home by the children.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-570-B

      “Based on observation, bottle fed infants were given bottles propped and given when the child was in his designated sleeping location. Evidence: 1. One infant (4 months old) was observed sitting in an infant swing with the bottle propped with a blanket. 2. One infant(4 months old) was observed laying in a crib with a bottle next to the child.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Based on review of children's records, one child's file did not have the parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record was up to date annually. Evidence: 1. Child #1's file (Start date 3/21/2022) did not have yearly parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record was up to date.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Based on observation, children under 10 years of age were not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. One child was observed entering the 3's classroom by herself. The licensing representative took the child back to join her class in the hallway where they were waiting to wash their hands in the bathroom. 2. Four children were observed running from the Toddler teacher in the hallway and entered the classroom without the teacher. The teacher was assisting a child with washing their hands and not aware the 4 children had run away.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not have a program leader regularly present in each grouping of children. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 stated they did not have program leaders in three classrooms(Toddler 1 classroom, Toddler 2 classroom or the Infant classroom).”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: 1. In the older infants classroom, a Lysol spray, febreeze and disinfectant spray were inside a higher cabinet and was not kept locked. The child proof lock was hanging on the handle and not engaged.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and interviews, areas and equipment inside the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-K 4's classroom, the paint was chipping on the molding near the trashcan. 2. In the infant classroom, the refrigerator was not working (teachers were using the kitchen refrigerator to store the bottles) and paint was chipping around the trim molding. 3. In the young toddler classroom, staff stated the sink was broken and not working. 4. In the older infant classroom, the cabinet near the refrigerator had a loose hinge and was hanging crooked. 5. In the main hallway bathroom, staff stated the toilet was broken and not working. 6. In the Toddler 2's classroom, staff stated the sink was broken and not working. The rugs border had come unsewn or had torn approximately 24 inches long and was creating a tripping hazard. The red children's chairs were peeling paint on the legs and had rust on them.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on interview, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: 1. Staff A stated the inspection was completed, but did not have a copy of the report.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and interview, the center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. A carbon monoxide detector was not observed in the center. 2. Staff #4 stated she did not know if they had a carbon monoxide detector and would call to find out if they did.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on review of children's records, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (19 months) had immunization record updated last on 7/20/2022 and was due for an update.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-40-K

      “Based on interview and review of documents, the center did not develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 confirmed the center did not have written procedure for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff records did not include all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's file (Date of hire 3/07/2022) did not have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the 24 hours of training required by the job position (Lead Teacher).”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-180-A

      “Based on observation, one staff did not meet a general qualification of communicating effectively orally. Evidence: 1. Staff B who works in the infant classroom did not demonstrate the ability to speak English.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Based on review of the orientation document, the center's orientation did not include all requirement topics. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 3/07/2022) and Staff #2 (Date of hire 8/22/2022) had orientation, but it did not include prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices or prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-E

      “Based on interview and review of training, two staff did not complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 3/07/2022) and Staff #2 (Date of hire 8/22/2022) did not have documentation that the training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) had been given. 2. Staff #4 stated she did not know the training was required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not meet all diapering requirements. Evidence: 1. The foot operated trash can used to dispose of diapers was broken. The pedal did not work. The teacher stated it broke yesterday.”
  10. Nov 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “Based on observation, it was determined there was not 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: 1. In 3 classrooms there were cots that were close together and not 12 inches of apart.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-J

      “Based on observation of two occupied cribs next to each other, it was determined the cribs were not 12 inches of space between them.”
  11. Nov 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “Based on observation, it was determined there was not 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: 1. In 3 classrooms there were cots that were close together and not 12 inches of apart.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-J

      “Based on observation of two occupied cribs next to each other, it was determined the cribs were not 12 inches of space between them.”
  12. Feb 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  13. Sep 30, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-260-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, a current annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction was not provided. Evidence: 1. The most recent fire inspection available for review occurred on 09/04/2020. 2. Staff acknowledged an attempt was made to schedule the inspection but it could not be completed due to an outstanding fee due that the center was unaware of.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-185-130-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation that 2 of 3 children received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the children attended the center. Evidence: 1. Documentation of immunizations in the record for Child #1 (start date 7/6/21) were dated 7/12/21. 2. Documentation of immunizations in the record for Child #2 (start date 8/16/21) were dated 8/19/21”

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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Is Creative World Learning Center - Landmark licensed?

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

When was Creative World Learning Center - Landmark last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative World Learning Center - Landmark had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 11 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.

How many children can Creative World Learning Center - Landmark care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Creative World Learning Center - Landmark accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Creative World Learning Center - Landmark's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative World Learning Center - Landmark cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 212-2024 to ask.

What is Creative World Learning Center - Landmark's phone number?

(703) 212-2024.

Where is Creative World Learning Center - Landmark?

241 South Reynolds Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Kids Universe Cameron Square II, 0.1 miles away.

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