Sparkles! at Crystal City
1235 South Clark Street, Arlington, VA
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Everbrook Academy is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 137 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Staff | All teachers have degrees in either early education or a child-related field |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app) |
| Parent updates | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (SproutAbout) |
| Licensed capacity | 137 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Everbrook Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 6, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 24 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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22.1-289.035-A
“The center shall obtain repeat background checks for each employee every 5 years. 1. Staff #3s most recent sworn disclosure statement is dated 1/24/2020. The background check has been expired for approximately 13 months. 2. Staff #3s most recent out-of-state sex offender background check is dated 9/29/2020. The background check has been expired for approximately 5 months.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Childrens records shall contain all required information. Child #6 has a diagnosed food allergy. The childs allergy action plan was not signed by the childs physician.”
8VAC20-780-570-A
“When children are being fed in a high chair, the safety strap shall be used. Five children were observed eating lunch in high chairs in the infant classroom. Five out of five children were not buckled in their chair using the safety strap.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A spray cleaning product was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Pre-K classroom.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented. Child #2 has a diagnosed food allergy, per the childs physical exam. Child #2 was not included on the centers allergy list.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. The most recent documented immunizations for child #4 (23 months) is from when the child was 12 months old.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“The center shall obtain a written care plan 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 has a diagnosed food allergy, per the childs physical exam. The center has not obtained a written care plan.”
8VAC20-780-280-D
“Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above or next to food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles. A spray bottle of a bleach cleaner was observed stored on a shelf with disposable drinking cups in the Preschool 1 classroom.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Childrens records shall contain all required information. Child #6s record does not contain documentation of an annual review of the childs emergency contact information. The most recent documented review of the childs record is dated 2/5/2024.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Children's records shall contain all required documentation. Child #1's record did not contain a second emergency contact.”
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 recent inspection of the facility was not posted on the premises.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #3 (16 months) most recent immunizations are dated from when the child was 4 months old.”
8VAC20-780-440-L
“Pillows and filled comforters shall not be used by children under two years of age. Three out of four toddlers observed napping in the toddler classroom were using sleep sacks that had pillows attached.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place preventing access by children. Evidence: Hand sanitizer was kept on top of a storage container within the twos bathroom, and was accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-40-G
“Based on record review, the center did not meet the proof of child identity and age requirements upon enrollment. Evidence: Child #5 verification of identity did not contain the date in which the identity had been verified.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff undergo repeat background checks every five years. Evidence: Staff #5 most recent sworn disclosure statement was dated 2/7/2019. Staff #5 most recent central registry search was dated 03/29/20119.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the center did not keep prepared infant bottles dated. Evidence: Two bottles assigned to child #5 were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on record review, shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: Shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced in 2023.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on observation, nonmedical emergency supplies were not available. Evidence: The battery operated radio on site was inoperable.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place. Evidence: Medication was found in an unlocked container located in a backpack in the "2's room".”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, hands weren't washed at the appropriate times. Evidence: 1) A child located in the 2's room, did not wash their hands after diapering procedures. 2) A Staff member located in the 2's room, did not wash their hands after diapering procedures.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on record review, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: Cleaning supplies were located in the kitchen area on a shelf.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, the central registry search results were not received before 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff A was hired 10/26/2023 and the central registry results were not received until 12/08/2023”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on record review, minor injury logs were missing required information. Evidence: Of 3 minor injury logs reviewed 1 was missing the time, date and method that the parent was notified of the incident.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on record review, the record of minor injuries were missing required information. Evidence: 5 of 5 minor injury records reviewed were missing the future action to prevent the injury.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation, medications were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: Medications located in the "Toddlers 3" room were found unlocked in the first aid backpack.”
8VAC20-780-440-L
“Based on observation, pillows and filled comforters were used by children under two years of age. Evidence: 1) 2 children in the "Toddlers 1" room (age 1) were witnessed using a stuffed blanket with a pillow attachment.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, staff records were missing required information. Evidence: 5 of 5 staff files reviewed were missing the current job title of the employee..”
8VAC20-780-40-N
“Based on interview, the center did not develop written playground safety procedures. Evidence: Staff A stated the center did not have playground safety procedures specific to that facility.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, an out of state sex offender search was not conducted for a staff who has lived outside of Virginia within the last 5 years. Evidence: 1) Staff F has lived outside of Virginia within the last 5 years and an out of state sex offender search was not conducted. 2) Proof of states reluctance to provide results were not located in the file.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review, the sworn statement of an employee was completed on or prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1) The sworn statement of Staff B was completed 7.18.2022 (hire date: 7.13.2022) 2) The sworn statement of Staff F was completed 7.18.2022 (hire date: 7.13.2022)”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review, at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members did not obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: The tuberculosis screening of Staff D was last completed 05/23/2019.”
8VAC20-780-40-G
“Based on record review, the center did not meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: Child A (DOE 7.11.2022) did not have proof of identity on file.”
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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 March 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 6 of 6 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.
137, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 344-3589 to ask.
(571) 344-3589.
201 12th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202. The nearest other daycare we list is Sparkles! at Crystal City, 0.1 miles away.