First Steps Academy
7900 Westpark Drive, Mc Lean, VA
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F.A.Z. Creative Education Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mc Lean, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants, toddlers and children up to five years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Little Pim, Music for Life Kids, JumpBunch, Marbotic |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| More | Founded 1999 |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
F.A.Z. Creative Education Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 14 visits · 20 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-B-4
“Systemic Deficienty The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. 1. Staff #1, employed for over 8 months did not have documentation of requesting a Central Registry . Staff #1 was observed alone with children in one classroom. 2. A Sworn Disclosure dated over 1 year ago discloses Staff #3 has out of state residency. No documentation of requesting a Central Registry, Criminal Record check or a Sex Offender search from one state. 3. Staff #4, employed for approximately 2 1/2 months did not have documentation of requesting a Central Registry search.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #3 received 3 hours of the required 16 hours of annual training.”
8VAC20-780-210-A
“Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet one of the following: 1. Have one of the program director qualifications in 8VAC20-780-190; 2. Have an endorsement or bachelor's degree in a child-related field such as, but not limited to, elementary education, nursing, or recreation, from a college or university; 3. Have three months of programmatic experience and at least one of the following education backgrounds: a. A one year early childhood certificate from a college or university that consists of at least 30 semester hours; b. A child development credential by an organization listed in ? 22.1-289.048 of the Code of Virginia; c. A teaching diploma from an internationally or nationally recognized Montessori organization; or d. Have six months of supervised programmatic experience. a. Within six months before being promoted or beginning work or one month after being promoted or beginning work, a minimum of 12 hours of training shall be received related to the care of children, including but not limited to: (1) Child development; (2) Playground safety; (3) Health and safety issues; and (4) Preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Staff #1 does not meet the required lead qualifications. Staff #1 was alone with children in a classroom.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“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 #1 has a diagnosed food allergy. Child #1's record did not contain an allergy action plan.”
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. Child #1 has a diagnosed food allergy. The allergy listing in one classroom was not current to include Child #1.”
8VAC20-780-210-A
“Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet one of the following: 1. Have one of the program director qualifications in 8VAC20-780-190; 2. Have an endorsement or bachelor's degree in a child-related field such as, but not limited to, elementary education, nursing, or recreation, from a college or university; 3. Have three months of programmatic experience and at least one of the following education backgrounds: a. A one year early childhood certificate from a college or university that consists of at least 30 semester hours; b. A child development credential by an organization listed in ? 22.1-289.048 of the Code of Virginia; c. A teaching diploma from an internationally or nationally recognized Montessori organization; or d. Have six months of supervised programmatic experience. a. Within six months before being promoted or beginning work or one month after being promoted or beginning work, a minimum of 12 hours of training shall be received related to the care of children, including but not limited to: (1) Child development; (2) Playground safety; (3) Health and safety issues; and (4) Preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Staff #1 does not meet the required lead qualifications. Staff #1 was alone with children in a classroom.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Documentation of additional immunizations for Child #2 was obtained over a year ago. Documentation of additional immunizations for Child #5 was obtained more than six months ago.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment The TB screening for Staff #1 was completed over 4 months prior to their date of employment.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“Systemic Deficiency The center is required to obtain the results of a Central Registry request by the end of the 30th day of employment. l. Staff #1, employed for over 8 months, did not have documentation of a Virginia Central Registry background check. Staff #1 was observed alone with children.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. 1. An area accessible to children in one classroom has peeling paint coming off one wall. 2. The fence gate located on the playground and accessible to children in care is missing hardware to enable to the gate to open properly. 3. Fencing located on the playground is not maintained and has sharp rusted points accessible to the older children in care.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 07/10/2025, 14 children under the age of 10 years were unsupervised for approximately 1 minute.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 07/10/2025, 14 children under the age of 10 years were unsupervised for approximately 1 minute.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 07/10/2025, 14 children under the age of 10 years were unsupervised for approximately 1 minute.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“The center's procedures for administering medication shall include duration of the parent's authorization for medication, provided that it shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days. Long-term prescription drug use and over-the- counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child's physician and parent. A medication authorization for child #3 has not been renewed for almost a year.”
8VAC20-780-440-N
“Toys or objects hung over an infant in a crib and crib gyms that are strung across the crib may not be used for infants over five months of age. A crib mobile was hung over an infant's crib who is seven months of age.”
8VAC20-780-510-H
“Nonprescription medication shall be in the original container with the direction label attached. An over the counter medication for Child #3 was not in the original container and did not have a direction label attached.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician. The written care plan found for Child #3 was not completed by a physician.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain phone numbers and addresses for 2 emergency contacts. Child #1 and #2's record did not contain addresses for 2 emergency contacts. Child #4's record did not contain phone numbers for 2 emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“The center's procedures for administering medication shall include duration of the parent's authorization for medication, provided that it shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days. Long-term prescription drug use and over-the- counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child's physician and parent. A medication authorization for child #3 has not been renewed for almost a year.”
8VAC20-780-440-N
“Toys or objects hung over an infant in a crib and crib gyms that are strung across the crib may not be used for infants over five months of age. A crib mobile was hung over an infant's crib who is seven months of age.”
8VAC20-780-510-H
“Nonprescription medication shall be in the original container with the direction label attached. An over the counter medication for Child #3 was not in the original container and did not have a direction label attached.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician. The written care plan found for Child #3 was not completed by a physician.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain phone numbers and addresses for 2 emergency contacts. Child #1 and #2's record did not contain addresses for 2 emergency contacts. Child #4's record did not contain phone numbers for 2 emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for 3 months, was missing an address for one emergency contact. The record for Child #3, enrolled for 5 weeks was missing a second emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for 3 months, was missing an address for one emergency contact. The record for Child #3, enrolled for 5 weeks was missing a second emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation of the center, a foot-operated or other type of receptacle that does not require the staff member's hand to touch an exterior surface of the storage system during diaper disposal was not found. Evidence: The diapering areas in the Infant and Toddler classrooms do not have a handsfree receptacle to dispose soiled diaper into.”
8VAC20-780-570-B
“Based on observation of the center, an infant was drinking an infant bottle in a designated sleeping location. Evidence: An infant was observed drinking a bottle while laying down in their crib in the Mobile Infant classroom.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation of the center, a foot-operated or other type of receptacle that does not require the staff member's hand to touch an exterior surface of the storage system during diaper disposal was not found. Evidence: The diapering areas in the Infant and Toddler classrooms do not have a handsfree receptacle to dispose soiled diaper into.”
8VAC20-780-570-B
“Based on observation of the center, an infant was drinking an infant bottle in a designated sleeping location. Evidence: An infant was observed drinking a bottle while laying down in their crib in the Mobile Infant classroom.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on staff record review, required annual training was not completed. Evidence: The annual 3 hour safety update course was not completed by Staff #1, 2 and 3 since 2019.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on staff record review, required annual training was not completed. Evidence: The annual 3 hour safety update course was not completed by Staff #1, 2 and 3 since 2019.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Based on a review of medications, the center failed to ensure that medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount and the time or times to be given. Evidence: Child #6's medication did not have a label with the child's name, medication name or dosage or time to be administered.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home, the container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: Three lunch containers were not labeled with the date and identification of the owner.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“Based on observation, the staff to children ratios specified were not maintained in classroom whenever children are in care. Evidence: In the 3 year old classroom there were 21 children and 2 caregivers .”
8VAC20-780-280-I
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous art and craft materials are not to be used with children. Evidence: The infant room had inflated balloons that could become a choking hazard.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of records, the center failed to obtain documentation of a fingerprint background check. Evidence: Staff Member #1's records did not contain documentation of a fingerprint background check prior to first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to obtain all required documentation for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #1's record does not contain documentation of the date that documentation of child's identity and age was obtained.”
8VAC20-780-440-L Complaint related: No
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that comforter's blankets and pillows should not be used by children under two years of age. Evidence: Children were observed sleeping in cribs with large blankets.”
8VAC20-780-245-H Complaint related: No
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that annual training will be relevant to staff's job responsibilities and the care of children and should include topics such as prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. Evidence: Caregiver's allowed the use of blankets in cribs with sleeping children.”
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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 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 12 of 14 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.
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 848-8822 to ask.
(703) 848-8822.
1776 Old Meadow Road, Mc Lean, VA 22102. The nearest other daycare we list is SACC at Westgate, 0.5 miles away.