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Happy Hearts at McNair Farms

2487 Mcnair Farms Drive, Herndon, VA 201715.0· 63 reviews
licensed capacity
165
open each week
5 days

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About Happy Hearts at McNair Farms

Happy Hearts at McNair Farms is a licensed child care center in Herndon, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 66 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
165 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
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity165 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Happy Hearts at McNair Farms

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
165 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID51168
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 14 of 14 visits · 66 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 12
  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Background checks 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Food and nutrition 4
  • Safe sleep 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Transportation 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 13, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “If diaper ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be met: these products shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name. Room 3 had 2 diaper creams that were not labeled with the child's name.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff in Room 2 were using disinfectant wipes to sanitize the diapering surface.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-3

      “Electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Room 6 had an uncovered electrical outlet.”
    • 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. 1- toilet seat in Room 4 was broken/split down the middle of the seat. 2- nails and screws were protruding from the fencing along each playground.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. 6 lunch boxes from home did not have names and 7 did not have dates.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-E

      “Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Facility only had documentation of 1 shelter-in-place drill completed within the last 12 months.”
  2. Apr 27, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-370-5

      “Play spaces may include, but are not limited to, cribs, infant seats, play yards, exercise chairs or saucers (but not walkers), infant swings, high chairs, and floor space. Room 4 had 3 infant walkers.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4

      “3 year olds up to school age - ratio 1:10 (staff: children) 1. Observed 15 children and 1 staff member in the multipurpose room. 2. Observed 18 children and 1 staff member on the preschool playground.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials. The school-age playground had approximately 2-3 inches of resiliency, with an unmeasurable amount of mulch and dirt under a weed mat. The total resiliency was approximately 4 inches.”
    • 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. 1. Push mower was accessible to children on the school-age playground. 2. Weed matting was exposed around the playground causing a potential tripping hazard.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: 2 reference checks prior to employment: dates of contact; names of persons contacted; the firms contacted; results; and signature of person making call. Staff 1 did not have documentation of who and when the references were conducted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child which shall contain the following: proof of identity. Child 3 and 4 did not have documentation of proof of identity verification.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-H

      “Cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents shall not be stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children. In room 3 there were two staff purses, and one was visibly open with a container of hand sanitizer on the top.”
  3. Jan 12, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “REPEAT Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels. 1) Room three did not have toilet paper or hand towels accessible to children 2) Room four did not have hand soap accessible to children 3) Room two did not have hand towels accessible to children”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “REPEAT Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The school-age playground was being used by children, and had less than an inch of resilient surfacing. There was weed matting and the bare ground were very clearly visible.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “REPEAT Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1) Room 2 had peeling paint accessible to children. 2) The preschool playground had peeling paint that had been spray painted over, but continues to peel. 3) There was a bubble on the preschool slide where a hole had been drilled into the middle of it, causing a possible entrapment hazard. 4) the preschool playground had a broken piece of metal that was coming away from the wall, with a sharp edge.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “REPEAT When food is brought from home, the following shall apply. The food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Room 5 had 2 lunchboxes without the date and 1 without the name.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, an rest mats. 1) Room 4 had 2 cots that were within 12 inches of each other. 2) Room 2 had 6 cots that were within 12 inches of each other.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A Complaint related: No

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: before the child's attendance; or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child 1 did not have documentation of a physical examination, and has been in care for approximately 4.5 months.”
  4. Jan 12, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “REPEAT Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels. 1) Room three did not have toilet paper or hand towels accessible to children 2) Room four did not have hand soap accessible to children 3) Room two did not have hand towels accessible to children”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “REPEAT Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The school-age playground was being used by children, and had less than an inch of resilient surfacing. There was weed matting and the bare ground were very clearly visible.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “REPEAT Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1) Room 2 had peeling paint accessible to children. 2) The preschool playground had peeling paint that had been spray painted over, but continues to peel. 3) There was a bubble on the preschool slide where a hole had been drilled into the middle of it, causing a possible entrapment hazard. 4) the preschool playground had a broken piece of metal that was coming away from the wall, with a sharp edge.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “REPEAT When food is brought from home, the following shall apply. The food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Room 5 had 2 lunchboxes without the date and 1 without the name.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, an rest mats. 1) Room 4 had 2 cots that were within 12 inches of each other. 2) Room 2 had 6 cots that were within 12 inches of each other.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A Complaint related: No

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: before the child's attendance; or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child 1 did not have documentation of a physical examination, and has been in care for approximately 4.5 months.”
  5. Dec 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Within 90 days of employment all staff must have current certification in first aid. Staff 1, 2 and 3 did not have documentation of current certification in first aid.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Within 90 days all staff must complete certification in CPR. Staff 1, 2 and 3 did not have documentation of current certification in CPR.”
  6. Dec 18, 2025Inspection24 rules 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. Room Four had 2 children in high chairs that were not strapped in with the belts. The belts were hanging loosely from the chair.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brough from home, the following shall apply:The food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In Room One and Three, none of the lunch boxes filled with snacks brought from home, were dated, and 4 were not labeled with the children's names.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “REPEAT Diapering; soiled clothing: A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used; disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. 1) Room Two's foot operated trash can for diapers was not working, and needed to be operated by hand, and the black diapering pad was absorbent. 2) Room Four had a large tear in the diapering pad, rendering it absorbent. 3) Staff in Room Four and the admin staff stated that they do not clean the diapering surface after each diaper change, and when they do they use baby wipes only. The director stated that they only sanitize the surfaces at the end of the day.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Hand washing. Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water: before and after helping a child use the toilet; before and after a diaper change. 1) Observed in Room Four that children did not wash their hands prior to eating their snack. The admin staff stated that they only wash their hands after they eat. 2) Identified through staff interviews in Room Four that staff use gloves and they do not wash their hands or the child's hands after diapering.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “Cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children other than infants during the designated rest period or during evening and overnight care shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Cribs when being used by infants shall have a bottom cover. In Room Two, there were 4 children that did not have a bottom cover over their cots while they slept.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. In Room Six, the inspector observed an infant in the crib wearing a bib, creating a possible suffocation hazard. When asked about the bib, staff stated that the bib was used on most of the infants as they slept to prevent them from drooling on their clothing. Staff stated that the bibs were always soft bibs.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The school-age playground was off limits, according the school admin, but staff stated that they used the playground regularly. There was almost no resilient material underneath the school age climbing structure. The ground beneath the structure was either bare dirt, or exposed weed matting. The weed matting beneath it was exposed all around the school-age playground, causing a tripping hazard.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. 1) Room One had one uncovered electrical outlet. 2) Room Four had one uncovered electrical outlet”
    • 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. In room 2 there was a bottle labeled bleach water on a lower shelf, accessible to children.”
    • 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. 1) Room One: peeling paint along several of the walls, the main sink in the classroom was broken, and not in use 2) Room Two: peeling paint on several of the walls, the window blinds were broken - the base of the blinds and the blinds themselves were broken and dangling from several windows, flooring was buckling and causing a ripple effect, creating a tripping hazard 3) Room Three: 4 broken blinds, peeling paint along several of the walls, 4) Room Six has several broken blinds hanging in the windows, and there was a large amount of milk residue, and other residue along the clear crib dividers, which looked like they have not been cleaned in a long time. 5) Observed protruding nails/screws sticking out of the fence along the preschool, school-age and the infant/toddler playground. 6) On the slide of the preschool playground there was a hole in the center of the slide, halfway down, that was approximately 6-7 inches wide, and long enough to trap a child's leg. 7) Observed a large rusted section of the school-age climbing structure that had sharp edges and was pulling away from the structure. 8) The school-age slide has a large air bubble forming under the plastic layer. 9) There was peeling paint on both school-age and preschool climbing structures.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff 3 has been employed for over 90 days and did not have documentation of orientation training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: 2 references completed prior to employment. 1) Staff 1 had reference checks without documentation of who conducted the check and when the check was completed. 2) Staff 2 and 3 did not have documentation of reference checks completed prior to employment.”
    • 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: first date of attendance, parent work address and phone, name phone and address of two emergency contacts. 1) Child 1, 4, and 5 did not have documentation of their first day of attendance. 2) Child 1 did not have any information for the second parent. 3) Child 1 did not have documentation of addresses for both emergency contacts.”
    • 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 has been employed for over 90 days and has not complete out of state background checks from the state they lived in within the past 5 years.”
    • 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 complete central registry checks prior to employment, but over 30 days after their employment date.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Facilities must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff 3 did not complete their fingerprinting prior to employment, but approximately 20 days after 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. Staff 1 and 2 completed a sworn statement of disclosure one day after their first day of employment.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “REPEAT Each restroom area provided for children shall: 4.Be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. 1) Room One did not have towels, hand soap or toilet paper. 2) Room Three did not have hand soap in the one accessible bathroom. 3) Room Five had toilet paper in the bathroom, but it was on a shelf, approximately 3 feet away from the toilet and out of reach for children using the bathroom. Children would have to get up from the toilet and walk across the bathroom, to access the toilet paper.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-780-580-L Complaint related: Yes

      “Parental permission for transportation and field trips shall be secured before the scheduled activity. Child 1-6 did not have documentation of parental permission for transportation to and from the school. The children hare school-agers and have been in care anywhere between 4.5 months and 16 months.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-780-580-C Complaint related: No

      “The center shall ensure that during transportation of children: Virginia state statutes about safety belts and child restraints are followed as required by ?? 46.2-1095 through 46.2-1100 of the Code of Virginia, and stated maximum number of passengers in a given vehicle is not exceeded; Staff 1 admitted to the inspectors that she often puts 4 children in the rear bench of her van, which is only designed to safely secure 3 persons. She stated that she has 2 children share a seat and a seatbelt while being transported to and from the school.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-K Complaint related: Yes

      “The center shall prepare a document containing local emergency contact information, potential shelters, hospitals, evacuation routes, etc., that pertain to each site frequently visited or of routes frequently driven by center staff for center business such as field trips or pick up or drop off of children to or from schools etc. This document must be kept in vehicles that centers use to transport children to and from the center. There was no documentation of emergency contact information, for Child 1-6, kept in the personal vehicle of a staff member, used to transport children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-A Complaint related: Yes

      “Before the child's first day of attending, parents shall be provided in writing the following: the center's transportation policy; 1) The facility's policy stated children are "transported safely" to the child care center, but the facility are putting two children in one safety restraint when transporting to and from the facility. 2) The facility's policy stated that "emergency contact information for each child is always kept in the vehicle during transportation", but emergency contact information was not kept in the vehicle. 3) The facility's policy states that "written parental permission is required for transportation", but there was no documentation of parental authorization for transportation in Child 1-6's record, all of which are transported either to or from the local school.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-780-180-C Complaint related: Yes

      “Staff who drive a vehicle transporting children shall disclose any traffic violation that occurred prior to or during employment or assignment as a driver. There was no documentation of driving history in the file of Staff 1, and the staff member has been employed for over 1 year.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A Complaint related: No

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: first day of attendance, physician contact information, emergency contact information. 1) Child 4, 5 and 6 had records that were kept all together and not separate. 2) Child 4, 5 and 6 did not have a second emergency contact, and the first emergency contact did not have an address. 3) Child 1 had incomplete emergency contact information (no addresses) for either emergency contact.”
  7. Dec 18, 2025Complaint investigation24 rules 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. Room Four had 2 children in high chairs that were not strapped in with the belts. The belts were hanging loosely from the chair.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brough from home, the following shall apply:The food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In Room One and Three, none of the lunch boxes filled with snacks brought from home, were dated, and 4 were not labeled with the children's names.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “REPEAT Diapering; soiled clothing: A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used; disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. 1) Room Two's foot operated trash can for diapers was not working, and needed to be operated by hand, and the black diapering pad was absorbent. 2) Room Four had a large tear in the diapering pad, rendering it absorbent. 3) Staff in Room Four and the admin staff stated that they do not clean the diapering surface after each diaper change, and when they do they use baby wipes only. The director stated that they only sanitize the surfaces at the end of the day.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Hand washing. Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water: before and after helping a child use the toilet; before and after a diaper change. 1) Observed in Room Four that children did not wash their hands prior to eating their snack. The admin staff stated that they only wash their hands after they eat. 2) Identified through staff interviews in Room Four that staff use gloves and they do not wash their hands or the child's hands after diapering.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “Cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children other than infants during the designated rest period or during evening and overnight care shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Cribs when being used by infants shall have a bottom cover. In Room Two, there were 4 children that did not have a bottom cover over their cots while they slept.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. In Room Six, the inspector observed an infant in the crib wearing a bib, creating a possible suffocation hazard. When asked about the bib, staff stated that the bib was used on most of the infants as they slept to prevent them from drooling on their clothing. Staff stated that the bibs were always soft bibs.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The school-age playground was off limits, according the school admin, but staff stated that they used the playground regularly. There was almost no resilient material underneath the school age climbing structure. The ground beneath the structure was either bare dirt, or exposed weed matting. The weed matting beneath it was exposed all around the school-age playground, causing a tripping hazard.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. 1) Room One had one uncovered electrical outlet. 2) Room Four had one uncovered electrical outlet”
    • 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. In room 2 there was a bottle labeled bleach water on a lower shelf, accessible to children.”
    • 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. 1) Room One: peeling paint along several of the walls, the main sink in the classroom was broken, and not in use 2) Room Two: peeling paint on several of the walls, the window blinds were broken - the base of the blinds and the blinds themselves were broken and dangling from several windows, flooring was buckling and causing a ripple effect, creating a tripping hazard 3) Room Three: 4 broken blinds, peeling paint along several of the walls, 4) Room Six has several broken blinds hanging in the windows, and there was a large amount of milk residue, and other residue along the clear crib dividers, which looked like they have not been cleaned in a long time. 5) Observed protruding nails/screws sticking out of the fence along the preschool, school-age and the infant/toddler playground. 6) On the slide of the preschool playground there was a hole in the center of the slide, halfway down, that was approximately 6-7 inches wide, and long enough to trap a child's leg. 7) Observed a large rusted section of the school-age climbing structure that had sharp edges and was pulling away from the structure. 8) The school-age slide has a large air bubble forming under the plastic layer. 9) There was peeling paint on both school-age and preschool climbing structures.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff 3 has been employed for over 90 days and did not have documentation of orientation training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: 2 references completed prior to employment. 1) Staff 1 had reference checks without documentation of who conducted the check and when the check was completed. 2) Staff 2 and 3 did not have documentation of reference checks completed prior to employment.”
    • 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: first date of attendance, parent work address and phone, name phone and address of two emergency contacts. 1) Child 1, 4, and 5 did not have documentation of their first day of attendance. 2) Child 1 did not have any information for the second parent. 3) Child 1 did not have documentation of addresses for both emergency contacts.”
    • 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 has been employed for over 90 days and has not complete out of state background checks from the state they lived in within the past 5 years.”
    • 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 complete central registry checks prior to employment, but over 30 days after their employment date.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Facilities must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff 3 did not complete their fingerprinting prior to employment, but approximately 20 days after 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. Staff 1 and 2 completed a sworn statement of disclosure one day after their first day of employment.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “REPEAT Each restroom area provided for children shall: 4.Be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. 1) Room One did not have towels, hand soap or toilet paper. 2) Room Three did not have hand soap in the one accessible bathroom. 3) Room Five had toilet paper in the bathroom, but it was on a shelf, approximately 3 feet away from the toilet and out of reach for children using the bathroom. Children would have to get up from the toilet and walk across the bathroom, to access the toilet paper.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-780-580-L Complaint related: Yes

      “Parental permission for transportation and field trips shall be secured before the scheduled activity. Child 1-6 did not have documentation of parental permission for transportation to and from the school. The children hare school-agers and have been in care anywhere between 4.5 months and 16 months.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-780-580-C Complaint related: No

      “The center shall ensure that during transportation of children: Virginia state statutes about safety belts and child restraints are followed as required by ?? 46.2-1095 through 46.2-1100 of the Code of Virginia, and stated maximum number of passengers in a given vehicle is not exceeded; Staff 1 admitted to the inspectors that she often puts 4 children in the rear bench of her van, which is only designed to safely secure 3 persons. She stated that she has 2 children share a seat and a seatbelt while being transported to and from the school.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-K Complaint related: Yes

      “The center shall prepare a document containing local emergency contact information, potential shelters, hospitals, evacuation routes, etc., that pertain to each site frequently visited or of routes frequently driven by center staff for center business such as field trips or pick up or drop off of children to or from schools etc. This document must be kept in vehicles that centers use to transport children to and from the center. There was no documentation of emergency contact information, for Child 1-6, kept in the personal vehicle of a staff member, used to transport children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-A Complaint related: Yes

      “Before the child's first day of attending, parents shall be provided in writing the following: the center's transportation policy; 1) The facility's policy stated children are "transported safely" to the child care center, but the facility are putting two children in one safety restraint when transporting to and from the facility. 2) The facility's policy stated that "emergency contact information for each child is always kept in the vehicle during transportation", but emergency contact information was not kept in the vehicle. 3) The facility's policy states that "written parental permission is required for transportation", but there was no documentation of parental authorization for transportation in Child 1-6's record, all of which are transported either to or from the local school.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-780-180-C Complaint related: Yes

      “Staff who drive a vehicle transporting children shall disclose any traffic violation that occurred prior to or during employment or assignment as a driver. There was no documentation of driving history in the file of Staff 1, and the staff member has been employed for over 1 year.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A Complaint related: No

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: first day of attendance, physician contact information, emergency contact information. 1) Child 4, 5 and 6 had records that were kept all together and not separate. 2) Child 4, 5 and 6 did not have a second emergency contact, and the first emergency contact did not have an address. 3) Child 1 had incomplete emergency contact information (no addresses) for either emergency contact.”
  8. Aug 12, 2025Visit4 rules cited
    • 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. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Staff 2 was hired in May of 2025, but their TB was dated in December of 2023.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff 2 was standing in the hallway outside of Room One, while the teacher left the classroom. Staff 2 was standing in the hallway listening to the conversation between the licensing inspector and the administrator instead of actively supervising the classroom.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Observed two children putting toys away and going straight to their tables for breakfast, before washing their hands. Also observed a child that just arrived to care went to the table for breakfast before washing their hands.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: 1. Before the child's attendance; or 2. Within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child 2 has been in care for approximately 3.5 months, and did not have documentation of a health evaluation.”
  9. Aug 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Staff 2 was hired in May of 2025, but their TB was dated in December of 2023.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff 2 was standing in the hallway outside of Room One, while the teacher left the classroom. Staff 2 was standing in the hallway listening to the conversation between the licensing inspector and the administrator instead of actively supervising the classroom.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Observed two children putting toys away and going straight to their tables for breakfast, before washing their hands. Also observed a child that just arrived to care went to the table for breakfast before washing their hands.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: 1. Before the child's attendance; or 2. Within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child 2 has been in care for approximately 3.5 months, and did not have documentation of a health evaluation.”
  10. Aug 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Staff 2 was hired in May of 2025, but their TB was dated in December of 2023.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff 2 was standing in the hallway outside of Room One, while the teacher left the classroom. Staff 2 was standing in the hallway listening to the conversation between the licensing inspector and the administrator instead of actively supervising the classroom.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Observed two children putting toys away and going straight to their tables for breakfast, before washing their hands. Also observed a child that just arrived to care went to the table for breakfast before washing their hands.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: 1. Before the child's attendance; or 2. Within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child 2 has been in care for approximately 3.5 months, and did not have documentation of a health evaluation.”
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Nov 18, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “Repeat Violation. Cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children other than infants during the designated rest period, shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. In Room 5 there were two children that did not have a bottom cover on their cots, while they slept.”
    • 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: emergency contact names and addresses. Child 1 did not have documentation of addresses for either emergency contact listed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Repeat Violation. 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. In Room 1 there was a bottle of soap water and bleach water on top of a cabinet and not in a locked place.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Room 4 had 4 bottles on the door in the refrigerator and none of the 4 bottles had dates.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Repeat Violation Each restroom area provided for children shall: be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. There was no toilet paper in the bathrooms in Room 1 and Room 3.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 qualifications. Staff 1 did not have documentation of program leader qualifications, and was working in the capacity of a program leader.”
  2. Nov 18, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “Repeat Violation. Cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children other than infants during the designated rest period, shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. In Room 5 there were two children that did not have a bottom cover on their cots, while they slept.”
    • 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: emergency contact names and addresses. Child 1 did not have documentation of addresses for either emergency contact listed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Repeat Violation. 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. In Room 1 there was a bottle of soap water and bleach water on top of a cabinet and not in a locked place.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Room 4 had 4 bottles on the door in the refrigerator and none of the 4 bottles had dates.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Repeat Violation Each restroom area provided for children shall: be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. There was no toilet paper in the bathrooms in Room 1 and Room 3.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 qualifications. Staff 1 did not have documentation of program leader qualifications, and was working in the capacity of a program leader.”
  3. Oct 1, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “Any individual required to undergo a background check, must provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth. Staff 1 did not have a file or any documentation of a sworn statement or fingerprinting.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Diapering; soiled clothing. Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The Bumblebees bathroom had a small 12 inch tall, lidless trash can with disposable diapers inside, sitting next to the toilet used by children.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “Cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children other than infants during the designated rest period or during evening and overnight care shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. 4 children in the Grasshoppers classroom did not have a bottom cover on their cots during naptime.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Each restroom area provided for children shall: Be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. The Dragonflies bathroom did not have disposable hand towels in the bathroom or the sink outside of the bathroom. The Grasshoppers did not have any hand towels in either bathroom.”
    • 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. The Grasshoppers classroom had an unlocked cabinet, under the sink, with disinfectant spray marked hazardous to humans on the label.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-190-A

      “Program directors shall be at least 21 years of age and shall meet one of the following: A1- 4. Upon arrival the inspector asked if the director was available, and the owner stated that the director was not on site. The inspector asked if Staff A was around and they said "yes". The inspector asked if Staff B was the director, and the director stated, "yes". Staff B was not director qualified during the initial inspection, and according to the owner, had not taken additional training to become director qualified. Staff B was not director qualified at the time of the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff records shall be kept for each staff person. Staff 1 did not have a file. Staff 1 stated that they had documents that they were provided and were to complete, but that they had not yet completed the forms nor brought them in to the facility director.”
    • 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: 1. Name, nickname (if any), sex, and birth date of the child; 2. Name, home address, and home phone number of each parent who has custody; 3. When applicable, work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody; etc. Child 2 and 4 were missing work information for one of the two parents listed, and Child 3 was missing documentation of work information for both parents.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: 1. Before the child's attendance; or 2. Within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child 2 has been in care since 7/29/2024 and did not have a physical examination on file as of 10/1/2024.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information described in subdivision B 2. Staff 1 did not have a file, nor did they have any documentation of completing fingerprinting.”
  4. Jul 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) observed screws and hardware were in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in Room 3. 2) observed that there was a wooden plank with rough edges on the ground on the infant toddler playground. 3) observed that there was peeling paint on a door facing the playground. 4) observed that there was peeling paint on the yellow slide on the rear playground. 5) observed that on the playground there was a hole in the siding by the entrance to Room 3.”

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 Happy Hearts at McNair Farms licensed?

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

When was Happy Hearts at McNair Farms last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Hearts at McNair Farms had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 66 rules across 14 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.

How many children can Happy Hearts at McNair Farms care for?

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

Does Happy Hearts at McNair Farms accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Happy Hearts at McNair Farms' 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 Happy Hearts at McNair Farms cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 793-1835 to ask.

What is Happy Hearts at McNair Farms' phone number?

(703) 793-1835.

Where is Happy Hearts at McNair Farms?

2487 Mcnair Farms Drive, Herndon, VA 20171. The nearest other daycare we list is SACC at McNair, 0.3 miles away.

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