Ms. Soraya Fedayi
Gainesville, VA 20155 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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ImagiNation Learning Center, Gainesville is a licensed child care center in Gainesville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 117 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 117 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
ImagiNation Learning Center, Gainesville has not listed its tuition.
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 8 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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8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. A hole was observed approximately 3 inches wide at the bottom of the chain-length fence of the infant/toddler playground that had sharp edges exposed.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. A hole was observed approximately 3 inches wide at the bottom of the chain-length fence of the infant/toddler playground that had sharp edges exposed.”
8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes
“REPEAT VIOLATION Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 3/26/2025 child A (age 3 years) was left unsupervised in the older three's classroom for approximately three minutes.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 2/03/2025 child A (age 3 years) let themself into the older two's classroom and was unsupervised, looking at books in the reading area for approximately thirteen minutes.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child A and child B, who had been attending for two months, did not have documentation of a physical exam on file.”
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. The record for staff A, who has been employed four weeks, did not contain a central registry check or proof that one had been requested.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child A, who had been attending for two months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes
“REPEAT VIOLATION Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 3/26/2025 child A (age 3 years) was left unsupervised in the older three's classroom for approximately three minutes.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 2/03/2025 child A (age 3 years) let themself into the older two's classroom and was unsupervised, looking at books in the reading area for approximately thirteen minutes.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child A and child B, who had been attending for two months, did not have documentation of a physical exam on file.”
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. The record for staff A, who has been employed four weeks, did not contain a central registry check or proof that one had been requested.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child A, who had been attending for two months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes
“REPEAT VIOLATION Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 3/26/2025 child A (age 3 years) was left unsupervised in the older three's classroom for approximately three minutes.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 2/03/2025 child A (age 3 years) let themself into the older two's classroom and was unsupervised, looking at books in the reading area for approximately thirteen minutes.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child A and child B, who had been attending for two months, did not have documentation of a physical exam on file.”
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. The record for staff A, who has been employed four weeks, did not contain a central registry check or proof that one had been requested.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child A, who had been attending for two months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes
“REPEAT VIOLATION Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 3/26/2025 child A (age 3 years) was left unsupervised in the older three's classroom for approximately three minutes.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 2/03/2025 child A (age 3 years) let themself into the older two's classroom and was unsupervised, looking at books in the reading area for approximately thirteen minutes.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child A and child B, who had been attending for two months, did not have documentation of a physical exam on file.”
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. The record for staff A, who has been employed four weeks, did not contain a central registry check or proof that one had been requested.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child A, who had been attending for two months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on review of documentation it was determined that a fire inspection was not conducted annually. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection conducted at the facility was dated 02/16/2023.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on review of documentation it was determined that a fire inspection was not conducted annually. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection conducted at the facility was dated 02/16/2023.”
8VAC20-780-400-B
“Based on interviews it was determined that behavioral guidance was not always constructive in nature or age and stage appropriate. Evidence: It was reported through interviews that on 12/01/2023 during rest time staff A was observed using gruff voice tones with child A exclaiming for them to "Go to sleep!" and "Stop that!" Staff A is then observed roughly patting child A on the left arm three times and again gruffly exclaims "Go to sleep!" When child A began to hang their leg off of the cot Staff A tapped child A's leg with their toe and gruffly exclaimed for them to "Get back on your cot!"”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication it was determined that not all medication was picked up within 14 days when the authorization for medication expires. Evidence: The medication authorization form for child A expired 07/21/2023. The medication was still on site.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on review of medication it was determined that the center did not follow procedures in regards to expired medication. Evidence: The emergency medication on site for child B expired 08/2023.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication it was determined that not all medication was picked up within 14 days when the authorization for medication expires. Evidence: The medication authorization form for child A expired 07/21/2023. The medication was still on site.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on review of medication it was determined that the center did not follow procedures in regards to expired medication. Evidence: The emergency medication on site for child B expired 08/2023.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation it was determined that there was insufficient resilient surfacing underneath and surrounding the outside play equipment. Evidence: On the older playground, the Licensing Inspector observed the following: 1. An exposed tree root measuring 1.5 feet long at the end of the red and green composite climbing structure. The tree root was in the fall zone of the climber and there was no resilient surfacing ( pea gravel) in the fall zone. 2. A half of a foot to the left of the steps to access the tan and green composite climbing structure was bare ground and no resilient surfacing. The standard requires at least 9 inches of pea gravel in the fall zones.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on observation and interview it was determined that there was no parental authorization for an over the counter medication for one child. Evidence: Hydrocortisone anti itch cream was one site for child A, however there was no parental authorization.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation it was determined that medication was not kept locked. Evidence: The LI observed a tube of hydrocortisone for child A sitting on the table in the classroom. The medication was accessible to the 4/5 year old children in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed 3 containers of a cleaning agent, disinfectant wipes and a disinfectant agent unlocked on a shelf in the 2 year-old bathroom. The LI observed dish detergent and sanitizing spray unlocked in the kitchen.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation it was determined that there was insufficient resilient surfacing underneath and surrounding the outside play equipment. Evidence: On the older playground, the Licensing Inspector observed the following: 1. An exposed tree root measuring 1.5 feet long at the end of the red and green composite climbing structure. The tree root was in the fall zone of the climber and there was no resilient surfacing ( pea gravel) in the fall zone. 2. A half of a foot to the left of the steps to access the tan and green composite climbing structure was bare ground and no resilient surfacing. The standard requires at least 9 inches of pea gravel in the fall zones.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on observation and interview it was determined that there was no parental authorization for an over the counter medication for one child. Evidence: Hydrocortisone anti itch cream was one site for child A, however there was no parental authorization.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation it was determined that medication was not kept locked. Evidence: The LI observed a tube of hydrocortisone for child A sitting on the table in the classroom. The medication was accessible to the 4/5 year old children in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed 3 containers of a cleaning agent, disinfectant wipes and a disinfectant agent unlocked on a shelf in the 2 year-old bathroom. The LI observed dish detergent and sanitizing spray unlocked in the kitchen.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation it was determined that there was insufficient resilient surfacing underneath and surrounding the outside play equipment. Evidence: On the older playground, the Licensing Inspector observed the following: 1. An exposed tree root measuring 1.5 feet long at the end of the red and green composite climbing structure. The tree root was in the fall zone of the climber and there was no resilient surfacing ( pea gravel) in the fall zone. 2. A half of a foot to the left of the steps to access the tan and green composite climbing structure was bare ground and no resilient surfacing. The standard requires at least 9 inches of pea gravel in the fall zones.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on observation and interview it was determined that there was no parental authorization for an over the counter medication for one child. Evidence: Hydrocortisone anti itch cream was one site for child A, however there was no parental authorization.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation it was determined that medication was not kept locked. Evidence: The LI observed a tube of hydrocortisone for child A sitting on the table in the classroom. The medication was accessible to the 4/5 year old children in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed 3 containers of a cleaning agent, disinfectant wipes and a disinfectant agent unlocked on a shelf in the 2 year-old bathroom. The LI observed dish detergent and sanitizing spray unlocked in the kitchen.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on a review of recordkeeping and interviews, it was determined that child A has a diagnosed milk allergy but there was no written care plan on file for this allergy from a physician.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on a review of record keeping and interview, it was determined that child A has a diary allergy, but that information was not written on the list which identifies which children have allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on a review of recordkeeping and interviews, it was determined that child A has a diagnosed milk allergy but there was no written care plan on file for this allergy from a physician.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on a review of record keeping and interview, it was determined that child A has a diary allergy, but that information was not written on the list which identifies which children have allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked. Evidence: 1. The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed a container of shave foam on the sink in the Rhino classroom ( 4/5 year old). The foam was in reach of children and had listed cautions on the back of the container. In the same classroom ( Rhino) the LI observed disinfectant solution, disinfectant wipes and adhesive remover in a cabinet above the sink. The cabinet was unlocked. 2) The LI observe a bottle of disinfectant solution on a shelf in the bathroom in the 3 year old classroom, although the solution was inaccessible, it was not locked.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“Based on observation, it was determined that the center did not maintain the 1 staff to 10 children ratio in the Elephant classroom, which serves 4 year old children. Evidence: The LI observed 11 children with 1 teacher in the Elephant classroom from 9:00 am to 9:04 am.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked. Evidence: 1. The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed a container of shave foam on the sink in the Rhino classroom ( 4/5 year old). The foam was in reach of children and had listed cautions on the back of the container. In the same classroom ( Rhino) the LI observed disinfectant solution, disinfectant wipes and adhesive remover in a cabinet above the sink. The cabinet was unlocked. 2) The LI observe a bottle of disinfectant solution on a shelf in the bathroom in the 3 year old classroom, although the solution was inaccessible, it was not locked.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“Based on observation, it was determined that the center did not maintain the 1 staff to 10 children ratio in the Elephant classroom, which serves 4 year old children. Evidence: The LI observed 11 children with 1 teacher in the Elephant classroom from 9:00 am to 9:04 am.”
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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 April 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 9 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.
117, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 754-8566 to ask.
(703) 754-8566.
14421 Newbern Loop, Gainesville, VA 20155. The nearest other daycare we list is Ms. Mahdiya Sindi, 0.4 miles away.