Rubina Mahmood
Alexandria, VA 22308 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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KinderCare Learning Centers #301130 is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 101 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 11 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 | 101 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
KinderCare Learning Centers #301130 has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 14 of 14 visits · 47 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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8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #6, Staff #7, and Staff #8 updated screening were due 7 months ago.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #5, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 8 months.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #6 obtained 11 of the 16 required hours in 2025. Staff #7 obtained 14 of the 16 required hours in 2025.”
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. There were two ceiling tiles within the Preschool Room Bathroom that showed visible signs of black mold.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. The lead teacher qualifications for Staff #3 were not on file and was not established. Staff #3 was designated the lead teacher of the Preschool room and had 11 children and one assistant teacher during today's inspection.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The changing pad within the Infant A room was torn; exposing the padding underneath its surface. Thus, it was no longer nonabsorbent.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. A certificate of completion was not available for review for the department's Annual Health and Safety Update training for 2025 for the following staff: Staff #2, #4, #5, and #6.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. First Aid recertification was overdue for Staff #5 by 11 months. First Aid recertification was overdue for Staff #6 by 7 months.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. CPR recertification was overdue for Staff #5 by 11 months. CPR recertification was overdue for Staff #6 by 7 months.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #6 was overdue by one month.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall attend the department's health and safety update course. A certificates of completion for the Annual Health & Safety Update course 2024 were not available for review for Staff #1, and Staff #2.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #2 obtained 10.5 of the 16 required hours in 2024.”
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. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #3, who had been enrolled for approximately five months.”
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 immunization page for Child #1 was expired by approximately 2 weeks, and the immunization page for Child #4 was expired by approximately 3 weeks.”
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 #5, was not available for review. Child #5 was in attendance on the date of inspection. 8 VAC 20-780-60.A.15 Documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age was not available for Child #1. Child #1 has been enrolled in the center approximately 4 months.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall attend the department's health and safety update course. A certificates of completion for the Annual Health & Safety Update course 2024 were not available for review for Staff #1, and Staff #2.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #2 obtained 10.5 of the 16 required hours in 2024.”
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. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #3, who had been enrolled for approximately five months.”
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 immunization page for Child #1 was expired by approximately 2 weeks, and the immunization page for Child #4 was expired by approximately 3 weeks.”
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 #5, was not available for review. Child #5 was in attendance on the date of inspection. 8 VAC 20-780-60.A.15 Documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age was not available for Child #1. Child #1 has been enrolled in the center approximately 4 months.”
8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: No
“Centers are required to maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of the occurrence. Staff reported Child #2 received a minor injury. The center could not locate the record of injury for Child #2 during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-400-C Complaint related: Yes
“When used as a behavior guidance technique, time out must meet all requirements. Time out shall not be used with infants or toddlers. On the evening of 4/29/2025, Child #1, age 17 months, was placed in a crib for an unknown duration of time. Staff reported Child #1 was placed in the crib due to biting another child.”
8VAC20-780-40-G Complaint related: No
“The center must require that the person enrolling the child present proof of the child's identity and age. If the parent, guardian, or other person enrolling the child does not provide the information required within seven business days of initial attendance, the center shall immediately notify the local law-enforcement agency in its jurisdiction of such failure to provide the requested information. The center did not view proof of the child's identity and age for Child #1 within seven business days of attendance and did not notify local law enforcement of failure to provide the requested information. Child #1, who was present on the day of inspection, had been attending the center for more than one month.”
8VAC20-780-60-A Complaint related: No
“Centers are required to maintain a record for each child enrolled containing all required information. The record for Child #1 did not contain employment information for one parent.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: No
“The required ratio for 2 year old children is one staff per eight children. On 2/25/2025, Staff #3, who was assigned to a classroom in the enclosed outdoor play area, asked Staff #1 to stand in the doorway of the 2year old classroom facing outside to provide supervision to the outdoor classroom while Staff #3 went to the restroom. During this time, there were 9 children in the 2 year old classroom, supervised by Staff #2, leaving the 2 year old classroom out of compliance with the required 1 staff per 8 children ratio. During this time, Child #1 ran from the 2 year old classroom, outside to the play area and had to be retrieved by Staff #1 and returned to their assigned classroom.”
8VAC20-780-150-B Complaint related: No
“Immunization reports obtained for the child record must be signed by a physician, designee or official of a local health department. The immunizations in the record for Child #1 did not contain the signature of a physician, designee, or health department official.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Staff are required to maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The CPR certification for Staff #5 expired 4 days ago.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff are required to complete the department's health and safety update course annually. The annual health and safety update course for Staff #3 is 10 months overdue.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Staff are required to maintain current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The first aid certification for Staff #5 expired 4 days ago.”
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. A sworn statement for Staff #1, who has been employed for two months, was not available for review.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for two months, did not have a completed national criminal background check available for review.”
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, who had been employed for two months, did not have documentation of a central registry search requested.”
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. The center did not have documentation of a a sex offender registry check, and documentation of a search request of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for two months.”
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. The immunization documentation for Child #1 was obtained 3 weeks after Child #1 began attending the center.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The TB screening for Staff #2 was dated eleven months prior to date of employment. Staff #2 has been employed for 4 months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Centers are required to maintain a record for each staff person which includes all required information. A staff record for Staff #1, who has been employed for two months, was not available for review. Staff reported information was stored electronically; however staff did not have access to the information.”
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. Peeling paint was observed on a wall below the interior window, accessible to children in the Twos room. Chipped paint debris was visible on the floor below the area of peeling paint on the wall.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, centers must provide a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period which shall include all required elements. The menu posted in the center was two weeks old.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated screening for Staff #4 was due seven months ago and the updated screening for Staff #5 was due two months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Staff are required to maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The CPR certification for Staff #5 expired 4 days ago.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff are required to complete the department's health and safety update course annually. The annual health and safety update course for Staff #3 is 10 months overdue.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Staff are required to maintain current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The first aid certification for Staff #5 expired 4 days ago.”
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. A sworn statement for Staff #1, who has been employed for two months, was not available for review.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for two months, did not have a completed national criminal background check available for review.”
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, who had been employed for two months, did not have documentation of a central registry search requested.”
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. The center did not have documentation of a a sex offender registry check, and documentation of a search request of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for two months.”
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. The immunization documentation for Child #1 was obtained 3 weeks after Child #1 began attending the center.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The TB screening for Staff #2 was dated eleven months prior to date of employment. Staff #2 has been employed for 4 months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Centers are required to maintain a record for each staff person which includes all required information. A staff record for Staff #1, who has been employed for two months, was not available for review. Staff reported information was stored electronically; however staff did not have access to the information.”
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. Peeling paint was observed on a wall below the interior window, accessible to children in the Twos room. Chipped paint debris was visible on the floor below the area of peeling paint on the wall.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, centers must provide a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period which shall include all required elements. The menu posted in the center was two weeks old.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated screening for Staff #4 was due seven months ago and the updated screening for Staff #5 was due two months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain for 2 of 5 children's records reviewed, documentation that the child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days of the child's first date of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #4 began attending the child day center on 7/8/2024. The physical examination in the record for Child #4 was dated 8/20/2024, more than 30 days following the child's first date of attendance. 2. Child #5 began attending the child day center on 4/15/2024. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, outside, were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: 1. Cracked concrete was observed under the basketball goal and near a shaded area with picnic tables on the playground. The cracked concrete created uneven surfaces. 2. Pieces of an infant mobile were observed laying on the ground creating a tripping hazard. 3. Multiple water tables were observed with dirty water. 5. Pieces of trash were observed throughout the playground.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review, a written care plan 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 was not obtained for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: 1. Child #4 was diagnosed with a food allergy. The record for Child #4 did not contain a written care plan.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain for 2 of 5 children's records reviewed, documentation that the child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days of the child's first date of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #4 began attending the child day center on 7/8/2024. The physical examination in the record for Child #4 was dated 8/20/2024, more than 30 days following the child's first date of attendance. 2. Child #5 began attending the child day center on 4/15/2024. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, outside, were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: 1. Cracked concrete was observed under the basketball goal and near a shaded area with picnic tables on the playground. The cracked concrete created uneven surfaces. 2. Pieces of an infant mobile were observed laying on the ground creating a tripping hazard. 3. Multiple water tables were observed with dirty water. 5. Pieces of trash were observed throughout the playground.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review, a written care plan 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 was not obtained for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: 1. Child #4 was diagnosed with a food allergy. The record for Child #4 did not contain a written care plan.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #4 did not contain the address for two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. The state of residence was provided for one emergency contact. The city of residence was provided for one emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #4 did not contain the address for two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. The state of residence was provided for one emergency contact. The city of residence was provided for one emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review, 1 child record did not contain a written care plan 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; Evidence: 1. Child #1 has a diagnosed food allergy. 2. The record for Child #1 did not contain a written care plan”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat violation Based on record review, 2 of 4 children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a physical exam with 30 days of the child's first day. Evidence: 1. Child #4 began attending the center on 1/30/2023. The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of a physical exam. 2. Child #3 began attending the center on 1/3/2023. The medical documentation in the record for Child #3 was not in English. The center could not verify completion of a physical exam as required based on documentation received.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure 2 of 4 staff undergo background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. The most recent fingerprint-based background check in the record for Staff #1 was dated 10/16/2023, more than five years after the previous fingerprint check dated 7/12/2018. 2. The most recent Central Registry Search results were dated 10/06/2023, more than five years after the previous Central Registry Search results dated 3/12/2018. 3. The most recent sworn statement in the record for Staff #1 was dated 1/11/2018. 4. The most recent fingerprint-based background check in the record for Staff #2 was dated 10/16/2023, more than five years after the previous fingerprint check results dated 5/14/2018. 5. The most recent Central Registry Search results were dated 10/06/2023, more than five years after the previous Central Registry Search results dated 5/31/2018. 6. The most recent sworn statement in the record for Staff #2 was dated 4/09/2018.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, 3 of 4 children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain the name and address for one of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. The record for Child #3 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of one parent, and the work phone number of the second parent. 3. The record for Child #4 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of one parent, and the work phone number of the second parent. 4. The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-440-E
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure there was at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: 1. Multiple occupied cots were observed closer than 12 inches apart in the 3year old and 4 year old classrooms.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation, 1 of 6 cots observed did not consist of a top cover. Evidence: 1. One child was observed sleeping on a cot without a top cover.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on review of medications, medication was given to a child without written authorization from the parent. Evidence: 1. The medication authorization in the record for Child #6 expired on 8/4/2023. The medication was administered to the child on 9/18/2023, 9/20/2023, 9/25/2023, 9/27/2023, 10/02/2023, 10/04/2023, 10/11/2023, 10/16/2023, 10/23/2023.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Repeat Violation Based on a review of medications, the center did not follow procedures regarding expired medication authorizations. Evidence: 1. The medication authorizations for two medications prescribed to Child #5 expired on 7/17/2023 and 7/23/2022. Medications were not picked up by the parent within 14 days or destroyed by the center. 2. Three medications prescribed to Child #2 expired on 8/2023, 2/2023, and 12/2021. The medications were not picked up by the parent or destroyed by the center.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat Violation Based on record review the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the first date of attendance for 2 children. Evidence: 1. Child #4 began attending the center on 1/30/2023. The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of immunizations received by Child #4. 2. Child #2 began attending the center on 1/3/2023.The center could not verify the child has received immunizations required by the State Board of Health. The document provided was not in English.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat violation Based on record review, 2 of 4 children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a physical exam with 30 days of the child's first day. Evidence: 1. Child #4 began attending the center on 1/30/2023. The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of a physical exam. 2. Child #3 began attending the center on 1/3/2023. The medical documentation in the record for Child #3 was not in English. The center could not verify completion of a physical exam as required based on documentation received.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure 2 of 4 staff undergo background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. The most recent fingerprint-based background check in the record for Staff #1 was dated 10/16/2023, more than five years after the previous fingerprint check dated 7/12/2018. 2. The most recent Central Registry Search results were dated 10/06/2023, more than five years after the previous Central Registry Search results dated 3/12/2018. 3. The most recent sworn statement in the record for Staff #1 was dated 1/11/2018. 4. The most recent fingerprint-based background check in the record for Staff #2 was dated 10/16/2023, more than five years after the previous fingerprint check results dated 5/14/2018. 5. The most recent Central Registry Search results were dated 10/06/2023, more than five years after the previous Central Registry Search results dated 5/31/2018. 6. The most recent sworn statement in the record for Staff #2 was dated 4/09/2018.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, 3 of 4 children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain the name and address for one of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. The record for Child #3 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of one parent, and the work phone number of the second parent. 3. The record for Child #4 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of one parent, and the work phone number of the second parent. 4. The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-440-E
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure there was at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: 1. Multiple occupied cots were observed closer than 12 inches apart in the 3year old and 4 year old classrooms.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation, 1 of 6 cots observed did not consist of a top cover. Evidence: 1. One child was observed sleeping on a cot without a top cover.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on review of medications, medication was given to a child without written authorization from the parent. Evidence: 1. The medication authorization in the record for Child #6 expired on 8/4/2023. The medication was administered to the child on 9/18/2023, 9/20/2023, 9/25/2023, 9/27/2023, 10/02/2023, 10/04/2023, 10/11/2023, 10/16/2023, 10/23/2023.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Repeat Violation Based on a review of medications, the center did not follow procedures regarding expired medication authorizations. Evidence: 1. The medication authorizations for two medications prescribed to Child #5 expired on 7/17/2023 and 7/23/2022. Medications were not picked up by the parent within 14 days or destroyed by the center. 2. Three medications prescribed to Child #2 expired on 8/2023, 2/2023, and 12/2021. The medications were not picked up by the parent or destroyed by the center.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat Violation Based on record review the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the first date of attendance for 2 children. Evidence: 1. Child #4 began attending the center on 1/30/2023. The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of immunizations received by Child #4. 2. Child #2 began attending the center on 1/3/2023.The center could not verify the child has received immunizations required by the State Board of Health. The document provided was not in English.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review, 2 of 4 staff reviewed did not obtain certification in first aid within 90 days of hire as required. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 began employment on 2/6/2023. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of current certification in first aid. 2. Staff #4 began employment on 2/27/2023. The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of current certification in first aid.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review, 2 of 4 staff reviewed did not obtain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of hire as required. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 began employment on 2/6/2023. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of current certification in CPR. 2. Staff #4 began employment on 2/27/2023. The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of current certification in CPR.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records reviewed did not contain documented confirmation that the child's record is up to date. Evidence: 1. The most recent confirmation in the record for Child #2 (8/31/2020) was dated 7/27/2021.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations before the first date of attendance for one child. Evidence: 1. Child #3 began attending the center on 9/19/2022. The record for Child #3 does not contain documentation that the child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, 3 of 4 staff members did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 11/23/2022. The results of the tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff #1 were dated 11/25/2022 2. Staff #2 began employment on 12/29/2022. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 3. Staff #3 began employment on 2/6/2023. The tuberculosis screening results in the record for Staff #3 were dated 6/17/2022, more than 30 days prior to the date of employment.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review, the center did not have documentation of a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for 4 of 4 staff reviewed. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 11/23/2022. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of the results of a Virginia central registry check. 2. Staff #2 began employment on 12/29/2022. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of the results of a Virginia central registry check. The record contained documentation stating the central registry check was requested on 12/28/22; however there is no documentation in the record for Staff #2 indicating the center followed up regarding the results. 3. Staff #3 began employment on 2/6/2023. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of the results of a Virginia central registry check. 4. Staff #4 began employment on 2/27/2023. The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of the results of a Virginia central registry check. The record contained documentation stating the central registry check was requested on 1/27/2023; however there is no documentation in the record for Staff #4 indicating the center followed up regarding the results.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on record review, 1 of 4 staff reviewed did not complete orientation training within seven days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 began employment on 2/27/2023. The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on review of medications, the center did not follow their procedures for administering long term medication. Evidence: 1. Staff has administered medication to Child #9. The medication authorization on record for the medication is dated 1/3/2023-7/2/2023. The medication authorization form was not signed by the physician.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Based on observation and record review, 1 medication reviewed was not labeled with the child's name, dosage amount, and time to be given. Evidence: 1. One medication for Child #8 did not contain the child's name, dosage amount, and time to be given.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on observation and record review, the center did not follow procedures regarding expired medication authorizations. Evidence: 1. The medication authorization for Child #7 expired on 6/30/2022. The medication expired 12/2022. Medication was not picked up by the parent within 14 days or destroyed by the center.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 4 staff reviewed did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 11/23/2022. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, 2 of 5 children's records reviewed did not contain all required documentation. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of the name and phone number of the second custodial parent's place of employment. 2. The record for Child #3 did not contain the name and phone number of the child's physician”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a physical exam with 30 days of the child's first day. Evidence: 1. Child #3 began attending the center on 9/19/2022. The record for Child #3 did not contain documentation of a physical exam.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review, 2 of 4 staff reviewed did not obtain certification in first aid within 90 days of hire as required. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 began employment on 2/6/2023. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of current certification in first aid. 2. Staff #4 began employment on 2/27/2023. The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of current certification in first aid.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review, 2 of 4 staff reviewed did not obtain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of hire as required. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 began employment on 2/6/2023. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of current certification in CPR. 2. Staff #4 began employment on 2/27/2023. The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of current certification in CPR.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records reviewed did not contain documented confirmation that the child's record is up to date. Evidence: 1. The most recent confirmation in the record for Child #2 (8/31/2020) was dated 7/27/2021.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations before the first date of attendance for one child. Evidence: 1. Child #3 began attending the center on 9/19/2022. The record for Child #3 does not contain documentation that the child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, 3 of 4 staff members did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 11/23/2022. The results of the tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff #1 were dated 11/25/2022 2. Staff #2 began employment on 12/29/2022. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 3. Staff #3 began employment on 2/6/2023. The tuberculosis screening results in the record for Staff #3 were dated 6/17/2022, more than 30 days prior to the date of employment.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review, the center did not have documentation of a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for 4 of 4 staff reviewed. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 11/23/2022. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of the results of a Virginia central registry check. 2. Staff #2 began employment on 12/29/2022. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of the results of a Virginia central registry check. The record contained documentation stating the central registry check was requested on 12/28/22; however there is no documentation in the record for Staff #2 indicating the center followed up regarding the results. 3. Staff #3 began employment on 2/6/2023. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of the results of a Virginia central registry check. 4. Staff #4 began employment on 2/27/2023. The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of the results of a Virginia central registry check. The record contained documentation stating the central registry check was requested on 1/27/2023; however there is no documentation in the record for Staff #4 indicating the center followed up regarding the results.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on record review, 1 of 4 staff reviewed did not complete orientation training within seven days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 began employment on 2/27/2023. The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on review of medications, the center did not follow their procedures for administering long term medication. Evidence: 1. Staff has administered medication to Child #9. The medication authorization on record for the medication is dated 1/3/2023-7/2/2023. The medication authorization form was not signed by the physician.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Based on observation and record review, 1 medication reviewed was not labeled with the child's name, dosage amount, and time to be given. Evidence: 1. One medication for Child #8 did not contain the child's name, dosage amount, and time to be given.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on observation and record review, the center did not follow procedures regarding expired medication authorizations. Evidence: 1. The medication authorization for Child #7 expired on 6/30/2022. The medication expired 12/2022. Medication was not picked up by the parent within 14 days or destroyed by the center.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 4 staff reviewed did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 11/23/2022. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, 2 of 5 children's records reviewed did not contain all required documentation. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of the name and phone number of the second custodial parent's place of employment. 2. The record for Child #3 did not contain the name and phone number of the child's physician”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a physical exam with 30 days of the child's first day. Evidence: 1. Child #3 began attending the center on 9/19/2022. The record for Child #3 did not contain documentation of a physical exam.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records did not contain documentation of a physical prior to or within 30 days of first attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #5 began attending the center on 9/19/2022. 2. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of a physical exam.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 5children's records did not contain documentation of immunizations for a child prior to the child's first attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #5 began attending the center on 9/19/2022. 2. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, 1 of 6 staff records did not contain a criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding 5 years, prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Documentation in the record for Staff #3 (date of employment 2/8/2022) indicated they resided in Washington D.C. in the preceding 5 years before employment. 2. The record for Staff #3 did not contain the results of a criminal history record check for Washington D.C.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. Medication was observed in a First Aid Kit bag, not locked, hanging on a hook in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, 1 of 6 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. Only one reference was located in the record for Staff #1.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, 2 of 5 children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain Documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record as required by 8VAC20-780-420 E 3 2. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of a second emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-400-B
“Based on staff interview, behavioral guidance given by one staff was not constructive in nature, and age and stage appropriate. Evidence: 1.When discussing behavioral guidance provided by Staff #1 in the infant classroom, Staff #2 stated Staff #1 ?talks to them like they are big kids? 2.Staff #2 stated ?I do not care for how she verbally speaks to babies. She can be a little aggressive. Her voice was stern.? 3.Staff #3 stated Staff #1 would ?yell at them to stop instead of being proactive in the situation.?”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records did not contain documentation of a physical prior to or within 30 days of first attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #5 began attending the center on 9/19/2022. 2. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of a physical exam.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 5children's records did not contain documentation of immunizations for a child prior to the child's first attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #5 began attending the center on 9/19/2022. 2. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, 1 of 6 staff records did not contain a criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding 5 years, prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Documentation in the record for Staff #3 (date of employment 2/8/2022) indicated they resided in Washington D.C. in the preceding 5 years before employment. 2. The record for Staff #3 did not contain the results of a criminal history record check for Washington D.C.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. Medication was observed in a First Aid Kit bag, not locked, hanging on a hook in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, 1 of 6 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. Only one reference was located in the record for Staff #1.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, 2 of 5 children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain Documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record as required by 8VAC20-780-420 E 3 2. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of a second emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-400-B
“Based on staff interview, behavioral guidance given by one staff was not constructive in nature, and age and stage appropriate. Evidence: 1.When discussing behavioral guidance provided by Staff #1 in the infant classroom, Staff #2 stated Staff #1 ?talks to them like they are big kids? 2.Staff #2 stated ?I do not care for how she verbally speaks to babies. She can be a little aggressive. Her voice was stern.? 3.Staff #3 stated Staff #1 would ?yell at them to stop instead of being proactive in the situation.?”
22VAC40-665-520-B-3
“Based on record review, 3 of 4 child records did not include all required information. Evidence: 1. The records for Child #2 and #4 did not contain the address for one parent's place of employment. 2. The record for Child #3 did not contain the name of one parent's place of employment.”
22VAC40-185-60-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 4 children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain a phone number for one of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. The same phone number was listed for both designated people to call in an emergency.”
22VAC40-665-520-B-3
“Based on record review, 3 of 4 child records did not include all required information. Evidence: 1. The records for Child #2 and #4 did not contain the address for one parent's place of employment. 2. The record for Child #3 did not contain the name of one parent's place of employment.”
22VAC40-185-60-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 4 children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain a phone number for one of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. The same phone number was listed for both designated people to call in an emergency.”
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Alexandria, VA 22308 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
7839 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA
8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA
7932 Jannalee Ave, Alexandria, VA
2310 Nordok Place, Alexandria, VA
2720 Arlington Drive, Alexandria, VA
2001 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA
8410 Old Mt. Vernon Road, Alexandria, VA
1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, VA
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 28, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 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.
101, 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) 780-9099 to ask.
(703) 780-9099.
7901 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306. The nearest other daycare we list is Greater Mt. Vernon Community Head Start-Gum Springs Glen, 0.2 miles away.