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KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park

106 Free Court, Sterling, VA 201645.0· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
128
open each week
5 days

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About KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park

KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park is a licensed child care center in Sterling, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 128 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
128 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentCooking Academy™ (3–12 years)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Aware® of America fee assistance for Active Duty military families
TransportationTransportation (transportation from center to child's school and back)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity128 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
128 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#29807
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 13 of 14 visits · 45 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 12
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Food and nutrition 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Transportation 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 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 17, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually. Injury prevention procedures were not reviewed in the past year.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Staff did not request, at least annually, parent confirmation of the required information in records for child #1 and child #2.”
    • 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 addresses of two designated people to contact in an emergency if parents cannot be reached. The record for child #1 did not contain the addresses of two designated people to contact in an emergency if parents cannot be reached. The record for child #2 did not contain documentation verifying child's age and identity.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided. Annual Environmental Sanitation report was completed over a year ago 3/2025”
  2. Jun 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. 1. On 5/20/2026 at approximately 2:00pm staff #1 fed a 6 month old child, child #1, another child's bottle containing breast milk. Approximately 1 oz was consumed. 2. Staff #2 observed staff #1 feeding incorrect bottle an notified staff #1 immediately. 3. Staff #1 stated that bottle was dated and labeled correctly, and they did not follow name to face protocol for bottle feeding.”
  4. Feb 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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. The sworn statement for Staff #4, who is currently working, was dated two days after their first day of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all required information. The record for child #4 did not contain the addresses of two designated people to contact in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child #4 did not contain names of persons authorized to pick up the child. The record for child #3 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of child's identity and age.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for children under the age of two years, every six months. Child #1 (over due by 6 months) and child #3 (overdue by 1 year), both children were in care during this time.”
  5. Aug 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. No documentation that Staff #1 has obtained required 16 hours of training annually 2024-2025. Staff #1 has been employed at the center for over a year.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes the number of staff participating. Drill records did not include number of staff participating.”
  6. Aug 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. No documentation that Staff #1 has obtained required 16 hours of training annually 2024-2025. Staff #1 has been employed at the center for over a year.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes the number of staff participating. Drill records did not include number of staff participating.”
  7. Aug 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. No documentation that Staff #1 has obtained required 16 hours of training annually 2024-2025. Staff #1 has been employed at the center for over a year.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes the number of staff participating. Drill records did not include number of staff participating.”
  8. Jul 21, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Transportation

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

      “Before leaving on a field trip, a schedule of the trip's events and locations shall be posted and visible at the center site. The centers 7/17/2025 field trip form for did not have date, location or scheduled departure or return times.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1 Complaint related: No

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn statement or affirmation for staff #2 was overdue by 29 days and completed during the inspection.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F Complaint related: No

      “When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall be dated and posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents. The menu posted 7/21/2025 was for the week of 7/14-18.”
    • Transportation

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

      “Parental permission for transportation and field trips shall be secured before the scheduled activity. Parental permission for transportation and field trip 7/17/2025 was not documented for 7 out of 28 children.”
  9. Feb 20, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Staff#1, #3, #4 and #5 did not have documentation of complete the department's health and safety update in 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The date of last fire inspection provided was 1/13/2023, over two years ago.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Medication for Child #8 was onsite, but the medication authorization had expired over 60 days ago. The medication had not been administered past the expiration of the authorization. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1, #3, #4 and #5 had no hours, staff#2 had 3 hours, of training documented in 2024.”
    • 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 that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #7, enrolled for 21 months, was missing the name, address and phone number of a second person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached and the name of second person authorized to pick up the child.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually. No documentation of injury prevention plan review.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-B

      “The emergency preparedness plan shall contain procedural components for plan review and update. The emergency preparedness plan had not been reviewed, at least since August 2024 and contained out of date information including evacuation location, center's emergency contact person and phone number.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The center did not have documentation of lockdown drill being practiced.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Parents shall be provided at least semiannually in writing information on their child's development, behavior, adjustment, and needs.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for water and sewage. The center did not provide the inspector annual approval from the health department for water and sewage.”
  10. Feb 20, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Staff#1, #3, #4 and #5 did not have documentation of complete the department's health and safety update in 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The date of last fire inspection provided was 1/13/2023, over two years ago.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Medication for Child #8 was onsite, but the medication authorization had expired over 60 days ago. The medication had not been administered past the expiration of the authorization. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1, #3, #4 and #5 had no hours, staff#2 had 3 hours, of training documented in 2024.”
    • 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 that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #7, enrolled for 21 months, was missing the name, address and phone number of a second person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached and the name of second person authorized to pick up the child.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually. No documentation of injury prevention plan review.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-B

      “The emergency preparedness plan shall contain procedural components for plan review and update. The emergency preparedness plan had not been reviewed, at least since August 2024 and contained out of date information including evacuation location, center's emergency contact person and phone number.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The center did not have documentation of lockdown drill being practiced.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Parents shall be provided at least semiannually in writing information on their child's development, behavior, adjustment, and needs.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for water and sewage. The center did not provide the inspector annual approval from the health department for water and sewage.”
Show 16 earlier visits
  1. Oct 11, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. No record of lockdown drill since 10/11/2023”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes the number of staff participating. Emergency evacuation drills 4/2024-10/2024 did not document number of staff participating.”
    • 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 all of the required information. Child #3's record did not contain name, address or phone number of a second person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-E

      “Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. No record of Shelter in Place Drill since 8/7/2023.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Children #1, #2, #4 and #5 have been attending for over a year, no evidence that the children's records are up to date. Date of last review Child #1: 8/2022, Child #2: 8/2022, Child #4: 2/2023, Child #5:12/2022”
    • 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. Pealing and chipping paint on window sills measuring 3-4 inches in 2 year old and 16-24 month old classrooms.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1, #2 and #3 had 14 hours of ongoing training documented over the past 12 months.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for water, sewage and food service. The center did not provide the inspector annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water, sewage and food service.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. No record of at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children was available at inspection.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The center was not able to provide the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 #3's record did not contain immunization record. Child has been attending the center.”
  2. Oct 11, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. No record of lockdown drill since 10/11/2023”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes the number of staff participating. Emergency evacuation drills 4/2024-10/2024 did not document number of staff participating.”
    • 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 all of the required information. Child #3's record did not contain name, address or phone number of a second person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-E

      “Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. No record of Shelter in Place Drill since 8/7/2023.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Children #1, #2, #4 and #5 have been attending for over a year, no evidence that the children's records are up to date. Date of last review Child #1: 8/2022, Child #2: 8/2022, Child #4: 2/2023, Child #5:12/2022”
    • 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. Pealing and chipping paint on window sills measuring 3-4 inches in 2 year old and 16-24 month old classrooms.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1, #2 and #3 had 14 hours of ongoing training documented over the past 12 months.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for water, sewage and food service. The center did not provide the inspector annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water, sewage and food service.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. No record of at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children was available at inspection.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The center was not able to provide the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 #3's record did not contain immunization record. Child has been attending the center.”
  3. Apr 8, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-A

      “Based on observation, over-the counter skin products were kept beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: 3 children's diaper cream ointments had expired 2/2024.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-B

      “Based on observation and interview, cots were not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: No identifying system in place for cots in 2:5 classrooms.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on observation and interview, no annual health inspection was completed. Evidence: No health inspection found on site or on line.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on observation and interview, an annual health inspection was not conducted. Evidence: 1. Last fire inspection dated 1/13/23 2. Director stated one was requested, but not scheduled or completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-G

      “Based on record review, the center did not document proof of child identity and age as required in 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: Child #1's record did not have documentation regarding person and date proof of identity and age was presented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not have a physical exam for a child prior to or within 30 days of first day of attendance. Evidence: No physical exam in record for Child #4. (First Day 4/19/2023)”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-780-580-B

      “Based on observation a vehicle used by the center did not meet all of the requirements. Evidence: One van used by the center did not have a current state inspection sticker, Inspection sticker expired 10/2023.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, refrigerated bottles were not labeled with the date, with more than one infant in care. Evidence: Four infant bottles in the refrigerator were not dated.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on review of documentation, evacuation drills did not contain all required information. Evidence: Evacuation drills Jan-March 2024 did not include number of staff who were present.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “Based on record review and interview there was not one staff in each classroom with CPR and First Aid certification. Evidence: 1. Staff #4/Lead teacher was the only teacher in the classroom and no CPR/First Aid certification was in file. 2. Staff #4 could not present documentation of CPR/1st Aid certification.”
  4. Apr 8, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-A

      “Based on observation, over-the counter skin products were kept beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: 3 children's diaper cream ointments had expired 2/2024.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-B

      “Based on observation and interview, cots were not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: No identifying system in place for cots in 2:5 classrooms.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on observation and interview, no annual health inspection was completed. Evidence: No health inspection found on site or on line.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on observation and interview, an annual health inspection was not conducted. Evidence: 1. Last fire inspection dated 1/13/23 2. Director stated one was requested, but not scheduled or completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-G

      “Based on record review, the center did not document proof of child identity and age as required in 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: Child #1's record did not have documentation regarding person and date proof of identity and age was presented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not have a physical exam for a child prior to or within 30 days of first day of attendance. Evidence: No physical exam in record for Child #4. (First Day 4/19/2023)”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-780-580-B

      “Based on observation a vehicle used by the center did not meet all of the requirements. Evidence: One van used by the center did not have a current state inspection sticker, Inspection sticker expired 10/2023.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, refrigerated bottles were not labeled with the date, with more than one infant in care. Evidence: Four infant bottles in the refrigerator were not dated.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on review of documentation, evacuation drills did not contain all required information. Evidence: Evacuation drills Jan-March 2024 did not include number of staff who were present.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “Based on record review and interview there was not one staff in each classroom with CPR and First Aid certification. Evidence: 1. Staff #4/Lead teacher was the only teacher in the classroom and no CPR/First Aid certification was in file. 2. Staff #4 could not present documentation of CPR/1st Aid certification.”
  5. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 3, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on record review and interview, a staff member did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1's (DOH: 9/20/2022) record did not contain the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation training required within 90 calendar days of employment.”
  9. Mar 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on record review and interview, a staff member did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1's (DOH: 9/20/2022) record did not contain the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation training required within 90 calendar days of employment.”
  10. Mar 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on record review and interview, a staff member did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1's (DOH: 9/20/2022) record did not contain the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation training required within 90 calendar days of employment.”
  11. Sep 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the PreK classroom a spray bottle of a multipurpose cleaner was observed unlocked in an upper cabinet above the classroom's sink.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas of the center, were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.In the PreK classroom, a small area of peeling paint, approximately 2 inches long, was observed above the cubbies and a larger area of peeling paint, approximately 5 inches long, was observed next to the vent by the block area. 2.In the Two's classroom a small area of peeling paint, approximately 2 inches long, was observed on the ledge of the window sill and two screws were observed protruding from the wall by the storage closet door.”
  12. Sep 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the PreK classroom a spray bottle of a multipurpose cleaner was observed unlocked in an upper cabinet above the classroom's sink.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas of the center, were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.In the PreK classroom, a small area of peeling paint, approximately 2 inches long, was observed above the cubbies and a larger area of peeling paint, approximately 5 inches long, was observed next to the vent by the block area. 2.In the Two's classroom a small area of peeling paint, approximately 2 inches long, was observed on the ledge of the window sill and two screws were observed protruding from the wall by the storage closet door.”
  13. Apr 19, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain a central registry check for a staff member within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3's record did not contain a central registry check. The staff member was hired on 2/2/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for a child under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #2's record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 7/30/2021.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the PreK classroom a broken light switch was observed next to the classroom's main door.”
  14. Apr 19, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain a central registry check for a staff member within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3's record did not contain a central registry check. The staff member was hired on 2/2/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for a child under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #2's record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 7/30/2021.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the PreK classroom a broken light switch was observed next to the classroom's main door.”
  15. Oct 26, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Oct 26, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park

Is KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park licensed?

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

When was KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 13 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 KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park care for?

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

Does KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park accept child care subsidies?

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

What are KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 430-7373 to ask.

What is KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park's phone number?

(703) 430-7373.

Where is KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park?

106 Free Court, Sterling, VA 20164. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Sully Elementary, 0.4 miles away.

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