The Merit School of Broadlands (#71)
43190 Broadlands Center Plaza, Ashburn, VA
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Primrose School of Ashburn at Broadlands is a licensed child care center in Ashburn, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 184 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Balanced Learning® approach, exclusively developed by Primrose Schools® |
| Enrichment | Cooking with Molly℠, Zoology with Benjamin®, plus sports and dance activities |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Teachers work one-on-one with each family to support potty training at the child's own pace |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Approved Child Care Aware® Provider (military fee assistance) |
| Transportation | Transportation (bus pickup from Moorefield Station Elementary, Creighton's Corner Elementary and St. Theresa Catholic School) |
| Accreditation | Cognia (AdvancED) accredited, Other accreditation (MSA – Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 184 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Primrose School of Ashburn at Broadlands has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 14 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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8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center administers drugs only to the child identified on the prescription label in accordance with the prescriber's instructions pertaining to dosage, frequency, and manner of administration. The medication for child # 2 was not in the original container with the prescription label and prescribers instructions pertaining to dosage, frequency and manner of administration.”
8VAC20-780-245-J
“Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who meets the requirements in MAT training. Staff have not completed the MAT training for a specialized medication to be able to administer the medication to child # 3.”
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 #7 was onsite, but the medication authorization had expired over 3 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center administers drugs only to the child identified on the prescription label in accordance with the prescriber's instructions pertaining to dosage, frequency, and manner of administration. The medication for child # 2 was not in the original container with the prescription label and prescribers instructions pertaining to dosage, frequency and manner of administration.”
8VAC20-780-245-J
“Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who meets the requirements in MAT training. Staff have not completed the MAT training for a specialized medication to be able to administer the medication to child # 3.”
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 #7 was onsite, but the medication authorization had expired over 3 months ago. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not implement a fire drill for January 2026.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #3 updated screening was due 9 months ago.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: Yes
“The required ratio for children ages 16 months up to 24 months is one staff per five children. Since the youngest child is 13 months, they must maintain the 1 staff to 4 children ratio. On February 5, 2026 the toddler classroom was found to be out of ratio. Staff #1 was supervising 5 children, the youngest age 13 months at 8:15am, then 6 children by 8:20 am and 7 children until staff #2 arrived in the classroom at 8:30 am.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not implement a fire drill for January 2026.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #3 updated screening was due 9 months ago.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: Yes
“The required ratio for children ages 16 months up to 24 months is one staff per five children. Since the youngest child is 13 months, they must maintain the 1 staff to 4 children ratio. On February 5, 2026 the toddler classroom was found to be out of ratio. Staff #1 was supervising 5 children, the youngest age 13 months at 8:15am, then 6 children by 8:20 am and 7 children until staff #2 arrived in the classroom at 8:30 am.”
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. There are no staff that currently have the daily health observation training.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain documentation of viewing the proof of the child's identity and age upon enrollment. Child # 8 record, enrolled for 5 weeks does not have documentation of proof of child's identity and age.”
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 #2, who had been enrolled for three months. There was no physical examination in the record of child #8, who had been enrolled for five weeks.”
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 #8, who had been attending for five weeks, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #2 was alone with a group of five, preschool age children and was not certified in CPR or first aid. Staff # 4 was alone with a group of two young toddlers and was not certified in CPR or first aid.”
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 #9 was onsite, but the medication authorization had expired over 3 months 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.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“The center was not following the administration of medication to include preventing the expiration of medication. Child # 9 medication has been expired for over 2 months. Child #10 medication has been expired for 1 month.”
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. Chipped paint was found in the following areas: Room #2 chipped paint on the window sill located near the window acing the parking lot. Room #6 chipped paint on the wall located under the window that faces the outside AC units.”
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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 July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 7 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.
184, 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, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 724-4200 to ask.
(703) 724-4200.
21367 Shale Ridge Court, Ashburn, VA 20147. The nearest other daycare we list is The Merit School of Broadlands (#71), 0.2 miles away.