Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne
6414 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
Sandra Scruggs
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Sandra Scruggs
Sandra Scruggs is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sandra Scruggs has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Sandra Scruggs
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1105932
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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Mar 25, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-70-B
“Before the child's first day of attendance, the provider shall obtain the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information regarding family day home operations and administration. The parent acknowledgement for Child C was not signed until two months after the date of enrollment.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing.' The parents of Child C were not provided in writing the following required information until two months after the date of enrollment: schedule of fees and payment plans, whether or not there is liability insurance in force on the family day home operation, and provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan. Children had been in care for seven months.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review. Records for children A and B did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information, both had been in care for over one year.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #2 was not completed and was overdue by two months. An updated TB screening for Household Member #1 was not completed and was overdue by two weeks.”
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas of the family day home shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include chipped or peeling paint. Paint in the smaller room is noted to be peeling and chipped in several places along the baseboards and on the wall, in the reach of children.”
8VAC20-800-250-A
“Hanging items including window blind or curtain cords, appliance cords, and ropes shall be out of reach of children under five years of age. Electrical cords are noted to be hanging within reach of the children.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Three of five child files reviewed did not have documentation of physical exams. Child B and C have been in care for two months. Child E has been in care for 22 months.”
Mar 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas of the family day home shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include chipped or peeling paint. Paint in the smaller room is noted to be peeling and chipped in several places along the baseboards and on the wall, in the reach of children.”
8VAC20-800-250-A
“Hanging items including window blind or curtain cords, appliance cords, and ropes shall be out of reach of children under five years of age. Electrical cords are noted to be hanging within reach of the children.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Three of five child files reviewed did not have documentation of physical exams. Child B and C have been in care for two months. Child E has been in care for 22 months.”
Aug 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-430-A
“Based on observation and interview, children under two years of age and children over two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision will have access to stairs. Evidence: The barrier to stairs to upper level was not installed but leaning against the stairs.”
Aug 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-430-A
“Based on observation and interview, children under two years of age and children over two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision will have access to stairs. Evidence: The barrier to stairs to upper level was not installed but leaning against the stairs.”
Mar 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child 2 and Child 3's records did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, the provider failed to obtain updated immunizations as needed. Evidence: Child 2 and Child 3's records do not contain updated immunization records.”
Mar 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child 2 and Child 3's records did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, the provider failed to obtain updated immunizations as needed. Evidence: Child 2 and Child 3's records do not contain updated immunization records.”
Oct 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-980-A
“Based on record review and provider statement, the provider did not obtain general written permission from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home. Evidence: The provider stated that children regularly take walking trips to the neighborhood playground. The records for Child 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain general written permission from the parents for regularly scheduled walking trips.”
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Oct 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-980-A
“Based on record review and provider statement, the provider did not obtain general written permission from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home. Evidence: The provider stated that children regularly take walking trips to the neighborhood playground. The records for Child 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain general written permission from the parents for regularly scheduled walking trips.”
Mar 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-B
“Based on record review, one staff did not complete the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Education within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 2's record did not contain documentation of completion for the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Education. A certificate dated 3/14/2023 was emailed to the inspector after the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, one child's record did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child 3's record does not contain the child's health insurance policy number.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on record review, one staff member did not complete a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff 2 did not have documentation of completion of 16 hours of annual training.”
Mar 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-B
“Based on record review, one staff did not complete the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Education within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 2's record did not contain documentation of completion for the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Education. A certificate dated 3/14/2023 was emailed to the inspector after the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, one child's record did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child 3's record does not contain the child's health insurance policy number.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on record review, one staff member did not complete a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff 2 did not have documentation of completion of 16 hours of annual training.”
Oct 18, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-800-430-A
“Based on observation, children under the age of two years had access to stairs. Evidence: The stairs leading up from the child care area was observed without a gate or protective barrier.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation, child resistant protective covers were not installed on all outlets accessible to children under the age of five. Evidence: Three outlets in the child care are aware observed without protective covers installed.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“Based on record review, one caregiver did not have a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form published by the Virginia Department of Health or a form consistent with it documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form. Evidence: The record for Adult 1 did not contain documentation of a the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, one of three reviewed children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child 2's record did not contain written authorization for emergency medical care.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on record review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: there was no documentation that an evacuation drill was conducted in September of 2022.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, areas of the family day home were not maintained in a clean condition. Evidence: Dirt and debris was observed on the floor by the sink in the bathroom used by children.”
Oct 18, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-800-430-A
“Based on observation, children under the age of two years had access to stairs. Evidence: The stairs leading up from the child care area was observed without a gate or protective barrier.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation, child resistant protective covers were not installed on all outlets accessible to children under the age of five. Evidence: Three outlets in the child care are aware observed without protective covers installed.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“Based on record review, one caregiver did not have a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form published by the Virginia Department of Health or a form consistent with it documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form. Evidence: The record for Adult 1 did not contain documentation of a the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, one of three reviewed children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child 2's record did not contain written authorization for emergency medical care.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on record review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: there was no documentation that an evacuation drill was conducted in September of 2022.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, areas of the family day home were not maintained in a clean condition. Evidence: Dirt and debris was observed on the floor by the sink in the bathroom used by children.”
Apr 7, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review, 3 adult records did not contain the findings from a central registry check by the end of 30 days of employment or residence in the home. Evidence: Adult 3, 4, and 5's record do not contain the results of a central registry check.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child 4 did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, 2 of 4 children's records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child 3's record did not contain the child's health insurance carrier name or policy number. 2. Child 4's record did not contain the child's mother's name, address, phone number, place and address of employer, or verification of proof of identity.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 4 children's records did not contain documentation that the parents were informed of all required policies and procedures. Evidence: Multiple forms were observed in the record and signed by the parent, the information pertaining to the required policies was left blank.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review, 2 of 4 staff or adult house hold members did not have the results of a criminal history record check prior to the first date of service and by the end of 30 days of residing in the home. Evidence: No criminal record checks were available for Adult 3 and 4.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review, a repeat central registry check was not conducted after five years for 1 adult. Evidence: Adult 1's current central registry check is dated 12/2/2016.”
Apr 7, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review, 3 adult records did not contain the findings from a central registry check by the end of 30 days of employment or residence in the home. Evidence: Adult 3, 4, and 5's record do not contain the results of a central registry check.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child 4 did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, 2 of 4 children's records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child 3's record did not contain the child's health insurance carrier name or policy number. 2. Child 4's record did not contain the child's mother's name, address, phone number, place and address of employer, or verification of proof of identity.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 4 children's records did not contain documentation that the parents were informed of all required policies and procedures. Evidence: Multiple forms were observed in the record and signed by the parent, the information pertaining to the required policies was left blank.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review, 2 of 4 staff or adult house hold members did not have the results of a criminal history record check prior to the first date of service and by the end of 30 days of residing in the home. Evidence: No criminal record checks were available for Adult 3 and 4.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review, a repeat central registry check was not conducted after five years for 1 adult. Evidence: Adult 1's current central registry check is dated 12/2/2016.”
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FAQ
Questions about Sandra Scruggs
Is Sandra Scruggs licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sandra Scruggs last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sandra Scruggs had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 9 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 Sandra Scruggs care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sandra Scruggs accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sandra Scruggs' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sandra Scruggs cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 303-4083 to ask.
What is Sandra Scruggs' phone number?
(703) 303-4083.
Where is Sandra Scruggs?
Alexandria, VA 22315. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.