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The Child and Family Network Centers - South Whiting

101 S. Whiting Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
licensed capacity
36
open each week
5 days

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About The Child and Family Network Centers - South Whiting

The Child and Family Network Centers - South Whiting is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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Inspection reports for The Child and Family Network Centers - South Whiting

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#1108090
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Apr 14, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening every two years. A current Tb screening for Staff #4 was overdue by one month.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “The center may administer prescription medication provided the center has obtained written authorization from a parent. The medication authorization form available in the center for Child #6 is not valid. The center has administered the emergency medication for Child #6.”
    • 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. The annual review of the record information for Child #3 and Child #4 was overdue by one month.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. The supplemental page for the most recent inspection report was posted in the premises in both, the orange and green classrooms. The supplemental page contains personal information that must be kept confidential.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The most recent health department inspection report available for review was dated 01/14/2025. A current inspection report was overdue by three months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report. The most recent inspection report available for review was dated 07/12/2024. A current inspection report was overdue by nine months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-N

      “Centers shall keep a record of medication given children. Emergency medication for Child #6 was available in the green classroom. Staff stated that the medication has been administered to Child #6 but no record of the administration of the medication has been kept as required.”
  2. Apr 14, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening every two years. A current Tb screening for Staff #4 was overdue by one month.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “The center may administer prescription medication provided the center has obtained written authorization from a parent. The medication authorization form available in the center for Child #6 is not valid. The center has administered the emergency medication for Child #6.”
    • 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. The annual review of the record information for Child #3 and Child #4 was overdue by one month.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. The supplemental page for the most recent inspection report was posted in the premises in both, the orange and green classrooms. The supplemental page contains personal information that must be kept confidential.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The most recent health department inspection report available for review was dated 01/14/2025. A current inspection report was overdue by three months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report. The most recent inspection report available for review was dated 07/12/2024. A current inspection report was overdue by nine months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-N

      “Centers shall keep a record of medication given children. Emergency medication for Child #6 was available in the green classroom. Staff stated that the medication has been administered to Child #6 but no record of the administration of the medication has been kept as required.”
  3. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. The Supplemental page of the most recent inspection was posted on the premises. The Supplemental page contains confidential information.”
    • 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 required information. The record for Child #1 did not contain the name, address and telephone number of a second emergency contact. The records for Child #1 and Child #4 did not contain the phone number of one parent's place of work. The record for Child #3 did not contain the phone numbers of both parents' place of work.”
  6. Feb 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. The Supplemental page of the most recent inspection was posted on the premises. The Supplemental page contains confidential information.”
    • 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 required information. The record for Child #1 did not contain the name, address and telephone number of a second emergency contact. The records for Child #1 and Child #4 did not contain the phone number of one parent's place of work. The record for Child #3 did not contain the phone numbers of both parents' place of work.”
  7. Oct 2, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 #4, enrolled for one month, was missing the following required component: the address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • 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. The record for Child #1, who had been attending for over one month, did not have documentation of an immunization record.”
    • 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 in the record for Staff #1, was dated thirteen days after their first day of employment, and for Staff #6 was dated two days after their first day of employment. Staff #1, and #6 are currently working in the center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 #1, who had been attending for over one month.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. The screening in the record for Staff #6 was submitted over two months after hire and was not signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center is required to obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. The criminal background check in the record for Staff #1 was dated two months after their first day of employment, for Staff #3 was dated twenty-seven days after their first day of employment, and for Staff #6 was dated nine days after their first day of employment. Staff #1, #3 and #6 are currently working in the center.”
  8. Oct 2, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 #4, enrolled for one month, was missing the following required component: the address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • 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. The record for Child #1, who had been attending for over one month, did not have documentation of an immunization record.”
    • 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 in the record for Staff #1, was dated thirteen days after their first day of employment, and for Staff #6 was dated two days after their first day of employment. Staff #1, and #6 are currently working in the center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 #1, who had been attending for over one month.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. The screening in the record for Staff #6 was submitted over two months after hire and was not signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center is required to obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. The criminal background check in the record for Staff #1 was dated two months after their first day of employment, for Staff #3 was dated twenty-seven days after their first day of employment, and for Staff #6 was dated nine days after their first day of employment. Staff #1, #3 and #6 are currently working in the center.”
  9. Feb 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 did not contain the address of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2) The record for Child #2 did not contain the first date of attendance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “*REPEAT VIOLATION* Based on record review, the center did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: 1) The most recent review of the emergency information documented in the record for Child #2 was dated 01/13/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “*REPEAT VIOLATION* Based on documentation review, the written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1) The allergy lists available for review were not dated as required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on review of required posted documents, the center did not ensure that all required documents related to the terms of the license were posted on the premises of the program. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility (11/2023) were not posted on the green room.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on documentation review, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent inspection report available for review was dated 04/19/2022.”
  10. Feb 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 did not contain the address of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2) The record for Child #2 did not contain the first date of attendance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “*REPEAT VIOLATION* Based on record review, the center did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: 1) The most recent review of the emergency information documented in the record for Child #2 was dated 01/13/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “*REPEAT VIOLATION* Based on documentation review, the written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1) The allergy lists available for review were not dated as required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on review of required posted documents, the center did not ensure that all required documents related to the terms of the license were posted on the premises of the program. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility (11/2023) were not posted on the green room.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on documentation review, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent inspection report available for review was dated 04/19/2022.”
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  1. Nov 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, one child record did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #3 did not contain the name, address, and phone number of one designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Based on record review, parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date and documentation of the review, was not requested at least annually. Evidence: 1) The most recent information review in the record for Child #3 was dated 05/24/2022 and for Child #4 was dated 04/04/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on documentation review, the written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1) The allergy lists available for review were not dated as required.”
  2. Nov 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, one child record did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #3 did not contain the name, address, and phone number of one designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Based on record review, parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date and documentation of the review, was not requested at least annually. Evidence: 1) The most recent information review in the record for Child #3 was dated 05/24/2022 and for Child #4 was dated 04/04/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on documentation review, the written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1) The allergy lists available for review were not dated as required.”
  3. Feb 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, 2 out of 4 records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The records for Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain a work phone number of one parent who has custody.”
  4. Feb 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, 2 out of 4 records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The records for Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain a work phone number of one parent who has custody.”
  5. Sep 27, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #32 did not contain the addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for Child #4 did not contain the place of employment for one parent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that documentation of negative tuberculosis (Tb) screening for each employee was submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1) The Tb screening form in Staff #6's record (start date 09/06/2022) was dated 09/12/2022.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that Central Registry search results were obtained by the end of the 30th day of employment and, subsequently, every five years. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #6 (start date 09/06/2022) did not did not contain the results of a Central Registry search request or documentation that it has been requested. 2) The most recent Central Registry results in the record for Staff #4 were dated 06/17/2017.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain a completed Sworn Statement prior to first day of employment. Evidence: 1) The sworn statement in the record for Staff #6 (start date 09/06/2022) was dated 09/14/2022.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that employees hired before 07/01/2020 and that had lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years have in their files the results of an out-of-state Sex Offender Registry search by 12/31/2020. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #4 (start date 09/01/2004) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state Sex Offender Registry search request. Staff #4 had declared in their sworn statement dated 02/02/2018 having lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter prior to first day of employment for one staff person. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #5 (start date 09/28/2021) had a fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter dated 10/25/2021. 2) The record for Staff #6 (start date 09/06/2022) had a fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter dated 109/08/2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) In the green room, a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on top of a small table accessible to the children. The bottle of hand sanitizer had a warning on its label that read "Keep out of reach of children".”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Based on record review, the center did not review with the parent, annually, the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence: 1) The most recent review of the emergency information in the record for Child #3 was dated 01/26/2021.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The records for Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not contain verification of name, address and age. (copy of I.D.) 2) The documentation in the record for Staff #5 and Staff #6 that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment did not include the signature of the person making call.”
  6. Sep 27, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #32 did not contain the addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for Child #4 did not contain the place of employment for one parent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that documentation of negative tuberculosis (Tb) screening for each employee was submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1) The Tb screening form in Staff #6's record (start date 09/06/2022) was dated 09/12/2022.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that Central Registry search results were obtained by the end of the 30th day of employment and, subsequently, every five years. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #6 (start date 09/06/2022) did not did not contain the results of a Central Registry search request or documentation that it has been requested. 2) The most recent Central Registry results in the record for Staff #4 were dated 06/17/2017.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain a completed Sworn Statement prior to first day of employment. Evidence: 1) The sworn statement in the record for Staff #6 (start date 09/06/2022) was dated 09/14/2022.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that employees hired before 07/01/2020 and that had lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years have in their files the results of an out-of-state Sex Offender Registry search by 12/31/2020. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #4 (start date 09/01/2004) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state Sex Offender Registry search request. Staff #4 had declared in their sworn statement dated 02/02/2018 having lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter prior to first day of employment for one staff person. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #5 (start date 09/28/2021) had a fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter dated 10/25/2021. 2) The record for Staff #6 (start date 09/06/2022) had a fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter dated 109/08/2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) In the green room, a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on top of a small table accessible to the children. The bottle of hand sanitizer had a warning on its label that read "Keep out of reach of children".”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Based on record review, the center did not review with the parent, annually, the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence: 1) The most recent review of the emergency information in the record for Child #3 was dated 01/26/2021.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The records for Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not contain verification of name, address and age. (copy of I.D.) 2) The documentation in the record for Staff #5 and Staff #6 that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment did not include the signature of the person making call.”
  7. Mar 30, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on review of required posted documents, the center did not ensure that all required documents related to the terms of the license were posted on the premises of the program. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility (10/06/2021) were not posted. The most recent inspection report findings posted on the Green Room were dated 10/17/2019. There was no inspection report posted on the Orange Room.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain a completed Sworn Statement prior to first day of employment. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, no Sworn Statement was available to review in the record for Staff #3 (start date 08/23/2021). At a later date a CFNC representative provided the documentation, however, it was dated 04/01/2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Based on record review, Staff did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: 1) The most recent update in the record for Child #1 was dated 08/11/2020. The most recent update in the record for Child #2 was dated 05/25/2020.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “Based on medication and documentation review, it was determined that medication administration was performed by a staff member who has not satisfactorily completed a training program for this purpose. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, one medication for Child #4 was available in the center. 2) According to the medication log for the Green Room, this medication had been administered at least 6 times by Staff #3. No documentation was available in the center of a MAT certification for Staff #3. The inspector requested to a representative of the CFNC that documentation of the MAT certification for Staff #3 to be provided electronically but it was not provided.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that Central Registry search results were obtained by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, no Central Registry search results were available to review in the record for Staff #3 (start date 08/23/2021). At a later date a CFNC representative provided the documentation, however, it was dated 10/06/2021.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, prescription medication for Child #4 was located in a backpack used to keep the first aid supplies for the Green Room. The medication was in a plastic bag inside the backpack with no locking method on the bag nor the backpack to prevent access by children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-C

      “Based on observation and interview, emergency evacuation maps were not posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, emergency evacuation maps were not posted on neither the Green Room nor the Orange Room. 2) Teachers of each classroom stated that they did not have maps posted.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter prior to first day of employment for one staff person. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, no fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter was available to review in the record for Staff #3 (start date 08/23/2021). At a later date a CFNC representative provided the documentation, however, it was dated 10/12/2021.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that employees that had lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years have in their files the results of an out-of-state criminal history name check and out-of-state Sex Offender Registry search request prior to the first day of employment; and the results of an out-of-state Central Registry search request within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3 (start date 08/23/2021) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state criminal history name check, out-of-state Sex Offender Registry search request and out-of-state Central Registry search request. Staff #3 had declared in their sworn statement having lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years before employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of one parent who has custody, address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The records for Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain the first date of attendance.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, resilient surfacing in the playground did not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, there was not enough resilient surfacing remaining on the playground. Dirt and ground was able to be seen from where the resilient surfacing has been kicked out, especially on the landing zones of the slides.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on observation and interview, an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction was not available for review. Evidence: 1) At the time of inspection, an annual fire inspection report was not available for review on the center. 2) Staff at the center did not have a copy of the fire inspection report.”
  8. Mar 30, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on review of required posted documents, the center did not ensure that all required documents related to the terms of the license were posted on the premises of the program. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility (10/06/2021) were not posted. The most recent inspection report findings posted on the Green Room were dated 10/17/2019. There was no inspection report posted on the Orange Room.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain a completed Sworn Statement prior to first day of employment. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, no Sworn Statement was available to review in the record for Staff #3 (start date 08/23/2021). At a later date a CFNC representative provided the documentation, however, it was dated 04/01/2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Based on record review, Staff did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: 1) The most recent update in the record for Child #1 was dated 08/11/2020. The most recent update in the record for Child #2 was dated 05/25/2020.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “Based on medication and documentation review, it was determined that medication administration was performed by a staff member who has not satisfactorily completed a training program for this purpose. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, one medication for Child #4 was available in the center. 2) According to the medication log for the Green Room, this medication had been administered at least 6 times by Staff #3. No documentation was available in the center of a MAT certification for Staff #3. The inspector requested to a representative of the CFNC that documentation of the MAT certification for Staff #3 to be provided electronically but it was not provided.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that Central Registry search results were obtained by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, no Central Registry search results were available to review in the record for Staff #3 (start date 08/23/2021). At a later date a CFNC representative provided the documentation, however, it was dated 10/06/2021.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, prescription medication for Child #4 was located in a backpack used to keep the first aid supplies for the Green Room. The medication was in a plastic bag inside the backpack with no locking method on the bag nor the backpack to prevent access by children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-C

      “Based on observation and interview, emergency evacuation maps were not posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, emergency evacuation maps were not posted on neither the Green Room nor the Orange Room. 2) Teachers of each classroom stated that they did not have maps posted.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter prior to first day of employment for one staff person. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, no fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter was available to review in the record for Staff #3 (start date 08/23/2021). At a later date a CFNC representative provided the documentation, however, it was dated 10/12/2021.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that employees that had lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years have in their files the results of an out-of-state criminal history name check and out-of-state Sex Offender Registry search request prior to the first day of employment; and the results of an out-of-state Central Registry search request within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3 (start date 08/23/2021) did not contain documentation of an out-of-state criminal history name check, out-of-state Sex Offender Registry search request and out-of-state Central Registry search request. Staff #3 had declared in their sworn statement having lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years before employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of one parent who has custody, address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The records for Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain the first date of attendance.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, resilient surfacing in the playground did not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, there was not enough resilient surfacing remaining on the playground. Dirt and ground was able to be seen from where the resilient surfacing has been kicked out, especially on the landing zones of the slides.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on observation and interview, an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction was not available for review. Evidence: 1) At the time of inspection, an annual fire inspection report was not available for review on the center. 2) Staff at the center did not have a copy of the fire inspection report.”
  9. Oct 4, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22VAC40-185-40-H

      “Based on documentation review, evidence of insurance coverage was not available to review. Evidence: 1) On the date on inspection, evidence of current annual liability insurance coverage was not available for review. The most recent proof of insurance was dated 09/20/2020.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-260-A

      “Based on documentation review, evidence of an annual fire inspection report was not available to review. Evidence: 1) On the date on inspection, evidence of an annual fire inspection report was not available for review. The most recent inspection report was dated 02/05/2020.”
  10. Oct 4, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22VAC40-185-40-H

      “Based on documentation review, evidence of insurance coverage was not available to review. Evidence: 1) On the date on inspection, evidence of current annual liability insurance coverage was not available for review. The most recent proof of insurance was dated 09/20/2020.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-260-A

      “Based on documentation review, evidence of an annual fire inspection report was not available to review. Evidence: 1) On the date on inspection, evidence of an annual fire inspection report was not available for review. The most recent inspection report was dated 02/05/2020.”

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 The Child and Family Network Centers - South Whiting

Is The Child and Family Network Centers - South Whiting licensed?

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

When was The Child and Family Network Centers - South Whiting last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Child and Family Network Centers - South Whiting had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 8 of 10 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 The Child and Family Network Centers - South Whiting care for?

36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does The Child and Family Network Centers - South Whiting accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Child and Family Network Centers - South Whiting's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

Where is The Child and Family Network Centers - South Whiting?

101 S. Whiting Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative World Learning Center - Landmark, 0.5 miles away.

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