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The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site

3700 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA 223045.0· 5 reviews

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About The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site

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

It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with preschool.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidyBilingual program

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 and 4-year-olds
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Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
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Licensed capacity
36 children

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AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 3 and 4-year-olds
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachBilingual / immersion (multilingual)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 1984
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#1107365
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Background checks 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 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, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. There was no documentation of a current first aid certification for Staff #2.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. There was no documentation of a current CPR certification for Staff #2.”
  2. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-D

      “Prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment, staff shall be provided in writing with required center's information. The record for Staff #5, employed for three years, did not include documentation of having received in writing the required center's information.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include all of the following facility specific topics. Documentation of orientation training in the record for Staff #5, did not include all of the facility specific topics that are required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. Supplemental pages of the inspection report, which contain confidential information, were posted on both classrooms.”
  4. Nov 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-D

      “Prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment, staff shall be provided in writing with required center's information. The record for Staff #5, employed for three years, did not include documentation of having received in writing the required center's information.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-C

      “Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include all of the following facility specific topics. Documentation of orientation training in the record for Staff #5, did not include all of the facility specific topics that are required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. Supplemental pages of the inspection report, which contain confidential information, were posted on both classrooms.”
  5. Apr 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “*REPEAT VIOLATION* The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 10/01/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
  6. Apr 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “*REPEAT VIOLATION* The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 10/01/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
  7. Oct 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • 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 completed six days after hire. The screening in the record for Staff #5 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 checks in the records for Staff #2 and Staff #6, who are currently working, were each dated eleven days after their first day of employment.”
    • 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 #6, who is currently working, was dated five days after their first day of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 02/20/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • 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 records for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3, enrolled each for one month and a half, were missing the following required component: work phone number of each parent who has custody.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-280-D

      “Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles. A digital food thermometer was located in a plastic bin inside a cabinet that stores cleaning products.”
  8. Oct 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • 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 completed six days after hire. The screening in the record for Staff #5 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 checks in the records for Staff #2 and Staff #6, who are currently working, were each dated eleven days after their first day of employment.”
    • 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 #6, who is currently working, was dated five days after their first day of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 02/20/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • 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 records for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3, enrolled each for one month and a half, were missing the following required component: work phone number of each parent who has custody.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-280-D

      “Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles. A digital food thermometer was located in a plastic bin inside a cabinet that stores cleaning products.”
  9. Feb 20, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on documentation review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, emergency drills logs reviewed for Rooms Wheeler 1 and Wheeler 2, did not contain lockdown drills documented for the 2023 year.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on records review, staff's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on children's records review, one out of four records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #2 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of one parent who has custody.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on children's records review, one out of four records reviewed did not contain a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Child #1 (start date 08/23/2023) did not contain the results of a physical examination.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

      “Based on record review, the program did not ensure that Central Registry search results are obtained every five years for its board officers/agents. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Officer # 2 did not contain current Central Registry search results. The most recent results documented in the record for Officer #2 were dated 01/09/2019.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Based on record review, the program did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter was obtained every five years for its board officers/agents. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Officer # 2 did not contain a current criminal history determination letter. The most recent letter in the record for Officer #2 was dated 08/27/2018.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the program did not ensure that employees that had lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years have in their files the result of an out-of-state Criminal History Name Check. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #1 (start date (10/27/2021) and Officer #1 did not contain documentation of the results of an out-of-state Criminal History Name Check. Staff #1 and Officer #1 had declared in their sworn statement having lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years before employment.”
  10. Feb 20, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on documentation review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, emergency drills logs reviewed for Rooms Wheeler 1 and Wheeler 2, did not contain lockdown drills documented for the 2023 year.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on records review, staff's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on children's records review, one out of four records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #2 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of one parent who has custody.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on children's records review, one out of four records reviewed did not contain a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Child #1 (start date 08/23/2023) did not contain the results of a physical examination.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

      “Based on record review, the program did not ensure that Central Registry search results are obtained every five years for its board officers/agents. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Officer # 2 did not contain current Central Registry search results. The most recent results documented in the record for Officer #2 were dated 01/09/2019.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Based on record review, the program did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter was obtained every five years for its board officers/agents. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Officer # 2 did not contain a current criminal history determination letter. The most recent letter in the record for Officer #2 was dated 08/27/2018.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the program did not ensure that employees that had lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years have in their files the result of an out-of-state Criminal History Name Check. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #1 (start date (10/27/2021) and Officer #1 did not contain documentation of the results of an out-of-state Criminal History Name Check. Staff #1 and Officer #1 had declared in their sworn statement having lived out of the state of VA within the last 5 years before employment.”
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  1. Dec 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-H

      “Based on documentation review, the center did not provide to the licensing representative evidence of public liability insurance coverage. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent proof insurance document available for review was dated 09/29/2022-2023.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure to annually, review with the parent the emergency contact information required 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 #1 was dated 03/18/2022.”
    • 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 #2 did not contain the address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2) The record for Child #4 did not contain the work phone number of each parent who has custody.”
  2. Dec 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-H

      “Based on documentation review, the center did not provide to the licensing representative evidence of public liability insurance coverage. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent proof insurance document available for review was dated 09/29/2022-2023.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure to annually, review with the parent the emergency contact information required 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 #1 was dated 03/18/2022.”
    • 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 #2 did not contain the address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2) The record for Child #4 did not contain the work phone number of each parent who has custody.”
  3. Apr 17, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review and interview, caregivers who work directly with children did not annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of having completed the health and safety update course for the year 2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #5 (hire date 09/16/2022) did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”
    • 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 documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #5 (hire date 09/06/2022) did not contain a Tb screening. 2) The Tb screening form in Staff #6's record (hire date 01/06/2022) was dated 09/12/2021.”
    • 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 #6 (hire date 01/06/2022) had a fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter dated 03/18/2022.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a completed Sworn Statement prior to first day of employment. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the Sworn Statement in the record for Staff #6 (start date 01/06/2022) was dated 01/24/2022.”
    • 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 work phone number and place of employment of a second parent who has custody. 2) The record for Child #3 did not contain addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on documentation review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, Room #1's 2022 emergency drills log provided for review, did not have an evacuation (fire) drill documented for the month of December 2022. 2) Room #2's 2023 emergency drills log provided for review, did not have an evacuation (fire) drill documented for the month of March 2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that employees obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening at least every two years. Evidence: 1) A current Tb screening was due for Staff #3. The Tb screening form in the record for Staff #3 was dated 03/10/2021.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on documentation review, allergy lists did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the allergy list in Room #1 was not dated as required.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-H

      “Based on observation and interview with staff, cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents were stored in areas, purses or pockets that were accessible to children. evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the inspector observed a purse located on the floor, next to a desk on Room #1. Upon interviewing staff in the room, it was confirmed that the purse contained cosmetics and a bottle of over-the-counter medication.”
  4. Apr 17, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review and interview, caregivers who work directly with children did not annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of having completed the health and safety update course for the year 2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, staff's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #5 (hire date 09/16/2022) did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”
    • 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 documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #5 (hire date 09/06/2022) did not contain a Tb screening. 2) The Tb screening form in Staff #6's record (hire date 01/06/2022) was dated 09/12/2021.”
    • 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 #6 (hire date 01/06/2022) had a fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter dated 03/18/2022.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a completed Sworn Statement prior to first day of employment. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the Sworn Statement in the record for Staff #6 (start date 01/06/2022) was dated 01/24/2022.”
    • 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 work phone number and place of employment of a second parent who has custody. 2) The record for Child #3 did not contain addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on documentation review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, Room #1's 2022 emergency drills log provided for review, did not have an evacuation (fire) drill documented for the month of December 2022. 2) Room #2's 2023 emergency drills log provided for review, did not have an evacuation (fire) drill documented for the month of March 2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that employees obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening at least every two years. Evidence: 1) A current Tb screening was due for Staff #3. The Tb screening form in the record for Staff #3 was dated 03/10/2021.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on documentation review, allergy lists did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the allergy list in Room #1 was not dated as required.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-H

      “Based on observation and interview with staff, cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents were stored in areas, purses or pockets that were accessible to children. evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the inspector observed a purse located on the floor, next to a desk on Room #1. Upon interviewing staff in the room, it was confirmed that the purse contained cosmetics and a bottle of over-the-counter medication.”
  5. Oct 18, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “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 information in the record for Child #2 was dated 09/01/2021; and for Child #4 was dated 08/05/2021.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on documentation review, allergy lists did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) Allergy lists were not dated as required. 2) Allergy lists in each class did not include the list of children with allergies in the other classroom.”
    • 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 #1 and Staff #2 did not contain verification of name, address and age. (I.D.)”
    • 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 #2 did not contain work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody, and the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2) The record for Child #3 did no contain the addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not keep children's information confidential. Evidence: 1) The "Supplemental Page" of the previous licensing inspection containing confidential information about children in care was posted on the center's information bulletin board.”
  6. Oct 18, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “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 information in the record for Child #2 was dated 09/01/2021; and for Child #4 was dated 08/05/2021.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on documentation review, allergy lists did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) Allergy lists were not dated as required. 2) Allergy lists in each class did not include the list of children with allergies in the other classroom.”
    • 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 #1 and Staff #2 did not contain verification of name, address and age. (I.D.)”
    • 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 #2 did not contain work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody, and the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2) The record for Child #3 did no contain the addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not keep children's information confidential. Evidence: 1) The "Supplemental Page" of the previous licensing inspection containing confidential information about children in care was posted on the center's information bulletin board.”
  7. Mar 29, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 (10/2021) were not posted. The posted report was dated 03/25/2019.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and interview with staff, the written lists of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions was not dated, current nor kept confidential. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the allergy list in room 1 was not dated. The allergy list in room 2 was not dated and was taped on a cabinet door with no cover page to maintain the information confidential. Staff in the room stated that the list included a child who was not enrolled in the center anymore.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review, caregivers who work directly with children did not annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1) There is no documentation in the record for Staff #2 of having completed the health and safety update course for the years 2020 and 2021. The most recent health and safety update course certificate in the record for Staff #2 was dated 06/15/2019..”
  8. Mar 29, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 (10/2021) were not posted. The posted report was dated 03/25/2019.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and interview with staff, the written lists of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions was not dated, current nor kept confidential. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the allergy list in room 1 was not dated. The allergy list in room 2 was not dated and was taped on a cabinet door with no cover page to maintain the information confidential. Staff in the room stated that the list included a child who was not enrolled in the center anymore.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review, caregivers who work directly with children did not annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1) There is no documentation in the record for Staff #2 of having completed the health and safety update course for the years 2020 and 2021. The most recent health and safety update course certificate in the record for Staff #2 was dated 06/15/2019..”
  9. Feb 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 4, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22VAC40-665-580-H

      “Based on record review, staff who work directly with children did not complete, annually, the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent documentation in the record for the department's health and safety update course for Staff #4 was dated 06/15/2019.”
  11. Oct 4, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22VAC40-665-580-H

      “Based on record review, staff who work directly with children did not complete, annually, the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent documentation in the record for the department's health and safety update course for Staff #4 was dated 06/15/2019.”

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 - Wheeler Site

Is The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site 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 - Wheeler Site last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 11 of 12 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 - Wheeler Site care for?

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

Does The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (703) 836-0214 to confirm.

How much does The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 836-0214 to ask.

What is The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site's phone number?

(703) 836-0214.

Where is The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site?

3700 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Int'l School -Alexandria, 0.5 miles away.

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