Karter School of Cascades
21290 Springlake Court, Sterling, VA
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The Fairfax Christian School is a licensed child care center in Dulles, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Fairfax Christian School has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 23 rules in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent criminal background check for Staff #1 was overdue by one month.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department for water supply, sewage disposal system, and food service shall be provided. There is no record of the required annual environmental sanitation report on file.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #3 TB was dated six months prior to date of employment.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The inspection summary and violation notice from April 9, 2025, was not posted. The last posted inspection was June 21, 2024.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for staff #1, was dated ten weeks after their first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2s updated screening was due two days ago.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Repeat Violation Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. Staff #1, employed for 2 years, had no record of a tuberculosis screening.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for child #1, enrolled for over one year, and the record for child #2, enrolled for over two months, were missing addresses for two of two emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2 and staff #3 updated screenings were due over 1 month ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Repeat Violation The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Out of the ten written records of children's serious and minor injuries that occurred between June 2024 through August 2024 reviewed, six were missing any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury, four were missing date and time when parents were notified and how they were notified, two were missing one of two staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures and two were missing two of two staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures.”
8VAC20-780-140-B
“If the child has had a physical examination prior to attendance, it shall be within 12 months prior to attendance for children two years of age through five years of age. Child #4 (age 4), enrolled for over 2 months, had a physical examination dated thirteen months prior to attendance.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Repeat Violation Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1, employed for over two years, had no record of orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Repeat Violation Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #1, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 23 months.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been working at the center for over two years, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-40-G
“Repeat Violation The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. Child #1, enrolled for over one year, had no record of proof of child identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on records review , the center did not provide a written record of children's injuries with all required information for 4 documented injuries. Evidence Record of an injury on (4/16/24, 4/22/2024, 3/03/2024, 5/3/2024 and 5/7/2024) did not include the following: date and time of injury, date and time when parents were notified, any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury, staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures and documentation on how parent was notified.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on records review, the center did not ensure each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within within 30 days after the first day of attendance . Evidence Child #1's (start date 8/26/2019) record did not contain a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on records review, the center did not ensure the staff completed orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence Staff #5 (start date 11/27/2023)) and Staff #4 (start date 6/13/2022) did not have documentation of Orientation completed by the end of the first week of employment.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on records review, the center did not ensure each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence Staff #5's record did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
8VAC20-780-40-G
“Based on record review, the center did not meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence Child #5's (start date 8/23/2022) record did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each staff record contained all required information. Evidence Staff #5's record did not have documentation that two or more references were checked before employment or volunteering. Staff #4's record did not contain the telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-1-b
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain the results of a search of the Central Registry within 30 days from the first date of employment for one staff. Evidence Staff #5's ( start date 11/27/23) record did not contain central registry results.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on records review, the center did not ensure an orientation course was completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #5's (start date 11/27/2023) record did not contain an orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain required background checks every five years as required. Evidence: 1. The fingerprint based criminal history record check results in the record for Agent #1 were dated 9/1/2023. The previous fingerprint checks were obtained on 8/6/2018, more than five years prior. 2. The most recent fingerprint based criminal history record check results in the record for Agent #2 were dated 8/6/2018.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Repeat Violation Based on record review, 2 of 3 children's records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #2 did not contain the telephone number for one parent's place of employment. 2. The record for Child #3 did not contain the telephone number for each parent's place of employment.”
8VAC20-780-40-G
“Repeat violation Based on record review, the center did not meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as required by ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia for 1 of 3 children's records reviewed. Evidence: 1.The record for child #2 did not contain the date the original proof of child identity was viewed, and the signature of the person who viewed the original proof of child identity documents.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Cleaning materials were observed in an unlocked closet in the preschool classroom.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation the child received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center for 2 of 3 children's records reviewed. Evidence: 1. Child #1 began attending the center on 8/22/2023. The immunizations in the record for Child #1 were dated 8/31/2023. 2. Child #2 began attending the center on 8/22/2023. The immunizations in the record for Child #2 were dated 8/24/2023.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review, a sworn statement of affirmation was not obtained before employment for 1 of 5 staff. Evidence: 1. The Sworn Statement in the record for Staff #4 was not dated.”
8VAC20-780-40-G
“Based on record review, the center did not meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as required by ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia for 4 of 4 children's records reviewed. Evidence: 1. The records for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained a copy of the respective child's birth certificate. The records did not contain the date the original proof of child identity was viewed, and the signature of the person who viewed the original proof of child identity documents.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, 2 of 4 children's records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The records for Child #1 and Child #4 did not contain the address for two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, 2 of 5 staff records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The references in the record for Staff #2 did not contain the dates of contact and signature of the person who contacted the references. 2. 1 of 2 references in the record for Staff #4 did not contain the signature of the person who contacted the reference.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 4 children's records reviewed did not contain all required written agreements between the parent and center. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #4 did not contain an authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located immediately.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on observation and record review, the center did not ensure that at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader was regularly present. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was identified as the program leader in a classroom containing 13 children. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation verifying Staff #1 meets the qualifications of a program leader. 2. The center reported a lead teacher who is typically present in this classroom had not yet arrived.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, food brought from home was not labeled as required. Evidence: 1. 4 lunchboxes observed were not labeled with the date.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, documentation of negative tuberculosis screenings were not completed within required timeframes for 3 of 5 staff reviewed. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 began employment on 6/3/2022. The tuberculosis screening results in the record for Staff #2 were dated 3/8/22, more than 30 days prior to employment. 2. Staff #3 began employment on 6/5/2023. The tuberculosis screening results in the record for Staff #3 were dated 8/11/2022, more than 30 days prior to employment. 3. Staff #5 began employment on 6/12/2023. The record for Staff #5 did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No
“Based on interview and record review, staff's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, Staff #2 stated that Staff #1 was not currently employed by the center. 2) The record for Staff #1 did not contain the date of separation from employment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A Complaint related: No
“Based on interview and record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, Staff #2 stated that Child #1 did not attend the program anymore. 2) The record for Child #1 did not contain the last date of attendance.”
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 #2. The Tb screening form in the record for Staff #2 was dated 09/17/2020.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) While the children were eating snack in the cafeteria, two bottles of Spic and Span cleaner were observed on a table to the side of the cafeteria.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not met all requirements when providing snacks. Evidence: 1.The program did not follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which states that snacks shall include two food components. On the date of inspections, the snack listed on the menu was Cheez-it crackers only. When asked for the second component, the staff person interviewed stated that children were offered water. Water is not considered a food component.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that documentation of negative tuberculosis (Tb) screening for each employee met all requirements. Evidence: 1) The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The Tb screening form in Staff #1's (start date 09/07/2021) record was dated 1/29/2021.”
8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No
“Based on interview and record review, staff's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, Staff #2 stated that Staff #1 was not currently employed by the center. 2) The record for Staff #1 did not contain the date of separation from employment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A Complaint related: No
“Based on interview and record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, Staff #2 stated that Child #1 did not attend the program anymore. 2) The record for Child #1 did not contain the last date of attendance.”
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 #2. The Tb screening form in the record for Staff #2 was dated 09/17/2020.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) While the children were eating snack in the cafeteria, two bottles of Spic and Span cleaner were observed on a table to the side of the cafeteria.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not met all requirements when providing snacks. Evidence: 1.The program did not follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which states that snacks shall include two food components. On the date of inspections, the snack listed on the menu was Cheez-it crackers only. When asked for the second component, the staff person interviewed stated that children were offered water. Water is not considered a food component.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that documentation of negative tuberculosis (Tb) screening for each employee met all requirements. Evidence: 1) The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The Tb screening form in Staff #1's (start date 09/07/2021) record was dated 1/29/2021.”
22VAC40-185-70-A
“Based on record review, 1 staff record did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Documentation of references in the record for Staff #1 did not contain the dates of contact, results, and signature of person making the call.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 5 of 6 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.
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
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22870 Pacific Boulevard, Dulles, VA 20166.