Chesterbrook Academy #829
23651 Strickland Drive, Ashburn, VA
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Winwood Children's Center VIII is a licensed child care center in Ashburn, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 167 children, serving infants, toddlers, 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 167 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Winwood Children's Center VIII has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 15 rules in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening, staff shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff A and B had expired tuberculosis screenings in the record.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person, to include current first aid and CPR. Staff D had an expired first aid and CPR in the record.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“The center shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the child's record is up to date. Child D and E had no annual review of the record.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain a record for each child enrolled, to include two designated people to call in case of an emergency. Child A had only one person designated for an emergency contact in the record.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall attend 16 hours of training to include the department's health and safety update course. Staff B, C, D and E were missing the annual Health and Safety update as required.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“The staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Child D was missing an annual review of the required information.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall attend 16 hours of training to include the department's health and safety update course. Staff B, C, D and E were missing the annual Health and Safety update as required.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“The staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Child D was missing an annual review of the required information.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided for meeting requirements for: water supply, sewage disposal system, and food service. The health inspection conducted in 2024 was incomplete. The inspection did not include the annual approval for water supply and sewage disposal.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report. A fire inspection had not been conducted since November 2023.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination completed by a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for Child #2, enrolled for 7 months, did not contain a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled containing all required information. The record for Child #3, enrolled for 16 days, was missing employment information for one parent and an address for the second emergency contact. The record for Child #4, enrolled for 10 months, was missing employment information for one parent.”
8VAC20-780-410-1
“REPEAT VIOLATION The following acts are forbidden: roughly handling a child. On 4/16/2025, Staff #1 was observed pulling Child #1 (age 4-5 years) by the forearm while walking down the hallway from the playground.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided for meeting requirements for: water supply, sewage disposal system, and food service. The health inspection conducted in 2024 was incomplete. The inspection did not include the annual approval for water supply and sewage disposal.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report. A fire inspection had not been conducted since November 2023.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination completed by a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for Child #2, enrolled for 7 months, did not contain a physical examination.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled containing all required information. The record for Child #3, enrolled for 16 days, was missing employment information for one parent and an address for the second emergency contact. The record for Child #4, enrolled for 10 months, was missing employment information for one parent.”
8VAC20-780-410-1
“REPEAT VIOLATION The following acts are forbidden: roughly handling a child. On 4/16/2025, Staff #1 was observed pulling Child #1 (age 4-5 years) by the forearm while walking down the hallway from the playground.”
8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: No
“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: roughly handling a child. On 02/19/2025, a video recording provided by the center showed staff #1 grabbed the hand of child #1. Staff #1 pulled their arm, and subsequently picked the child up by one arm, holding their upper arm, before then grabbing the other arm to carry them to a nearby chair. Child #1 was then sat into a chair, staff #1 held their head back while talking to them. Child #1 then got up from their chair, while staff #1 spoke with a parent. Once the parent left, staff #1 then grabbed child #1 again by the upper arms to roughly sit them back in the chair.”
8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: No
“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. On 2/19/2025, a video recording provided by the center observed that staff #1 did not provide age and stage appropriate redirection to a child that had thrown an object and pushed another child.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of child records, the center did not maintain a complete record for each child enrolled. Evidence The record for child #1 did not contain an address for the second emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, when food is brought from home, it was not clearly labeled to identify the owner and current date. Evidence When children brought food from home, it was no clearlyt labeled with the current date in the Creative Arts, Math & Science and Language Arts classroom.”
8VAC20-780-245-J
“Based on review of medication administration procedures, the center does not always have a Medication Administration Training (MAT) staff member on site during operating hours. Evidence Only one staff member is current in MAT. They are not on site during all operating hours.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of medications, there isn't a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence Child #2 and #3 have a diagnosed food allergy, without a written care plan available.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on review of emergency procedures, not all required documentation is being recorded for monthly evacuation drills. Evidence The monthly evacuation drill log does not include the method of notification, number of staff participating, the current weather or any special conditions.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of staff records, one staff member does not have documentation of at least every two years from the date of the last tuberculosis screening, the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence Staff #1 has documentation in their record of an expired tuberculosis screening. Tuberculosis screening documentation expired 9/11/2021”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of five children's records, one record did contain all required information. Evidence The record for child #1 did not contain the addresses for two emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on review of written record of children's serious and minor injuries, not all required information is being recorded. Evidence Five reports did not include how, when and who was notified of the child's injury.”
8VAC20-780-245-J
“Based on review of medication administration procedures, the center does not always have a Medication Administration Training (MAT) staff member on site during operating hours. Evidence Only one staff member is current in MAT. They are not on site during all operating hours.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of medications, there isn't a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence Child #2 and #3 have a diagnosed food allergy, without a written care plan available.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on review of emergency procedures, not all required documentation is being recorded for monthly evacuation drills. Evidence The monthly evacuation drill log does not include the method of notification, number of staff participating, the current weather or any special conditions.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of staff records, one staff member does not have documentation of at least every two years from the date of the last tuberculosis screening, the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence Staff #1 has documentation in their record of an expired tuberculosis screening. Tuberculosis screening documentation expired 9/11/2021”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of five children's records, one record did contain all required information. Evidence The record for child #1 did not contain the addresses for two emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on review of written record of children's serious and minor injuries, not all required information is being recorded. Evidence Five reports did not include how, when and who was notified of the child's injury.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on review of children's records, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two. Evidence Child #1 (first day of attendance 7/18/2022), is under the age of two (DOB 4/22), does not have documentation of additional immunizations once every six months. Immunization record in the file are dated 7/18/22.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on review of staff records, the child day program employed a staff member before obtaining a sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence Staff #1 did not have for review documentation of a signed sworn statement.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of staff records, the child day program did not obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence Staff #2 (DOH 10/4/2022) does not have documentation for review of a central registry finding.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on review of children's records, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two. Evidence Child #1 (first day of attendance 7/18/2022), is under the age of two (DOB 4/22), does not have documentation of additional immunizations once every six months. Immunization record in the file are dated 7/18/22.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on review of staff records, the child day program employed a staff member before obtaining a sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence Staff #1 did not have for review documentation of a signed sworn statement.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of staff records, the child day program did not obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence Staff #2 (DOH 10/4/2022) does not have documentation for review of a central registry finding.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of staff records, one did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1 had documentation that only one reference was checked before the first day of employment. The record for staff #2 and #3 did not have documentation that any references were checked before the first day of employment.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history check and or child abuse and neglect registry search from any state in which an individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence Staff # 3 (Date of hire 8/1/22) has resided in Texas and Maryland in the preceding five years. The center did not obtain a criminal history check for Texas before first day of employment or a child abuse and neglect registry search for Texas and Maryland within 45 days of first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of staff records, one did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1 had documentation that only one reference was checked before the first day of employment. The record for staff #2 and #3 did not have documentation that any references were checked before the first day of employment.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history check and or child abuse and neglect registry search from any state in which an individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence Staff # 3 (Date of hire 8/1/22) has resided in Texas and Maryland in the preceding five years. The center did not obtain a criminal history check for Texas before first day of employment or a child abuse and neglect registry search for Texas and Maryland within 45 days of first day of employment.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on observation, the provider did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence Staff #2 has lived out of state within the past five years and no background checks (sec offender, criminal history and central registry) were completed for that state.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of four staff records, two did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or before current form is expired. Evidence Staff #1 does not have a valid central registry finding. The central registry in staff #1's record expired in 2020. Staff #2 does not have a central registry or any follow up after 30 days.”
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23651 Strickland Drive, Ashburn, VA
Broadlands, VA 20148 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ashburn, VA 20148 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ashburn, VA 20148 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ashburn, VA 20148 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ashburn, VA 20148 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ashburn, VA 20148 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ashburn, VA 20148 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ashburn, VA 20148 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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 August 11, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 11 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.
167, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 542-8008 to ask.
(703) 542-8008.
42780 Creighton Road, Ashburn, VA 20148. The nearest other daycare we list is Shamila Karimi, 1.7 miles away.