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American Day School #1

917 Princess Street, Alexandria VA 22314 · License #1106021 · Child Day Center

Two Year
Capacity 99 childrenAges 16 mo – 6 yrLast inspected Feb 9, 2026
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Contact

Director
Ms. Maria P Bustinza
Website
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Address
917 Princess Street, Alexandria VA 22314 · Directions
State licensing specialist
Lisa Hudson · (571) 389-2459

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Child Day Center

Ages served

1 year 4 months - 6 years 11 months
  • Does not accept Child Care Subsidy Program
  • Licensed for 99 children
5
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Virginia VDOE
6
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.8
Virginia average
0.5

Inspection history & violations

Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing
Feb 9, 2026 — Renewal Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-80-A · For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

    The written record of attendance in one classroom documented the arrival of one child who was not present. A total of 11 children were present. The attendance record documented a total of 12 children present today.

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Nov 25, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-160-A · Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within 30 calendar days of employment.

    Staff #1's TB screening was over one year prior to employment.

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May 15, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-40-M · The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.

    The list of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions in one classroom listed a child that is no longer enrolled.

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Nov 25, 2024 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-70 · If a reference check is taken over the phone, documentation shall include dates of contact.

    References for Staff 1 did not include the dates of contact.

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Jun 10, 2024 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 10, 2024 — Renewal Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-160-C · Based on record review, the tuberculosis screening was not complete at least every two years.

    Evidence: The tuberculosis screening for Staff A was last complete 12/2021.

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Feb 9, 2023 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-160-C · Based on record review, at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members did not obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening.

    Evidence: Staff A did not have a current tuberculosis screening on file. Their screening expired 10/2022.

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Nov 29, 2022 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 9, 2022 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-260-A · Based on observation, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report.

    Evidence: The latest fire inspection report on file was complete 10/2020

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Feb 8, 2022 — Renewal Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-280-B · Based on observation of the Preschool 1 classroom, a cleaning material was found unlocked.

    Evidence: A spray bottle of soap and water was found unlocked on top of the diaper changing area.

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Nov 15, 2021 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 9, 2026 inspection noted: “The written record of attendance in one classroom documented the arrival of one child who was not present. A total of 11 children were present. The attendance r…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 25, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff #1's TB screening was over one year prior to employment.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The May 15, 2025 inspection noted: “The list of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions in one classroom listed a child that is no longer enrolled.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing · Source records · Report an error