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Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center
8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria VA 22306 · License #941312 · Child Day Center
Contact
- Director
- Janet Stewart
- Phone
- (703) 799-5760
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria VA 22306 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Kelly Patterson-Savittiere · (703) 479-4746
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Does not accept Child Care Subsidy Program
- Licensed for 158 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing- Violation
8VAC20-780-270-A · Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
A grate in the girls bathroom #2( hallway next to room 8/9) has exposed sharp edges.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-270-A · Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Bench cushion in child bathroom had tears along the edge.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-50-A · Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially.
Menu with child name and allergy were hanging outside the door with out a cover in classroom 9
- Violation
8VAC20-780-340-F · Based on record review and interview, a child under 10 years of age was not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence: 1. Child A remained in classroom #9 in the dome area for approximately 2 minutes while the class left the room to use the restrooms approximately 10 feet away from the classroom in the hallway with Staff A and Staff B.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-130-A · Based on record review, documentation of child immunization was not obtained before the child attended the center.
Evidence: Child A's record did not have immunization record by first date of attendance ( )
- Violation
8VAC20-780-270-A · Based on observation, the center was not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence: Classroom 6- toilet broken in attachment to tile and wall. Classroom 2- peeling paint under the art board.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-280-B · Based upon observation, hazardous materials were not kept in a locked place preventing access by children.
Evidence: Classroom #2 hand sanitizer was located on shelf by classroom door next to ipad.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-270-A · Based on observation, areas and equipment were not maintained.
Evidence: Nap mat in classroom #5 was ripped.
- Violation
22.1-289.035-A · Based upon record review, required background searches were not completed prior to 1st date of employment .
Evidence: Staff #1 ( hire date 1/18/2022) did not have a clearance letter from OBI dated before hire date. Staff #1 National Criminal History record is dated 3/28/2022.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 12, 2026 inspection noted: “A grate in the girls bathroom #2( hallway next to room 8/9) has exposed sharp edges.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 23, 2025 inspection noted: “Bench cushion in child bathroom had tears along the edge.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 11, 2025 inspection noted: “Menu with child name and allergy were hanging outside the door with out a cover in classroom 9” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing · Source records · Report an error