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Home › VA › Alexandria › The Butterfly House
3800 & 3810 Butterfly Lane, Alexandria VA 22304 · License #607195 · Center · Child Day Center
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8VAC20-780-340-A · SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY
Based on interviews and video footage, staff supervising children did not always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence: 1)Video footage and interviews confirmed that on 1/23/2024 at approximately 3:38pm, Child 1 (3 years old) left the classroom unnoticed and was outside of the building for approximately 6 minutes. 2) Staff were unaware the child was missing until a parent arriving at the center at approximately 3:46pm notified them that the child was outside. 3) The front of the building is adjacent to the parking lot of the school and a through street utilized by campus staff.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-40-E · SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY
Based on documentation review and interviews, the center did not follow their own policies and procedures. Evidence: 1) The center?s staff handbook states (page 43), ?When children are taken out to the playground or to any other outing, teachers will use their in-app Tracking Sheet to indicate having been seen with the group at departure? and ?The teachers also use the in-app Name-to-Face Tracking Sheet to indicate contact with the students.? 2) Staff 1 and 2 stated that on 2/5/2024, when entering the building from the playground, they did not conduct a name-to-face check to indicate contact with the students as required in the policy handbook.
Physical Abuse/Neglect
Disposition: Reported/Valid
Physical Abuse/Neglect
Disposition: Reported/Valid
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Data synced from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-270-A · Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
1. Room 4 and 5 both had areas of peeling paint along the walls in their classrooms. 2. Preschool playground had a wooden activity table with mesh corners that were torn, exposing sharp edges. 3. Peeling/chipping wood causing sharp edges along the legs and lower roofing of the "gazebo" structure.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-500-B · REPEAT VIOLATION
A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. For children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. Room 4 had a diaper changing pad with a large cut exposing the soft, absorbent cushion inside.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
22.1-289.023-A · Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the Notice of the Superintendent's intent was posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers or serious or persistent violations.
Evidence: observed and identified through staff interviews that the notice of intent was not posted in a prominent place at each public entrance.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-350-B-1 · REPEAT VIOLATION
SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on video footage, the required staff-to-child ratio of 1:4 for infants was not followed. Evidence: On April 30, 2024 at approximately 8:25am, there were 5 infants with 1 staff member. At 8:45am, another child came into care. There were 6 children in care with 1 staff member until approximately 9:00am when another staff member came into the classroom. The infant classroom was out of ratio for 40 minutes.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-210-A · Based on record review, program leaders did not meet all required qualifications.
Evidence: Staff 1 and Staff 2 do not meet lead teacher qualifications.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
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: Cleaning supplies were located in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom of the "Toddlers" room.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
22.1-289.035-B-4 · Based on record review, an out of state central registry search was not conducted for each staff who lived outside of Virginia within the last 5 years.
Evidence: Staff A did not have a complete out of state central registry search on file. Staff A has lived in MD within the last 5 years.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-60-A · Based on record review, the center did not keep a complete record for each child in care.
Evidence: 1) The record of Child C was missing the employer phone numbers of both parents. 2) The record of Child D was missing the employer phone number of the father and the employer and employer phone number of the mother.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-240-C · Based on record review, staff orientation did not include all facility specific topics.
Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 3/14/22. 2. Staff # 1's orientation did not include the following topics: a. prevention of sudden infant death syndrome; b. prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; c. prevention and response to food and allergic reactions; and d. prevention and control of disease.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.