Loading
Loading facility…
Pulling inspections, violations, and complaints.
Loading
Pulling inspections, violations, and complaints.
Home › VA › Arlington › The Children's School Inc.
4770 Langston Blvd., Arlington VA 22207 · License #1106571 · Center · Child Day Center
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
When they operate
Ages served
8VAC20-780-400-A · Repeat violation.
In order to promote the child's physical and emotional well-being, staff shall interact with the child and one another to provide needed help, comfort and support. On 6/3/26, Staff #14 interacted with Child #1 in a physical manner that did not ensure the child's physical well-being. When the staff person grabbed and pulled the arm of the child it did not demonstrate an effort to provide help, comfort and support to the child.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-280-B · Repeat violation.
Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Cleaning supplies were in an unlocked cabinet located over a toilet in a classroom bathroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
Physical Abuse/Neglect
Disposition: Reported/Valid
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
8VAC20-780-60-A · A record for each child enrolled shall be kept at the center and include documentation of the child's proof of identity.
The record for Child #1 did not include documentation of the proof of identity. Child #1 enrolled June 2025.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-70 · Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and include documentation of 2 or more reference checks before employment.
The record for Staff #4 was missing 2 of 2 reference checks. Employed since August 2023.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-790-600-F · Repeat violation.
Staff who work directly with children shall annually complete the department's health and safety course (3 hours). Staff #4 last completed the 3 hour annual health and safety training course October 2024. Staff #10 last completed the 3 hour annual health and safety training course January 2024. .
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-160-C · At least every 2 years from the date of the first initial TB screening/testing staff members and individuals from independent contractors shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up TB screening.
The most recent TB test for Staff #1 was completed 8/10/23.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-430-B · Materials and equipment available shall be age and stage appropriate for the children.
On 11/2/25, Child #1 (11-months old), was sitting in a bouncy seat when the child leaned forward in an attempt to get up and flipped forward catching themself with both hands on the floor. The child was buckled into the bouncy seat and the seat base remained upright on the floor with the child's legs underneath of the seat. The manufacturer warning label attached to the bouncy seat stated: "To prevent falls and suffocation: Stop using bouncer when baby starts trying to sit up or has reached 20lb, whichever comes first." [Photos #1, #2 attached.]
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-40-E · The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department.
On 11/5/25, staff failed to implement the head counting policy to ensure that all children are accounted for before leaving the outdoor play deck or when returning to the classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-790-600-F · Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course.
There was no documentation of Staff #1 completing the departments health and safety update course within 12 months of the previous training completion date, which was January 2024.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-130-E · The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every 6 months for children under the age of 2 years.
Immunizations on-file for Child #3 were dated as completed in May 2023, when the child was 15 months old.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-790-600-D-1 · All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.
The record for Staff #6 did not include documentation of CPR certification. The staff person has been employed for over 1 year.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
22.1-289.035-A · Staff shall complete background checks every 5 years.
There was no documentation of a child abuse and neglect search) CPS
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
22.1-289.035-A · Repeat violation and systemic deficiency.
Based on records reviewed, 1 of 6 staff records reviewed did not include documentation of a required background check every 5 years. Evidence: Staff #13-The sworn disclosure statement was dated as completed on 10/18/17.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-790-600-F · Based on records reviewed, 1 of 9 staff did not include documentation of the department's annual health and safety course (Virginia Health + Safety, 3 hours). Evidence: Staff #5-There is no documentation that required childcare subsidy training has been completed since June 2022.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
22.1-289-036-B-4 · Based on records reviewed, 2 of 6 individuals listed as board officers of the corporation, a registered agent of the corporation, and a designated contact person, as listed on the State license renewal application and SCC website, have not completed a required background check.
Evidence: 1. There was no documentation that Board officer #1 has completed an out-of-state child abuse + neglect search and a out-of-state criminal record check. 2. There was no documentation that Staff #14 has completed an out-of-state child abuse + neglect search and a out-of-state criminal record check.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
22.1-289.011-F · Repeat violation.
Based on observations made, the findings from the most recent inspection were not posted on the licensed premises. Evidence: The violation notice from the 12/20/23 inspection was not posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
22.1-289.011-F · Based on observations made, the findings from the most recent inspection were not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The violation notice from the 6/15/23 inspection report was not posted. The inspection summary page was posted but did not also post a statement as to where the inspection findings were located and available for viewing.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
22.1-289.035-A · Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to ensure that 4 of 8 staff records included documentation of completed criminal record checks (fingerprinting) within 5 years of the previous criminal record check.
Evidence: 1. Staff #1 - The most recent criminal record check was dated 4/19/18. 2. Staff #3 - The most recent criminal record check was dated 4/17/18. 3. Staff #4 - The most recent criminal record check was dated 4/30/18. 4. Staff #6 - The most recent criminal record check was dated 4/19/18.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
22.1-289.035-B-4 · Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 4 staff records did not include a required background check due within the first 30-days of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 ? An out-of-state sex offender registry check has not been completed. Date of hire 8/21/19.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-270-A · Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, were maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence: 1. Eleven classrooms were observed with the blinds pulled up, and the blind cords were hanging low which presents a head entrapment hazard. 2. The carpeting in the stairwell leading to the second floor and the third floor was loose and rolling up creating a tripping hazard. 3. In the indoor playground classroom, the blue tub full of balls had a large crack in the material creating a sharp edge and a pinch point.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-160-C · Based on record review, a staff member did not obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least two years from the date of the last screening or testing.
Evidence: Staff #2's record contains a TB screening/test that was last updated on 9/28/2019.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.