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1776 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA 22209 · License #1109769 · Center · Child Day Center
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22.1-289.035-B-4 · The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
The center did not request a search of the criminal history check from one state for Staff #5, who has been employed for more than a month and was working with children at the time of the inspection.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
Staff Quality/Training
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
8VAC20-780-240-B · Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
Staff #6 was observed caring for children and has not completed the orientation training which is overdue by 10 days.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-40-M · The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.
The posted list in the toddler room did not include one child's sensitivity to a food item that was addressed on the child's enrollment form dated 4/7/2025.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-70 · Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.
Staff #5, who has been actively working at the center for the past 6 days, was missing 1 out of the 2 required reference verification.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-550-A · Based on a review of the centers written emergency preparedness plan, the plan has not been developed in consultation with local authorities.
Evidence: The emergency preparedness plan was reviewed, the plan has not been developed in consultation with Arlington County fire.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.