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Golden Pond School

43940 Farmwell Hunt Plaza, Ashburn VA 20147 · License #1108493 · Child Day Center

Two Year
Capacity 255 childrenAges 2 yr – 9 yrLast inspected Apr 16, 2026
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Director
Melinda Hale
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Address
43940 Farmwell Hunt Plaza, Ashburn VA 20147 · Directions
State licensing specialist
Miranda Wright · (571) 596-3661

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Child Day Center

Ages served

2 years - 9 years 11 months
  • Does not accept Child Care Subsidy Program
  • Licensed for 255 children
7
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Virginia VDOE
12
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.6
Virginia average
0.5

Inspection history & violations

Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing
Apr 16, 2026 — Complaint-Related Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 8, 2026 — Complaint-Related Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    63.2-1509-A · Staff employed by a child day program who have reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected shall report the matter immediately to the local department's toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline.

    Staff became aware of a reportable offense, and did not report it to the local department for over 30 days.

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Feb 19, 2026 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-245-J-3 · Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who has satisfactorily completed the Medication Administration Training course.

    The center has 10 children requiring emergency medications, and no staff member has a current MAT training certificate.

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Dec 18, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 11, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Staff #9, employed for more than 11 months, did not have documentation of results of a central registry check from a state they previously resided.

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Sep 11, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 8, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    22.1-289.011-F · The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

    The most recent inspections posted was dated 10/18/2024, despite having two inspections since then. The page showing violations, were not accessible with the inspection that was posted.

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Apr 21, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-340-A · When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

    On Thursday, April 10th, Child #1 was left on the playground, without supervision, from 12:27 pm to 12:32 pm, following a transition from the playground to the classroom.

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Apr 10, 2025 — Renewal Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-500-B · Handwashing stations shall have a sink with running warm water not to exceed 120?F.

    Sinks in Classrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were without warm running water. The hot water handles didn't work.

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Oct 18, 2024 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-510-I · The center may administer prescription medication provided the center administers drugs in accordance with the prescriber's instructions.

    Child #11 had a medication authorization, signed by both the parent and physician, for an "Epi Pen Jr." however the medication on site was an "Auvi-Q."

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Mar 6, 2024 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 8, 2024 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 25, 2023 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 22, 2022 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 18, 2022 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    8VAC20-780-550-D · Based on record review and interview with the director, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Evacuation drills were not conducted for March & April of 2022.

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Nov 16, 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 Apr 8, 2026 inspection noted: “Staff became aware of a reportable offense, and did not report it to the local department for over 30 days.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 19, 2026 inspection noted: “The center has 10 children requiring emergency medications, and no staff member has a current MAT training certificate.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 11, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff #9, employed for more than 11 months, did not have documentation of results of a central registry check from a state they previously resided.” — what has changed since then?

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