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Appletree School of Fairfax
9655 Blake Lane, Fairfax VA 22031 · License #950401 · Child Day Center
Contact
- Director
- Ms. Latoya Braddock
- Phone
- (703) 281-7747
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 9655 Blake Lane, Fairfax VA 22031 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Christina Bakonyi · (571) 596-3655
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 105 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing- Violation
8VAC20-780-340-A · When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance.
On 6/22/2026 while transitioning inside from the school's courtyard, a 2-year-old child was left outside for less than 30 seconds after the class was inside. When Child A was heard crying, the door was opened for the child.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-130-A · The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
Child 2, (in attendance for 9 months) has an initial immunization record dated 28 days after first day of attendance.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-40-M · The center shall maintain a current written list of all children's allergies. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
~Allergy List for Child A was posted in the hallway outside of the classroom with no cover. ~Allergy list in the Sunny Bunnies classroom was not kept confidential, it is posted with no cover.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-280-B · Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: A plug-in air freshener was within reach of the children in a classroom.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-70 · REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on record review and interview, 3 of 5 staff files indicated that the center did not ensure all staff records had all the required documentation. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's (DOH:10/11/2022) record is missing documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. There was no documentation that Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 had completed annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care for 2022-2023.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-350-B-5 · Based on review of attendance records and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are required whenever children are in care.
Evidence: 1. The attendance sheets for the Academy classroom (Limes, Pineapples, Mosaic, and Oakton) on Friday, December 8, 2023, documented the group being over ratio during the following approximate times: 4:00 pm-4:20 pm and 4:30-4:45 pm. There were approximately 19-22 children between the ages of 5 years old to 8 years old with 1 staff exceeding the 1:18 ratio. 2. The attendance sheets for the Academy classroom (Limes, Pineapples, Mosaic, and Oakton) on Friday, January 5, 2024, documented the group being over ratio during the following approximate times: 4:00 pm-5:00 pm. There were approximately 21-25 children between the ages of 5 years old to 8 years old with 1 staff exceeding the 1:18 ratio.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-70 · Based on record review and interview, 2 of 5 staff records are missing documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment
Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (DOH: 8/8/2017) is missing 1 out of 2 references. 2. Staff #3 (DOH: 11/27/2017) is missing 1 out of 2 references.
- Violation
22.1-289.058 · Based on interview, the center did not ensure there that a building built before 2015 and serving preschool-age children is equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.
Evidence: 1. The building was built prior to 2015 and the center currently provides care for children who are preschool-age. 2. The Director contacted a facilities administrator to confirm whether the center had a carbon monoxide detector, and it was discovered that the center did not have one.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-270-A · Based on observation, areas of the center, outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
Evidence: 1. 3 out of 3 sand tables located on the backyard playground were not covered and drained to prevent stagnant water from accumulating. 2. One of the wooden logs used to border the playground equipment was deteriorating and splintered.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 30, 2026 inspection noted: “On 6/22/2026 while transitioning inside from the school's courtyard, a 2-year-old child was left outside for less than 30 seconds after the class was inside. Wh…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 12, 2025 inspection noted: “Child 2, (in attendance for 9 months) has an initial immunization record dated 28 days after first day of attendance.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 17, 2025 inspection noted: “~Allergy List for Child A was posted in the hallway outside of the classroom with no cover. ~Allergy list in the Sunny Bunnies classroom was not kept confidenti…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing · Source records · Report an error