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The Goddard School - Leesburg
601 Tavistock Drive, SE, Leesburg VA 20175 · License #1107501 · Child Day Center
Contact
- Director
- Mr. Akhil Govil
- Phone
- (703) 443-6766
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 601 Tavistock Drive, SE, Leesburg VA 20175 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Miranda Wright · (571) 596-3661
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program
- Licensed for 169 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing- Violation
8VAC20-780-60-A · Each center shall maintain a record for each child containing documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.
The record for child #2 did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-140-A · Each child shall have a physical examination under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
The file for child #1, who had been attending for 79 days, did not have documentation of a physical examination.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-280-B · Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method.
A bleach and water solution was hanging from a rack in a two year old classroom, not in a locked cabinet.
- Violation
22.1-289.011-F · Based on observation, documents required by the Superintendent were not posted on the licensed premises.
Evidence: The center's most recent inspection (completed on 08/01/2024) was not posted. The most recent inspection posted was from 01/09/2024.
- Violation
8VAC20-790-600-F · Based on record review, the center did not ensure that staff working directly with children had completed the department's health and safety update course annually.
Evidence: Staff #3 did not have a certificate verifying that they had completed the annual health and safety update training for 2023.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-40-E · Based on staff interviews, a staff member failed to follow the center's own policy for reporting suspected abuse and neglect.
Evidence: Staff # 1 reported an incident of suspected abuse approximately five days after the incident occurred. The center's mandated reporter policy requires staff to report suspected abuse/neglect immediately after being notified, or witnessing an incident of abuse.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-550-G · Based on record review, the center did not ensure that documentation is maintained of emergency evacuation drills.
Evidence: On the evacuation drill log, August 2023 does not have a documented dated of practice. The center director confirmed that one was practiced, but was it was not documented on the form.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-270-A · Based on direct observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
Evidence: A fence slat was not properly secured to the fence and was able to be moved with minimal force. A nail was able to be seen protruding from the back of the fence slat.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 3, 2026 inspection noted: “The record for child #2 did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 27, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for child #1, who had been attending for 79 days, did not have documentation of a physical examination.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 4, 2025 inspection noted: “A bleach and water solution was hanging from a rack in a two year old classroom, not in a locked cabinet.” — what has changed since then?
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