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Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning-Landsdowne

Inspection · 2026-03-30

Date
2026-03-30
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Keesha Minor
(571) 596-3660
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
Yes

Areas Reviewed

8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-790 Introduction
8VAC20-790 Administration
8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training
8VAC20-790 Physical Plant
8VAC20-790 Program
VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision
8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies
8VAC20-790 Special Services

During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 3/30/2026. The on-site inspection began at 1:20pm and ended at 2:50pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 74 children present and 11 staff. The inspector reviewed 7 children?s records and 1 staff record on-site. The inspection included: document review, tour of the facility, interviews, observations.

A subsidy health and safety inspection (SHSI) was conducted in conjunction with the licensing inspection. Subsidy standards that are not covered in licensing standards were reviewed during this SHSI, and this single inspection report reflects findings related to licensing standards and subsidy standards.

Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on 4/8/2026. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

6
Standard 8VAC20-780-210-A
Program leaders shall have fulfilled high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet one of the following listed in the standards.

Staff 1 was in a program lead position, supervising children, but did not have program lead qualifications.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

1. Room 5 had a broken handle on a low cabinet.
2. Playground had peeling black paint all along the fence
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

1. Room 2 had disinfectant spray on a counter, unlocked
2. Room 7 had an unlocked cabinet that had cleaning agents accessible.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-320-B
Each restroom area provided for children shall: be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children.

The restroom in Room 5 had one bathroom stall that did not have toilet paper within reach of children.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-E
There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats.

1. Room6 had 4 occupied cots that were within 12 inches of each other.
2. Room 7 had 4 occupied cots that were within 12 inches of each other.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-C
If an ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be met: shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name.

In Room 7 there was a child's over the counter skin cream/ointment that was not labeled with the child's name.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.