VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Early Dev. Ctr.
6420 Landsdowne Center
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 310-4071

Current Inspector: Keesha Minor (571) 596-3660

Inspection Date: Aug. 5, 2025

Complaint Related: No

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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 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.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 8/5/2025.The on-site inspection began at 11:46am and ended at 12:25pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 24 children present and 4 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 1 staff record on site. This inspection included: document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance 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 (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 8/18/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: for staff hired after March 1, 1996, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. Staff 1 did not have documentation of 2 reference checks prior to being hired.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, chipped or peeling paint. Room 2 had peeling paint around the trash can.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	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. Room 1 had an unlocked lower cabinet with disinfectants accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-B
Description:	If sunscreen in used, the following requirements shall be met: sunscreen shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name. Room 3 there was sunscreen that was not labeled with the child's name.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-E
Description:	Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Room 1 had refrigerated infant formula that did not have a date.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.