Sparkles! at Crystal City
ARLINGTON, VA·Child Day CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1235 South Clark Street, Suite 109, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202
CountyARLINGTON
Phone(571) 312-1052
Operating details
Hours6:30 am - 7:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Capacity108
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High8
- Medium11
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1235 South Clark Street, Suite 109, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202, ARLINGTON, VA 22202
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/11/2025
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 88/11/2025
8VAC20-780-340-A
When staff are supervising children , they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance. On Friday, August 8, 2025, Child A was left in a classroom, without supervision, from 9:50am to 9:54am, following a transition from the classroom to a play area off campus.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 88/11/2025
8VAC20-780-340-F
Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On August 8, 2025, Staff # 1, 2 and 3 were unaware that they left Child A (2 years old) alone in the classroom. There were no staff available to offer immediate assistance to the child from 9:50am to 9:54am.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 88/11/2025
8VAC20-780-40-E
The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include that the center's own policies and procedures are maintained in compliance with the standards. On August 8, 2025, Staff # 1, 2 and 3 failed to use the center's procedure of name to face to ensure the proper counting of children in care when there is a transition to and from the classroom.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 86/6/2025
8VAC20-780-280-B
Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A staff member's backpack was sitting on the counter in the infant room and had pepper spray hanging out of the side pocket.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$933/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Virginia run about $1,267/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Virginia by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: ARLINGTON, ARLINGTON County
- Capacity: 108
- Type: Child Day Center
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