Creative Learning School
ALEXANDRIA, VA·Child Day CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address8331 Washington Avenue, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22309
CountyFAIRFAX COUNTY
Phone(703) 799-0335
Operating details
Hours6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Capacity60
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/31/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High8
- Medium9
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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Location
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8331 Washington Avenue, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22309, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22309
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/31/2025
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- Medium-High5
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- Medium-Low2
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 87/31/2025
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
All staff shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1 does not have current first aid certifications and has been employed for 8 months.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 87/31/2025
8VAC20-780-40-K
The center shall develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. The center did not have a written procedure for abusive head trauma.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 87/31/2025
8VAC20-780-350-F
The center shall develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. The center has not developed a written policy to ensure children receive care by consistent staff.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 87/31/2025
8VAC20-780-520-C
When diaper cream is used, the center must follow the requirements. There was no written parent authorization for 3 children's diaper creams in the Rabbits classroom. (child #6, 7 and 8) These diaper creams were found under the changing table, accessible to the children in care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 87/31/2025
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
All staff shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1 does not have current CPR certifications and has been employed for 8 months.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 82/20/2025
8VAC20-790-600-F
Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. The annual health and safety update course for Staff #1 was seven months overdue.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 82/20/2025
8VAC20-780-140-A
The center is required to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for Child #2 did not contain documentation of a physical examination. The documentation is overdue by one month.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 82/20/2025
8VAC20-780-160-C
A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated screening for Staff #1 was due 4 months ago and the updated screening for Staff #5 was due more than one year ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 82/20/2025
8VAC20-780-60-A
Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #2, enrolled for approximately two months, was missing documentation of the child's first date of attendance, and documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. The record for Child #3, enrolled for two months, was missing the phone number for 1 of 2 required designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The records for Child #4, enrolled for over one year, and Child #5, enrolled for 6 months, was missing documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 82/20/2025
8VAC20-780-70
Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for more than one year, did not have any completed reference verifications on file. Documentation of reference verifications for Staff #3 did not contain the date the references were verified.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 82/20/2025
8VAC20-780-80-A
Repeat Violation. For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The written attendance for the Rabbits classroom was not complete. There were 7 children present.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,364/month
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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: ALEXANDRIA, FAIRFAX COUNTY County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Child Day Center
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