Little Ambassadors' Academy Cherrydale

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 10/24/2025 , as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 11:10am and ended at 12:25pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 35 children present and 13 staff. The inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 3 staff records on-site. This inspection included: document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations.

An unannounced inspection was initiated on 9/18/2025 and completed on 9/18/2025 with a Arlington County Child Care office in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 9/15/2025 relating to allegations of building maintenance and pest control.This inspection included tour of the facility, interviews, observations. The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegation; therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Though not a part of the original complaint, violations that were not reported were found related to physical plant and are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

An unannounced inspection was initiated on 9/18/2025 and completed on 9/18/2025 with a Arlington County Child Care office in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 9/15/2025 relating to allegations of building maintenance and pest control.This inspection included tour of the facility, interviews, observations. The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegation; therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Though not a part of the original complaint, violations that were not reported were found related to physical plant and are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 1/23/2025 with Arlington County Child Care in response to a self-report received by the licensing office on 1/13/2025 relating to 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect. The inspector reviewed 2 children's records and 2 staff records on-site. The inspection included document review, interviews, observations, and a tour of the facility. 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. Though not a part of the original self report, violations that were not reported were found and 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 2/25/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/4/2024. The on-site inspection began at 10:00am and ended at 1:20pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 39 children present and 12 staff. The inspector reviewed 4 child records and 2 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, interviews, observations, and a tour of the facility. 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 deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

A mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on February 8, 2024 from 11:50am-1:00pm. There were 39 children in care with 8 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov

A mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on February 8, 2024 from 11:50am-1:00pm. There were 39 children in care with 8 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on September 7, 2023, from 10:40am-11:45am. At the time of entrance, 40 children were in care with 8 staff members present. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records. Children were observed walking to the local program. Prior to leaving staff and children checked into the administration and once arrived staff called into the facility to report numbers and safe arrival to the program. Children in the facility were observed sitting in circle, listening to a book, dancing to music. Teachers addressed children with a calm demeanor. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Leah Pagala at leah.pagala@doe.virginia.gov.

An in-person mandated renewal inspection was conducted on March 6, 2023 from 10:45am until 11:25am. There were 36 children in care with 8 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Children and staff were observed participating in an enrichment yoga class. Children and staff were preparing for a walk to the local playground. Prior to the walk, staff would check in with administration and upon arriving to the playground staff would call the administrator to check in. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov Addendum 3/28/2023 On 3/23/2023, additional information gathered during application review determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

A monitoring inspection was initiated on 4/8/2022 and concluded on the same date. There were 35 children present, ranging in ages from 2 year to 5 years, with 10 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed cleaning up from playtime, washing hands, and having snack. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virginia.gov