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Marta Alejos

A family day home in Springfield, Virginia 22150

7506 Mendota Place, Springfield, Virginia 22150. (703) 298-4781.

Virginia’s own record, on legacy.dss.virginia.gov

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The short answer

The last 24 months 15 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean4
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

18 inspections on record, the latest on Aug 20, 2026.

15 violations cited in the last three years.

Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

When those deficiencies happened

15 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

15 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

Aug 20, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
  • Repeat Violation

    “Caregivers who work directly with children shall annually complete the department’s health and safety update course. Caregiver #1 did not complete the annual health and safety update course. The training is overdue by seven months.”

    Rule 8VAC20-790-250-F.

  • The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis(TB) Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening.

    “Caregiver #1 did not obtain a subsequent TB screening. The TB screening is overdue by five months. Household Members #1, #2, and #4 did not obtain a subsequent TB screening. The TB screenings for Household Members #1, #2, and #4 are overdue by five months.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-180-A.

Feb 9, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
  • Caregivers who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department’s health and safety update course.

    “Caregiver #1 did not complete the department’s health and safety update course. Documentation of the last completed health and safety update course was dated over a year.”

    Rule 8VAC20-790-250-F.

  • The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

    “Child #6, 9 years old, enrolled for 30 months, did not have documentation of a physical examination in the record.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-100-A.

  • The family day home shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is not exempt from the immunization requirements once every six months for children under the age of two years.

    “Child #1, 26 months, did not have documentation of immunizations once every six months. Documentation of Child #1’s immunizations was dated when the child was nine months old. There were no current immunization records in the record.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-90-C.

Jul 30, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
  • The license and other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the license premises.

    “The most recent violation notice and inspection summary were not posted on the licensed premises. The violation notice posted was dated for 8/26/2024. The last inspection took place on 3/20/2025.”

    Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

  • When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be dated.

    “The menu for the current one-week period was not dated with the current date. The menu was still dated for the week of April 13-18 2025.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-920.

Aug 26, 2024: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-790-250-F

    “Based on documentation review and interview, caregivers who work directly with children did not complete the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 did not complete the department’s health and safety update course. Documentation of the previous health and safety update course was dated 08/17/2023. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that the department’s health and safety update course was not completed for the year.”

    Rule 8VAC20-790-250-F.

Aug 26, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-800-60-B

    “Based on record review, five of six children’s records did not contain required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1’s, Child #2’s, Child #3’s, Child #4’s and Child #5’s record did not contain documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

Mar 6, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-800-100-A

    “Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1’s record (Start date-01/02/2024) did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that documentation of a physical examination was not obtained prior to the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-100-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-240-A

    “Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The red children’s chair located in the living room area of the family day home had a five inch tear in the seat exposing the foam cushion.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-50-A

    “Based on documentation review and interview, the family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: 1. The family day home did not have a written record of children in attendance to review at the time of the inspection. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that attendance had not been taken.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-50-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-830-A

    “Based on documentation review and interview, the emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. Evidence: 1. Documentation of the emergency evacuation drill for the month of February was missing from the log sheet. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that an emergency evacuation drill for the moth of February was not conducted.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-830-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-90-A

    “Based on record review, and interview, the provider did not obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized before the first date of attendance. Evidence: 1.Child #1’s record (Start date-01/02/2024) did not contain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. 2.Caregiver #1 confirmed that immunization records had not been obtained from the parent before the first date of attendance.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-90-A.

Mar 6, 2024: complaint inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-800-640-6

    The inspectors’ words, 91 words

    “Based on interviews, the provider punished a child for toileting accidents. Evidence: 1. Child #1 had a toileting accident. Caregiver #1 confirmed that they lightly tapped Child #1’s bottom for a toileting accident one time. Caregiver #1 confirmed that the child did not cry and Child #1 did not sustain an injury from the light tap. 2. Witness #1 confirmed that they were present at the time of the incident. Witness #1 confirmed that Child #1 did not cry and that Child #1 did not have an injury as a result.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-640-6. From a complaint.

Sep 27, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
  • 22.1-289.036-A

    The inspectors’ words, 115 words

    “Based on record review, the family day home did not update criminal history record reports every five years. Evidence: 1. Criminal history record reports have to be updated every five years. Staff #1’s record contained an expired criminal history record report. Documentation of the criminal history record report was dated 08/23/2018. 2.Criminal history record reports have to be updated every five years. Household Member #1’s record contained an expired criminal history record report. Documentation of the criminal history record report was dated 08/22/2018. 3.Criminal history record reports have to be updated every five years. Household Member #2’s record contained an expired criminal history record report. Documentation of the criminal history record report was dated 08/29/2018.”

    Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-690-D

    “Based on observation, the diapering surface was not cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was observed changing a child’s diaper. After the diaper change, Staff #1 wiped the diapering surface with a baby wipe and did not clean and sanitize the diaper pad.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-690-D.

  • 8VAC20-800-960-E

    “Based on observation, bottles were not labeled with the child’s full name and date when more than one infant was in care. Evidence: 1. Child #1’s bottle(Start date-07/25/2023) was located sitting on top of a shelf without the child’s name and date. 2. Child #2’s bottle (Start date-07/31/2023) was not labeled with the child’s name and date.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-960-E.

Mar 29, 2023: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-790-250-F

    “Based on record review and interview, caregivers did not complete the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 did not have documentation of the department’s health and safety update course. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that the department’s health and safety update course had not been completed at the time of the inspection.”

    Rule 8VAC20-790-250-F.

Mar 29, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-800-210-A

    “Based on record review and interview, caregivers did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 did not have a minimum of sixteen clock hours of annual training. Caregiver #1 completed a total of two hours of training. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that sixteen hours of annual training had not been obtained.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-210-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-60-B

    “Based on record review, children’s records did not contain required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1’s record (Start date-11/15/2017) and Child #2’s record (Start date-09/10/2011) did not have documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information. 2. Child #3’s record (Start date-02/07/2013) did not have documentation of the results of a health examination. A record of the immunization records were available for review.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

  • 8VAC20-800-830-C

    “Based on record review and interview, the provider did not maintain documentation of shelter in place drills. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of two shelter in place drills conducted for the year. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that documentation was not maintained for shelter in place drills.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-830-C.

Aug 23, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-800-280

    “Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were not stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. In the bathroom, a bottle of disinfectant was located in a cabinet on the bottom shelf. 2. A bottle of air deodorizer containing the warning, “Keep out of children’s reach” was located on a shelf above the sink.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-280.

  • 8VAC20-800-60-B

    The inspectors’ words, 92 words

    “Based on record review and interview, children’s records did not contain required information. Evidence: 1. Child #2’s record (Start date-06/06/2022) did not contain documentation the following information: Parent’s work place, address, and phone number, two emergency contacts, medical insurance and policy number, parent’s signed acknowledgement of the receipt of information for parents, documentation of proof of identity, and written authorization of emergency care, written authorization if a caregiver is to administer prescription or nonprescription medication. 2. Caregiver #1 stated that the parents were given the information, but did not return the forms.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

  • 8VAC20-800-70-B

    “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of information. Evidence: 1. Child #2’s record (Start date-06/06/2022) did not contain written acknowledgement of receipt of provisions of the emergency plan and whether or not there is liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate in force on the family day home operation.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-70-B.

  • 8VAC20-800-920

    “Based on observation, the menu for the current week was not posted and dated. Evidence: 1. A menu for the current week was not posted. The menu that was posted was dated week of July 11-15 2022.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-920.

Mar 9, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-770-40-D-4-a

    “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain a Central Registry Results for household members. Evidence: 1. Household Member #2’s record did not contain documentation of a current Central Registry finding. The Central Registry results in the record was dated 01/03/2017 and expired on 01/03/2022. 2. Household Member #4’s record did not contain documentation of a completed Central Registry search.”

    Rule 8VAC20-770-40-D-4-a.

  • 8VAC20-800-100-A

    “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #2’s first date of enrollment was 01/13/2020. Child #2’s record did not contain results from a physical examination.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-100-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-180-A

    “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, in accordance with the requirements in 22 VAC 40-111-170, every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. Evidence: 1. Household Member #3’s record did not contain documentation of a subsequent Tuberculosis (TB)Screening. The TB screening in the record was dated 03/24/2017 and expired on 03/24/2019.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-180-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-50-A

    “Based on observation, the family day home did not keep a record of the children in attendance. Evidence: 1. At the time of the inspection, there were two children in attendance. Documentation of attendance for the children in care was not taken for the 03/09/2022.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-50-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-690-D

    “Based on observation, the diapering surface was not cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 changed the diaper of a child in care. After the diaper change, Caregiver #1 washed their hands and the child’s hands, but did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after use.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-690-D.

  • 8VAC20-800-800-A

    “Based on record review and interview, the family day home did not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan. Evidence: 1. The family day home did not have documentation of a written emergency preparedness plan. Caregiver #1 stated that the plan was completed, but could not locate the plan.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-800-A.

All 18 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Aug 20, 2026Subsidy health and safety inspection2 violations cited
Feb 9, 2026Subsidy health and safety inspection3 violations cited
Jul 30, 2025Inspection2 violations cited
Jul 30, 2025Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Mar 20, 2025Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo violations cited
Aug 26, 2024Subsidy health and safety inspection1 violation cited
Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 violation cited
Mar 6, 2024Complaint inspection1 violation cited
Mar 6, 2024Inspection5 violations cited
Mar 6, 2024Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Sep 27, 2023Inspection3 violations cited
Sep 27, 2023Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Mar 29, 2023Inspection3 violations cited
Mar 29, 2023Subsidy health and safety inspection1 violation cited
Aug 23, 2022Inspection4 violations cited
Aug 23, 2022Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Mar 9, 2022Inspection6 violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Apr 2, 2027.
  • A current subsidy provider.
  • Ages: 3 months - 12 years 11 months.
Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

Has Virginia acted against it?

  • 1 complaint inspection on record.
  • 1 complaint allegation published with Virginia’s findings, 1 of them found valid.
On record, newest first
DateWhatDetail
Mar 6, 2024ComplaintAllegation: Emotional Abuse/Neglect. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid.

Who does the caring?

  • Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 1353 child care providers in Fairfax County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 15.
Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

11 of the 1,353 in Fairfax County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
First Baptist Church of Springfield2
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church0
Grace Presbyterian Church6
SACC at Garfield2
SACC AT Springfield Estates13
SACC at Forestdale11
SACC at Key Center2
Deborah Mays45
Sasanavadee Adam31
SACC at Crestwood2
Marta Alejos This child care provider15
Rosa Garay5

What the record doesn’t say

  • Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
  • Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
  • Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
  • A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
  • Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
  • Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

From the provider

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Replies

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Paid listing

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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