Minu Thapa
A family day home in Falls Church, Virginia 22042
7135 Quincy Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042. (703) 507-4787.
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The short answer
- 8 deficiencies in the last three years
- Oct 292026 the latest visit on record
- 12 children, its licensed capacity
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?
10 inspections on record, the latest on Oct 29, 2026.
8 violations cited in the last three years.
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
8 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Oct 29, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Repeat violation
“Licensed home-based child care programs are required to develop and implement a plan to test potable water from sources identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as high priority, including kitchen taps and sinks known to be or visibly used for consumption. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
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Repeat violation
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 and Household Member #1 was not completed and was overdue by over seven months.”
May 20, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
“An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 and Household Member #1 was not completed and was overdue by over two months.”
Feb 25, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead.
“The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
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The program is required to submit results of potable water testing to VDH.
“The program did not have evidence of submitting test results to VDH. The provider stated that no test has been coonducted.”
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The provider shall obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis (Tb) Screening form every two years.
“The Tb screening for Caregiver #2 was overdue for two months.”
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Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing with the Provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan.
“The record for Child #1 did not contain acknowledgement that the parents received the Provisions of the Emergency Plan.”
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Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year.
“A second shelter-in-place drill was not practiced for the year 2024.”
Nov 28, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that caregivers obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening at least every two years. Evidence: 1) A current Tb screening was due for Staff #2. The Tb screening form in the record for Staff #2 was dated 11/20/2020.”
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8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on documentation review, the family day home (fdh) did not keep an accurate written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: 1) At the time of entrance, 5 children were in care in the fdh. The attendance record did not have any children documented as present.”
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8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based upon documentation review, the provider has not ensured that the emergency preparedness plan is reviewed annually and the review is documented. Evidence: 1) The most recent review of the Emergency Preparedness Plan documented by the provider was dated 02/16/2021.”
Jun 6, 2022: inspection10 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that Central Registry search results were obtained by the end of the 30th day of employment, and new search results are obtained every five years. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3 (start date 03/11/2022) did not contain the results of a Central Registry search. 2) Central Registry results in the record for Staff #2 were dated 03/09/2016. New search results were due in 2021.”
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8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1) Upon inspection of the backyard play area, the following was observed: * Loose pieces of wooden trellis that separated a garden area from the play area, had sharp corners that could snag skin. * The wooden fence had rotten/broken pieces on the bottom of some areas. * Plastic equipment (slides, toy cars, play house) looked in need of deep cleaning.”
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8VAC20-800-250-E
“Based on observation, plastic bags large enough for a child’s head to fit inside were accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: 1) Plastic bags were observed on a shelf next to the diapering area. The shelf was at a height accessible to children in care.”
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8VAC20-800-50-C
“Based on observation, the provider did not keep children’s records confidential. Evidence: 1) The “Supplemental Page” of the previous licensing inspection containing confidential information about children in care was posted on the family day home’s information area.”
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8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, 1 out of 2 children’s records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #2 did not contain the first date of attendance.”
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8VAC20-800-80-C
“Based on record review, the provider did not document in the child’s record the method of verification of the child’s age and identity. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of having verified the child’s age and identity.”
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8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based upon review of the emergency preparedness plan, the provider has not ensured that the emergency preparedness plan is reviewed annually and the review is documented. Evidence: 1.The most recent review of the Emergency Preparedness Plan documented by the provider was dated 02/16/2021.”
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8VAC20-800-830-B
“Based on documentation review and interview with the provider, shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the 2021 emergency drills log provided for review, had a shelter-in-place drill documented for the month of February 2021, however, a second shelter-in-place drill for the year 2021 was not documented. 2) The provider stated that they did not conduct a second drill for the year.”
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8VAC20-800-920
The inspectors’ words, 94 words
“Based on interview with the provider and documentation review, the menu for the current one-week period did not list substituted food. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the provider stated that breakfast for the day was banana and a boiled egg, and for lunch, they would have brown rice, lentils soup, chicken nuggets, vegetables and fruits. 2) Upon review of the posted menu, the breakfast and lunch just described did not match with what was listed on the menu. (Listed: Breakfast: cheerios, milk, banana. Lunch: mac & cheese, boneless chicken, carrots, milk, apple)”
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8VAC20-820-120-E-1
“Based on review of required posted documents, the provider did not ensure that all required documents related to the terms of the license were posted on the premises of the program. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the license certificate posted was dated with an expiration date of 03/31/2019. The most recently issued license should read an expiration date of 03/31/2023.”
All 10 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Oct 29, 2026 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| May 20, 2026 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 28, 2022 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Inspection | 10 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Mar 31, 2027.
- Ages: 3 months - 5 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 12 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 0 complaint inspections on record.
- No complaint allegations published with findings.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
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 8.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| SACC at Beech Tree | 4 |
| SACC at Graham Road Community Building | 11 |
| SACC at Woodburn | 9 |
| Gladis Loch | 24 |
| James Lee Day Care/Preschool | 2 |
| Emma Arteaga | 11 |
| New Building Blocks PreSchool | 11 |
| Minu Thapa This child care provider | 8 |
| Miriam Medina | 28 |
| Montessori School of Northern Virginia - Valleybrook Campus | 1 |
| Elizabeth Sejas | 6 |
| Metaphor International School | 10 |
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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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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