Ruth Moscoso
A family day home in Sterling, Virginia 20164
723 N. Sterling Blvd., Sterling, Virginia 20164. (703) 450-7545.
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The short answer
- 9 deficiencies in the last three years
- Aug 242026 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 Aug 24, 2026.
9 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
2 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Aug 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.
Aug 24, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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The provider shall review the emergency contact information with the parents annually.
“Child D and F had no current review of the emergency contact information.”
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The provider 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 C, D and E did not have current documentation of immunizations.”
Nov 9, 2023: inspection7 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were not stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: There was a spray bottle of air freshener observed on the counter of the children’s backroom.”
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8VAC20-800-50-C
“Based on observation, children’s information was not kept privileged and confidential. Evidence: The supplemental from the most recent inspection which clearly states “DO NOT POST” was posted within the inspection notice.”
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8VAC20-800-680-B
“Based on observation, caregivers did not ensure that hand washing requirements were met. Evidence: Two children were observed taking bathroom breaks prior to taking naps. Both children did not wash their hands after going to the bathroom.”
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8VAC20-800-690-L
“Based on observation, toilet chairs were not emptied promptly, clean and sanitized after each use. Evidence: At the start of the inspection, there was a toilet chair observed in the children’s bathroom which has been used and not emptied. After the children finished lunch, a child was observed using the non-cleaned/sanitized toilet chair. The toilet chair was not emptied and clean after the second observed use.”
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8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on record review, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Evidence: The most recent documented review of the emergency plan was dated 3/4/2022.”
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8VAC20-800-880
“Based on observation, food requirements were not met when meals were provided by the family day home. Evidence: The children were observed eating macaroni and cheese for lunch. They were not served a fruit, vegetables or a protein.”
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8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation, meal requirements were not met. Evidence: There is no menu posted.”
Jan 5, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening for each household member every two years. Evidence: Household member #2’s most recent TB screening is dated 12/3/2020.”
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8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on record review and interview, caregivers did not obtained a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: Caregiver #1 and Caregiver #2 have documentation of 12.5 hours of training completed in 2022. Caregivers confirmed that they did not obtain 16 hours.”
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8VAC20-800-750-A
“Based on observation and interview, requirements for topical skin products were not met. Evidence: A tube of diaper ointment was observed on the diaper changing station without a child’s name on it. Caregivers confirmed the diaper ointment belonged to Child #1.”
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8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations every six months for children under two years old. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (14 months) most recent immunizations are dated from when the child was 2 months old. 2. Child #5 (15 months) most recent immunizations are dated from when the child was 4 months old.”
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8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation and interview, requirements were not met when meals or snacks are provided by the family day home. Evidence: The provider stated that they provide food for the children in care. There is no menu posted.”
Jul 11, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review and interview, the provider has not obtained a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years. Evidence: Household member #1’s most recent TB screening is dated 3/7/2019.”
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8VAC20-800-50-C
“Based on observation, information contained in children’s records was not maintained confidential. Evidence: The Supplemental page from the most recent inspection was observed to be posted containing children’s and staff confidential information. The top of the Supplemental page clearly stated “DO NOT POST” and was signed by the provider.”
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8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the provider has not maintained a record for each enrolled child. Evidence: The provider did not have a record for Child #3. The provider stated that the child was dropped off unexpectedly and they did not request a record because they have a record for Child #3’s sibling.”
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8VAC20-800-690-L
“Based on observation and interview, toilet chairs were not emptied promptly, cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: The provider stated that the younger children went to nap at approximately 1pm. At approximately 1:45pm a small training toilet that had not been emptied and cleaned was observed in the children’s bathroom.”
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8VAC20-800-890
“Based on observation and interview, requirements were not met when meals and snacks were provided from the children’s homes. Evidence: The provider stated that Child #1 and Child #2 bring lunch boxes to the family day home with food from home. Both lunch boxes were not labeled with the children’s names or today’s date.”
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8VAC20-800-920
“Based on interview, requirements were not met when meals or snacks are provided by the family day home. Evidence: The provider stated that they cook and provide food for most of the children in care. There is no menu posted for the children. The provider stated that they have an online menu created each week. The provider confirmed that the parents do not have access to view the menu.”
Mar 4, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on record review and interview, caregivers have not obtained a minimum of 16 hours of training in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 completed 3 hours of training in 2021. 2. Caregiver #2 completed 3 hours of training in 2021.”
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8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did ensure that children’s records were maintained and updated annually. Evidence: 1. Child #1 most recent documented review of the record is dated 1/20/2021. 2. Child #3 most recent documented review of the record is dated 9/28/2020. 3. Child #4 most recent documented review of the record is dated 1/19/2021. 4. Caregiver #2 confirmed that the parents of the above children have not yet reviewed or updated the children’s records.”
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8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, children’s records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child #2 record does not contain the families medical insurance information and policy number.”
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8VAC20-800-750-A
“Based on observation and interview, topical skin products provided by parents were not labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: An unlabeled diaper cream was observed sitting next to the diaper changing table. Caregiver #2 stated that the diaper cream belonged to Child #2 and was not labeled with their name.”
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8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on record review, the provider did not review their emergency preparedness plan at least annually. Evidence: The providers most recent documented review of the emergency preparedness plan is dated 1/22/2021.”
All 10 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Jan 21, 2027.
- Ages: Birth - 10 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 304 child care providers in Loudoun County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 8; this one had 9.
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 |
|---|---|
| Sterling United Methodist Church | 1 |
| Montessori Children’s House of Loudoun | 19 |
| Lucy Ayala | 11 |
| Eliana Veira | 10 |
| All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) | 0 |
| Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center | 5 |
| Reyna King | 21 |
| Ruth Moscoso This child care provider | 9 |
| Ana Salcedo Gago | 0 |
| Sterling Early Learning Academy | 38 |
| Quba Center | 3 |
| La Petite Academy | 24 |
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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