Maria Encinas-Arevalo
A family day home in Alexandria, Virginia 22307
2304 Emmett Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22307. (571) 575-0249.
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The short answer
- 28 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jul 62026 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 Jul 6, 2026.
28 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
28 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 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.
Jul 6, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day.
“There were 10 children present at 9:45a.m., and no attendance record had been completed for the children.”
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When topical skin products such as diaper ointment is used, the following requirements shall be met: The product shall be in the original container and labeled with the child’s name.
“Child #6’s Aquaphor cream was in the cubby above the changing table and not labeled with the child’s name. Child #7’s A+D ointment was in the cubby above the changing table and not labeled with the child’s name.”
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When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one week period shall be dated.
“The posted menu was not dated for the current week.”
Jan 7, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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In addition to satisfactory completion of first aid training and CPR training, caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities.
“Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 did not have evidence of completing 16 hours of training in 2025. Staff #3 acknowledged 16hrs of training was not completed.”
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A working portable battery-operated weather band radio, and extra batteries shall be kept in a designated area and be available to caregivers at all times.
“Provider did not have batteries to operate the radio onsite during the inspection.”
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Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year.
“Provider did not have evidence of completing shelter in place drills in 2025. Staff #3 acknowledged drills were not conducted.”
Jul 14, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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REPEAT VIOLATION Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every 6 months for children under the age of 2 years.
“The record for Child #1, age 21 months, contained immunizations dated more than 16 months ago. As of the date of the inspection, the provider had not received updated immunizations.”
Feb 28, 2025: inspection8 deficiencies
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The family day home is required to have caregivers undergo a background check every 5 years.
“The sworn statement re-check for caregiver #1 was 8 weeks overdue. The central registry re-check for caregiver #1, #2, and #3 was 21 days overdue. The provider did not have documentation that re-checks were requested.”
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The family day home is required to have household members undergo a background check every five years.
“The central registry re-check for Household Member #1 was 21 days overdue. The sworn statement re-check for Household Member #1 was 8 weeks overdue.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually.
“Documentation of 2024 training was not available to review.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day.
“The provider did not take written attendance on February 18-28, 2025.”
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The provider shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan.
“The emergency plan posted was dated February 7, 2023.”
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Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child.
“The immunization record for Child #1 was not obtained until 3 weeks after their first day of attendance.”
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Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every 6 months for children under the age of 2 years.
“Child #2, age15 months, had immunizations dated more than 9 months ago. Child #3, age 16 months, had immunizations dated more than 12 months ago.”
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When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be dated and list any substituted food.
“The menu posted was dated January 2025. The provider stated the menu is not followed and meal substitutions were not listed.”
Aug 23, 2024: inspection7 deficiencies
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22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on record review, the caregiver did not ensure all caregivers and household members had the required background checks. Evidence: The provider, household member #1, #2, and #3, were missing update fingerprint results on record. The provider used the incorrect form to request the background checks.”
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8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: The provider confirmed during the interview, the provider and the assistant did not obtain the required sixteen hours of annual training relevant to their job descriptions.”
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8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not ensure a written record of children in attendance was kept each day. Evidence: The provider confirmed during the interview, the attendance was not recorded since 8/16/2024.”
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8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure each child’s record contained all required information. Evidence: Child #1 was missing the required information of one designated person to contact, in case of an emergency, if the parent cannot be reached.”
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8VAC20-800-680-B
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that children’s hands were washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating. Evidence: Child #1 was playing in the non-mobile bouncy activity toy. The provider did not wash the hands of Child #1, placing them in the highchair, before eating breakfast.”
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8VAC20-800-750-A
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure when topical skin products such as diaper ointment are used, if provided by the parent, the product was labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: The provider confirmed there was Aquaphor and Butt Paste that was not labeled in the diaper changing area.”
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8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure the first aid kit, contains at a minimum, a first aid instructional manual. Evidence: The provider confirmed during the interview that, the instructional manual was missing from the first aid kit.”
Jan 18, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure documents required by the Superintendent were posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed Premises. Evidence: The most current inspection summary and violation notice were not posted. The inspection dated 02/07/2023 was posted.”
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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on a review of caregiver records, the provider did not get required repeat background checks after 5 years. Evidence: Caregiver #1 had fingerprints that expired on 12/19/2023. Caregiver #2 had fingerprints that expired on 11/26/2023.”
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8VAC20-800-140-D
“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the provider did not ensure a record with signature and time of arrival and departure for the substitute were documented. Evidence: There was no documentation of the substitutes hours on the date of the inspection 01/18/2024 while the provider was not in the home. Caregiver #1 confirmed they did not have documentation of the substitutes hours.”
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8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on a review of caregiver records, the provider did not ensure repeat TB screenings/test were completed every two years from the date of the first screening or test. Evidence: Caregiver #1 had a TB test that expired on 12/21/2023. Caregiver #2 had a TB test that expired on 07/27/2023.”
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8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on a review of children’s records, the provider did not maintain an up-to-date record for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #5 (start date 01/15/2024) did not have a record on site during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on a review of children’s records, the provider did not get the required annual updates. Evidence: Child #1 had an annual update that expired on 10/27/2023. Child #2 had an annual update that expired on 12/10/2023. Child #4 had an annual update that expired on 10/24/2023.”
Aug 10, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on a review of household member records, the provider did not ensure that each adult household member had a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: Household member #1 had a TB screening/test dated 1/28/2021.”
Feb 7, 2023: inspection7 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on a review of caregiving files, all applicants for employment did not undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B prior to employment. Evidence: Assistant #2 (date of hire 09/2022) did not have a Central Registry background check on file during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-800-170-A
“Based on a review of documentation, the provider did not obtain from each caregiver at the time of hire prior to coming into contact with children a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form documenting the absence of tuberculosis. Evidence: Assistant #2 (date of hire 09/2022) did not have a TB test or screening on file during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-800-200-A
“Based on a review of caregiver files, the provider did not orient the assistants by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Assistant #1 (date of hire 09/2022) and Assistant #2 (date of hire 09/2022) did not have orientation documentation.”
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8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on a review of documentation, caregivers did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually. Evidence: Caregiver #1 had 1 hour of documented training for 2022.”
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8VAC20-800-340-C
“Based on observation, the bathroom did not contain paper towels. Evidence: Paper towels were not available when I arrived for the inspection.”
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8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on a review of documentation, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually. Evidence: The last documented emergency preparedness plan was dated 1/8/2020.”
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8VAC20-800-960-E
“Based on observation, bottles were not labeled with the child’s full name and the date. Evidence: 2 of 2 sets of bottles located in the refrigerator were not labeled with full name and date.”
Sep 7, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-770
“Based on observation and provider interview, emergency radios were not kept in a designated area and available to caregivers. Evidence: There was not an emergency radio in the family day home. Provider confirmed they did not have one.”
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8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on a review of children’s records, the provider did not review the emergency contact information with the parent. Evidence: 3 of 3 files checked did not have an annual update (child 1-enrollment date 6/3/2018, last update dated 1/7/2019, child 2- enrollment date 3/3/2020, last update dated 6/9/2020, child 3- enrollment date 1/14/2021, last update dated 6/21/2021).”
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8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on a review of documentation, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually. The provider did not document in writing each review and update. Evidence: The last review and update was dated 1/8/2020.”
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8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on a review of records, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: The drill log did not contain documentation of a drill for 7/2022 or 8/2022.”
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8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation and provider interview, the family day home did not have the menu for the current one-week period. Evidence: There was no menu available during the inspection and the provider confirmed she did not have one.”
All 10 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Aug 8, 2027.
- Ages: 3 months - 12 years 11 months.
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 28.
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 Belle View | 5 |
| SACC at Bucknell | 20 |
| Juana Castro | 0 |
| Maria Encinas-Arevalo This child care provider | 28 |
| Nicolasa Rojo | 4 |
| Sandra Bermudez | 0 |
| The River Farm Cooperative School | 6 |
| The Brooksfield School | 3 |
| Tysons Corner Children’s Center -Spring Hill | 9 |
| Common Ground Child Care | 41 |
| Teddy Bear Day Care of University Mall | 24 |
| Grasshopper Green and Kenwood School | 7 |
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.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Virginia Department of Education. Virginia’s own record is on legacy.dss.virginia.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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