Milenka Rivera
A family day home in Arlington, Virginia 22206
2520 South Walter Reed Drive, Unit E, Arlington, Virginia 22206. (571) 502-1901.
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The short answer
- 27 deficiencies in the last three years
- Aug 252026 the latest visit on record
- 6 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?
8 inspections on record, the latest on Aug 25, 2026.
27 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
27 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Aug 25, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Children’s records shall be maintained with required information.
“Child 3’s record did not contain the name address and phone number of one of the two required emergency contacts.”
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Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing information about the provider’s policies.
“Child 2 and Child 3’s record did not contain documentation that the parent;s have been provided the provider’s polices in writing.”
Sep 17, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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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 2 has been enrolled for 13 months without documentation of a physical.”
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Repeat violation
“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. Caregiver 1 has completed fifteen hours of training. Caregiver 2 has completed seven hours of training.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION A child’s record shall contain all required information.
“Child 2’s record did not contain a health insurance policy number. Child 3’s record did not contain the Child’s enrollment date; the names, phone numbers and work information of the child’s parent’s; the names, addresses and phone number’s of two emergency contacts; the name and policy number of the child’s heath insurance; and the name and contact information of the child’s physician.”
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The diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after use.
“The diapering surface was not cleaned and sanitized after one of the two observed diaper changes.”
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Repeat violation
“Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing all required information. Child 2’s record did not contain documentation that parents were provided the provisions of the emergency plan. Child 3’s record did not contain documentation that the parents were informed whether the provider carries liability insurance.”
Aug 6, 2025: inspection6 deficiencies
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Each child day program that is licensed pursuant to this chapter and any program described in subdivision A 4, B 1, or B 5 of ? 22.1-289.030 that serves preschool-age children shall develop and implement a plan to test potable water from sources identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as high priority, including bubbler-style and cooler-style drinking fountains, kitchen taps, classroom combination sinks and drinking fountains, home economics room sinks, teacher’s lounge sinks, nurse’s office sinks, classroom sinks in special education classrooms, and sinks known to be or visibly used for consumption.
“The provider has not submitted a plan for testing water to the Virginia Department of Health. Provider is currently using bottled water for consumption, but not for handwashing, dishwashing, or cooking.”
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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.
“Caregiver 1 has obtained eight annual training hours. Caregivers 2 and 3 have obtained zero annual training hours.”
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The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day.
“There was no attendance taken on 8/5/2025 or 8/6/2025.”
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Children’s records shall be maintained with all required information.
“Child 1’s record did not contain an address for one of the required emergency contacts.”
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Repeat violation
“Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing required information. Children 1, 2, and 3’s records did not contain documentation that the parents have been informed of the provisions of the emergency plan, or whether the provider carries liability insurance. Child 1’s record did not contain documentation that the parents have been informed of the provider’s medication policy.”
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Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drills.
“There was no documentation that an emergency drill was conducted in July 2025. The provider was filling the emergency log during the inspection.”
May 21, 2025: inspection6 deficiencies
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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 1’s record does not contain documentation of a physical.”
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Wood burning stoves and fireplaces and associated chimneys shall be inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed.
“The chimney inspection is seventeen months overdue.”
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Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing all required information.
“Child 1, Child 2, and Child 3’s record did not contain documentation that parents have received all required information in writing.”
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Annually the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct.
“Child 3’s information was last reviewed sixteen months ago.”
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The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care.
“Evacuation drills were not conducted for January, February or March of 2025.”
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8VAC20-800-90-C
“The family day home shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations for each enrolled child every six months until the age of two. 1. Child 1’s updated immunization record is overdue by one year. 2. Child 2’s updated immunization record is overdue by one year.”
Nov 26, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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A child’s record shall contain all required information.
“Child 2’s record did not contain a health insurance policy number.”
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8VAC20-800-70-A
The inspectors’ words, 322 words
“Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing all required information. Child 1, 2, 3, and 4’s record did not contain documentation that parents were informed of the: Operating information including the hours and days of operation, holidays or other times closed, and the telephone number where a message can be left for a caregiver; Schedule of fees; whether or not the family day home holds liability insurance; Requirement for the family day home to notify the parent when the child becomes ill and for the parent to arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the home; Requirement for the parent to inform the family day home within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life- threatening diseases, which must be reported immediately; Requirement for the child to be adequately immunized; Requirement for paid caregivers to report suspected child abuse or neglect; Custodial parent’s right to be admitted to the family day home any time the child is in care; General daily schedule that is appropriate for the age of the enrolling child; Policies for the provision of food; Presence of a pet or animal in the home; Amount of time per week that an adult assistant or substitute provider instead of the provider is scheduled to care for the child and the name of the adult assistant or substitute provider; Provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan;. Parental notifications required in 22VAC40-111-650; Policies for termination of care; and Address of the website of the department, with a note that a copy of this regulation and additional information about the family day home may be obtained from the website, including compliance history that includes information after July 1, 2003.”
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When topical skin products such as sunscreen, diaper ointment and lotion, oral teething medicine, and insect repellent are used certain requirements must be met.
“Two containers of topical ointment were not labeled with each child’s name.”
Jun 3, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-100-A
“THe provider is required to 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. Two children’s records (Child #1 and Child #2) did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
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8VAC20-800-40-A
“THe provider shall ensure that the total number of children receiving care at any one time does not exceed the maximum licensed capacity of six children. On the date of inspection seven children were receiving care in the home.”
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8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before children’s first date of attendance the provider is required to inform parents, in writing, of specific policies, procedures, and information. Three children’s records (Child #1, Child #2, Child #3) did not contain documentation that parents have been informed of all required information.”
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8VAC20-800-80-B
“The provider is required to verify the age and identity of children in care. Three children’s records (Child #1, Child #2, Child #3) did not contain documentation that the children’s age and identity were verified.”
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8VAC20-800-90-A
“THe provider is responsible for obtaining documentation that children have been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations prior to attendance. Two children’s records (Child #1 and Child #2) did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
All 8 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Aug 25, 2026 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| May 21, 2025 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jan 25, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: One Year license, expires Jan 25, 2027.
- Ages: 3 months - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 6 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 2, 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 2, 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 157 child care providers in Arlington County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 27.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Arlington County- Gunston | 8 |
| Arlington County-Fairlington | 7 |
| NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center | 15 |
| Dammanti Passa | 1 |
| STEM Preschool, LLC | 11 |
| Sandra Bello Castro | 4 |
| Ruth Molina | 14 |
| Aspire! Afterschool Learning | 32 |
| Tanzina Tania | 12 |
| Milenka Rivera This child care provider | 27 |
| Sheena Wilson | 7 |
| Fatima Lahfid | 0 |
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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2026.
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