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Alex Garcia

Alexandria, VA 22309 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Alex Garcia

Alex Garcia is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 10 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 10:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Alex Garcia

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109504
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 3

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 21 visits
  1. Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Annually, the provider shall: Review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct, and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. Child #1 annual review is eight weeks past due. Child #3 annual review is eight months past due.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The provider did not have the current license posted during the inspection.”
  3. Jul 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The provider did not have documentation of the arrival and departure of the children in care on the attendance sheet.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The provider does not have the most recent license and inspection paperwork posted.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. At the time of the inspection the carpet in the space used for childcare had pieces of food from earlier in the day all over the carpet. The outside area, where children were playing, next to the house had a RC car charger with alligator clips left near an outlet”
  4. Jul 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The provider did not have documentation of the arrival and departure of the children in care on the attendance sheet.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The provider does not have the most recent license and inspection paperwork posted.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. At the time of the inspection the carpet in the space used for childcare had pieces of food from earlier in the day all over the carpet. The outside area, where children were playing, next to the house had a RC car charger with alligator clips left near an outlet”
  5. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-290

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure sharp kitchen utensils were inaccessible to children unless being used by the caregiver or with children under close supervision. Evidence: Caregiver #1 left three butter knives on the kitchen counter and 1 cutting knife on the kitchen island, accessible to Child #6, while walking into the playroom during the beginning of the tour.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure areas and furnishings of the family day home, outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The provider confirmed during the interview, the slide is missing 1 bolt and is cracked at the turning point of the bottom of the slide. 2. The provider confirmed during the interview, the table underneath the climbing equipment was splintered. 3. The provider confirmed during the interview, the window on the climbing equipment is cracked and had components that could snag skin. 4. The provider confirmed during the interview, the picnic table was broken. 5. The provider confirmed during the interview, the wooden plank in the far-left corner of the playground is splintered and cracked.”
  8. Aug 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-290

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure sharp kitchen utensils were inaccessible to children unless being used by the caregiver or with children under close supervision. Evidence: Caregiver #1 left three butter knives on the kitchen counter and 1 cutting knife on the kitchen island, accessible to Child #6, while walking into the playroom during the beginning of the tour.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure areas and furnishings of the family day home, outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The provider confirmed during the interview, the slide is missing 1 bolt and is cracked at the turning point of the bottom of the slide. 2. The provider confirmed during the interview, the table underneath the climbing equipment was splintered. 3. The provider confirmed during the interview, the window on the climbing equipment is cracked and had components that could snag skin. 4. The provider confirmed during the interview, the picnic table was broken. 5. The provider confirmed during the interview, the wooden plank in the far-left corner of the playground is splintered and cracked.”
  9. Mar 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on a review of records, the provider did not maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each child. Evidence: 2 child records could not be located during the inspection. (Child #2,#3)”
  10. Mar 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on a review of records, the provider did not maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each child. Evidence: 2 child records could not be located during the inspection. (Child #2,#3)”
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 13, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on a review of records, the provider did not have completed background searches repeated in the allowable 5 year time frame. Evidence: The Sworn Disclosure Statement (SDS) was dated 9/1/2017 (expired). The Central Registry Search ( CPS ) was dated 8/24/17. The repeat CPS search was dated 12/15/2022 (more than 5 years). Caregiver A.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of records, caregiver records did not contain documentation of completed background searches repeated in the allowable 5 year time frame. Evidence: 2 of 5 caregiver records did not contain documentation of repeated searches within 5 years. Caregiver B: *Sworn Disclosure statement (SDS) was dated 9/1/2017. Repeat search is dated 2/13/2023. *Central Registry Search ( CPS ) was dated 8/24/2017. Repeat Search is dated 12/15/22. Caregiver E: *SDS was dated 9/1/2017. Repeat search is dated 2/13/2023. * CPS search was dated 8/24/17. Repeat Search is dated 12/15/2022.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “Based on observation, the menu was not posted for a one week period and was not dated. Evidence: The menu provided for review was inside the front plastic cover of a notebook, and not dated to reflect the current one week period.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-800-1000

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that the vehicle used to transport children meets the safety standards set by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles; Evidence: The van used to transport children and in use today has an expired safety inspection. The sticker on the windshield is for 3/2020.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Based on a review of records and provider statement, daily attendance has not been kept. Evidence: The attendance sheet was not completed for Friday 2/10/2023.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on a review of child records, one record does not contain documentation of the date of completion of the enrollment information. Evidence: Child 1's record is not dated.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-260-B

      “Based on observation, there is no at non-climbable barrier at least four feet high, separating the above ground pool from the backyard play area. Evidence: The above ground pool installed in the backyard, does not have a non-climbable barrier preventing access to the pool. The chain-link fence gate is open and unlocked, there is no gate or fence preventing access to the pool from the backyard.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-130

      “Based on caregiver statement, the caregiver left alone with children does not speak English. Evidence: At Licensing Inspector arrival (3:25PM) there was one caregiver alone with children. The caregiver stated she did not understand English. (Caregiver C)”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, the home, inside and out, has not been maintained in a clean safe and operable condition. Evidence: The backyard area contains building materials such as deteriorating lumber stacked by the fence, a spray can of WD-40, an unlocked and open storage shed that contains spray paint cans, and building materials accessible to children. Although children were not in the backyard during today's inspection, these conditions have existed for more than today's date.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-460-J

      “Based on observation, all animal excrement has not been removed promptly and disposed of properly. Evidence: Animal excrement has not been removed from the backyard. There are multiple piles of dog excrement throughout the backyard.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of records, one record does not include documentation of an out of state Child Abuse and Neglect Search for a residence outside of Virginia in the past 5 years within 45 days of employment. Evidence: There are no out of state child abuse and neglect search results on file for Caregiver C. (Date of hire: 03/09/2022)”
  7. Feb 13, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on a review of records, the provider did not have completed background searches repeated in the allowable 5 year time frame. Evidence: The Sworn Disclosure Statement (SDS) was dated 9/1/2017 (expired). The Central Registry Search ( CPS ) was dated 8/24/17. The repeat CPS search was dated 12/15/2022 (more than 5 years). Caregiver A.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of records, caregiver records did not contain documentation of completed background searches repeated in the allowable 5 year time frame. Evidence: 2 of 5 caregiver records did not contain documentation of repeated searches within 5 years. Caregiver B: *Sworn Disclosure statement (SDS) was dated 9/1/2017. Repeat search is dated 2/13/2023. *Central Registry Search ( CPS ) was dated 8/24/2017. Repeat Search is dated 12/15/22. Caregiver E: *SDS was dated 9/1/2017. Repeat search is dated 2/13/2023. * CPS search was dated 8/24/17. Repeat Search is dated 12/15/2022.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “Based on observation, the menu was not posted for a one week period and was not dated. Evidence: The menu provided for review was inside the front plastic cover of a notebook, and not dated to reflect the current one week period.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-800-1000

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that the vehicle used to transport children meets the safety standards set by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles; Evidence: The van used to transport children and in use today has an expired safety inspection. The sticker on the windshield is for 3/2020.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Based on a review of records and provider statement, daily attendance has not been kept. Evidence: The attendance sheet was not completed for Friday 2/10/2023.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on a review of child records, one record does not contain documentation of the date of completion of the enrollment information. Evidence: Child 1's record is not dated.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-260-B

      “Based on observation, there is no at non-climbable barrier at least four feet high, separating the above ground pool from the backyard play area. Evidence: The above ground pool installed in the backyard, does not have a non-climbable barrier preventing access to the pool. The chain-link fence gate is open and unlocked, there is no gate or fence preventing access to the pool from the backyard.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-130

      “Based on caregiver statement, the caregiver left alone with children does not speak English. Evidence: At Licensing Inspector arrival (3:25PM) there was one caregiver alone with children. The caregiver stated she did not understand English. (Caregiver C)”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, the home, inside and out, has not been maintained in a clean safe and operable condition. Evidence: The backyard area contains building materials such as deteriorating lumber stacked by the fence, a spray can of WD-40, an unlocked and open storage shed that contains spray paint cans, and building materials accessible to children. Although children were not in the backyard during today's inspection, these conditions have existed for more than today's date.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-460-J

      “Based on observation, all animal excrement has not been removed promptly and disposed of properly. Evidence: Animal excrement has not been removed from the backyard. There are multiple piles of dog excrement throughout the backyard.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of records, one record does not include documentation of an out of state Child Abuse and Neglect Search for a residence outside of Virginia in the past 5 years within 45 days of employment. Evidence: There are no out of state child abuse and neglect search results on file for Caregiver C. (Date of hire: 03/09/2022)”
  8. Mar 21, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of records, one staff record does not include documentation of a completed Sex Offender search for a residence outside of the state of Virginia within the past 5 years, prior to employment. Evidence: 1 of 1 records requiring the information, does not have the results of a Sex Offender search on file for an out of state residence within the past 5 years. (Staff A: Date of Hire: 3/9/22)”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-260-B

      “Based on observation, there is not a non-climbable barrier at least four feet high, separating the above ground pool from the backyard play area. Evidence: The above ground pool installed in the backyard, does not have a non-climbable barrier preventing access to the pool.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-B

      “Based on observation a crib in use, did not have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Evidence: A child was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have a tight-fitting bottom cover on the mattress. There was no sheet on the water-proof mattress.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-260-A

      “Based on observation, access to the pool was not prevented by locking and or securing the ladder in place, or stored in a place inaccessible to children. Evidence: The ladder for the pool was placed next to the pool, not locked in place or stored inaccessible to children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-230-A

      “Based on a review of records, staff records did not include all required information. Evidence: 2 of 2 staff records reviewed did not include documentation of education and experience. (Staff A, B)”
  9. Mar 21, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of records, one staff record does not include documentation of a completed Sex Offender search for a residence outside of the state of Virginia within the past 5 years, prior to employment. Evidence: 1 of 1 records requiring the information, does not have the results of a Sex Offender search on file for an out of state residence within the past 5 years. (Staff A: Date of Hire: 3/9/22)”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-260-B

      “Based on observation, there is not a non-climbable barrier at least four feet high, separating the above ground pool from the backyard play area. Evidence: The above ground pool installed in the backyard, does not have a non-climbable barrier preventing access to the pool.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-B

      “Based on observation a crib in use, did not have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Evidence: A child was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have a tight-fitting bottom cover on the mattress. There was no sheet on the water-proof mattress.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-260-A

      “Based on observation, access to the pool was not prevented by locking and or securing the ladder in place, or stored in a place inaccessible to children. Evidence: The ladder for the pool was placed next to the pool, not locked in place or stored inaccessible to children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-230-A

      “Based on a review of records, staff records did not include all required information. Evidence: 2 of 2 staff records reviewed did not include documentation of education and experience. (Staff A, B)”
  10. Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Alex Garcia

Is Alex Garcia licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Alex Garcia last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alex Garcia had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Alex Garcia care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Alex Garcia accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Alex Garcia's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Alex Garcia cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 839-5659 to ask.

What is Alex Garcia's phone number?

(571) 839-5659.

Where is Alex Garcia?

Alexandria, VA 22309. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).