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Ana Franco

Alexandria, VA 22312 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families4.9· 28 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Ana Franco

Ana Franco 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, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PMBilingual program

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to the start of kindergarten
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to the start of kindergarten
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Spanish (Spanish Immersion Program)), Play-based
CurriculumSTREAMIN3
StaffCollege degree; 120-hour course for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) Certified
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChildcare Aware of America (military program)
LanguagesSpanish
MoreFounded 2001
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Ana Franco

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID39817
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2

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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  1. Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Annually the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure it is correct. There was no documentation of a current annual review of the emergency contact information.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-B

      “Caregivers records are to include documentation of education and training. Staff A had no documentation of education in the record.”
  3. Jul 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. 'Child #2, 2 years old, does not have record of their 18 month immunizations. Child #4, 3 years old, does not have record of their 18 month immunizations. Child #5, 16 months old, does not have record of their 12 month immunizations.”
  4. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-820-120-A-4

      “Based on observation and interview the licensee did not operate within the terms of its license. Evidence: The provider confirmed 13 children and three caregivers were present at 11:00 during the inspection.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-40-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that the total number of children receiving care at any one time does not exceed the maximum licensed capacity of the home. Evidence: The provider confirmed 13 children and 3 caregivers were present at 11:00am, during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-750-D

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure when topical skin products such as diaper ointment are used, beyond the expiration date. Evidence: There was diaper ointment expired in 2/2024.”
  6. Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-130

      “Based on the review of a staff record, the provider failed to hire a staff member who can communicate in English. Evidence: Staff 1 DOH 6/26/2023 can not communicate with the inspector at the time of the inspection, According to her and the provider she does not speak, read or write English.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-B

      “Based on the review of staff records. the provider failed to get a reference for one staff. Evidence. Staff 1, DOH 6/26/2023 is missing a second reference.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on the review of staff records, the provider failed to get a required background check, before the staff started working at the family day home. Evidence: Staff 1, DOH 6/26/2023 is missing a criminal records check and is working with the children.”
  8. Feb 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Based on record review and provider statement, 2 of 2 children's records did not have parent acknowledgement of the Provision of Emergency Relocation form. Evidence: Child #1 and Child #2 were missing the signed form that designates the relocation site in case the home needed to relocate in an emergency.”
  10. Mar 31, 2022InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Ana Franco

Is Ana Franco licensed?

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

When was Ana Franco last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ana Franco had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 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 Ana Franco care for?

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

Does Ana Franco accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ana Franco's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ana Franco cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 750-1407 to ask.

What is Ana Franco's phone number?

(703) 750-1407.

Where is Ana Franco?

Alexandria, VA 22312. 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).