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Arlington, VA 22204 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Andrea Cotman is a licensed home daycare in Arlington, 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, 7:30 AM to 5:30 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Andrea Cotman has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all
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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22.1-289.035-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION The provider is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for caregiver 1 was overdue by nine months.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“The provider is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent background check for staff 3 was overdue by a four months.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“The provider will ensure that children's records are reviewed annually and signed by parents. Child B, in care for over one year had no acknowledgement of file review by parents.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center is required to have employees undergo a central registry check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff 3 was overdue by a five months.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review. Records for children #1, and #4 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain parental home and employment addresses and phone numbers. The record for Child #1 was missing the address for the second emergency contact. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for over a year.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain subsequent TB screenings at least every two years from the date of the initial screening, or more frequently if recommended by a physician. Evidence: Staff #3's record contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 02/24/22. Documentation of a subsequent tuberculosis screening was not available for review.”
8VAC20-800-80-B
“Based on record reviews and staff interview, the provider did not verify the proof of identification (ID) for a child in care within seven business days of the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child # 1's first day of attendance was 6-17-24. 2. There was no documentation of verification of proof of ID for Child # 1. 3. The provider stated that she did not obtain a proof of ID for Child # 1.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on review, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: There was no documentation of emergency evacuation drills being conducted in September, October, and November 2023.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were accessible to children. Evidence: Cleaning products were observed on a counter top, bug spray and medication were accessible in a cabinet.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on review of household member records, a background check was not updated every five years. Evidence: Household Member #1 did not obtain a central registry background check every five years. Current central registry background check expired 09/07/2023.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on review of caregiver records, the provider did not obtain for each caregiver a current report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence The provider did not obtain a report of Tuberculosis Screening every two years from the date of the first screening for caregiver #1. Current Tuberculosis Screening for caregiver#1 expired 6/12/2022.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on review of emergency evacuation procedures, a drill was not practiced every month. Evidence An emergency fire drill was not practiced in July and August.”
8VAC20-800-750-A
“Based on review of topical skin products, written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions was not obtained at least annually. Evidence Parental authorization for the use of topical skin products was not obtained before the use of the product.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 5 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 861-4113 to ask.
(703) 861-4113.
Arlington, VA 22204. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.