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Andrea Cotman

Arlington, VA 22204 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Andrea Cotman

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.

InfantsSchool-age

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

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 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
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Andrea Cotman

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108897
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Summary

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

  • Background checks 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1

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. Jan 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
  2. Jul 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
  3. Dec 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  4. Aug 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  5. Dec 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
  6. Aug 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  8. Jul 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  9. Nov 30, 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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FAQ

Questions about Andrea Cotman

Is Andrea Cotman licensed?

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

When was Andrea Cotman last inspected?

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.

Has Andrea Cotman had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Andrea Cotman care for?

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

Does Andrea Cotman accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Andrea Cotman's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Andrea Cotman cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 861-4113 to ask.

What is Andrea Cotman's phone number?

(703) 861-4113.

Where is Andrea Cotman?

Arlington, VA 22204. 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).