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Chantilly, VA 20152 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Archana Ghimire is a licensed home daycare in Chantilly, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Archana Ghimire has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 3 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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8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on record review and interview, documentation of emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drills were not maintained. Evidence: There were no emergency drills documented for May and June of 2024. The provider stated that the drills were practiced but not written down on the drill log.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were not stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: There were multiple cleaning agents and disinfectants observed in the cabinet under the sink in the children's bathroom. There was a lock observed hanging on the cabinet handles, unlocked.”
8VAC20-800-960-E
“Based on observation, bottles were not labeled with each child's full name and date. Evidence: 1. One bottle assigned to child #4 was not labeled with the date. 2. One bottle assigned to child #5 was not labeled with the date. 3. One unassigned bottle did not contain a name or date.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on review and interview, 1 of 10 children files indicated that before a child may attend the Family Day Home (FDH), the Provider did not obtain documentation that the child had been adequately immunized (according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations). Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (08/30/2023), an immunization page for Child #5 was not available for review. 2. The start date for Child #5 was listed as 07/19/2023. Child #5 was in attendance on the date of inspection. 3. The Provider stated (during an interview conducted on the date of inspection) that she thought she had received it from the child's parents and it was included within the Health Forms on file. Documentation of a physical examination and other parts of the Health forms packet were shown to be complete. However, the immunization page on file within this packet was left blank.”
8VAC20-800-570-A
“Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points by using the point system to determine if an additional caregiver were needed. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (02/16/2022), a total of 10 children (36 points) with 2 caregivers were observed. 2. The Provider stated that an assistant was out sick for the day.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on review, 1 of 3 staff files indicated that a total of 16 hours of annual training was not achieved. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (02/16/2022), Staff #2 had documented 3.5 hours of annual training. 2. Training documentation was reviewed and contain in the file of Staff #2.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on review, 2 of 12 children files indicated that an immunization page was not available. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (02/16/2022), an immunization page was not available for review for Child #5 (start date - 01/04/2022). 2. An immunization page was not available for review for Child #6 (start date - 02/07/2022. 3. Both Child #5 and Child #6 were in attendance on the date of inspection.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review, 2 of 12 children files indicated that documentation of a physical examination was not available. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (02/16/2022), documentation of a physical examination was not available for review for Child #5 (start date - 01/04/2022). 2. Documentation of a physical examination was not available for review for Child #7 (start date - 11/10/2021. 3. Both Child #5 and Child #6 were in attendance on the date of inspection.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review, 2 of 12 children files indicated that not all required information was documented within each child's file. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (02/16/2022), the doctor's information was not available for Child #2, and Child #3. 2. For both children "N/A" was inserted.”
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Chantilly, VA 20152 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Chantilly, VA 20152 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Chantilly, VA 20152 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chantilly, VA 20152 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Chantilly, VA 20152 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chantilly, VA 20152 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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 February 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 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 school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 542-6173 to ask.
(703) 542-6173.
Chantilly, VA 20152. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.