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Carlos Avila

Falls Church, VA 22042 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
7
open each week
5 days

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About Carlos Avila

Carlos Avila is a licensed home daycare in Falls Church, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 7 children, serving 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
7 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity7 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Carlos Avila

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
7 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1108437
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “A child's record shall contain the following information: name address and number of 2 emergency contacts, and medical insurance policy numbers. 1) Child 3 did not have documentation of an address for their second emergency contact. 2) Child 2 did not have documentation of medical insurance policy number.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “When meals and snacks are provided, the menu for the current one-week period shall: be dated, and list substituted foods. The menu posted had Mozzarella sticks, ravioli, and spinach, but the children at rice, meatballs, mushrooms, and corn.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-80-A

      “Within seven business days of the child's first day of attendance at the family day home, the provider shall obtain from the parent: verification of the age and identity of the child. Child 1 and 3 did not have documentation of verification of proof of identity.”
  3. Jul 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-430-A-3

      “Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The provider's last documented lockdown drill was in January 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by a written physician's order, including refrigerated medication and medications for caregivers and household members, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The main level bathroom had an unlocked medicine cabinet with a bottle of children's liquid Tylenol.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “The applicant for licensure did not have documentation of a subsequent central registry check, 5 years after the first check. Provider did not have documentation of a subsequent central registry check. The last documented check was on 7/8/2020.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, plant care chemicals, pesticides, and petroleum distillates. The main level bathroom had an unlocked cabinet, under the sink, with Lysol spray, and scrubbing bubbles, both marked to keep out of reach of children.”
  4. Jul 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-430-A-3

      “Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The provider's last documented lockdown drill was in January 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by a written physician's order, including refrigerated medication and medications for caregivers and household members, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The main level bathroom had an unlocked medicine cabinet with a bottle of children's liquid Tylenol.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “The applicant for licensure did not have documentation of a subsequent central registry check, 5 years after the first check. Provider did not have documentation of a subsequent central registry check. The last documented check was on 7/8/2020.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, plant care chemicals, pesticides, and petroleum distillates. The main level bathroom had an unlocked cabinet, under the sink, with Lysol spray, and scrubbing bubbles, both marked to keep out of reach of children.”
  5. Mar 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “Each child day program that is licensed pursuant to this chapter and any program described in subdivision A 4, B 1, or B 5 of ? 22.1-289.030 that serves preschool-age children shall develop and implement a plan to test potable water from sources identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as high priority, including bubbler-style and cooler-style drinking fountains, kitchen taps, classroom combination sinks and drinking fountains, home economics room sinks, teacher's lounge sinks, nurse's office sinks, classroom sinks in special education classrooms, and sinks known to be or visibly used for consumption. The provider did not create or submit a plan for testing their water for lead to the Virginia Department of Health by 1/1/2025.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “The provider shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. The provider's last documented review of the emergency preparedness plan was dated 1/27/2024.”
  6. Mar 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “Each child day program that is licensed pursuant to this chapter and any program described in subdivision A 4, B 1, or B 5 of ? 22.1-289.030 that serves preschool-age children shall develop and implement a plan to test potable water from sources identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as high priority, including bubbler-style and cooler-style drinking fountains, kitchen taps, classroom combination sinks and drinking fountains, home economics room sinks, teacher's lounge sinks, nurse's office sinks, classroom sinks in special education classrooms, and sinks known to be or visibly used for consumption. The provider did not create or submit a plan for testing their water for lead to the Virginia Department of Health by 1/1/2025.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “The provider shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. The provider's last documented review of the emergency preparedness plan was dated 1/27/2024.”
  7. Jul 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that medication is kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: observed a first aid kit on shelf near the kitchen area and found that there were multiple packets of antacids, aspirin, and acetaminophen inside.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that the first aid kit was complete and contained the required minimum items. Evidence: observed that the first aid kit was missing a second triangular bandage.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they obtained documentation of children's physical examinations prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: reviewed 6 children's records and found that Child 1 did not have documentation of a physical examination.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they completed 16 hours of annual ongoing training. Evidence: reviewed the provider's records and found that they only completed 7.5 hours of annual ongoing training during 2022-2023 and 7 annual clock hours from 2023-2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that hazardous materials were kept inaccessible to children. Evidence: observed that there was a bottle of bleach water accessible to children on a shelf/cabinet near the kitchen area.”
  8. Jul 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that medication is kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: observed a first aid kit on shelf near the kitchen area and found that there were multiple packets of antacids, aspirin, and acetaminophen inside.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that the first aid kit was complete and contained the required minimum items. Evidence: observed that the first aid kit was missing a second triangular bandage.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they obtained documentation of children's physical examinations prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: reviewed 6 children's records and found that Child 1 did not have documentation of a physical examination.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they completed 16 hours of annual ongoing training. Evidence: reviewed the provider's records and found that they only completed 7.5 hours of annual ongoing training during 2022-2023 and 7 annual clock hours from 2023-2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that hazardous materials were kept inaccessible to children. Evidence: observed that there was a bottle of bleach water accessible to children on a shelf/cabinet near the kitchen area.”
  9. Jan 23, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not annually review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence: 1. Child #2's last annual emergency contact review was on 1/31/2022. 2. Child #3's last annual emergency contact review was on 7/18/2022. 3. Child #4's last annual emergency contact review was on 7/11/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-A

      “Based on observation and interview, small electrical appliances were not unplugged when not in use. Evidence: The home's toaster oven was not unplugged and was not in use at the time of the inspection.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-800-980-A

      “Based on record review, not all children's record contained general written permission shall be obtained from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home. Evidence: Child #1's record did not contain general written permission for walking.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “Based on observation, menus were not dated. Evidence: The menu posted in the home was not dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-E

      “Based on observation of the diapering area, the foot-operated receptacle used to dispose of soiled diapers is not hands-free. Evidence: The foot petal on the foot-operated trash can was broken, preventing the trashcan lid from opening on its own.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-A

      “Based on observation, cots when being used for sleeping or napping by children other than infants did not have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering that is open on three edges. Evidence: At the time of the inspection, three cots used for napping were observed not having bottom covers.”
  10. Jan 23, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not annually review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence: 1. Child #2's last annual emergency contact review was on 1/31/2022. 2. Child #3's last annual emergency contact review was on 7/18/2022. 3. Child #4's last annual emergency contact review was on 7/11/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-A

      “Based on observation and interview, small electrical appliances were not unplugged when not in use. Evidence: The home's toaster oven was not unplugged and was not in use at the time of the inspection.”
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-800-980-A

      “Based on record review, not all children's record contained general written permission shall be obtained from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home. Evidence: Child #1's record did not contain general written permission for walking.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “Based on observation, menus were not dated. Evidence: The menu posted in the home was not dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-E

      “Based on observation of the diapering area, the foot-operated receptacle used to dispose of soiled diapers is not hands-free. Evidence: The foot petal on the foot-operated trash can was broken, preventing the trashcan lid from opening on its own.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-A

      “Based on observation, cots when being used for sleeping or napping by children other than infants did not have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering that is open on three edges. Evidence: At the time of the inspection, three cots used for napping were observed not having bottom covers.”
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Jul 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-800-500-C

      “Based on observation, it was determined that stationary outdoor play equipment was installed over a hard surface. Evidence: A stationary slide and climbing playset were placed on a hard surface (dirt) without protective surfacing material underneath the equipment. There was no resilient surfacing present.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider did not annually review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence: 1. Child #5's last annual emergency contact review was on 1/24/2022.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review and interview, background checks were not repeated every five years. Evidence: 1. The most recent criminal history result on file for Caregiver #1 is dated 4/20/2018 and expired on 4/20/2023.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-460-C

      “Based on review of documentation, the provider did not ensure that pets had current vaccination for rabies. Evidence: The most recent rabies vaccination documentation reviewed during the inspection for the provider's cat indicated that an update was due on 2/9/2022.”
  2. Jul 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “Based on interview, the provider did not maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. Child #1, 2, 3, and 4 were present during the inspection, but were not checked in on 1/27/2023. 2. When asked about attendance, the provider stated that "I have not taken it yet because child #4 just got here 10 minutes before you guys showed up."”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Evidence: The emergency plan was last reviewed on 2/23/2019.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to post on the premises the most recent inspection of the home. Evidence: The family day home's most recent inspection of the home was not posted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Based on review of children’s records, the provider did not maintain complete children’s records. Evidence: There was no documentation of the family day homes emergency preparedness and response plan for child #1.”
  4. Jan 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “Based on interview, the provider did not maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. Child #1, 2, 3, and 4 were present during the inspection, but were not checked in on 1/27/2023. 2. When asked about attendance, the provider stated that "I have not taken it yet because child #4 just got here 10 minutes before you guys showed up."”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Evidence: The emergency plan was last reviewed on 2/23/2019.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to post on the premises the most recent inspection of the home. Evidence: The family day home's most recent inspection of the home was not posted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Based on review of children’s records, the provider did not maintain complete children’s records. Evidence: There was no documentation of the family day homes emergency preparedness and response plan for child #1.”
  5. Jul 11, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and did not obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review, annually. Evidence: Child #1 emergency contact information was last reviewed on 4/26/2021”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Evidence: The emergency plan was last reviewed on 2/23/2019.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-900-B

      “Based on observation, children were allowed to eat while walking. Evidence: 2 out of 3 children were observed eating while walking around the play area.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance. Evidence: The provider stated that he did not record attendance today, 7/11/2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-80-A

      “Based on record review, within seven business days of the child’s first day of attendance at the family day home, the provider did not obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of the child. Evidence: Child #1 did not have documentation of proof of identity and age. Child’s start date was 4/26/21”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances and materials were not stored away in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: In a bathroom, a container of bleach was located in a cabinet below the sink accessible to children.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-430-A

      “Based on observation, children under two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision had access to stairs. Evidence: A protective barrier was not used to prevent Child #1 (DOB: 10/2/2020) who is under two years of age access to stairs. The provider did have a gate, however, it was not installed at the time of the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 did not have documentation of a physical examination prior or within 30 days after the child’s first day of attendance. Child’s start date was 1/31/22.”
  6. Jul 11, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and did not obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review, annually. Evidence: Child #1 emergency contact information was last reviewed on 4/26/2021”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Evidence: The emergency plan was last reviewed on 2/23/2019.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-900-B

      “Based on observation, children were allowed to eat while walking. Evidence: 2 out of 3 children were observed eating while walking around the play area.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance. Evidence: The provider stated that he did not record attendance today, 7/11/2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-80-A

      “Based on record review, within seven business days of the child’s first day of attendance at the family day home, the provider did not obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of the child. Evidence: Child #1 did not have documentation of proof of identity and age. Child’s start date was 4/26/21”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances and materials were not stored away in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: In a bathroom, a container of bleach was located in a cabinet below the sink accessible to children.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-430-A

      “Based on observation, children under two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision had access to stairs. Evidence: A protective barrier was not used to prevent Child #1 (DOB: 10/2/2020) who is under two years of age access to stairs. The provider did have a gate, however, it was not installed at the time of the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 did not have documentation of a physical examination prior or within 30 days after the child’s first day of attendance. Child’s start date was 1/31/22.”
  7. Jan 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-665-410-A-3

      “Based on review of emergency drills, lockdown drills were not practiced annually. Evidence: A lockdown drill was not documented in 2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on review of emergency drills, fire drills were not practiced monthly. Evidence: There was no documentation to verify that an evacuation drill was practiced in September 2021.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Based on record review, the Family Day Home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for a child under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #2's record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 2/2/2021.”
  8. Jan 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-665-410-A-3

      “Based on review of emergency drills, lockdown drills were not practiced annually. Evidence: A lockdown drill was not documented in 2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on review of emergency drills, fire drills were not practiced monthly. Evidence: There was no documentation to verify that an evacuation drill was practiced in September 2021.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Based on record review, the Family Day Home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for a child under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #2's record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 2/2/2021.”

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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Is Carlos Avila licensed?

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

When was Carlos Avila last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carlos Avila had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 9 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 Carlos Avila care for?

7, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Carlos Avila accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Carlos Avila'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 Carlos Avila cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 587-5793 to ask.

What is Carlos Avila's phone number?

(703) 587-5793.

Where is Carlos Avila?

Falls Church, VA 22042. 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).