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Reston, VA 20191 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Carlos Sanchez is a licensed home daycare in Reston, 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 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 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.
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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Carlos Sanchez has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 20 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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8VAC20-800-70-A
“The parents shall be informed about the providers liability insurance before the child's first day. One child, Child 1, has a blank liability insurance for in the file.”
22.1-289.036-A
“A background check must be conducted every five years for the applicant, household members and staff. Staff 1 is missing a subsequent Central registry check.”
8VAC20-800-770
“Emergency flashlights and radios. A working battery-operated flashlight, a working portable battery-operated weather band radio, and extra batteries shall be kept in a designated area and be available to caregivers at all times. The radio and flashlight at the home does not work. The batteries are no longer working.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“The provider shall maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. One child in care does not have a file, with information required.”
22.1-289.057-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION 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. As of January 2025 the provider had to have the water tested for lead. The provider has not had the testing done yet.”
22.1-289.057-A
“Lead testing of water Shall be conducted by January 1st or a plan to get it done should be implemented. The provider has not had the water tested for lead and has not set up testing with their water supplier,”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“A sworn disclosure statement shall be available for all caregivers and volunteers. A person is present making lunch for the children at the times of the inspection, she is also the person that opened the door for the inspector. She does not have a sworn disclosure statement.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Caregivers shall have fingerprint results by the first day at the family day home. One person present during the inspection is missing fingerprints.”
22.1-289.057-A
“Lead testing of water Shall be conducted by January 1st or a plan to get it done should be implemented. The provider has not had the water tested for lead and has not set up testing with their water supplier,”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“A sworn disclosure statement shall be available for all caregivers and volunteers. A person is present making lunch for the children at the times of the inspection, she is also the person that opened the door for the inspector. She does not have a sworn disclosure statement.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Caregivers shall have fingerprint results by the first day at the family day home. One person present during the inspection is missing fingerprints.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record shall contain documentation of the parental annual review of the child's emergency contact information. The emergency contact information for child #1 has not been reviewed in over one year.”
8VAC20-800-400-A
“The temperature in all inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 65?F. The inside temperature occupied by children was 50 degrees when the inspector arrived at 9:15am.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. The emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced in the months of November and December.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“REPEAT VIOLATION Provider must have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care, from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or the National Safety Council. The certification in CPR for caregiver #1 expired two weeks ago.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record shall contain documentation of the parental annual review of the child's emergency contact information. The emergency contact information for child #1 has not been reviewed in over one year.”
8VAC20-800-400-A
“The temperature in all inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 65?F. The inside temperature occupied by children was 50 degrees when the inspector arrived at 9:15am.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. The emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced in the months of November and December.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“REPEAT VIOLATION Provider must have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care, from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or the National Safety Council. The certification in CPR for caregiver #1 expired two weeks ago.”
8VAC20-800-570-A
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that a caregiver did not exceed 16 points. Evidence The total points assigned to the children in care was 34. Each caregiver is allowed to care for up to 16 points each. There were two caregivers onsite when the inspector arrived at 9:15am. A third caregiver arrived at 9:28am. Two caregivers can only care for up to 32 points.”
8VAC20-800-430-A
“Based on observation, children under two years of age have access to stairs. Evidence Children had access to the stairs leading up to the upper level of the home. The gate was not in place leaving the stairs accessible.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on review of children's records, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is under the age of two every six months. Evidence Child #1 (9 months old) does not have documentation of an updated immunization record every six months. The immunization record in their file is dated 12/29/2023.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of children's records, the children's records did not contain all the required documentation. Evidence The record for child #1 did not contain the address for two emergency contacts. The record for child #3 did not contain documentation of an annual parental review of the child's record. The last review was 7/21/2023. The record for child #4 did not contain documentation of an annual parental review of the child's record. The last review was 7/23/2023.”
8VAC20-800-30-A
“Based on observation and interview the provider is not ensuring compliance with the terms of the current license issued by the department. Evidence Based on the tour of the family day home the provider confirmed that they do not live in the family day home as required.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review of children's records, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence Child #2, first day of attendance 4/15/2024, does not have documentation of a physical in their record.”
8VAC20-800-570-A
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that a caregiver did not exceed 16 points. Evidence The total points assigned to the children in care was 34. Each caregiver is allowed to care for up to 16 points each. There were two caregivers onsite when the inspector arrived at 9:15am. A third caregiver arrived at 9:28am. Two caregivers can only care for up to 32 points.”
8VAC20-800-430-A
“Based on observation, children under two years of age have access to stairs. Evidence Children had access to the stairs leading up to the upper level of the home. The gate was not in place leaving the stairs accessible.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on review of children's records, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is under the age of two every six months. Evidence Child #1 (9 months old) does not have documentation of an updated immunization record every six months. The immunization record in their file is dated 12/29/2023.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of children's records, the children's records did not contain all the required documentation. Evidence The record for child #1 did not contain the address for two emergency contacts. The record for child #3 did not contain documentation of an annual parental review of the child's record. The last review was 7/21/2023. The record for child #4 did not contain documentation of an annual parental review of the child's record. The last review was 7/23/2023.”
8VAC20-800-30-A
“Based on observation and interview the provider is not ensuring compliance with the terms of the current license issued by the department. Evidence Based on the tour of the family day home the provider confirmed that they do not live in the family day home as required.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review of children's records, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence Child #2, first day of attendance 4/15/2024, does not have documentation of a physical in their record.”
8VAC20-800-170-B
“Based on review of caregiver records, not all tuberculosis (TB) screenings were completed within 30 days of the date of hire. Evidence Caregiver #1 first day of employment9/4/2023, had a TB screening that was completed 7/20/2023.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review of children's records, not all records contain the required information. Evidence The record for child #1 does not contain the address for one emergency contact.”
8VAC20-800-170-B
“Based on review of caregiver records, not all tuberculosis (TB) screenings were completed within 30 days of the date of hire. Evidence Caregiver #1 first day of employment9/4/2023, had a TB screening that was completed 7/20/2023.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review of children's records, not all records contain the required information. Evidence The record for child #1 does not contain the address for one emergency contact.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review of children's records, not all records contained the required information. Evidence The record for child #1 does not contain an address for the emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Based on observations, caregivers did not ensure that a child's hands were washed with liquid soap and warm running water after a diapering. Evidence Caregiver #3 did not ensure a child's hands were washed after they changed their diaper.”
8VAC20-800-680-A
“Based on observation, caregivers did not wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering a child. Evidence Caregiver #3 was observed not washing their hands after changing a diaper.”
8VAC20-800-460-C
“Based on review of family day home pet records, the pet was not vaccinated for rabies. Evidence There was no current documentation available for review of the family day home pet being vaccinated for rabies. The documentation available was expired.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the diapering surface was not cleaned and sanitized after each diapering. Evidence After a diapering, the diaper surface was sprayed with cleaned with soap and water and patted dry, but was not sanitized with a solution of bleach and water.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review of children's records, not all records contained the required information. Evidence The record for child #1 does not contain an address for the emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Based on observations, caregivers did not ensure that a child's hands were washed with liquid soap and warm running water after a diapering. Evidence Caregiver #3 did not ensure a child's hands were washed after they changed their diaper.”
8VAC20-800-680-A
“Based on observation, caregivers did not wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering a child. Evidence Caregiver #3 was observed not washing their hands after changing a diaper.”
8VAC20-800-460-C
“Based on review of family day home pet records, the pet was not vaccinated for rabies. Evidence There was no current documentation available for review of the family day home pet being vaccinated for rabies. The documentation available was expired.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the diapering surface was not cleaned and sanitized after each diapering. Evidence After a diapering, the diaper surface was sprayed with cleaned with soap and water and patted dry, but was not sanitized with a solution of bleach and water.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“Based on discussion with caregiver, the diapering surface is not being cleaned and sanitized after each diaper change. Evidence Caregiver #1 stated they are spraying the diapering surface with bleach and water after each diaper change. Licensing standards the diapering surface should be sprayed or dipped with a solution of soap and water and patted dry to clean the surface. Then sprayed or dipped with a solution of bleach and water and allow to air dry to sanitize.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on review of children's records, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations every six months for a child under the age of two. Evidence Child #1 who has been in care since 8/29/22, and under the age of two (dob 7/21) does not have documentation of additional immunizations every six months, last documentation is dated 8/15/22.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“Based on discussion with caregiver, the diapering surface is not being cleaned and sanitized after each diaper change. Evidence Caregiver #1 stated they are spraying the diapering surface with bleach and water after each diaper change. Licensing standards the diapering surface should be sprayed or dipped with a solution of soap and water and patted dry to clean the surface. Then sprayed or dipped with a solution of bleach and water and allow to air dry to sanitize.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on review of children's records, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations every six months for a child under the age of two. Evidence Child #1 who has been in care since 8/29/22, and under the age of two (dob 7/21) does not have documentation of additional immunizations every six months, last documentation is dated 8/15/22.”
8VAC20-800-510-A
“Based on observation, a child was not provided with an individual crib. Evidence One crib out of three was not labeled with a child's name identifying it for individual use.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“Based on discussion with caregiver #1, the diapering surface is not being cleaned and sanitized according to licensing standards. Evidence Caregiver #1 stated the diapering surface is being sanitized after each use. According to licensing standards the diapering surface must be cleaned with a solution of soap and water, then patted dry with a single use towel. Surface is then sanitized by using a solution of bleach and water and allowed to air dry.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on review of 7 children's records, annually, the provider did not review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. The emergency contact information for child #1 (first day of attendance 4/12/21), child #2 (first day of attendance 1/3/19) and child #3 (first day of attendance 4/12/21) was not reviewed annually by the parent to ensure the information is correct.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on review of 7 children's records, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is under the age of two. Evidence: The family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for child #4 (date of birth 9/19/20), child's first dat of attendance was 9/28/21.”
8VAC20-800-510-A
“Based on observation, a child was not provided with an individual crib. Evidence One crib out of three was not labeled with a child's name identifying it for individual use.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“Based on discussion with caregiver #1, the diapering surface is not being cleaned and sanitized according to licensing standards. Evidence Caregiver #1 stated the diapering surface is being sanitized after each use. According to licensing standards the diapering surface must be cleaned with a solution of soap and water, then patted dry with a single use towel. Surface is then sanitized by using a solution of bleach and water and allowed to air dry.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on review of 7 children's records, annually, the provider did not review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. The emergency contact information for child #1 (first day of attendance 4/12/21), child #2 (first day of attendance 1/3/19) and child #3 (first day of attendance 4/12/21) was not reviewed annually by the parent to ensure the information is correct.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on review of 7 children's records, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is under the age of two. Evidence: The family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for child #4 (date of birth 9/19/20), child's first dat of attendance was 9/28/21.”
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Reston, VA 20191 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
2300 Soapstone Drive, Reston, VA
Reston, VA 20191 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Reston, VA 20191 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Reston, VA 20191 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Reston, VA 20191 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Reston, VA 20191 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Reston, VA 20191 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Reston, VA 20191 · infants to school-age · 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 September 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 10 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
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 (540) 905-1067 to ask.
(540) 905-1067.
Reston, VA 20191. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.