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Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Cintia Alvarado is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, 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, 7:00 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 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Cintia Alvarado has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 10 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
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing. The parents of Children #1, #3, and #4 were not provided in writing the required information on provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan. The parents of Child #3 were also not provided in writing required information on whether or not there is liability insurance in force on the family day home operation. Child #1 and Child #3 had been in care for three months. Child #4 had been in care for one week.”
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. According to the documentation reviewed during the inspection, the emergency plan had not had an annual review since 8/26/2025 and was overdue by one week.”
8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Based on records reviewed during the inspection, the lockdown procedures had not been practiced since 7/8/25 and were overdue by seven weeks. The provider confirmed that a practice lockdown drill had not been completed.”
8VAC20-800-540-A
“High chairs shall be used according to the manufacturer's instructions and when occupied by a child, a safety strap shall be used and securely fastened. During the inspection, Child #2 (age 23 months), was observed seated and eating in a highchair without a safety strap securely fastened around them.”
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. No evacuation drill was completed for the month of December 2025. The provider stated that she forgot to conduct the December drill.”
8VAC20-800-750-B
“When topical skin products such as diaper ointment are used, the product shall be kept in an area that is inaccessible to children. During the inspection, there was one topical product being stored in an unsecured drawer under the changing table that was accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-750-D
“When topical skin products such as diaper ointment and lotion are used, the product shall not be used beyond the expiration date on the product. At the time of the inspection, child #2 had an expired tube of Aquaphor available for use. The product expired seven months ago.”
8VAC20-800-330-A
“A landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. An operable landline telephone is one that does not require electricity to operate. Cordless or cell phones may be used in addition to the landline telephone. The landline was not working at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-750-A
“When topical skin products such as diaper ointment are used a written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained at least annually. Records for Child #2, #5 and #6 did not have written parent authorization for diaper ointment. Child #2 and Child #6 have been in care for over 5 months, and Child #5 has been in care for over 7 months without parent authorization to apply diaper ointment.”
8VAC20-800-750-A
“When topical skin products such as diaper ointment are used a written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained at least annually. Records for Child #2, #5 and #6 did not have written parent authorization for diaper ointment. Child #2 and Child #6 have been in care for over 5 months, and Child #5 has been in care for over 7 months without parent authorization to apply diaper ointment.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunization for a child once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 (DOB 05/2021) did not have additional immunizations. Last update was 12/06/22.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunization for a child once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 (DOB 05/2021) did not have additional immunizations. Last update was 12/06/22.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor 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 #6 and #7 were not signed out on the daily attendance sheet upon departure from the family day home. They left for school at approximately 8:25am. 2. The vendor acknowledged that Child #6 and #7 were not signed out on the daily attendance sheet.”
8VAC20-800-50-E
“Based on a review of written daily attendance records, and an interview with the provider, the provider failed to keep a written record of children's attendance for each day of operation during recent months. Evidence: 1. There were no attendance records to review except for the current week of the inspection. 2. When the daily attendance record was asked for, the provider stated that she has not been keeping the attendance records and discarded them each week.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor 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 #6 and #7 were not signed out on the daily attendance sheet upon departure from the family day home. They left for school at approximately 8:25am. 2. The vendor acknowledged that Child #6 and #7 were not signed out on the daily attendance sheet.”
8VAC20-800-50-E
“Based on a review of written daily attendance records, and an interview with the provider, the provider failed to keep a written record of children's attendance for each day of operation during recent months. Evidence: 1. There were no attendance records to review except for the current week of the inspection. 2. When the daily attendance record was asked for, the provider stated that she has not been keeping the attendance records and discarded them each week.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on record review and interview, the caregiver did not obtain a minimum of sixteen (16) clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #2 did not have documentation of 16 hours of annual training. The caregiver had a total of 3 three hours of annual training. 2. The provider acknowledged caregiver #2 had not completed 16 hours of annual training.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the applicant and one adult living in the family day home did not have a repeat background check every five years. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 central registry expired on 01/16/2023. 2. HHM #1 central registry expired on 01/19/2023. 3. The provider acknowledged the central registry had expired on both persons.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on record review, it was determined the provider failed to annually review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct. Evidence: 1. Child #1 last documented review on the emergency contact information was 1/4/2020. 2. Child #2 last documented review on the emergency contact information was 7/7/21. 3. Child #3 last documented review on the emergency contact information was 06/15/2020”
8VAC20-800-340-C
“Based on observation, disposable towels were not used in the bathroom. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #2 dried three (3) children's hands (Child #1, #4 and #5) with the same cloth after their hands were washed. 2. There were no disposable paper towels seen in the bathroom.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on record review and interview, the caregiver did not obtain a minimum of sixteen (16) clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #2 did not have documentation of 16 hours of annual training. The caregiver had a total of 3 three hours of annual training. 2. The provider acknowledged caregiver #2 had not completed 16 hours of annual training.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the applicant and one adult living in the family day home did not have a repeat background check every five years. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 central registry expired on 01/16/2023. 2. HHM #1 central registry expired on 01/19/2023. 3. The provider acknowledged the central registry had expired on both persons.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on record review, it was determined the provider failed to annually review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct. Evidence: 1. Child #1 last documented review on the emergency contact information was 1/4/2020. 2. Child #2 last documented review on the emergency contact information was 7/7/21. 3. Child #3 last documented review on the emergency contact information was 06/15/2020”
8VAC20-800-340-C
“Based on observation, disposable towels were not used in the bathroom. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #2 dried three (3) children's hands (Child #1, #4 and #5) with the same cloth after their hands were washed. 2. There were no disposable paper towels seen in the bathroom.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on record review and interview with the provider, a written record of children in attendance was not maintained for each day. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection (8/23/22) three school-age children (Child #3 Child #4 Child #5) were not written on the attendance sheet. 2. The provider acknowledge they did not write the children on the daily attendance sheet.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation and interview with the provider, the menu for the current week was not given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents. Evidence: 1. Menu was not posted. 2. The provider acknowledge she did not have a menu for the week.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on record review and interview with the provider, a written record of children in attendance was not maintained for each day. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection (8/23/22) three school-age children (Child #3 Child #4 Child #5) were not written on the attendance sheet. 2. The provider acknowledge they did not write the children on the daily attendance sheet.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation and interview with the provider, the menu for the current week was not given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents. Evidence: 1. Menu was not posted. 2. The provider acknowledge she did not have a menu for the week.”
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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 September 1, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 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, 7:00 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) 660-6914 to ask.
(703) 660-6914.
Alexandria, VA 22309. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.