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Eden Mekonnen

Alexandria, VA 22315 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families1.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
5
open each week
5 days

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About Eden Mekonnen

Eden Mekonnen is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 5 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 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
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
5 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity5 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Eden Mekonnen has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Eden Mekonnen

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
5 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1111040
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2

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. Apr 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-B

      “Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating. The children did not wash their hands prior to eating morning snack.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-A

      “Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water prior to serving food. The provider did not wash hands prior to serving morning snack to the children.”
  2. Jan 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “The provider shall obtain for child that the child has been adequately immunized, prior to the first day of attendance. Child #2's record did not have immunization record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-80-A

      “The provider shall obtain proof of identity for each child within 7 days of the child's first day of attendance. Child #2 and Child #3's records were missing the verification of the proof of identity. Both children have been in attendance at the family day care for over 7 days.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Children's records shall contain complete information. 1. Child #1's record was missing the following: liability insurance form, medication policy form. 2. Child #2's record was missing the following: first day of attendance, authorization for emergency medical care, liability insurance form, medication policy form. 3. Child #3's record was missing the following: first day of attendance, authorization for emergency medical care, liability insurance form, medication policy form.”
  3. Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo 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 Eden Mekonnen

Is Eden Mekonnen licensed?

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

When was Eden Mekonnen last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Eden Mekonnen had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 3 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 Eden Mekonnen care for?

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

Does Eden Mekonnen accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Eden Mekonnen's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Eden Mekonnen cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (614) 390-5087 to ask.

What is Eden Mekonnen's phone number?

(614) 390-5087.

Where is Eden Mekonnen?

Alexandria, VA 22315. 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).