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Esperanza Claros Munoz

Alexandria, VA 22306 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
5
open each week
5 days

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About Esperanza Claros Munoz

Esperanza Claros Munoz 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, 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 20 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
5 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity5 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Esperanza Claros Munoz

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
5 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110665
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 2 rules cited

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

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Sep 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 annual update of the emergency plan is 5 months past due.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review. Record for child #3 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #3 has been in care for over a year.”
  2. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-B

      “Within the first 90 days of employment or service all caregivers shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Caregivers #2 & #3 have been employed longer than 90 days and have not completed the Virginia Preservice Training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually. Caregivers #2 and #3 did not obtain any training hours in 2024.”
  4. Sep 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-B

      “Within the first 90 days of employment or service all caregivers shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Caregivers #2 & #3 have been employed longer than 90 days and have not completed the Virginia Preservice Training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually. Caregivers #2 and #3 did not obtain any training hours in 2024.”
  5. Mar 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Children's records are required to contain name addresses and phone numbers of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. Child #1 and Child #2's did not have information on a second person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The children were present during the inspection and have been in care for at least 5 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall orient assistants by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Caregiver #1 and #2 have not completed orientation by the provider. Caregivers #1 and #2 assumed responsibilities over six months ago.”
  6. Mar 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Children's records are required to contain name addresses and phone numbers of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. Child #1 and Child #2's did not have information on a second person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The children were present during the inspection and have been in care for at least 5 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall orient assistants by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Caregiver #1 and #2 have not completed orientation by the provider. Caregivers #1 and #2 assumed responsibilities over six months ago.”
  7. Sep 16, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child. Child #3's record did not contain immunizations. Child #3 was in attendance during the inspection and today was first day attending.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-80-C

      “Within seven business days of the child's first day of attendance, the provider shall document method of verification of the identity and age of the child. The provider did not document the method of verification of the child's age and identity in the child's record for child who has been attending seven weeks.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Children's records are required to contain name addresses and phone numbers of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. Child #1's emergency contact #1 did not have address and no information on a second person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for 7 weeks.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-790

      “The telephone number of the responsible person for emergency backup care should be posted in a visible area close to the telephone. No telephone number was posted of the responsible person for emergency backup care.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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. The provider did not have a landline telephone available during hours of operation.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-A

      “The provider must orient assistants by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Assistant caregivers #2 and #3 have not completed orientation by the provider. Caregivers #2 and #3 assumed job responsibilities over a week ago.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The provider is required to obtain a completed sworn statement for employees prior to 1st day of employment. The sworn statement for Caregiver #3, who is currently working, was dated after their first day of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-770

      “A working portable battery-operated weather band radio shall be available to caregivers at all times. The provider did not have a portable battery-operated weather band radio available.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “An up to date record for each child enrolled shall be maintained by the provider. There was no record for child #2 and child #3, who were in care during the inspection and today was their first day in attendance.”
  8. Sep 16, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child. Child #3's record did not contain immunizations. Child #3 was in attendance during the inspection and today was first day attending.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-80-C

      “Within seven business days of the child's first day of attendance, the provider shall document method of verification of the identity and age of the child. The provider did not document the method of verification of the child's age and identity in the child's record for child who has been attending seven weeks.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Children's records are required to contain name addresses and phone numbers of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. Child #1's emergency contact #1 did not have address and no information on a second person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for 7 weeks.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-790

      “The telephone number of the responsible person for emergency backup care should be posted in a visible area close to the telephone. No telephone number was posted of the responsible person for emergency backup care.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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. The provider did not have a landline telephone available during hours of operation.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-A

      “The provider must orient assistants by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Assistant caregivers #2 and #3 have not completed orientation by the provider. Caregivers #2 and #3 assumed job responsibilities over a week ago.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The provider is required to obtain a completed sworn statement for employees prior to 1st day of employment. The sworn statement for Caregiver #3, who is currently working, was dated after their first day of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-770

      “A working portable battery-operated weather band radio shall be available to caregivers at all times. The provider did not have a portable battery-operated weather band radio available.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “An up to date record for each child enrolled shall be maintained by the provider. There was no record for child #2 and child #3, who were in care during the inspection and today was their first day in attendance.”
  9. Jul 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-940-B

      “REPEAT Based on observation and interview, the provider did not have an operable thermometer available to monitor refrigerator and freezer compartments temperatures. Evidence: The provider stated they did not have a thermometer for their fridge.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-170-A

      “Based on interview, household members did not complete report of tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Household member 1 does not have documentation of a report of tuberculosis screening.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-340-C

      “Based on observation, the bathroom did not have all required items. Evidence: There was not paper towel in the bathroom.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-1

      “Based on interview, the provider did not ensure all household member completed a sworn statement. Evidence: Household member 1 does not have a completed sworn statement.”
  10. Apr 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-940-B

      “Based on observation, the provider did not have an operable thermometer available to monitor the refrigerator and freezer compartment temperatures. Evidence: The provider did not have a thermometer to monitor the refrigerator and freezer temperatures.”

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 Esperanza Claros Munoz

Is Esperanza Claros Munoz licensed?

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

When was Esperanza Claros Munoz last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Esperanza Claros Munoz 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 Esperanza Claros Munoz care for?

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

Does Esperanza Claros Munoz accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Esperanza Claros Munoz's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Esperanza Claros Munoz cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 214-4217 to ask.

What is Esperanza Claros Munoz's phone number?

(571) 214-4217.

Where is Esperanza Claros Munoz?

Alexandria, VA 22306. 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).