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Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
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 | 5 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Esperanza Claros Munoz has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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8VAC20-800-800-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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
8VAC20-800-340-C
“Based on observation, the bathroom did not have all required items. Evidence: There was not paper towel in the bathroom.”
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.”
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.”
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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 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
5, 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 (571) 214-4217 to ask.
(571) 214-4217.
Alexandria, VA 22306. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.