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Springfield, VA 22150 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Fenet Mulugeta is a licensed home daycare in Springfield, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 7 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 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 |
| Licensed capacity | 7 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Fenet Mulugeta has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 29 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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22.1-289.011-F
“The findings of the most recent inspection shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings of the inspection dated July 9, 2026 was not posted on the premises.”
8VAC20-800-540-A
“A safety strap shall be used and securely fastened when a high chair is occupied by a child. Child #1 (age: 17 months) was observed sitting in a high chair. A safety strap was not used to secure the child.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION A child's record shall contain the following information: name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. Child #3's record was missing one out of two emergency contacts at the time of inspection.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. In a playroom, occupied by children ages 16 months to 4 years, storage bins and daycare supplies were observed stacked and stored in a way that a child could pull the items down on themselves.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Child-resistant protective covers shall be installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age. There were three unused electrical outlets observed without protective covers in a playroom occupied by children ages 16 months to 4 years.”
8VAC20-800-750-B
“Topical skin products shall be inaccessible to children. Three topical skin products were stored in a bin accessible to children ages 16 months to 4 years.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for Child #1 and Child #4. Child #1 and #4 have been attending the family day home for over five months. This was previously cited on January 23, 2026.”
8VAC20-800-80-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Within seven business days of the child's first day of attendance at the family day home, the provider shall obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of the child. The provider did not obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of Child #1 and Child #4. Child #1 and Child #4 have been attending the family day home for over five months. This was previously cited on January 23, 2026.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION A child's record shall contain the following information: name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached and written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately unless the parent presents a written objection to provision of medical treatment on religious or other grounds. Child #1's record did not contain written authorization for emergency medical care. Child #1 has been enrolled for over five months. This was previously cited on January 23, 2026. Child #4's record did not contain the name, address and phone number for one out of two emergency contacts and written authorization for emergency medical care. Child #4 has been enrolled for over five months. This was previously cited on January 23, 2026.”
8VAC20-800-900-B
“Children shall not be allowed to drink while walking. Child #4 (age: 2 years) and Child #5 (age: 2 years) were observed drinking while walking.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“REPEAT VIOLATION The family day home must request a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry prior to employment. The family day home did not request a search of the central registry for Caregiver #1. Caregiver #1 has been employed by the family day home for over two months. This was previously cited on January 23, 2026.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“REPEAT VIOLATION All employees of the family day home must provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether they have ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether they have been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth prior to employment. Caregiver #1 did not provide a sworn statement. Caregiver #1 has been employed by the family day home for over five months. This was previously cited on January 23, 2026.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. The provider did not obtain documentation of immunizations for Child #4. Child #4 has been attending the family day home for over five months. This was previously cited on January 23, 2026.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall obtain from each caregiver at the time of hire a current Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening form published by the Virginia Department of Health or a form consistent with it documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form. The provider did not obtain a current Report of TB Screening form for Caregiver #1. Caregiver #1 has been employed by the family day home for over five months.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4. Child #1, #2, and #4 have been attending the family day home for over two months.”
8VAC20-800-120-A
“The provider shall maintain a record for each caregiver. The provider did not have a record for Caregiver #2. Caregiver #2 has been employed at the family day home for over two months.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“The provider shall obtain from each caregiver at the time of hire a current Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening form published by the Virginia Department of Health or a form consistent with it documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form. On January 23, 2026, Caregiver #3 was observed interacting with a group of children. The provider did not obtain a current Report of TB Screening form for Caregiver #3. Caregiver #3 has been employed by the family day home for over two months.”
8VAC20-800-150-D-2
“An assistant 18 years of age or older who is left alone with children in care shall have current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council, or current first aid certification issued within the past three years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department. On January 23, 2026, Caregiver #2 was observed working alone with children in care. Caregiver #2 does not have current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council, or current first aid certification issued within the past three years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record shall contain the following information: name, office address and telephone number of the child's physician; name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached; name and policy number of the child's medical insurance, if applicable; and written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately unless the parent presents a written objection to provision of medical treatment on religious or other grounds. Child #1's record did not contain the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance and written authorization for emergency medical care. Child #1 has been enrolled for over two months. Child #2's record did not contain name, office address and telephone number of the child's physician, name and policy number of the child's medical insurance, the addresses of two emergency contacts, and written authorization for emergency medical care. Child #2 has been enrolled for over two months. Child #3's record did not contain name and policy number of the child's medical insurance, the name and phone number for one out of two emergency contacts, the addresses of two emergency contacts, and written authorization for emergency medical care. Child #3 has been enrolled for over two months. Child #4's record did not contain name and policy number of the child's medical insurance, name, address and phone number for one out of two emergency contacts and written authorization for emergency medical care. Child #4 has been enrolled for over two months.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing the following information: check in and check out procedures; whether or not there is liability insurance; requirement for the child to be adequately immunized; requirement for paid caregivers to report suspected child abuse or neglect; custodial parent's right to be admitted to the family day home any time the child is in care; general daily schedule; policies for the provision of food; discipline policies; amount of time per week that an adult assistant or substitute provider instead of the provider is scheduled to care for the child; address of the website of the department. Parents of Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not receive check in and check out procedures; whether or not there is liability insurance; requirement for the child to be adequately immunized; requirement for paid caregivers to report suspected child abuse or neglect; custodial parent's right to be admitted to the family day home any time the child is in care; general daily schedule; policies for the provision of food; discipline policies; amount of time per week that an adult assistant or substitute provider instead of the provider is scheduled to care for the child; address of the website of the department before the child's first day of attendance. Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 have been attending the family day home for over two months.”
8VAC20-800-150-D-1
“An assistant 18 years of age or older who is left alone with children in care shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from the American Red Cross , American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute or National Safety Council, or current CPR certification issued within the past two years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department. On January 23, 2026, Caregiver #2 was observed working alone with children in care. Caregiver #2 does not have a current certification in CPR from American Red Cross , American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute or National Safety Council, or current CPR certification issued within the past two years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. The provider did not obtain documentation of immunizations for Child #4. Child #4 has been attending the family day home for over 2 months.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“All employees of the family day home must provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth prior to employment. Caregiver #3 did not provide a sworn statement. On January 23, 2026, Caregiver #3 was observing interacting with a group of children. Caregiver #3 has been employed by the family day home for over two months.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“All employees of the family day home must submit to fingerprinting prior to employment. Caregiver #3 did not submit to fingerprinting. On January 23, 2026, Caregiver #3 was observed interacting with a group of children. Caregiver #3 has been employed for over two months.”
8VAC20-800-80-A
“Within seven business days of the child's first day of attendance at the family day home, the provider shall obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of the child. The provider did not obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of Child #1, #2, #3 and #4. Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 have been attending the family day home for over two months.”
8VAC20-800-530-F
“No soft bedding of any kind shall be used under or around infants. Two soft blankets were observed being used around Child #1 (age: 1 year) as the child slept in a playpen.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The family day home must request a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry prior to employment and staff must be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks until they have received all required results. The family day home does not have a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for Caregiver #2. On January 23, 2026, Caregiver #2 was observed working with a group of children and was not supervised at all times by an individual with all background checks. Caregiver #2 has been employed for over two months. The family day home did not request a search of the central registry for Caregiver #3. On January 23, 2026, Caregiver #3 was observed interacting with a group of children and was not supervised at all times by an individual with all background checks. Caregiver #3 has been employed by the family day home for over two months.”
8VAC20-800-550
“A play pen shall not be used for the designated sleeping area. On January 23, 2026, Child #1 (age: 1 year) was observed sleeping in a play pen.”
8VAC20-800-250-C
“Toys hung from the sides of a playpen with strings or cords shall be removed with the child begins to push up on hands or knees or is five months of age, whichever occurs first. A toy hung from the side of a playpen with a string was observed on a playpen that was occupied by Child #1 (age: 1 year).”
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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 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 4 of 5 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.
7, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 314-8879 to ask.
(571) 314-8879.
Springfield, VA 22150. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.