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Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Gloria Bernal de Franco 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, 7:30 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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
Gloria Bernal de Franco has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 11 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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8VAC20-800-730-D
“Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by a written physician's order, including refrigerated medication and medications for caregivers and household members, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Household member medication was on adult desk in child play area.”
8VAC20-800-750-B
“When topical skin products are used the product does not need to be kept locked, but shall be inaccessible to children. There was a bottle of bug spray in a child's cubby within reach of children in care.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, in accordance with the requirements in 8VAC20-800-170, every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. Household member #1 repeat tuberculosis screening due every two years is overdue by five months.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually the provider shall review with the parent emergency contact information with parent. Child A's record did not have documentation that the contact information was reviewed annually. Annual review was due 10/6/2025. approximately 2 months overdue.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, in accordance with the requirements in 8VAC20-800-170, every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. Household member #1 repeat tuberculosis screening due every two years is overdue by five months.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually the provider shall review with the parent emergency contact information with parent. Child A's record did not have documentation that the contact information was reviewed annually. Annual review was due 10/6/2025. approximately 2 months overdue.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. Child A's record for physical was not signed as required. Child B's record for physical was not signed as required.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. Child A's record for physical was not signed as required. Child B's record for physical was not signed as required.”
8VAC20-800-730-D
“Medications shall be kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. There were two unlocked medications on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen.”
8VAC20-800-890
“When food is brought from home it shall be labeled in a way to identify the child. 2 bottles from home were not labeled with child's name and date.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation, electrical outlet did not have protective cover as required. Evidence: 1 electrical outlet was uncovered in the sleeping room.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“Based on record review, provider did not obtain current report of Tuberculosis Screening a the time of hire before coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff A ( Hire date 2/13/2024) did not have a Tuberculosis Screen at the time of hire. Tuberculosis screen dated 3/6/2024.”
8VAC20-800-200-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not complete required orientation for assistant by the end of their first week of job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff A - ( hire date 5/1/2023) did not have required staff orientation documented in record by end of first week of job responsibilities.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on record review, The provider did not review annually with the parent the emergency contact information to ensue the information is correct. Evidence: Child A ( start date 10/11/2023) did not have annual review of emergency contact information documented in their record.”
8VAC20-800-830-D
“Based upon record review, required records of emergency evacuation and shelter in place drills were not maintained. Evidence: There was no documention that the emergency evacuations were practiced monthly as required. There were no documentation that the shleter-in place drills were practiced twice a year as required.”
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Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
7932 Jannalee Ave, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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 August 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 8 of 9 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, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (206) 228-3021 to ask.
(206) 228-3021.
Alexandria, VA 22306. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.