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Hirut Tesfaye

Alexandria, VA 22315 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
10
open each week
5 days

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About Hirut Tesfaye

Hirut Tesfaye is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It says it provides meals. 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 0 to 12 years old
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
10 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 0 to 12 years old
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty Training
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsApproved subsidy vendor for Fairfax County; accepting subsidy and child care aware
Licensed capacity10 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Hirut Tesfaye

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
10 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1110304
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1

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. Aug 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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. Child #3's record was overdue by 147 days to obtain a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Children's records are required to contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached and the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance. The record for Child #2, enrolled for 4 months, was missing the contact information for 1 of 2 emergency contacts and the medical policy number.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Two cribs were not maintained in a safe condition. The top rails of both cribs had several areas of chipped and splintered wood.”
  2. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Children's records are required to contain written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately. The record for Child A was missing written authorization for emergency medical care . The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for sixteen months.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-B

      “Cribs when being used by infants must have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Two cribs had bottom cover sheets that were loose and not tight-fitting.”
  4. Oct 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Children's records are required to contain written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately. The record for Child A was missing written authorization for emergency medical care . The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for sixteen months.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-B

      “Cribs when being used by infants must have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Two cribs had bottom cover sheets that were loose and not tight-fitting.”
  5. Aug 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1 Complaint related: No

      “The provider is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the caregiver's first day of employment or volunteering. The sworn statement for caregiver A was not obtained or completed and is overdue by 58 days.”
  6. Jan 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-B

      “Documentation of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #2, who has been actively working at the family day home for one year, did not have one out of two completed reference checks on file. One reference check was completed eight days after the employment start date.”
  7. Jan 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-B

      “Documentation of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #2, who has been actively working at the family day home for one year, did not have one out of two completed reference checks on file. One reference check was completed eight days after the employment start date.”
  8. Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child 1 is missing emergency contact's addresses.”
  3. Jul 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child 1 is missing emergency contact's addresses.”
  4. Jan 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure all parents had the required information in writing before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: Child 1, 2, 3 and 4 were missing liability insurance disclosure and emergency care and procedures.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child 1, 2, and 3 did not have documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure all all required information was in the child's file. Evidence: Child 1, 2 and 3 did not have written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur.”
  5. Jan 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure all parents had the required information in writing before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: Child 1, 2, 3 and 4 were missing liability insurance disclosure and emergency care and procedures.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child 1, 2, and 3 did not have documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure all all required information was in the child's file. Evidence: Child 1, 2 and 3 did not have written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur.”
  6. Aug 1, 2022InspectionNo 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 Hirut Tesfaye

Is Hirut Tesfaye licensed?

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

When was Hirut Tesfaye last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hirut Tesfaye had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 11 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 Hirut Tesfaye care for?

10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Hirut Tesfaye accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Hirut Tesfaye's hours?

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

How much does Hirut Tesfaye cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 269-7584 to ask.

What is Hirut Tesfaye's phone number?

(703) 269-7584.

Where is Hirut Tesfaye?

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).