The Goddard School - Alexandria Old Town
1245 N. Fayette Street, Alexandria, VA
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Karen Hernandez is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 5 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 5 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Karen Hernandez has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 6 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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8VAC20-800-60-B
“An up to date record for each child enrolled shall be maintained by the provider and contain all required information. The record for Child #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of the first date of attendance. The record for Child #2 did not contain documentation of the phone number for the parents' place of employment. The record for Child #3 did not contain documentation of the address for one parent's place of employment.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. An emergency evacuation was not practiced during the month of February 2026. Children were enrolled and in care during the month of February.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Providers must keep a written record of children in attendance each day. The provider was open and providing care for children on March 10, 2026 but did not take written attendance.”
8VAC20-800-100-B
“When physical examinations are completed prior to attendance, they shall have been conducted within twelve months prior to attendance for children two years of age through five years of age. The physical examination in the record for Child #1 was completed 1 year and 8 months prior to attendance. Child #1 was over 2 years old at first date of attendance. The physical examination in the record for Child #2 was completed 1 year and 10 months from the date of inspection. Although a first date of attendance was not provided, Child #2 began attending within the past 30 days. Child #2 is 2 years old.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Initial applicants must obtain a completed national criminal background check dated within 90 days of the date of the initial application. The criminal background check results in the record for Caregiver #1 were dated more than 90 days prior to the date of the initial application.”
22.1-289.036-B-3
“Initial applicants must obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry dated within 90 days of the date of the initial application. The central registry search results in the record for Caregiver #1 were dated more than 90 days before the date of the initial application.”
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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 May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 3 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 and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 901-5478 to ask.
(571) 901-5478.
Alexandria, VA 22314. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.