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Karla Talavera

Springfield, VA 22151 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Karla Talavera

Karla Talavera is a licensed home daycare in Springfield, 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, 6:30 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Karla Talavera

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1107507
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • 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. Sep 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-B

      “Cribs when being used by infants shall have a tight-fitting bottom cover. One crib being used by an infant had a loose fitting bottom cover.”
  2. Mar 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-460-D

      “The provider shall maintain documentation of the current rabies vaccination. Pet #1 and #2's rabies vaccination expired more than one month ago.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child. Documentation of immunizations for Child #1 were received 23 days after initial attendance.”
  3. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-C

      “Information shall be privileged and confidential. The Supplemental page of the most recent inspection was posted on the premises. The Supplemental page contains confidential information.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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. An emergency plan review was due for 16 months (dated 10/11/2023).”
  5. Feb 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-C

      “Information shall be privileged and confidential. The Supplemental page of the most recent inspection was posted on the premises. The Supplemental page contains confidential information.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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. An emergency plan review was due for 16 months (dated 10/11/2023).”
  6. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Based on record review and interview, caregivers who work directly with children did not annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1) There is no documentation in the record for Caregiver #1 of having completed the health and safety update course for 2023. The most recent health and safety update course certificate in the record for Caregiver #1 was dated 12/05/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A

      “Based on review of the emergency supplies, the emergency kit did not contain all required components. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the first aid kit did not contain a second triangular bandage.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 did not contain the following information: *Name, home address, and telephone number of each parent who has custody; name, address and telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment; 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, and the first date of attendance.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on documentation review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the 2024 emergency drills log provided for review, did not have an evacuation (fire) drill documented for the month of January 2024.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on record review, the Provider did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training, annually, in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for the Provider did not contain documentation of having completed any of the required sixteen clock hours of annual training during the year 2023.”
  9. Feb 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Based on record review and interview, caregivers who work directly with children did not annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1) There is no documentation in the record for Caregiver #1 of having completed the health and safety update course for 2023. The most recent health and safety update course certificate in the record for Caregiver #1 was dated 12/05/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A

      “Based on review of the emergency supplies, the emergency kit did not contain all required components. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the first aid kit did not contain a second triangular bandage.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 did not contain the following information: *Name, home address, and telephone number of each parent who has custody; name, address and telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment; 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, and the first date of attendance.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on documentation review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the 2024 emergency drills log provided for review, did not have an evacuation (fire) drill documented for the month of January 2024.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on record review, the Provider did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training, annually, in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the record for the Provider did not contain documentation of having completed any of the required sixteen clock hours of annual training during the year 2023.”
  10. Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 1, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on review of required posted documents, the provider did not ensure that all required documents related to the terms of the license were posted on the premises of the program. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility (05/2022) were not posted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain the policy number of the child's medical insurance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Based on documentation review, the family day home (fdh) did not keep an accurate written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: 1) At the time of entrance, 4 children were in care in the fdh. The attendance record had no children documented as present.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, areas of the family day home, inside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable conditions. Evidence: 1) The entrance door had chipped and peeling white paint on both sides. 2) The pressed wood on sink showed peeling on the side beside the door. 3) Areas of the ground outside, especially the pathway to go to and from the daycare area were uneven and posed several tripping hazards.”
  5. Dec 1, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on review of required posted documents, the provider did not ensure that all required documents related to the terms of the license were posted on the premises of the program. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility (05/2022) were not posted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain the policy number of the child's medical insurance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Based on documentation review, the family day home (fdh) did not keep an accurate written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: 1) At the time of entrance, 4 children were in care in the fdh. The attendance record had no children documented as present.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, areas of the family day home, inside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable conditions. Evidence: 1) The entrance door had chipped and peeling white paint on both sides. 2) The pressed wood on sink showed peeling on the side beside the door. 3) Areas of the ground outside, especially the pathway to go to and from the daycare area were uneven and posed several tripping hazards.”
  6. May 10, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation and Provider interview, potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, cleaning agents were not stored away from food. Evidence: In the back room next to the microwave the following substances were observed next to cereal containers: Hand Sanitizer, Clorox, and Soft Scrub. The provider confirmed that is where she keeps the chemicals and cereal.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, areas of the family day home, inside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable conditions. Evidence: Several areas throughout the care area had chipped and peeling white paint on the walls including areas above and beside the bookshelf, the door leading to the baby room, and the bottom of the pole in the middle of the room.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on child record review, there was no documentation of the review of the child's emergency contact information as required by 8VAC20-800-780 B. Evidence: Child #1 did not have a documented annual update during the inspection. The most recent annual update was dated 3/2/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-330-A

      “Based on observation and Provider interview, an operable landline telephone was not available during the family day home's hours of operation. Evidence: The Provider did not have a landline available during the inspection. The Provider stated that they did not have a landline telephone.”
  7. May 10, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation and Provider interview, potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, cleaning agents were not stored away from food. Evidence: In the back room next to the microwave the following substances were observed next to cereal containers: Hand Sanitizer, Clorox, and Soft Scrub. The provider confirmed that is where she keeps the chemicals and cereal.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, areas of the family day home, inside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable conditions. Evidence: Several areas throughout the care area had chipped and peeling white paint on the walls including areas above and beside the bookshelf, the door leading to the baby room, and the bottom of the pole in the middle of the room.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on child record review, there was no documentation of the review of the child's emergency contact information as required by 8VAC20-800-780 B. Evidence: Child #1 did not have a documented annual update during the inspection. The most recent annual update was dated 3/2/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-330-A

      “Based on observation and Provider interview, an operable landline telephone was not available during the family day home's hours of operation. Evidence: The Provider did not have a landline available during the inspection. The Provider stated that they did not have a landline telephone.”

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 Karla Talavera

Is Karla Talavera licensed?

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

When was Karla Talavera last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Karla Talavera had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 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.

How many children can Karla Talavera care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Karla Talavera accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Karla Talavera's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Karla Talavera cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 421-4723 to ask.

What is Karla Talavera's phone number?

(571) 421-4723.

Where is Karla Talavera?

Springfield, VA 22151. 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).