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Kaye Kare Child Care Center

384 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 220464.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
97
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$370

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About Kaye Kare Child Care Center

Kaye Kare Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Falls Church, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 97 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $370 to $400.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedSecure entryPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 - 12 years old
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
97 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F 7:00AM - 6:30PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 - 12 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k and toddler care
CurriculumSTREAMin³
StaffStaff members are CPR and First Aid certified
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyContactless check-in, Outdoor playground
MoreFounded 1983
Licensed capacity97 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kaye Kare Child Care Center lists weekly tuition from $370 to $400.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full-Time, M-F 7:00AM-6:30PM (rates subject to change)$400
Part-Time, 3 Full Days$370
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Daily Rate$135
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Kaye Kare Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
97 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#304426
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Background checks 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to obtain a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center had not submitted search of central registry for staff #1, who lived out of state within 5 years of hire date.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Peeling paint and chipped/broken tiles in classroom and hallway, that are in use by children.”
  3. Oct 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #4, employed for more than a year, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or criminal history check from a state lived in 5 years prior to hire, as listed on Sworn Statement..”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #4, who has been actively working at the center for the past year, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
  4. Apr 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-7

      “A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #4, who has been enrolled for a month, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #4, who has been actively working at the center for the past 5 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At the time of inspection, the attendance record in 2-3yo classroom did not have any record of children in attendance and electronic record system had 9 children signed in and there were 12 children present in the classroom.”
  5. Oct 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “A sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether employee has 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 is to be completed prior to employment and by end of 30th day for employees. Staff #3 did not have a completed Sworn Disclosure statement in their file, has been employed for 3 years.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-B

      “The emergency preparedness plan shall contain procedural components for plan review and update. The center did not have documentation that the emergency preparedness plan had been reviewed or updated in the past year.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for Water supply, Sewage disposal system and Food service. The center did not have annual environmental sanitation report. Date of last report 10/6/2021.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Centers must keep a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. Child #1 (enrolled 3 months) and Child #4 (enrolled 2 weeks) records were missing name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child #4's record was missing documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #4, who had been attending for two weeks, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file. Child #6 and child #7 who have been attending for a month, did not have documentation of updated immunization record on file. DOL immunizations was prior to children turning 2 years old.”
  6. Oct 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “A sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether employee has 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 is to be completed prior to employment and by end of 30th day for employees. Staff #3 did not have a completed Sworn Disclosure statement in their file, has been employed for 3 years.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-B

      “The emergency preparedness plan shall contain procedural components for plan review and update. The center did not have documentation that the emergency preparedness plan had been reviewed or updated in the past year.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for Water supply, Sewage disposal system and Food service. The center did not have annual environmental sanitation report. Date of last report 10/6/2021.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Centers must keep a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. Child #1 (enrolled 3 months) and Child #4 (enrolled 2 weeks) records were missing name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child #4's record was missing documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #4, who had been attending for two weeks, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file. Child #6 and child #7 who have been attending for a month, did not have documentation of updated immunization record on file. DOL immunizations was prior to children turning 2 years old.”
  7. Apr 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, references for staff#2 were not checked before employment. Evidence: References for staff hired 1/9/2023, two references were completed 1/16/2023.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review the child day center did not obtain fingerprint results for an employee, prior to hire date. Evidence: Fingerprint results for Staff #2 (DOH: 1/5/2024) were not obtained until 1/18/2024,”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-F

      “Based on record review, the center did not have medication authorization for medication on site. Evidence: Medication (EpiPen) prescribed for Child#6 kept on site, did not have medication authorization signed by MD and parent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on observation, the center did not follow their procedure for preventing use of outdated medication. Evidence: Medication for Child #7 expired 2/2024.”
  8. Apr 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, references for staff#2 were not checked before employment. Evidence: References for staff hired 1/9/2023, two references were completed 1/16/2023.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review the child day center did not obtain fingerprint results for an employee, prior to hire date. Evidence: Fingerprint results for Staff #2 (DOH: 1/5/2024) were not obtained until 1/18/2024,”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-F

      “Based on record review, the center did not have medication authorization for medication on site. Evidence: Medication (EpiPen) prescribed for Child#6 kept on site, did not have medication authorization signed by MD and parent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on observation, the center did not follow their procedure for preventing use of outdated medication. Evidence: Medication for Child #7 expired 2/2024.”
  9. Oct 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-C

      “Based on observation, a ratio of 1 staff to 5 children was not maintained in a classroom where the youngest child was 23 months of age. Evidence: At approximately 10:02am, Staff #1 was observed on the playground. When the inspector entered the two's classroom at approximately 10:11am, there were 10 children with Staff #2. Staff #1 returned to the classroom at approximately 10:18am. The classroom was out of ratio for approximately 16 minutes.”
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-780-40-E

      “Based on record review, interview, and observation, the center did not operate within the terms of their current license issued by the department. Evidence: The center is currently licensed for children ages 2 years- 12 years of age. Child #6 was enrolled in the center on 09/05/2023, they were 21 months of age.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for a child under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #1's record contain immunization records that were last updated on 7/14/2020.”
  10. Oct 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-C

      “Based on observation, a ratio of 1 staff to 5 children was not maintained in a classroom where the youngest child was 23 months of age. Evidence: At approximately 10:02am, Staff #1 was observed on the playground. When the inspector entered the two's classroom at approximately 10:11am, there were 10 children with Staff #2. Staff #1 returned to the classroom at approximately 10:18am. The classroom was out of ratio for approximately 16 minutes.”
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-780-40-E

      “Based on record review, interview, and observation, the center did not operate within the terms of their current license issued by the department. Evidence: The center is currently licensed for children ages 2 years- 12 years of age. Child #6 was enrolled in the center on 09/05/2023, they were 21 months of age.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for a child under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #1's record contain immunization records that were last updated on 7/14/2020.”
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Jun 29, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 2, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on record review, a staff member did not have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff #2 (DOH: 1/19/2023) did not have current certification in first aid training appropriate to the ages of children in care.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review, a staff member did not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (DOH: 1/19/2023) did not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not all contain required information. Evidence: Child #3's record is missing the father's work phone number.”
  3. May 2, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on record review, a staff member did not have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff #2 (DOH: 1/19/2023) did not have current certification in first aid training appropriate to the ages of children in care.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review, a staff member did not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (DOH: 1/19/2023) did not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not all contain required information. Evidence: Child #3's record is missing the father's work phone number.”
  4. Dec 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not all contain required information. Evidence: 1.Child #2's record is missing the address for both emergency contacts. 2.Child #4's record is missing the parents' place of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, the center did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: Staff #1's (DOH:11/28/2022) record does not contain documentation to verify that two or more references were checked before employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis(TB) screening/testing for a staff member at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #1's (DOH: 11/28/2022) record does not contain TB screening/testing documentation.”
  5. Dec 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not all contain required information. Evidence: 1.Child #2's record is missing the address for both emergency contacts. 2.Child #4's record is missing the parents' place of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, the center did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: Staff #1's (DOH:11/28/2022) record does not contain documentation to verify that two or more references were checked before employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis(TB) screening/testing for a staff member at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #1's (DOH: 11/28/2022) record does not contain TB screening/testing documentation.”
  6. May 16, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      22VAC40-185-340-F

      “Based on observation of the Preschool classroom, the center did not ensure that all children 10 years of age or younger are always within actual sight and sounds supervision. Evidence: 1. At approximately 11:15am there were 13 children present in the Preschool classroom (room #204) with Staff #1 supervising. 2. A child needed to use the restroom, Staff #1 called out for one of the teachers in the classroom located next to them, but there was no answer. 3. Then Staff #1 stepped out of their classroom, walked over to the other classroom and asked one of the teachers to take the child to the restroom. 4. As a result, the children were out of sight and sound supervision for aproximately 10 seconds.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-280-B

      “Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Four containers of disinfectant Clorox wipes were observed being stored on a shelf inside a closet in the Little Tykes classroom # 111. The door to the closet had a lock, but the closet door was not locked during the inspection. In the Little Tykes classroom # L21, 4 containers of fluid absorbent were observed in an unlocked upper cabinet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-185-420-E-3

      “Based on review of medication records, the center did not obtain a current written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. EVIDENCE: Child #1's did not include a current food allergy care action plan. The allergy care plan for Child #1 expired on 3/5/2022.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      22VAC40-185-350-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure staff-to-children ratios were maintained whenever children are in care. Evidence: 1. At approximately 11:00am, 2 out of 7 classrooms were out of the required ratios. 2. A ratio waiver request was granted on 12/3/2021 increasing the ratio in the Little Tykes classroom (2 years-old) from 1 staff to 8 children to 1 staff to 9 children and in the Preschool classrooms (4 years-old) from 1 staff to 10 children to 1 staff to 11 children. 3. On the day of the inspection the following ratios were observed: A) 19 children (2 years-old) were observed in the Little Tykes classroom #111 with 2 staff. B) 13 children (4 years-old) were observed in the Preschool classroom #204 with 1 staff.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      22VAC40-185-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The boy's bathrooms had large areas of the stall walls covered with rust. The rust was rough to the touch and could cut children's clothing and/or skin. 2. A broken soap dispenser was observed in the boys? bathroom located on the lower level of the facility. 3. Three tiles were missing on the second floor hallway next to the water fountain.”
  7. May 16, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      22VAC40-185-340-F

      “Based on observation of the Preschool classroom, the center did not ensure that all children 10 years of age or younger are always within actual sight and sounds supervision. Evidence: 1. At approximately 11:15am there were 13 children present in the Preschool classroom (room #204) with Staff #1 supervising. 2. A child needed to use the restroom, Staff #1 called out for one of the teachers in the classroom located next to them, but there was no answer. 3. Then Staff #1 stepped out of their classroom, walked over to the other classroom and asked one of the teachers to take the child to the restroom. 4. As a result, the children were out of sight and sound supervision for aproximately 10 seconds.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-280-B

      “Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Four containers of disinfectant Clorox wipes were observed being stored on a shelf inside a closet in the Little Tykes classroom # 111. The door to the closet had a lock, but the closet door was not locked during the inspection. In the Little Tykes classroom # L21, 4 containers of fluid absorbent were observed in an unlocked upper cabinet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-185-420-E-3

      “Based on review of medication records, the center did not obtain a current written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. EVIDENCE: Child #1's did not include a current food allergy care action plan. The allergy care plan for Child #1 expired on 3/5/2022.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      22VAC40-185-350-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure staff-to-children ratios were maintained whenever children are in care. Evidence: 1. At approximately 11:00am, 2 out of 7 classrooms were out of the required ratios. 2. A ratio waiver request was granted on 12/3/2021 increasing the ratio in the Little Tykes classroom (2 years-old) from 1 staff to 8 children to 1 staff to 9 children and in the Preschool classrooms (4 years-old) from 1 staff to 10 children to 1 staff to 11 children. 3. On the day of the inspection the following ratios were observed: A) 19 children (2 years-old) were observed in the Little Tykes classroom #111 with 2 staff. B) 13 children (4 years-old) were observed in the Preschool classroom #204 with 1 staff.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      22VAC40-185-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The boy's bathrooms had large areas of the stall walls covered with rust. The rust was rough to the touch and could cut children's clothing and/or skin. 2. A broken soap dispenser was observed in the boys? bathroom located on the lower level of the facility. 3. Three tiles were missing on the second floor hallway next to the water fountain.”
  8. Sep 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 29, 2021InspectionNo 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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Questions about Kaye Kare Child Care Center

Is Kaye Kare Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was Kaye Kare Child Care Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kaye Kare Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 8 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 Kaye Kare Child Care Center care for?

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

Does Kaye Kare Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Kaye Kare Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kaye Kare Child Care Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $370 to $400, as it lists it.

What is Kaye Kare Child Care Center's phone number?

(703) 237-9454.

Where is Kaye Kare Child Care Center?

384 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. The nearest other daycare we list is Columbia Baptist Church, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).