KinderCare Learning Centers #000540
8604 Pohick Road, Springfield, VA
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Laura Toledo de Mendoza 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, 6:00 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 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
Laura Toledo de Mendoza has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 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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8VAC20-800-50-A
“The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day. The attendance was not recorded at the time of inspection and had not been recorded for over four months. Caregiver #1 stated that the attendance has not been recorded in over four months.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 was not completed and was overdue by five months.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. There was a wooden barrier propped up between another barrier and a shed located on the outdoor playground that had loose wooden panels, split wood, splintering wood and popped nails exposed.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check for each adult household member. Household Member #1, did not have a completed national criminal background check and it was overdue by two months.”
8VAC20-790-170-A
“Providers must obtain a current tuberculosis screening from each adult household member prior to coming into contact with children. There was no tuberculosis screening for Household Member #1 and it was over due by two months.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check for each adult household member. Household Member #1, did not have a completed national criminal background check and it was overdue by two months.”
8VAC20-790-170-A
“Providers must obtain a current tuberculosis screening from each adult household member prior to coming into contact with children. There was no tuberculosis screening for Household Member #1 and it was over due by two months.”
8VAC20-800-100-B
“Based on record review and interview, The physical examination prior to attendance was not conducted within three months for children age seven months through 18 months. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (age: 2 yrs 4 mo) (date of enrollment: 01/30/2023) record contained documentation of a physical examination dated 05/12/2022. 2. Caregiver #1 acknowledged that the physical examination in Child #1's record was dated 05/12/2022.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review and interview, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is not exempt from the immunization requirements once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (Age: 2 yr 4mo) record contained documentation of immunizations dated 05/05/2023. 2. Caregiver #1 acknowledged that the record for Child #1 contained documentation of immunizations dated 05/05/2023.”
8VAC20-800-100-B
“Based on record review and interview, The physical examination prior to attendance was not conducted within three months for children age seven months through 18 months. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (age: 2 yrs 4 mo) (date of enrollment: 01/30/2023) record contained documentation of a physical examination dated 05/12/2022. 2. Caregiver #1 acknowledged that the physical examination in Child #1's record was dated 05/12/2022.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review and interview, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is not exempt from the immunization requirements once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (Age: 2 yr 4mo) record contained documentation of immunizations dated 05/05/2023. 2. Caregiver #1 acknowledged that the record for Child #1 contained documentation of immunizations dated 05/05/2023.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: Provider stated she has not been keeping a written record of children in attendance each day.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, additional immunizations records were not obtained for a child every six months under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #2 (DOB: 4/27/2021) last immunization record on file was dated 7/27/2022.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on record review, the provider failed to review with the parent the emergency contact information and obtain the parent signed acknowledgement of the review. Evidence: Child #2 first day of enrollment was 8/03/2022. There has been no annual review of emergency contact information.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on record review and interview, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drills. Evidence: Provider stated that drills have been completed and she could not locate the documentation. The last drill on file was dated 09/2023.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: Provider stated she has not been keeping a written record of children in attendance each day.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, additional immunizations records were not obtained for a child every six months under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #2 (DOB: 4/27/2021) last immunization record on file was dated 7/27/2022.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on record review, the provider failed to review with the parent the emergency contact information and obtain the parent signed acknowledgement of the review. Evidence: Child #2 first day of enrollment was 8/03/2022. There has been no annual review of emergency contact information.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on record review and interview, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drills. Evidence: Provider stated that drills have been completed and she could not locate the documentation. The last drill on file was dated 09/2023.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review of caregiver and household member records, the provider failed to obtain a current report of Tuberculosis Screening Form, in accordance with 8VAC20-180-170, every 2 years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: Caregiver #1's ( date of Hire 8/21/2023) Tuberculosis screen on record is 2/4/22. TB screen must be completed within 30 days prior to hire. Caregiver #2's record does not contain a current TB screen. The last screening expired 4/28/2023 Caregiver #3's record does not contain a current TB screen. The last screening expired 4/28/2023.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Based on record review, provider did not have current certification in CPR. Evidence: Provider/ Caregiver #2- CPR certification expired 2/22/2023. Caregiver #3 - CPR certification expired 2/22/2023.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on record review, the provider failed to obtain current Criminal History Background Record checks as required. Evidence: Caregiver #1 ( Date of Hire 08/21/2023) Criminal History Search dated 7/5/2022 was not requested by the provider. Caregiver #2 - Criminal history search dated 6/28/2018 expired on 6/28/2023. Caregiver #3- Criminal History search dated 6/27/2018 expired on 6/27/2023.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-4
“Based on record review, certification for first aid was not current. Evidence: Provider/ Caregiver #2- first aid certification expired 2/22/2023 Caregiver #3- first aid certification expired 2/22/2023”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review of caregiver and household member records, the provider failed to obtain a current report of Tuberculosis Screening Form, in accordance with 8VAC20-180-170, every 2 years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: Caregiver #1's ( date of Hire 8/21/2023) Tuberculosis screen on record is 2/4/22. TB screen must be completed within 30 days prior to hire. Caregiver #2's record does not contain a current TB screen. The last screening expired 4/28/2023 Caregiver #3's record does not contain a current TB screen. The last screening expired 4/28/2023.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Based on record review, provider did not have current certification in CPR. Evidence: Provider/ Caregiver #2- CPR certification expired 2/22/2023. Caregiver #3 - CPR certification expired 2/22/2023.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on record review, the provider failed to obtain current Criminal History Background Record checks as required. Evidence: Caregiver #1 ( Date of Hire 08/21/2023) Criminal History Search dated 7/5/2022 was not requested by the provider. Caregiver #2 - Criminal history search dated 6/28/2018 expired on 6/28/2023. Caregiver #3- Criminal History search dated 6/27/2018 expired on 6/27/2023.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-4
“Based on record review, certification for first aid was not current. Evidence: Provider/ Caregiver #2- first aid certification expired 2/22/2023 Caregiver #3- first aid certification expired 2/22/2023”
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8604 Pohick Road, Springfield, VA
Springfield, VA 22153 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Springfield, VA 22153 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Springfield, VA 22153 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Springfield, VA 22153 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Springfield, VA 22153 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Springfield, VA 22153 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Springfield, VA 22153 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Springfield, VA 22153 · infants to preschool · 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 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 8 of 10 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, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 585-7386 to ask.
(703) 585-7386.
Springfield, VA 22153. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.