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Lucy Ayala

Sterling, VA 20164 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Lucy Ayala

Lucy Ayala is a licensed home daycare in Sterling, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-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 Lucy Ayala

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1105582
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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. Jun 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-40-A

      “The provider shall ensure that the total number of children receiving care at any one time does not exceed the maximum licensed capacity of the home. At the beginning of the inspection, the total number of children receiving care was 13 exceeding the family day home's capacity of 12. One child was picked up during the inspection.”
  2. Jun 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Potentially poisonous substances shall be inaccessible to children. Laundry detergent and disinfectant spray were in an unlocked laundry closet, accessible to children. Disinfectant wipes were on a shelf in the main childcare area, accessible to children.”
  6. Apr 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Potentially poisonous substances shall be inaccessible to children. Laundry detergent and disinfectant spray were in an unlocked laundry closet, accessible to children. Disinfectant wipes were on a shelf in the main childcare area, accessible to children.”
  7. Nov 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival of each child in care as it occurs. There was no documentation of the arrival of Child #1, Child #2 and Child #4 at the time of inspection. All three children were present.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for Child #3. Child #3 has been enrolled for 22 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The family day home must obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry every five years for all household members. Household Member #1's repeat central registry search was overdue by one month.”
  8. Nov 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival of each child in care as it occurs. There was no documentation of the arrival of Child #1, Child #2 and Child #4 at the time of inspection. All three children were present.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for Child #3. Child #3 has been enrolled for 22 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The family day home must obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry every five years for all household members. Household Member #1's repeat central registry search was overdue by one month.”
  9. Jun 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for Child #1 (start date: 01/17/2023).”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. The provider did not obtain documentation of immunizations for Child #1 (start date: 01/17/2023).”
    • 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. The last documented review of the emergency plan was dated 08/18/2022.”
  10. Jun 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for Child #1 (start date: 01/17/2023).”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. The provider did not obtain documentation of immunizations for Child #1 (start date: 01/17/2023).”
    • 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. The last documented review of the emergency plan was dated 08/18/2022.”
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  1. Nov 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on record review, the family day home failed to practice emergency evacuation procedures monthly. Evidence: The family day home did not practice emergency evacuation procedures in May 2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-B

      “Based on observation, caregivers did not ensure that children's hands were washed with liquid soap and running water after diapering. Evidence: 1. Child #3's hands were not washed after Caregiver #3 changed their diaper. 2. Child #4's hands were not washed after Caregiver #3 changed their diaper. 3. Child #5's hands were not washed after Caregiver #3 changed their diaper.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “Based on observation, the family day home failed to ensure that the diapering surface was cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Caregiver #3 did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after changing Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5.”
  2. Nov 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on record review, the family day home failed to practice emergency evacuation procedures monthly. Evidence: The family day home did not practice emergency evacuation procedures in May 2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-B

      “Based on observation, caregivers did not ensure that children's hands were washed with liquid soap and running water after diapering. Evidence: 1. Child #3's hands were not washed after Caregiver #3 changed their diaper. 2. Child #4's hands were not washed after Caregiver #3 changed their diaper. 3. Child #5's hands were not washed after Caregiver #3 changed their diaper.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “Based on observation, the family day home failed to ensure that the diapering surface was cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Caregiver #3 did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after changing Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5.”
  3. Jan 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-340-C

      “Based on observation, the bathroom did not contain paper towels. Evidence: 1. The bathroom used by the children in care did not contain paper towels. 2. Child #2 was observed drying their hands with a cloth towel in the bathroom after washing their hands.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-540-A

      “Based on observation, high chair safety straps were not used and securely fastened, when occupied by a child. Evidence: 1. The high chair safety strap was not fastened as Child #2 sat in the chair for lunch. 2. The high chair safety strap was not fastened as Child #5 sat in the chair for lunch. 3. The high chair safety strap was not fastened as Child #6 sat in the chair for lunch. 4. The high chair safety strap was not securely fastened as Child #8 sat in the chair for lunch. 5. The high chair safety strap was not fastened as Child #2 sat in the chair for lunch.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and caregiver interview, the family day home did not have a working carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: Caregiver #1 stated that there was not a carbon monoxide detector in the home.”
  4. Jan 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-340-C

      “Based on observation, the bathroom did not contain paper towels. Evidence: 1. The bathroom used by the children in care did not contain paper towels. 2. Child #2 was observed drying their hands with a cloth towel in the bathroom after washing their hands.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-540-A

      “Based on observation, high chair safety straps were not used and securely fastened, when occupied by a child. Evidence: 1. The high chair safety strap was not fastened as Child #2 sat in the chair for lunch. 2. The high chair safety strap was not fastened as Child #5 sat in the chair for lunch. 3. The high chair safety strap was not fastened as Child #6 sat in the chair for lunch. 4. The high chair safety strap was not securely fastened as Child #8 sat in the chair for lunch. 5. The high chair safety strap was not fastened as Child #2 sat in the chair for lunch.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and caregiver interview, the family day home did not have a working carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: Caregiver #1 stated that there was not a carbon monoxide detector in the home.”
  5. Sep 9, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-170-G

      “Based on observation and caregiver interview, the vendor did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all caregivers, a current written list of all children’s allergies. Evidence: Caregiver #1 stated that they did not have a written list of all children’s allergies.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-190-B-12

      “Based on record review, the vendor did not obtain all information for children’s records. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s record indicates an allergy to cow’s milk, dairy and rice. The record for Child #1 did not include a written allergy care plan. 2. Child #2?s record indicates an allergy to peanuts. The record for Child #2 did not include a written allergy care plan.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-770

      “Based on observation and caregiver interview, a working portable battery-operated weather band radio was not available to caregivers at all times. Evidence: The provider did not have a portable battery-operated weather band radio in the home.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain for each adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: 1. The most recent Report of Tuberculosis Screening form for Household Member #1 was dated 11/11/2019.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “Based on observation, the diapering surface was not nonabsorbent and washable and was not cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. The diaper changing pad had a cloth cover.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-A

      “Based on observation, not all small electrical appliances were unplugged while not in use by the caregiver or with children under close supervision. Evidence: In the kitchen, a toaster, toaster oven and coffee pot were plugged in while not in use.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was chipped paint on the wall by the baby gate between the main daycare room and the area with the high chairs. 2. There was chipped paint on the wall by the cubby shelves in the main daycare room. 3. There was chipped paint on the baseboards by the television in the main daycare room. 4. There was chipped paint on the column in the middle of the main daycare room.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and caregiver interview, the family day home did not have a working carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: Caregiver #1 stated that there was not a carbon monoxide detector in the home.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Based on record review, the family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: The last day that the family day home recorded attendance was 09/07/2022.”
  6. Sep 9, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-170-G

      “Based on observation and caregiver interview, the vendor did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all caregivers, a current written list of all children’s allergies. Evidence: Caregiver #1 stated that they did not have a written list of all children’s allergies.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-190-B-12

      “Based on record review, the vendor did not obtain all information for children’s records. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s record indicates an allergy to cow’s milk, dairy and rice. The record for Child #1 did not include a written allergy care plan. 2. Child #2?s record indicates an allergy to peanuts. The record for Child #2 did not include a written allergy care plan.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-770

      “Based on observation and caregiver interview, a working portable battery-operated weather band radio was not available to caregivers at all times. Evidence: The provider did not have a portable battery-operated weather band radio in the home.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain for each adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: 1. The most recent Report of Tuberculosis Screening form for Household Member #1 was dated 11/11/2019.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “Based on observation, the diapering surface was not nonabsorbent and washable and was not cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. The diaper changing pad had a cloth cover.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-A

      “Based on observation, not all small electrical appliances were unplugged while not in use by the caregiver or with children under close supervision. Evidence: In the kitchen, a toaster, toaster oven and coffee pot were plugged in while not in use.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was chipped paint on the wall by the baby gate between the main daycare room and the area with the high chairs. 2. There was chipped paint on the wall by the cubby shelves in the main daycare room. 3. There was chipped paint on the baseboards by the television in the main daycare room. 4. There was chipped paint on the column in the middle of the main daycare room.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and caregiver interview, the family day home did not have a working carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: Caregiver #1 stated that there was not a carbon monoxide detector in the home.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Based on record review, the family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: The last day that the family day home recorded attendance was 09/07/2022.”
  7. Apr 5, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on a review of caregiver records, the provider failed to obtain for each caregiver a current report of tuberculosis screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: Caregiver #1's tuberculosis test results expired on 02/20/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on a review of children's records, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #4's record does not have documentation of a physical by the 30th day of attendance. First Date of Attendance - 07/01/2019.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on a review of children's records, the provider failed to maintain and up to date record of required documents for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #1 and #2's records do not have documentation of authorization for pick up. Child #2's record does not have documentation of the first day of attendance. Child #1's record does not have documentation of proof of the child's age and identity.”
  8. Apr 5, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on a review of caregiver records, the provider failed to obtain for each caregiver a current report of tuberculosis screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: Caregiver #1's tuberculosis test results expired on 02/20/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on a review of children's records, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #4's record does not have documentation of a physical by the 30th day of attendance. First Date of Attendance - 07/01/2019.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on a review of children's records, the provider failed to maintain and up to date record of required documents for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #1 and #2's records do not have documentation of authorization for pick up. Child #2's record does not have documentation of the first day of attendance. Child #1's record does not have documentation of proof of the child's age and identity.”
  9. Nov 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 8, 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 Lucy Ayala

Is Lucy Ayala licensed?

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

When was Lucy Ayala last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lucy Ayala had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 9 of 12 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 Lucy Ayala care for?

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

Does Lucy Ayala accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lucy Ayala's hours?

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

How much does Lucy Ayala cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 731-5382 to ask.

What is Lucy Ayala's phone number?

(703) 731-5382.

Where is Lucy Ayala?

Sterling, VA 20164. 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).