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Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Mabel Quist is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 5 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 | 5 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Mabel Quist has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 5 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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8VAC20-800-230-A
“The provider shall maintain written documentation of each caregiver's annual training. The provider did not have documentation of Caregiver #1's annual training.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Caregiver #1's subsequent TB screening was overdue by four months.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Caregiver #1's subsequent TB screening was overdue by four months.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills. There was no documentation of emergency evacuation drills for November 2024 and December 2024.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record shall contain the policy number of the child's medical insurance, parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of documentation of whether or not there is liability insurance and provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan, and proof of the child's age and identity. The record for Child #1, who has been enrolled for one month, did not contain the policy number of the child's medical insurance, parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of documentation of whether or not there is liability insurance and provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan, and proof of the child's age and identity.”
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 02/03/2023.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills. There was no documentation of emergency evacuation drills for November 2024 and December 2024.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record shall contain the policy number of the child's medical insurance, parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of documentation of whether or not there is liability insurance and provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan, and proof of the child's age and identity. The record for Child #1, who has been enrolled for one month, did not contain the policy number of the child's medical insurance, parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of documentation of whether or not there is liability insurance and provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan, and proof of the child's age and identity.”
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 02/03/2023.”
8VAC20-800-800-A
“Based on record review, the family day home’s written emergency preparedness and response plan did not include all required components. Evidence: 1. The emergency preparedness and response plan did not include emergency relocation and shelter-in-place procedures. 2. The emergency preparedness and response plan did not address the most likely to occur scenarios, including severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and loss utilities. 3. The emergency preparedness and response plan did not include provisions for a responsible person to arrive at the family day home within 10 minutes for emergency backup care.”
8VAC20-800-530-G
“Based on observation, children under two years of age were allowed to use a pillow. Evidence: Child #2 was observed sleeping on an orange pillow during naptime.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on observation, the provider did not maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. Evidence: During the inspection, the provider was not able to locate the record for Child #1.”
8VAC20-800-800-A
“Based on record review, the family day home’s written emergency preparedness and response plan did not include all required components. Evidence: 1. The emergency preparedness and response plan did not include emergency relocation and shelter-in-place procedures. 2. The emergency preparedness and response plan did not address the most likely to occur scenarios, including severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and loss utilities. 3. The emergency preparedness and response plan did not include provisions for a responsible person to arrive at the family day home within 10 minutes for emergency backup care.”
8VAC20-800-530-G
“Based on observation, children under two years of age were allowed to use a pillow. Evidence: Child #2 was observed sleeping on an orange pillow during naptime.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on observation, the provider did not maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. Evidence: During the inspection, the provider was not able to locate the record for Child #1.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were not stored away in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: Laundry detergent was located on the floor of a closet accessible to children. The closet had child locks on the door knobs that did not work.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were not stored away in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: Laundry detergent was located on the floor of a closet accessible to children. The closet had child locks on the door knobs that did not work.”
8VAC20-800-800-A
“Based on interview, the family day home does not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan. Evidence: The provider relocated homes in October of 2021. The provider stated that they do not yet have an emergency preparedness and response plan for the new location of the family day home.”
8VAC20-800-980-A
“Based on record review and interview, a special written permission was not obtained from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home. Evidence: The provider stated that the children go to the local community playground for their outdoor play time. The children's records do not contain a special permission form to leave the premises of the family day home and the provider stated that the parents have not provided a special permission to visit the community playground.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on record review and interview, the findings of the most recent inspection were not posted. Evidence: The findings of the most recent inspection were not posted anywhere in the family day home. The provider stated that they did not print the last inspection notice.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: Three unused electrical outlets were observed without protective covers. There was an 18 month old child observed in care during today's inspection.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“Based on interview, the provider has not obtained a current report of tuberculosis (TB) screening for each adult household member. Evidence: Household member #2 turned 18 years old in October of 2021. The provider stated that they do not have documentation of a TB screening for Household member #2.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, children's records do not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1 record does not contain the families medical insurance policy number, the provider info form, documentation of the providers emergency plan or an insurance declaration. 2. Child #2 record does not contain documentation of the providers medication policy, the provider info form or documentation of the providers emergency plan 3 Child #3 record does not contain documentation of the providers emergency plan.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on interview, the provider has not obtained fingerprint results for each adult household member. Evidence: Household member #2 turned 18 years old in October 2021. The provider stated that the Household member has not yet made an appointment to complete the fingerprint background check.”
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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 September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 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.
5, 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, 7:00 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) 799-7944 to ask.
(703) 799-7944.
Alexandria, VA 22309. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.