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Margaret Mwongela

Lorton, VA 22079 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
Call (202) 568-5275

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About Margaret Mwongela

Margaret Mwongela is a licensed home daycare in Lorton, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, 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

Margaret Mwongela has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Margaret Mwongela

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID47321
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jul 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Childrens records shall contain all required information. 1. Child #3s record does not contain a second emergency contact. 2. Child #5s record does not contain addresses for both emergency contacts and the families medical insurance policy number.”
  2. Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Caregivers who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. The department's health and safety update course for Caregiver #1 was overdue by approximately 2 weeks.”
  6. Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Sep 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, the family day home program did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The information for Caregiver A was sent in within 30 days of employment, however, a 30 day follow up was not completed and the results were still not returned as of today.”
  2. Sep 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, the family day home program did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The information for Caregiver A was sent in within 30 days of employment, however, a 30 day follow up was not completed and the results were still not returned as of today.”
  3. Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 12, 2022InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Margaret Mwongela

Is Margaret Mwongela licensed?

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

When was Margaret Mwongela last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Margaret Mwongela had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 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.

How many children can Margaret Mwongela care for?

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

Does Margaret Mwongela accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Margaret Mwongela's hours?

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

How much does Margaret Mwongela cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 568-5275 to ask.

What is Margaret Mwongela's phone number?

(202) 568-5275.

Where is Margaret Mwongela?

Lorton, VA 22079. 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).