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Maria Ortega

Falls Church, VA 22042 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
7
open each week
5 days

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About Maria Ortega

Maria Ortega is a licensed home daycare in Falls Church, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 7 children, serving infants and toddlers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants and toddlers

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
7 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity7 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Maria Ortega

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
7 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
License number
#ID45065
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 2

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 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “Household member provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth; Household member who turned 18 did not complete the required sworn statement as required.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information described in subdivision B 2 Household member did not have documentation of completing fingerprinting.”
  2. Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “A child's record shall contain required information. Child A's record did not have documentation of an annual record review that was overdue by 3 months.”
  3. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Areas of the family day home shall be maintained in safe and clean condition. The window sill in the children's play area that was at the height for children to pull up on had chipped areas of paint.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Staff she request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The information in the record of child #1 had not been updated in the last 18 months.”
  5. Jul 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-B

      “Based on review of staff record, required documentation was not obtained of 2 or more references before employment. Evidence: Staff A - start date 7/15/2024 had 1 of 2 required references on record.”
  6. Mar 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Child medication was observed in the individual boxes labeled for child belongings on the kitchen counter. Household member medication located unlocked on kitchen counter.”
  7. Jul 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-570-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the caregiver exceeded 16 points and needed an additional caregiver. Evidence: Caregiver #1 was alone with 5 children ( 19 points) when the inspector arrived at 10:00 am.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-B

      “Based on observation, the children's hands were not washed with liquid soap and water. Evidence: After diaper changing hand sanitizer was used and not the required liquid soap and water.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, required child information was found to be incomplete. Evidence: Child A's record did not have an annual file review. Child B's record was missing 1 of 2 required emergency contacts phone numbers.”
  8. Feb 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-570-A

      “Based on observation the caregiver exceeded 16 points. Evidence: Upon inspector arrival to the home at 10:45 am the provider was alone with 6 children ( 22 points). Assistant arrived at approximately 12:00 pm.”
  9. Jul 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 26, 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 Maria Ortega

Is Maria Ortega licensed?

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

When was Maria Ortega last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Maria Ortega had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 6 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 Maria Ortega care for?

7, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.

Does Maria Ortega accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Maria Ortega's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Maria Ortega cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 231-9346 to ask.

What is Maria Ortega's phone number?

(703) 231-9346.

Where is Maria Ortega?

Falls Church, VA 22042. 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).