Emma Arteaga
Falls Church, VA 22042 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants and toddlersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 7 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Maria Ortega has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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Falls Church, VA 22042 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Falls Church, VA 22042 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Falls Church, VA 22042 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Falls Church, VA 22042 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Falls Church, VA 22042 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Falls Church, VA 22042 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Falls Church, VA 22042 · infants to school-age · 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 July 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
7, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 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) 231-9346 to ask.
(703) 231-9346.
Falls Church, VA 22042. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.