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Falls Church, VA 22042 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Mary Joy Ong is a licensed home daycare in Falls Church, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Mary Joy Ong has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 13 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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8VAC20-800-210-A
“In addition to satisfactory completion of first aid training and CPR training, caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Staff #1 and #2 received 11 hours of the required 16 hours of annual training during 2025. Staff #3 received 2 hours of the required 16 hours of annual training from March 2025-March 2026.”
8VAC20-800-800-C
“The provider shall ensure that each caregiver receives training regarding the emergency evacuation, emergency relocation, and shelter-in-place procedures on an annual basis. Staff #2 and #3 did not receive emergency evacuation, emergency relocation and shelter in place procedures during the past 12 months.”
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 most recent annual review of the emergency plan was dated March 2025.”
8VAC20-800-700-C
“When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. A medication authorization expired on 11/18/2025. The authorization was not renewed and the medication remains onsite.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Repeat Assistants' and substitute providers' records shall contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. References were not checked prior to employment for Staff #3. Staff #3 has been employed for approximately 9 months.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. An emergency evacuation procedure was not practiced during the months of May, September and November 2025.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Caregiver #3, who had been employed for one month, did not have a completed national criminal background clearance.”
8VAC20-800-710
“The caregiver administers drugs only to the child identified on the prescription label. A prescribed medication did not have a prescription label for Child #1.”
8VAC20-800-80-A
“Within seven business days of the child's first day of attendance, the provider shall obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of the child. The provider did not obtain verification of identity and age for Child #4.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #3, who has been actively working at the family day home for one month, did not have any documented references in their record.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review. The record for Child #4 did not have a signature of a parent's review of the emergency contact information. Child #4 has been in care for over a year.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record shall contain contact numbers and addresses for two emergency contacts. Child #5's record was missing the address of one emergency contact. Only one emergency contact was contained in the record. Child #5 was present during the inspection and had been in care for 3 months.”
8VAC20-800-750-A
“Based on child record review and review of the topical ointments, two authorizations had expired. Evidence: Child #6 topical ointment expired in 8102022 and #7's topical ointment authorization expired in 8/2023.”
8VAC20-800-180-B
“Based on staff record review, one subsequent TB screening was not completed every 2 years. Evidence: Staff #3's last documented TB screening was dated October 2019.”
8VAC20-800-320-G
“Based on staff statements, the wood burning fireplace has not been annually inspected. Evidence: The last documented fireplace inspection was completed in 2019.”
8VAC20-800-500-D
“Based on observation of the outdoor play equipment, one area did not meet the requirements. Evidence: The rope located on the climbing equipment posed an entrapment risk.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on child record review, additional immunizations for children under the age of 2 years were not obtained. Evidence: Child #1, #2 and #3 are under the age of 2 years. Additional immunizations were not obtained every six months.”
8VAC20-800-560-A
“Based on observation of the family day home, children were not always within sight of a caregiver. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 placed Child #1 at the feeding table and went upstairs to get Child #2. Child #1 was out of both sight and sound supervision for approximately 1 to 2 minutes. 2. Staff #2 proceeded to diaper Child #2. During this time, Child #1 was out of sight supervision for approximately 5 minutes. 3. After diapering Child #2, Staff #1 placed Child #2 at the feeding table and went upstairs to get Child #3. 4. During this time, Child #1and #2 were out of sight and sound supervision for approximately 1 to 2 minutes. 5. Staff #2 proceeded to diaper Child #3, leaving Child #1 and #2 out of sight supervision for approximately 5 minutes.”
8VAC20-800-570-A
“Based on observation, the Provider failed to ensure that a caregiver did not exceed 16points. Evidence: 1. There were 9 children (20 points) including the Provider's own child outside playing in the backyard under the supervision of the Provider and Volunteer #1. 2. The Provider was observed coming inside the home for approximately 1 or 2 minutes leaving Volunteer #1 alone with the 9 children (20 points). 3. During this time, Child # 4 (17 months) was observed climbing and standing on a plastic child picnic table. Volunteer #1 was unaware the child was standing on the table.”
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Falls Church, VA 22042 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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 June 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 5 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
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) 477-3785 to ask.
(703) 477-3785.
Falls Church, VA 22042. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.