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Meena Kandel

Arlington, VA 22204 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days

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About Meena Kandel

Meena Kandel is a licensed home daycare in Arlington, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
9 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, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Meena Kandel

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (One Year)
Capacity
9 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1110616
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 29 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Food and nutrition 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Background checks 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. Aug 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 providers emergency plan is dated 5/4/2025.”
  2. Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 26, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Bottles shall be labeled with each child's full name and date. A bottle for child #1 was observed in the providers refrigerator. The bottle did not contain a date.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-80-A

      “Within seven business days of each child's first day of attendance at the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation of the child's age and identity from the parents. Child #2 (date of enrollment: 3/6/2025) record does not contain documentation that the provider has verified the child's age and identity.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-A

      “Small electrical appliances shall be unplugged unless being used by the caregiver or with children under close supervision. An unused and unsupervised crockpot was observed on high temperature setting in the providers basement kitchenette.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water after each diaper change. Child #2 was observed having a diaper change. The child was placed on the floor after the diaper change. The childs hands were not washed.”
  5. Apr 28, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 provider has not documented a review of the emergency preparedness plan since 5/29/2023.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Bottles shall be refrigerated and labeled with the child's full name and the date. Three infant bottles were observed stored in the providers refrigerator that was not labeled with a childs name or todays date.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-C

      “Information contained in a child's record shall be privileged and confidential. The Supplemental Page from the most recent inspection, containing children and staff information, was observed posted at the family day home.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-C

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Documentation of orientation shall be signed and dated by the provider and caregiver. Caregiver #3s record did not contain documentation that the provider had completed orientation training with the caregiver.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Caregiver #1 completed 11 training hours in 2024. Caregiver #2 did not complete any training during 2024.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-A

      “Cots being used for sleeping or napping by children other than infants shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Child #1 was observed napping without a top cover.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-G

      “Children under two years of age shall not use pillows. Child #3 (20 months) was observed napping on a cot with a with a pillow.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-B

      “Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water after each diaper change. Child #5 was observed having a diaper change. The child was placed directly into an activity chair after the diaper change. The childs hands were not washed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “The diaper surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized after child #5 received a diaper change.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-590-A

      “Infants shall be placed on their backs when sleeping or napping. Child #6 (15 months) and child #7 (10 months) were observed being laid to sleep on their stomachs when placed in their cribs for nap.”
  6. Jan 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-880

      “When family day homes provide meals or snacks, they shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The children were observed eating rice and a noddle soup. The children were not served a fruit and a vegetable.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, there shall be a menu for the current one-week period. There was no food menu available. The provider confirmed that they do not use a menu.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-B

      “Caregiver records shall contain all required information. Caregiver #2s record did not contain a date of hire, documentation of an emergency contact and verification of the individuals age and identity.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-C

      “Documentation of orientation shall be signed and dated by the provider and caregiver. Caregiver #2s record did not contain documentation that the provider had completed orientation training with the caregiver.”
  7. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-840-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on interview, the provider did not record an injury or accident sustained by a child while at the family day home. Evidence: The provider stated that a child had scratched themselves after pulling their mittens off in the crib. The provider confirmed that they did not complete an incident/injury report to document that injury.”
  9. Feb 1, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-B

      “Based on observation, handwashing requirements were not met. Evidence: Child #4 was observed having their diaper changed. The child did not have their hands washed by a caregiver after the diaper change.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-A

      “Based on observation, caregivers did not follow handwashing requirements. Evidence: Caregiver #2 was observed changing child #4s diaper. The caregiver did not wash their own hands after the diaper change.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not orientate each assistant caregiver. Evidence: Caregiver #2s record does not contain documentation of orientation training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Based on record review, the family day home has not obtained additional immunizations every six months for each child under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #6 (14 months) are from when the child was 4 months old.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation that each child has been adequately immunized. Evidence: Child #4s record does not contain documentation of immunizations.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-80-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain verification of each child's age and identity within the first seven days of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #4 (date on enrollment: 1/22/2024) record does not contain documentation that the child's age and identity has been verified. 2. Child #5 (date on enrollment: 1/8/024) record does not contain documentation that the child's age and identity has been verified.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-B

      “Based on record review, assistant caregiver records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Caregiver #2s record does not contain verification of the caregivers age and identity, two reference checks or an emergency contact to be reached in case of an emergency.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a sworn disclosure statement for each employee. Evidence: Caregiver #2s record does not contain a completed sworn disclosure statement. The provider confirmed a sworn disclosure statement has not been completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Repeat Violation. Based on record review, childrens records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #3s record does not contain the child's first date of attendance or the address of their second emergency contact. 2. Child #4s record does not contain a second emergency contact. 3. Child #5s record does not contain the families medical insurance policy number.”
  10. Oct 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Based on interview, each caregiver and/or adult household member has not submitted to fingerprinting. Evidence: Caregiver #1, household member #1, household member #2, household member #3, household member #4 and household member #5 have not submitted to fingerprinting.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, childrens records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1s record does not contain verification that the family has been provided with the providers emergency preparedness plan and liability insurance declaration. 2. Child #2s record does not contain an address for one of their emergency contacts, the families medical insurance policy number, and verification that the family has been provided with the providers emergency preparedness plan and liability insurance declaration.”

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 Meena Kandel

Is Meena Kandel licensed?

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

When was Meena Kandel last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Meena Kandel had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 6 of 9 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 Meena Kandel care for?

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

Does Meena Kandel accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Meena Kandel'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 Meena Kandel cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 939-5823 to ask.

What is Meena Kandel's phone number?

(703) 939-5823.

Where is Meena Kandel?

Arlington, VA 22204. 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).