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Mercedes Guerrero
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About Mercedes Guerrero
Mercedes Guerrero is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 5 children, serving school-age children.
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 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 5 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (703) 941-7048 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 5 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Mercedes Guerrero
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 5 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #1109196
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- 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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Sep 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. ' Child #4, 12 months old, last documented immunization was over 8 months ago.”
Apr 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The record for Child #5 was missing the information for a second emergency contact. While the child was not present during the inspection, Child #5 had been in care for a month.”
Sep 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 emergency plan was conducted over 17 months ago.”
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. Within the past year, an evacuation drill (fire drill) was not conducted for each month. Some months had listed only either a lockdown drill or a shelter-in-place drill.”
Sep 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 emergency plan was conducted over 17 months ago.”
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. Within the past year, an evacuation drill (fire drill) was not conducted for each month. Some months had listed only either a lockdown drill or a shelter-in-place drill.”
Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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. Records for children #1, and #2, did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. The last review for Child #1 had been over a year. The last review for Child #2 had been over a year and a half.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. ' Child #3, 22 months old, last documented immunization was over 12 months ago.”
Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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. Records for children #1, and #2, did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. The last review for Child #1 had been over a year. The last review for Child #2 had been over a year and a half.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. ' Child #3, 22 months old, last documented immunization was over 12 months ago.”
Nov 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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. Records for children #2, and #4 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #2 had been in care for over a year. Child #4 had been in care for over 17 months without any annual review.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. ' Child #4, 18 months old, last documented immunization was over 14 months ago.”
Nov 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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. Records for children #2, and #4 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #2 had been in care for over a year. Child #4 had been in care for over 17 months without any annual review.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. ' Child #4, 18 months old, last documented immunization was over 14 months ago.”
Apr 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on review, 2 of 5 children files indicated that annually, the Provider did not review with the parent the emergency contact information (required in 8VAC20-800-60 B 2) to ensure that the information is correct, and obtained the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/05/2024), two observed reviews were outside of a year in age. 2. The review for Child #2 was dated - 10/22/2022; the review for Child #3 was dated - 09/24/2021.”
Apr 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on review, 2 of 5 children files indicated that annually, the Provider did not review with the parent the emergency contact information (required in 8VAC20-800-60 B 2) to ensure that the information is correct, and obtained the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/05/2024), two observed reviews were outside of a year in age. 2. The review for Child #2 was dated - 10/22/2022; the review for Child #3 was dated - 09/24/2021.”
Show 9 earlier visits
- Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 7, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“Based on review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/07/2023), there was not a lockdown drill documented for 2022. 2. The Provider confirmed that a lockdown drill was not conducted in 2022.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on review and interview, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation (fire) drills for 2023 (Jan., Feb, Mar.). Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/07/2023), the drill log for 2023, was left blank for the past months of January, February, and March of 2023. 2. The Provider stated (during an interview conducted on the date of inspection - 04/07/2023) that while these drill were conducted, they were not recorded in the posted drill log.”
8VAC20-800-830-B
“Based on review, shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/07/2023), there was not a shelter-in-place drill practiced in 2022. 2. On the drill log for 2022, shelter-in-place was not recorded as practiced. The Provider confirmed that these drill were not conducted.”
Apr 7, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“Based on review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/07/2023), there was not a lockdown drill documented for 2022. 2. The Provider confirmed that a lockdown drill was not conducted in 2022.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on review and interview, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation (fire) drills for 2023 (Jan., Feb, Mar.). Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/07/2023), the drill log for 2023, was left blank for the past months of January, February, and March of 2023. 2. The Provider stated (during an interview conducted on the date of inspection - 04/07/2023) that while these drill were conducted, they were not recorded in the posted drill log.”
8VAC20-800-830-B
“Based on review, shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/07/2023), there was not a shelter-in-place drill practiced in 2022. 2. On the drill log for 2022, shelter-in-place was not recorded as practiced. The Provider confirmed that these drill were not conducted.”
Nov 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on review, 1 of 4 children files indicated that the Family Day Home (FDH) did not obtain documentation that each child has been adequately immunized (according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations) prior to their start in the child care program. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (11/04/2022), documentation of the immunization page for Child #3 was not available for review. 2. The start date for Child #3 was listed as 10/17/2022. Child #3 was in attendance of the date of inspection.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review, 2 of 4 children files indicated that not all of the required information was contained within each child's record. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (11/04/2022), the following children files was missing their policy number for the listed policy name: Child #2, and Child #4. 2. The start date for Child #2 was listed as 10/22/2022, and the start date for Child #4 was listed as 07/01/2022.”
Nov 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on review, 1 of 4 children files indicated that the Family Day Home (FDH) did not obtain documentation that each child has been adequately immunized (according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations) prior to their start in the child care program. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (11/04/2022), documentation of the immunization page for Child #3 was not available for review. 2. The start date for Child #3 was listed as 10/17/2022. Child #3 was in attendance of the date of inspection.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review, 2 of 4 children files indicated that not all of the required information was contained within each child's record. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (11/04/2022), the following children files was missing their policy number for the listed policy name: Child #2, and Child #4. 2. The start date for Child #2 was listed as 10/22/2022, and the start date for Child #4 was listed as 07/01/2022.”
Apr 6, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
22VAC40-665-230-A
“Based on review, it could not be established that the Provider completed the Virginia Pre-service Training for Child Care Staff. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/06/2022), documentation of the completed Virginia Pre-service Training for Staff #1 could not be located. 2. Staff #1 states that this training was obtained and the documentation will be located.”
22VAC40-665-230-H
“Based on review, the department's health and safety update course was not taken on an annual basis. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/06/2022), it was determined that the updated health and safety course was not completed in 2021 for Staff #1. 2. Copies of the certificate for the updated course were reviewed for the years of 2018, 2019, and 2020 completed by Staff #1.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review, 1 of 6 children files indicated that the Provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination (by or under the direction of a physician) within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/06/2022), documentation of a physical examination was not available for review for Child #1. 2. The start date for Child #1 was listed as 05/27/2019. Child #1 was in attendance on the date of inspection.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on review, 1 of 1 staff file, and 1 of 1 household file indicated that the Provider did not obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening (TB) form (in accordance with the requirements in 22 VAC 40-111-170), every two years from the date of the most recent TB documentation on file. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/06/2022), the TB documentation on file for Staff #1 was dated - 06/22/2016. 2. The TB documentation on file for Household member #1 was dated - 02/12/2018.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on review, 1 of 6 children files indicated that the Family Day Home (FDH) did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child (who was not exempt from the immunization requirements according to subsection B of this section) once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/06/2022), the most recent immunization page on file for Child #6 was dated - 07/21/2021. 2. Based on information contain on file, on the date of inspection, Child #6 was under two years of age.”
Apr 6, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
22VAC40-665-230-A
“Based on review, it could not be established that the Provider completed the Virginia Pre-service Training for Child Care Staff. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/06/2022), documentation of the completed Virginia Pre-service Training for Staff #1 could not be located. 2. Staff #1 states that this training was obtained and the documentation will be located.”
22VAC40-665-230-H
“Based on review, the department's health and safety update course was not taken on an annual basis. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/06/2022), it was determined that the updated health and safety course was not completed in 2021 for Staff #1. 2. Copies of the certificate for the updated course were reviewed for the years of 2018, 2019, and 2020 completed by Staff #1.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review, 1 of 6 children files indicated that the Provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination (by or under the direction of a physician) within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/06/2022), documentation of a physical examination was not available for review for Child #1. 2. The start date for Child #1 was listed as 05/27/2019. Child #1 was in attendance on the date of inspection.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on review, 1 of 1 staff file, and 1 of 1 household file indicated that the Provider did not obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening (TB) form (in accordance with the requirements in 22 VAC 40-111-170), every two years from the date of the most recent TB documentation on file. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/06/2022), the TB documentation on file for Staff #1 was dated - 06/22/2016. 2. The TB documentation on file for Household member #1 was dated - 02/12/2018.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on review, 1 of 6 children files indicated that the Family Day Home (FDH) did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child (who was not exempt from the immunization requirements according to subsection B of this section) once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (04/06/2022), the most recent immunization page on file for Child #6 was dated - 07/21/2021. 2. Based on information contain on file, on the date of inspection, Child #6 was under two years of age.”
Dec 29, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-770-40-D-1-c
“Based on Review of documentation; background checks were not maintained Evidence: During inspection adult 1 and adult 2 CPS Check was expired.”
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FAQ
Questions about Mercedes Guerrero
Is Mercedes Guerrero licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mercedes Guerrero last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mercedes Guerrero had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 10 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 Mercedes Guerrero care for?
5, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Mercedes Guerrero accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mercedes Guerrero's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (703) 941-7048 to confirm.
How much does Mercedes Guerrero cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 941-7048 to ask.
What is Mercedes Guerrero's phone number?
(703) 941-7048.
Where is Mercedes Guerrero?
Alexandria, VA 22312. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.