Greater Morning Star Apostolic Church
7932 Jannalee Ave, Alexandria, VA
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Mercy Chavez is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Mercy Chavez has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 4 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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8VAC20-800-460-C
“Dogs shall be vaccinated for rabies as needed. A dog in the family day home was not vaccinated for rabies as needed. At the time of inspection, the dog's rabies vaccination was overdue by 3 months.”
8VAC20-800-460-C
“Dogs shall be vaccinated for rabies as needed. A dog in the family day home was not vaccinated for rabies as needed. At the time of inspection, the dog's rabies vaccination was overdue by 3 months.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“The provider shall maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. The provider did not have a record for Child #3 who has been enrolled for one week or Child #4 who has been enrolled for one day.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“The provider shall maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. The provider did not have a record for Child #3 who has been enrolled for one week or Child #4 who has been enrolled for one day.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Caregivers are required to annually attend the department's health and safety update course. The most recent health and safety update course for Caregivers #1 and #2 were taken in December of 2022.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Caregivers are required to annually attend the department's health and safety update course. The most recent health and safety update course for Caregivers #1 and #2 were taken in December of 2022.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the family day home failed to obtain all information for 1 out of 3 children's records. Evidence: Child #1's (start date:06/21/2023) did not contain a name, address and telephone number for 1 of 2 designated persons to contact in case of an emergency.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the family day home failed to obtain all information for 1 out of 3 children's records. Evidence: Child #1's (start date:06/21/2023) did not contain a name, address and telephone number for 1 of 2 designated persons to contact in case of an emergency.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #1?s (age: 16 months) most recent immunization record was dated 08/18/2021)”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1?s (start date: 08/17/2021) record did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, areas of the family day home, inside, were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: There was peeling paint located at the bottom of the wall by the exit door.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, not all emergency contact information was obtained for each child’s record. Evidence: 1. Child #4?s record was missing an address for one emergency contact. 2. Child #3 and Child #4?s records were missing the name and policy number for the child’s medical insurance. 3. Child #2?s record was missing the policy number for the child’s medical insurance.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #1?s (age: 16 months) most recent immunization record was dated 08/18/2021)”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1?s (start date: 08/17/2021) record did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, areas of the family day home, inside, were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: There was peeling paint located at the bottom of the wall by the exit door.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, not all emergency contact information was obtained for each child’s record. Evidence: 1. Child #4?s record was missing an address for one emergency contact. 2. Child #3 and Child #4?s records were missing the name and policy number for the child’s medical insurance. 3. Child #2?s record was missing the policy number for the child’s medical insurance.”
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7932 Jannalee Ave, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22306 · 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 May 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 8 of 11 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 899-3210 to ask.
(703) 899-3210.
Alexandria, VA 22306. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.