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Mercy Chavez

Alexandria, VA 22306 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Mercy Chavez

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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mercy Chavez has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Mercy Chavez

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1107039
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  5. May 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  6. Nov 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  7. Nov 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  8. Jun 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  9. Jun 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  10. Dec 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Dec 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  2. Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 20, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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)”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  5. Jul 20, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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)”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  6. Jan 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Mercy Chavez

Is Mercy Chavez licensed?

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

When was Mercy Chavez last inspected?

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.

Has Mercy Chavez had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Mercy Chavez care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Mercy Chavez accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Mercy Chavez's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mercy Chavez cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 899-3210 to ask.

What is Mercy Chavez's phone number?

(703) 899-3210.

Where is Mercy Chavez?

Alexandria, VA 22306. 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).