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Sterling, VA 20164 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Meskerem Eshetu
- licensed capacity
- 7
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Meskerem Eshetu
Meskerem Eshetu is a licensed home daycare in Sterling, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 7 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 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 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 7 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 7 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Meskerem Eshetu has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Meskerem Eshetu
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (One Year)
- Capacity
- 7 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #1110960
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 2
- 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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Apr 28, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-750-A
“Topical skin products such as sunscreen and diaper ointment, did not meet the requirements for their use. -There was no authorization form for the sunscreen and diaper rash ointment for Child #1. - Sunscreen lotion for Child #1 was not labeled with the child's name.”
8VAC20-800-50-C
“Information shall be privileged and confidential. The supplemental page for the current inspection report was posted. The supplemental page contains confidential information and shall not be posted.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Child-resistant protective covers shall be installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age. One unused electrical outlet in the care area did not have a protective cover installed.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“The provider shall maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. The record for Child #1 did not contain the work phone number for one parent.”
Dec 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-790-180-B
“The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance record did not document the arrival and departure of children.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing.' The parents of Child #1 were not provided in writing the following required information: schedule of fees and payment plans, whether or not there is liability insurance in force on the family day home operation, and provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan. Child #1 had been in care for one month.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“The provider shall maintain and keep at the family day home a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1 was missing the following information: employment information for one parent, proof of the child's identity and age, authorization for emergency care, and the parents signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information required by 8VAC20-800-70. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for a month.”
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. Emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced for the month of November 2025.”
8VAC20-800-760-A
“Required emergency supplies shall be available in the family day home. An additional triangular bandage was not available in the family day home on the date of inspection.”
Dec 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-790-180-B
“The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance record did not document the arrival and departure of children.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing.' The parents of Child #1 were not provided in writing the following required information: schedule of fees and payment plans, whether or not there is liability insurance in force on the family day home operation, and provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan. Child #1 had been in care for one month.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“The provider shall maintain and keep at the family day home a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1 was missing the following information: employment information for one parent, proof of the child's identity and age, authorization for emergency care, and the parents signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information required by 8VAC20-800-70. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for a month.”
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. Emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced for the month of November 2025.”
8VAC20-800-760-A
“Required emergency supplies shall be available in the family day home. An additional triangular bandage was not available in the family day home on the date of inspection.”
- Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Meskerem Eshetu
Is Meskerem Eshetu licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Meskerem Eshetu last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Meskerem Eshetu had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 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.
How many children can Meskerem Eshetu care for?
7, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Meskerem Eshetu accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Meskerem Eshetu's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Meskerem Eshetu cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 250-0862 to ask.
What is Meskerem Eshetu's phone number?
(202) 250-0862.
Where is Meskerem Eshetu?
Sterling, VA 20164. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.