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Alexandria, VA 22304 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Milvia Santillan is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 5 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| 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 | 5 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Milvia Santillan has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 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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8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. The rug in the children's play area was not in a safe condition. All edges around 4 sides were rolling up, causing a tripping hazard.”
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, did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. The last review was completed over 19 months ago.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. The rug in the children's play area was not in a safe condition. All edges around 4 sides were rolling up, causing a tripping hazard.”
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, did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. The last review was completed over 19 months ago.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Caregivers who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. This training shall be related to child safety, child development, health and safety in the family day home environment, and any required department sponsored training. The caregiver did not have the department's health and safety update course completed. The updated course should've been completed approximately 6 weeks ago.”
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 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #1 had been in care for over two years. The last annual review was conducted approximately 13 months ago.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Caregivers who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. This training shall be related to child safety, child development, health and safety in the family day home environment, and any required department sponsored training. The caregiver did not have the department's health and safety update course completed. The updated course should've been completed approximately 6 weeks ago.”
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 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #1 had been in care for over two years. The last annual review was conducted approximately 13 months ago.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on review of records, 1 out of 2 records reviewed did not have the signed acknowledgment of the annual review of emergency contact information. Evidence: The last date of review from the parent's of Child A was completed on July 2022.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on review of records, 1 out of 2 records reviewed did not have the signed acknowledgment of the annual review of emergency contact information. Evidence: The last date of review from the parent's of Child A was completed on July 2022.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on review of the record of attendance, the daily attendance was incomplete. Evidence: The written hard copy of the record of daily attendance did not include the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation of the family day home, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets that are accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: 1. Protective covers were not installed in all electrical outlets located on the main floor of the family day home. 2. The main floor of the family day home is accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation of the family day home, areas and furnishings were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. Splintered wood, and metal gardening equipment with sharp points were laying in the backyard and accessible to children. 2. An area under the deck was open and accessible to children in care. 3. Bookshelves approximately 4 feet in height located downstairs in the program area were not anchored to the wall and presented a hazard to children.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“Based on record review for household members, a TB screening was not obtained. Evidence: Household members #1, 2 and 3 have not had a TB risk assessment completed.”
8VAC20-800-810
“Based on review of the evacuation procedures, evacuation routes were not found. Evidence: The provider's emergency preparedness plan and posted evacuation plan did not include primary and secondary evacuation routes.”
8VAC20-800-700-C
“Based on review of children's medications onsite, authorizations for medication were not renewed. Evidence: Child #1 and #2 have medications onsite. The parent authorizations have expired and have not been renewed.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-5-a
“Based on review of household records, background check was not obtained. Evidence: A Central Registry search result was not obtained for Household member #4.”
8VAC20-770-40-C-1-c
“Based on review of records for household members, background checks were not obtained upon application for licensure. Evidence: Central Registry results were not obtained for household members #1, 2 and 3.”
8VAC20-770-40-C-1-c
“Based on review of household records, a background check was not completed. upon licensure as a family day home. Evidence: Household member #2 has not completed a Sworn Statement.”
8VAC20-770-40-C-1-a
“Based on staff record review, one background check was not maintained. Evidence: A Central Registry search result has not been obtained for the Applicant.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation of the family day home, the home was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: A carbon monoxide detector was not found in the family day home.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on review of household records, a fingerprint background search was not completed. Evidence: Household #2 has not had a fingerprint background search request completed.”
8VAC20-800-430-A
“Based on observation of the family day home, children under the age of 2 have access to stairs. Evidence: 1. The stairs located from the backyard play area leading to the basement is accessible to children. 2. The stairs located on the main level leading to the upstairs is accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-320-H
“Based on observation of the family day home, flammable materials were found in an area accessible to children. Evidence: 1. Aerosol cans were found in an outdoor shed located in the backyard. This shed was unlocked and accessible to children. 2. Paint cans were found in a closet located on the main level of the home. This closed was unlocked and accessible to children.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on review of the record of attendance, the daily attendance was incomplete. Evidence: The written hard copy of the record of daily attendance did not include the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation of the family day home, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets that are accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: 1. Protective covers were not installed in all electrical outlets located on the main floor of the family day home. 2. The main floor of the family day home is accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation of the family day home, areas and furnishings were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. Splintered wood, and metal gardening equipment with sharp points were laying in the backyard and accessible to children. 2. An area under the deck was open and accessible to children in care. 3. Bookshelves approximately 4 feet in height located downstairs in the program area were not anchored to the wall and presented a hazard to children.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“Based on record review for household members, a TB screening was not obtained. Evidence: Household members #1, 2 and 3 have not had a TB risk assessment completed.”
8VAC20-800-810
“Based on review of the evacuation procedures, evacuation routes were not found. Evidence: The provider's emergency preparedness plan and posted evacuation plan did not include primary and secondary evacuation routes.”
8VAC20-800-700-C
“Based on review of children's medications onsite, authorizations for medication were not renewed. Evidence: Child #1 and #2 have medications onsite. The parent authorizations have expired and have not been renewed.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-5-a
“Based on review of household records, background check was not obtained. Evidence: A Central Registry search result was not obtained for Household member #4.”
8VAC20-770-40-C-1-c
“Based on review of records for household members, background checks were not obtained upon application for licensure. Evidence: Central Registry results were not obtained for household members #1, 2 and 3.”
8VAC20-770-40-C-1-c
“Based on review of household records, a background check was not completed. upon licensure as a family day home. Evidence: Household member #2 has not completed a Sworn Statement.”
8VAC20-770-40-C-1-a
“Based on staff record review, one background check was not maintained. Evidence: A Central Registry search result has not been obtained for the Applicant.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation of the family day home, the home was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: A carbon monoxide detector was not found in the family day home.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on review of household records, a fingerprint background search was not completed. Evidence: Household #2 has not had a fingerprint background search request completed.”
8VAC20-800-430-A
“Based on observation of the family day home, children under the age of 2 have access to stairs. Evidence: 1. The stairs located from the backyard play area leading to the basement is accessible to children. 2. The stairs located on the main level leading to the upstairs is accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-320-H
“Based on observation of the family day home, flammable materials were found in an area accessible to children. Evidence: 1. Aerosol cans were found in an outdoor shed located in the backyard. This shed was unlocked and accessible to children. 2. Paint cans were found in a closet located on the main level of the home. This closed was unlocked and accessible to children.”
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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 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 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.
5, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 855-6926 to ask.
(703) 855-6926.
Alexandria, VA 22304. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.