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Falls Church, VA 22042 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Minu Thapa is a licensed home daycare in Falls Church, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 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 |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Minu Thapa has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 6 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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8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 and Household Member #1 was not completed and was overdue by over two months.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing with the Provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan. The record for Child #1 did not contain acknowledgement that the parents received the Provisions of the Emergency Plan.”
22.1-289.057-B
“The program is required to submit results of potable water testing to VDH. The program did not have evidence of submitting test results to VDH. The provider stated that no test has been coonducted.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis (Tb) Screening form every two years. The Tb screening for Caregiver #2 was overdue for two months.”
8VAC20-800-830-B
“Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. A second shelter-in-place drill was not practiced for the year 2024.”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based upon documentation review, the provider has not ensured that the emergency preparedness plan is reviewed annually and the review is documented. Evidence: 1) The most recent review of the Emergency Preparedness Plan documented by the provider was dated 02/16/2021.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that caregivers obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening at least every two years. Evidence: 1) A current Tb screening was due for Staff #2. The Tb screening form in the record for Staff #2 was dated 11/20/2020.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on documentation review, the family day home (fdh) did not keep an accurate written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: 1) At the time of entrance, 5 children were in care in the fdh. The attendance record did not have any children documented as present.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that Central Registry search results were obtained by the end of the 30th day of employment, and new search results are obtained every five years. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3 (start date 03/11/2022) did not contain the results of a Central Registry search. 2) Central Registry results in the record for Staff #2 were dated 03/09/2016. New search results were due in 2021.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on interview with the provider and documentation review, the menu for the current one-week period did not list substituted food. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the provider stated that breakfast for the day was banana and a boiled egg, and for lunch, they would have brown rice, lentils soup, chicken nuggets, vegetables and fruits. 2) Upon review of the posted menu, the breakfast and lunch just described did not match with what was listed on the menu. (Listed: Breakfast: cheerios, milk, banana. Lunch: mac & cheese, boneless chicken, carrots, milk, apple)”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based upon review of the emergency preparedness plan, the provider has not ensured that the emergency preparedness plan is reviewed annually and the review is documented. Evidence: 1.The most recent review of the Emergency Preparedness Plan documented by the provider was dated 02/16/2021.”
8VAC20-800-50-C
“Based on observation, the provider did not keep children's records confidential. Evidence: 1) The "Supplemental Page" of the previous licensing inspection containing confidential information about children in care was posted on the family day home's information area.”
8VAC20-800-830-B
“Based on documentation review and interview with the provider, shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the 2021 emergency drills log provided for review, had a shelter-in-place drill documented for the month of February 2021, however, a second shelter-in-place drill for the year 2021 was not documented. 2) The provider stated that they did not conduct a second drill for the year.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, 1 out of 2 children's records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #2 did not contain the first date of attendance.”
8VAC20-800-80-C
“Based on record review, the provider did not document in the child's record the method of verification of the child's age and identity. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of having verified the child's age and identity.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1) Upon inspection of the backyard play area, the following was observed: * Loose pieces of wooden trellis that separated a garden area from the play area, had sharp corners that could snag skin. * The wooden fence had rotten/broken pieces on the bottom of some areas. * Plastic equipment (slides, toy cars, play house) looked in need of deep cleaning.”
8VAC20-800-250-E
“Based on observation, plastic bags large enough for a child's head to fit inside were accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: 1) Plastic bags were observed on a shelf next to the diapering area. The shelf was at a height accessible to children in care.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-1
“Based on review of required posted documents, the provider did not ensure that all required documents related to the terms of the license were posted on the premises of the program. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the license certificate posted was dated with an expiration date of 03/31/2019. The most recently issued license should read an expiration date of 03/31/2023.”
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Falls Church, VA 22042 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Falls Church, VA 22042 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Falls Church, VA 22042 · 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 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 6 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 and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 507-4787 to ask.
(703) 507-4787.
Falls Church, VA 22042. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.