The Children's Place
860 Dranesville Road, Herndon, VA
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Olga Alvarado is a licensed home daycare in Herndon, 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 5:00 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 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
Olga Alvarado has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 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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8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record shall contain the telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment. The record for Child #1 did not contain the telephone number of one custodial parent's place of employment.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Assistants' records shall contain all required information. The record for Caregiver 2 did not contain the following: * Name address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency * Documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“The provider shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. The emergency plan review was overdue by two months.”
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 08/01/2023.”
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 08/01/2023.”
8VAC20-800-480-E
“Based on observation, outdoor play equipment was not maintained and free from hazards. Evidence: A cart on the playground had a broken piece leaving a jagged edge that could result in an injury.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on review of required posted documents and interview with the Provider, 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 findings of the most recent inspection of the facility were not posted. The Provider had posted an Acknowledgement Form instead of the Inspection Report.”
8VAC20-800-480-E
“Based on observation, outdoor play equipment was not maintained and free from hazards. Evidence: A cart on the playground had a broken piece leaving a jagged edge that could result in an injury.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on review of required posted documents and interview with the Provider, 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 findings of the most recent inspection of the facility were not posted. The Provider had posted an Acknowledgement Form instead of the Inspection Report.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on interview and record review, it was determined the Provider and the assistant did not include as part of their 16 hours in annual training the department's health and safety update course. Evidence; 1. Both the Provider and assistant have 16 hours in annual training. 2. The 3 hour Health and safety update was taken in 2019 but has not been taken in the last year.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on interview and record review, it was determined the Provider and the assistant did not include as part of their 16 hours in annual training the department's health and safety update course. Evidence; 1. Both the Provider and assistant have 16 hours in annual training. 2. The 3 hour Health and safety update was taken in 2019 but has not been taken in the last year.”
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860 Dranesville Road, Herndon, VA
Herndon, VA 20170 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Herndon, VA 20170 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Herndon, VA 20170 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Herndon, VA 20170 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Herndon, VA 20170 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1133 Reston Ave, Herndon, VA
Herndon, VA 20170 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Herndon, VA 20170 · 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 August 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 6 of 10 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 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 478-6806 to ask.
(703) 478-6806.
Herndon, VA 20170. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.