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Patricia Moya Cortez

Alexandria, VA 22309 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Patricia Moya Cortez

Patricia Moya Cortez is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

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Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Licensed capacity
10 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
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Licensed capacity10 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Patricia Moya Cortez

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (One Year)
Capacity
10 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110214
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Apr 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 most recent documented review of the emergency preparedness plan is dated 11/14/2024. It has been approximately 17 months since the last emergency plan review.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “The provider shall obtain a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from the date of he initial screening. The providers most recent TB screening is dated 3/25/2024. The screening has been expired for approximately 1 month.”
  2. Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Children's records shall contain all required information. Child #3's record does not contain the address of the families first emergency contact, a second emergency contact, and the families medical insurance policy number.”
  3. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Furnishings of the family day home shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operation condition. There was a broken ride on toy observed in the providers backyard. The long plastic body of a worm ride-on toy was split in half and posed as a hazard.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-710

      “The family day home may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided that the medication is in labeled and in the original container. Emergency medication for child #2 was observed stored in a zip lock bag. The medication was not in the original container and did not contain a prescription labeled identifying that the medication was prescribed to the child.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-940-A

      “Temperatures shall be maintained at or below 40?F in refrigerator compartments. The temperature of the providers refrigerator was 69?F.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Medication is kept in an open basket in the coat closed in the hallway. The medication is not locked using a safe locking method.”
  5. Nov 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “The family day home shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations every six months for each child under the age of two years. The record for child #1 and child #2, who are both under the age of two years, did not have updated immunizations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to each child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The records for child #1 and child #2, who have been enrolled for more than 30 days, did not contain a physical exam.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, every two years from the date of the first screening Household member #1's most recent TB screening is dated 9/1/2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “The provider shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The most recent review of the providers emergency preparedness plan was dated 5/13/2023.”
  6. Mar 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-570-A

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure to not exceed 16 points. Evidence: The provider was observed supervising two infants (8 points) and five two year old through four year old children (10 points), for a total of 18 points.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Repeat violation. Based on record review, the provider did not obtain a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years. Evidence: The providers most recent TB screening is dated 9/1/2021.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-940-A

      “Repeat violation. Based on observation, refrigerator temperatures were not maintained at or below 40 degrees. Evidence: The thermostat on the refrigerator was 42 degrees during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Repeat violation. Based on record review, the family day home does not keep an accurate record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: There were 6 children's names documented on the providers daily attendance, there were 7 children present during the inspection. The 6 children's names did not match the names of the children present.”
  7. Nov 1, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years. Evidence: The providers most recent TB screening is dated 9/1/2021.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-940-A

      “Based on observation, refrigerator temperatures were not maintained at or below 40 degrees. Evidence: The thermostat on the refrigerator was 43 degrees during the inspection.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Based on observation, bottles were not dated. Evidence: Two out of two bottles belonging to child #5 were not dated.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Systemic Deficiency Based on record review, children's record did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child #2s record does not contain the families medical insurance policy number.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the family day home did not keep an accurate written record of children in attendance. Evidence: Upon a review of the attendance documented during todays inspection and the children present in the home, it was confirmed that the provider had not written the correct children's names on the attendance sheet.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers were not stored away in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: Several cleaning agents were observed in the cabinet under the sink in the children's bathroom. The cabinet was not locked.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-430-A

      “Based on observation, children under two years of age have access to stairs. Evidence: There is no safety gate at the bottom of the staircase where the family day home program takes place. Child #5 (9 months old) was observed in care during today's inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-750-A

      “Based on observation, topical skin products were used after they expired. Evidence: Child #7's topical cream expired 7/2022.”
  8. Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 10, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-800-30-A

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure compliance with the terms of the current license issued by the department and with relevant state or local laws. Evidence: The Provider currently has a capacity to care for a maximum of 7 enrolled children at once. There were 8 children observed at the family day home during today's inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #3?s record contained one emergency contact. 2. Child #6?s record contained one emergency contact and did not contain the family’s medical insurance policy number.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations every six months for each child under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #8 (21 months) most recent documented immunizations are dated 8/16/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-750-D

      “Based on observation, over the counter topical ointments were used beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: Child #3's over-the-counter skin ointment expired 11/2021. The ointment was observed in a basket next to the diaper changing station.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Evidence: The most recent documented review of the Providers emergency preparedness plan is dated 4/23/2022. The Provider stated that they did not know they needed to review the plan annually.”
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Mar 28, 2023Inspection6 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 every six months for each child under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #2 (21 months old) most recent immunizations are from when the child was 6 months old.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-800-500-E

      “Based on observation, sandboxes were not covered when not in use. Evidence: There was a large sandbox area of the providers backyard. The sandbox was not covered.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-750-D

      “Based on observation, over the counter topical ointments were used beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: Child #3's Aquaphor expired 11/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-460-C

      “Based on record review, a dog was not vaccinated for rabies. Evidence: The Provider's dog's most recent vet records showed that the dogs rabies vaccination expired 1/31/2023.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-6

      “Based on observation and interview, a copy of a special order issued by the department was not posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations. Evidence: The licensees special order advising consumers of serious and persistent violations was not posted at the public entrance of the family day home. The Provider confirmed that they have not posted the special order.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child #2 and Child #3's records did not contain addresses for their emergency contacts.”
  2. Sep 1, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-140-D

      “Based on interview, the substitute provider did not record and sign the time of arrivals and departures on each day that the substitute provider worked. Evidence: 1. The provider was not home during the inspection and Caregiver #2 stated that they were out of town. 2. When asked about the recording of time present, the provider confirmed that the substitute providers had not been logging their time.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider has not maintained a record for each caregiver. Evidence: During the inspection, Caregiver #2 was not able to locate their record. The caregiver stated that they believed it should have been with the rest of the records, but it could not be located.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1's record does not contain a second emergency contact. 2. Child #3's record does not contain the addresses of both emergency contacts. 3. Child #5's record does not contain the addresses of both emergency contacts.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-4-a

      “Based on record review, the provider has not obtained a sworn disclosure statement from each adult household member. Evidence: Household member #1 turned 18 years old in April 2022. The provider did not have a sworn disclosure statement in the household members record.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on record review, the provider has not obtained documentation of a physical exam for each child within the first 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child #4s (first date of enrollment: 4/25/2022) record does not contain a physical exam.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-880

      “Based on observation, the family day homes did not follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: The USDA recommends that children are served a full serving of a fruit and a vegetable at lunch. The children were served ravioli with mixed fruit and milk. The children were not served a vegetable.”
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-800-30-A

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure compliance with the terms of the current license issued by the department and with relevant federal, state or local laws. Evidence: The provider currently has a capacity to care for a maximum of 7 enrolled children at once. There were 10 children observed at the family day home during today's inspection. This was previously cited on 4/22/2022”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-C

      “Based on observation, information contained in a child's record was not kept privileged and confidential. Evidence: The Supplemental page from the inspection dated 4/22/2022 was posted on the providers parent board at the family day home. The Supplemental page contains the information of children and staff records and clearly states "confidential" and "DO NOT POST".”
  3. Apr 11, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview, each caregiver has not submitted fingerprint results prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Caregiver #3's record does not contain fingerprint results. Caregiver #3 was observed working with the children during today's inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain an out-of-state sex offender registry search for each employee that has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the last 5 years. Evidence: Caregiver #2's sworn disclosure statement documents that they have resided in Maryland within the last five years. The caregiver #2's record does not contain the results of a Maryland sex offender registry search. The provider confirmed that they have not completed a Maryland sex offender registry search for caregiver #2.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-A

      “Based on interview, the family day home does not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan. Evidence: When asked for the providers emergency preparedness plan, the provider confirmed that they had not yet established a plan.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “Based on observation and interview, a menu was not available. Evidence: The children were observed being served and eating an afternoon snack. The provider confirmed that they do not have an established weekly menu.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical exam for each child within the first 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 (date of enrollment: 1/21/2022) record does not contain a physical exam.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances, such as cleaning agents, were not stored inaccessible to children. Evidence: There is a cleaning disinfectant that is stored in a cup holder attached to the infant changing table. A child was observed having their diaper changed with the disinfectant attached to the table.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Based on record review, parents were not provided with all required information before each child's first day of attendance. Evidence: 5 out of 5 children's records do not contain documentation that the parents were informed of the providers medication policies and whether or not the provider has liability insurance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on interview, the provider did not maintain a record for each enrolled child. Evidence: The provider did not have a record for Child #4 and Child #5 during today's inspection.”
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-800-30-A

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure compliance with the terms of the current license issued by the department and with relevant federal, state or local laws. Evidence: The provider currently has a capacity to care for a maximum of 7 enrolled children at once. There were 10 children observed at the family day home during today's inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-B

      “Based on observation, hand washing requirements were not met. Evidence: Children were observed waking up from nap, sitting down at the table and being served snack. The children's hands were not washed prior to eating.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-B

      “Based on record review and interview, assistant records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Caregiver #3's record does not contain two references or the name and phone number of someone to be contacted in case of an emergency.”
  4. Sep 17, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      63.2-1721.1-B-4

      “Based on the request and review of required documentation it was determined that all background checks were not maintained. Evidence: During inspection provider did not have the results of a criminal history check from the state of Maryland which was the state that issued their ID less than 5 years prior to application.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-111-790

      “Based on inspection of Family Day Home it was determined that 911 and local poison control numbers were not posted as required. Evidence: During inspection emergency numbers were not posted in home.”

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 Patricia Moya Cortez

Is Patricia Moya Cortez licensed?

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

When was Patricia Moya Cortez last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Patricia Moya Cortez had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 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.

How many children can Patricia Moya Cortez care for?

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

Does Patricia Moya Cortez accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Patricia Moya Cortez's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (571) 236-1068 to confirm.

How much does Patricia Moya Cortez cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 236-1068 to ask.

What is Patricia Moya Cortez's phone number?

(571) 236-1068.

Where is Patricia Moya Cortez?

Alexandria, VA 22309. 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).