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Raquel Martinez

Alexandria, VA 22310 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
7
open each week
5 days

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About Raquel Martinez

Raquel Martinez is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 7 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It says it provides meals. 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 28 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
7 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
StaffState Licensed; First Aid/CPR Certified; Family Day Home Certified; Early Care Certification
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity7 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Raquel Martinez

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
7 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1111003
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 28 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 10
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safe sleep 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. Sep 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “A child's record shall contain the following information: Written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately unless the parent presents a written objection to provision of medical treatment on religious or other grounds. Child #1's record did not include authorization for emergency care.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-G

      “Wood burning stoves and fireplaces and associated chimneys shall be inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed. There was no documentation of a chimney inspection for the woodburning fireplace.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-B

      “The provider shall obtain the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information regarding policies and procedures. Child #1's record did not contain written acknowledgment of the decision to administer medication.”
  2. Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recently issued inspection report was not posted.”
  3. Nov 21, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-E

      “Soiled disposable diapers and wipes shall be disposed of in a leak-proof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the caregiver's hand nor the soiled diaper or wipe touches the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The trash can available for diaper disposal was not foot operated or able to be opened without touching the exterior surface.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Repeat Violation A child's record shall contain the following information: Parent address, parent employment information, doctor's information, allergy information, medical insurance policy number, two emergency contact's name, address and phone numbers and authorization for emergency care. Child #1's record was missing: Parent address, parent employment information, doctor's information, allergy information, medical insurance policy number, two emergency contact's name, address and phone number and authorization for emergency care. Child #2's record was missing: emergency contact phone numbers.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-170-A

      “The provider shall obtain from each adult household member, current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form. Household Member A did not have a negative screening result available for review.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-250-C

      “Items tied across the top or corner of a crib or playpen or toys hung from the sides with strings or cords shall be removed when the child begins to push up on hands and knees or is five months of age, whichever occurs first. Child #2 (older than 5 months) was observed in a crib, that had a toy tied to the side of the crib.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “Repeat Violation When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be dated and list any substitute food. The menu posted was not dated and did not accurately reflect meals served.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drills that includes date, time, number of children present, special conditions simulated, weather, time to complete, and any problems. The documentation for the drill conducted in September 2025 did not include: special conditions simulated, time to complete the drill, weather, any problems.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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 drills have not been conducted monthly. No drill was conducted in October 2025.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A

      “Repeat Violation A first aid kit contains at a minimum: 2 triangular bandages. The first aid kit was missing a second triangular bandage.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check for each adult household member. Household Member A did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The provider is required to obtain a completed sworn statement for each household member There was no sworn statement available for Household Member A.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-B

      “Repeat Violation Before the child's first day of attendance, the provider shall obtain the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information regarding family day home operations and administration. There was no parent acknowledgement available for Child #1, who was in care. The information acknowledgment was overdue by 9 days.”
  4. Oct 16, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A

      “Repeat Violation A first aid kit that contains at a minimum: 2 triangular bandages and a digital thermometer,. The first aid kit was incomplete. Missing items included: a second triangular bandage nad a digital thermometer.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Repeat Violation A child's record shall contain the following information: parent's name, address, phone number, parent's work information, first day of attendance, 2 emergency contacts information, authorization for emergency care, medical insurance policy name and number. Child #1's record was missing: emergency contact 's phone number. Information was overdue by 2 months. Child #2's record was missing: Parent information, parent work information, Doctor's information, any allergy information, medical insurance name and policy number, authorization for emergency care. Information was overdue by 3 weeks.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-A

      “Repeat Violation The family day home shall have a written emergency preparedness and response plan. There was no written emergency preparedness plan available for review.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent inspection was not posted.(8/13/2025)”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-B

      “Repeat Violation Before the child's first day of attendance the provider shall obtain the parent's written acknowledgment of the receipt of the information regarding family day home operations and administration. Missing acknowledgments for Child #2: Signed acknowledgement of all policies and procedures, Acknowledgment of the decision to administer medication and Acknowledgment of the declaration of liability insurance. Information was overdue by 3 weeks.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall posted and dated. There was no snack menu dated or posted.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-110-B

      “Each report form shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. Child #2 's immunization record was not signed by a licensed physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.on file. The report for immunizations was overdue by 3 weeks.”
  5. Aug 13, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-A

      “The family day home shall have a written emergency preparedness and response plan There was no written emergency preparedness plan available for review.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “A child's record shall contain the following information: parent's name, address, phone number, parent's work information, first day of attendance, 2 emergency contacts, authorization for emergency care, Insurance policy name and number. Child #1's record was missing: parent's name, address, phone number, parent's work information, first day of attendance, 2 emergency contacts, authorization for emergency care, Insurance policy name and number.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-B

      “The provider shall obtain the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the policies and procedures for: Decision to administer medication and declaration of liability insurance. Child #2's record was missing written acknowledgment of the policy regarding medication administration and declaration of liability insurance.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-330-A

      “A landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. There was no landline telephone available,”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “A first aid kit that contains at a minimum: tweezers, 2 triangular bandages, adhesive tape, gauze pads and a first aid manual. The first aid kit was incomplete. Missing items included:tweezers, 2 triangular bandages, adhesive tape, gauze pads and a first aid manual.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-770

      “A working portable battery-operated weather band radio, and extra batteries shall be kept in a designated area and be available to caregivers at all times. There was no weather band radio available.”

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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FAQ

Questions about Raquel Martinez

Is Raquel Martinez licensed?

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

When was Raquel Martinez last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Raquel Martinez had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 5 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 Raquel Martinez care for?

7, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Raquel Martinez accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Raquel Martinez's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Raquel Martinez cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 313-6739 to ask.

What is Raquel Martinez's phone number?

(703) 313-6739.

Where is Raquel Martinez?

Alexandria, VA 22310. 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).