Mrs. Sangeeta Rani
Alexandria, VA 22310 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Staff | State Licensed; First Aid/CPR Certified; Family Day Home Certified; Early Care Certification |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Licensed capacity | 7 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Raquel Martinez has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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 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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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)”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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,”
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.”
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.”
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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 September 17, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
7, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 313-6739 to ask.
(703) 313-6739.
Alexandria, VA 22310. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.