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Springfield, VA 22152 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Rosa Castro Thomason is a licensed home daycare in Springfield, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 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 19 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Rosa Castro Thomason has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 19 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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8VAC20-800-120-B
“Providers must maintain a record for each caregiver with the required information. There record for Caregiver #2 (employed 5 months) was missing the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #5 (3 years old) last documented immunization was over 2 years ago.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly. The last documented date of a fire drill was 5 months ago and there was no record of a fire drill being conducted each month since then.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #5 (2 years old) last documented immunization was over 16 months ago and overdue by 11 months.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually. Caregiver #3 (employed over 6 years) had 2.5 hours of annual training and was missing 13.5 additional.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Assistants' and substitute providers' records shall contain the required information. The record for Caregiver #2 (employed over 2 months) was missing verification of age, date of employment, an emergency contact, and two references. The record for Caregiver #3 (employed over 6 years) was missing verification of age, date of employment, an emergency contact, one reference, and documentation of education and training. The record for Caregiver #4 (employed over 1 week) was missing verification of age, date of employment, an emergency contact, and two references.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record shall contain a parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information required and proof of the child's age and identity. The record for Child #2 (enrolled for over 2 weeks), did not have a signed acknowledgment of the receipt of information required and did not have proof of the child's age and identity.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child. There was no documentation of immunizations for child #2, who was in care during the inspection and had been in care for over 2 weeks.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical exam records available for Child #3, who had been in care for over four years.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Repeat Violation The provider is required to maintain staff records with the required information. The record for Caregiver #2 was missing their address, verification of age, job title, emergency contact, 2 references, and documentation of education.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. ' Child #1, 2 years and 8 months old, last documented immunization was over 14 months ago, due before the child turned two years old. Child #4, 2 years and 11 months old, last documented immunization was over 1 year and 8 months ago. Child #5, 3 years and 5 months old, last documented immunization was over 2 years and 5 months ago.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review. Records for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Children #1, #2, #3, and #4 had an annual review overdue by over six months and the annual review Child #5 was overdue by over four months.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Based on file review and interview, the provider did not maintain caregiver records with the required information. Evidence: The record for Caregiver #1 (date of hire 8/5/24) was missing their address, verification of age, job title, emergency contact, 2 references, and documentation of education.”
8VAC20-800-170-B
“Based on file review and interview, the provider did not obtain a tuberculosis screening for each caregiver that was completed within 30 days prior to hire. Evidence: Caregiver #2 (date of hire 8/5/24) had a tuberculosis screening on file from 10/10/2023 and stated that was their last screening.”
8VAC20-800-200-A
“Based on interview, the provider did not orient the assistant by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Documentation of orientation for Staff #2 (date of hire 8/5/24) was not available and the provider confirmed it was not completed.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on file review and interview, the provider did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis screening for a caregiver every 2 years. Evidence: The tuberculosis screening for Caregiver #3 (date of hire 2020) expired on 7/22/24 and the caregiver confirmed they have not had another.”
22.1-289.036-B-1
“Based on file review and interview, the provider did not obtain a sworn statement required for a household member. Evidence: Household member #1 did not have documentation of the sworn statement and provider confirmed it was not completed.”
8VAC20-800-830-D
“Based on review of the drill records and interview, the provider did not maintain a record of the emergency evacuation drills for one year. 1. September 2023 through January 2024 was missing the record of the emergency evacuation drills. The provider stated the drills were completed, but she did not write them down.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation and interview, the family day home provides meals and snacks and did not have a menu for the current one week period. Evidence: 1. The caregiver stated she did not have the current one week period menu posted or given to the parents..”
8VAC20-800-320-G
“Based on interview, the provider did not have the wood burning fireplaces and associated chimneys inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector. Evidence: 1. The provider stated she had not had the fireplace or chimney inspected.”
8VAC20-800-80-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain from the parent within seven business days of the child's first day of attendance, verification of the identity and age of the child and name and location of previous day care programs and schools the child has attended. Evidence: 1. Child #1's file (start date 1/03/2022) did not have record of verifying the identity and age of the child or name and location of previous day care programs and schools the child has attended.”
8VAC20-800-320-G
“Based on interview, the provider did not have the wood burning fireplaces and associated chimneys inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector. Evidence: 1. The provider stated she had not had the fireplace or chimney inspected.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review of two children's records, the provider did not have all required information in the child's record. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (start date 1/03/2022) did not have the child's insurance policy number, proof of identity and name and address of previous childcares and the signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the liability insurance declaration.”
8VAC20-800-50-C
“Based on observation, the provider did not keep information contained in a child's record privileged and confidential. Evidence: 1. The provider had the supplemental page from the 3/09/2022 inspection posted on the parent bulletin board. This document is considered confidential.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not have a menu posted for the current one week period. Evidence: 1. The provider stated they provide meals and snacks, but did not have the current menu posted for the current one week period.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review of two children's records, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (start date 10/11/2021) did not have a physical on file with the provider.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-5-a
“Based on review of one household members records, the provider did not obtain the Child protective services central registry check within 30 days of a household member becoming 14 years old. Evidence: 1. The provider sent for the child protective services central registry check on 3/04/2022 for household member #1, but did not have the results. It has been more than 30 days since the household member became 14 years old.”
8VAC20-800-330-A
“Based on interview and observation, the provider did not have a landline telephone that did not require electricity to operate. Evidence: 1. The provider had a cordless landline phone only.”
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Springfield, VA 22152 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Springfield, VA 22152 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Springfield, VA 22152 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
6703 Barnack Drive, Springfield, VA
Springfield, VA 22152 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Springfield, VA 22152 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Springfield, VA 22152 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Springfield, VA 22152 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Springfield, VA 22152 · school-age only · 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 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 923-0398 to ask.
(703) 923-0398.
Springfield, VA 22152. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.