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Ruth Moscoso

Sterling, VA 20164 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Ruth Moscoso

Ruth Moscoso is a licensed home daycare in Sterling, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 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
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Ruth Moscoso

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1108145
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 2

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. Aug 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “The provider shall review the emergency contact information with the parents annually. Child D and F had no current review of the emergency contact information.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “The provider shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is not exempt from the immunization requirements once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child C, D and E did not have current documentation of immunizations.”
  2. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 9, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on record review, 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 emergency plan was dated 3/4/2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were not stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: There was a spray bottle of air freshener observed on the counter of the children's backroom.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-B

      “Based on observation, caregivers did not ensure that hand washing requirements were met. Evidence: Two children were observed taking bathroom breaks prior to taking naps. Both children did not wash their hands after going to the bathroom.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-L

      “Based on observation, toilet chairs were not emptied promptly, clean and sanitized after each use. Evidence: At the start of the inspection, there was a toilet chair observed in the children's bathroom which has been used and not emptied. After the children finished lunch, a child was observed using the non-cleaned/sanitized toilet chair. The toilet chair was not emptied and clean after the second observed use.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-C

      “Based on observation, children's information was not kept privileged and confidential. Evidence: The supplemental from the most recent inspection which clearly states "DO NOT POST" was posted within the inspection notice.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “Based on observation, meal requirements were not met. Evidence: There is no menu posted.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-880

      “Based on observation, food requirements were not met when meals were provided by the family day home. Evidence: The children were observed eating macaroni and cheese for lunch. They were not served a fruit, vegetables or a protein.”
  8. Jan 5, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “Based on observation and interview, requirements were not met when meals or snacks are provided by the family day home. Evidence: The provider stated that they provide food for the children in care. There is no menu posted.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening for each household member every two years. Evidence: Household member #2's most recent TB screening is dated 12/3/2020.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on record review and interview, caregivers did not obtained a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: Caregiver #1 and Caregiver #2 have documentation of 12.5 hours of training completed in 2022. Caregivers confirmed that they did not obtain 16 hours.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-750-A

      “Based on observation and interview, requirements for topical skin products were not met. Evidence: A tube of diaper ointment was observed on the diaper changing station without a child's name on it. Caregivers confirmed the diaper ointment belonged to Child #1.”
    • 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 children under two years old. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (14 months) most recent immunizations are dated from when the child was 2 months old. 2. Child #5 (15 months) most recent immunizations are dated from when the child was 4 months old.”
  9. Jul 11, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-L

      “Based on observation and interview, toilet chairs were not emptied promptly, cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: The provider stated that the younger children went to nap at approximately 1pm. At approximately 1:45pm a small training toilet that had not been emptied and cleaned was observed in the children's bathroom.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider has not maintained a record for each enrolled child. Evidence: The provider did not have a record for Child #3. The provider stated that the child was dropped off unexpectedly and they did not request a record because they have a record for Child #3's sibling.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-C

      “Based on observation, information contained in children's records was not maintained confidential. Evidence: The Supplemental page from the most recent inspection was observed to be posted containing children's and staff confidential information. The top of the Supplemental page clearly stated "DO NOT POST" and was signed by the provider.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “Based on interview, requirements were not met when meals or snacks are provided by the family day home. Evidence: The provider stated that they cook and provide food for most of the children in care. There is no menu posted for the children. The provider stated that they have an online menu created each week. The provider confirmed that the parents do not have access to view the menu.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-890

      “Based on observation and interview, requirements were not met when meals and snacks were provided from the children's homes. Evidence: The provider stated that Child #1 and Child #2 bring lunch boxes to the family day home with food from home. Both lunch boxes were not labeled with the children's names or today's date.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider has not obtained a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years. Evidence: Household member #1's most recent TB screening is dated 3/7/2019.”
  10. Mar 4, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

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

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider did ensure that children's records were maintained and updated annually. Evidence: 1. Child #1 most recent documented review of the record is dated 1/20/2021. 2. Child #3 most recent documented review of the record is dated 9/28/2020. 3. Child #4 most recent documented review of the record is dated 1/19/2021. 4. Caregiver #2 confirmed that the parents of the above children have not yet reviewed or updated the children's records.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not review their emergency preparedness plan at least annually. Evidence: The providers most recent documented review of the emergency preparedness plan is dated 1/22/2021.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-750-A

      “Based on observation and interview, topical skin products provided by parents were not labeled with the child's name. Evidence: An unlabeled diaper cream was observed sitting next to the diaper changing table. Caregiver #2 stated that the diaper cream belonged to Child #2 and was not labeled with their name.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on record review and interview, caregivers have not obtained a minimum of 16 hours of training in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 completed 3 hours of training in 2021. 2. Caregiver #2 completed 3 hours of training in 2021.”

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 Ruth Moscoso

Is Ruth Moscoso licensed?

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

When was Ruth Moscoso last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ruth Moscoso had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 7 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 Ruth Moscoso care for?

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

Does Ruth Moscoso accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Ruth Moscoso'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 Ruth Moscoso cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 450-7545 to ask.

What is Ruth Moscoso's phone number?

(703) 450-7545.

Where is Ruth Moscoso?

Sterling, VA 20164. 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).