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Tiera Saunders

Alexandria, VA 22306 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
5
open each week
5 days
Call (240) 860-4708

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About Tiera Saunders

Tiera Saunders is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 5 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
5 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity5 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tiera Saunders has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Tiera Saunders

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
5 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110437
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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. Aug 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-170-A

      “The vendor shall ensure compliance with the standards in this part, the terms of the vendor agreement, and all relevant federal, state, or local laws and regulations. The terms of the vendor agreement are location specific and the provider stated they had moved, and a subsidy child is still enrolled/attending.”
  2. Aug 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-170-A

      “The vendor shall ensure compliance with the standards in this part, the terms of the vendor agreement, and all relevant federal, state, or local laws and regulations. The terms of the vendor agreement are location specific and the provider stated they had moved, and a subsidy child is still enrolled/attending.”
  3. Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-800-120-D

      “Providers' records shall contain the following: documentation of training. Caregiver #1's record did not contain documentation of annual training for 2025.”
  4. Feb 5, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-800-120-D

      “Providers' records shall contain the following: documentation of training. Caregiver #1's record did not contain documentation of annual training for 2025.”
  5. Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-800-120-D

      “Providers' records shall contain the following: documentation of training. Caregiver #1's record did not contain documentation of annual training for 2025.”
  6. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “The provider shall obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Caregiver #1's subsequent TB screening is overdue by 8 months.”
  8. May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “The provider shall obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Caregiver #1's subsequent TB screening is overdue by 8 months.”
  9. Oct 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. The provider did not obtain documentation that Child #1 has been adequately immunized before the child attended the family day home. The child attended the family day home on October 8, 2024.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-800-630-A

      “Caregivers shall use positive methods of discipline. Discipline shall be constructive in nature and include techniques such as using limits that are appropriate and understandable for the child's level of development. Caregiver #1 did not use discipline that included techniques such as using limits that are appropriate and understandable for the child's level of development. On October 4, 2024, Caregiver #1 strapped Child #1 (age: 7 years) into a car seat and gave the child a book for less than 5 minutes.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “A child's record shall contain parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information required by 8VAC20- 800-70 and emergency contact information including: the name, office address and telephone number of the child's physician and the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. Child #1's record did not contain parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information required by 8VAC20- 800-70 and emergency contact information including: the name, office address and telephone number of the child's physician and the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. Child #1 was enrolled for one day.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-620-E

      “Staffing shall be appropriate and adequate to meet the specific developmental needs of a child with special needs in care. On October 8, 2024, a child with special needs attended the family day home. Staffing was not appropriate and adequate to meet the specific developmental needs of the child.”
  10. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 26, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-890

      “Based on observation, not all food brought from home was clearly labeled in a way that identified the owner. Evidence: Child #1 had two containers of food that were not labeled with the child’s name.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain all information for children’s records. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s record did not contain a name, address, and telephone number for a second emergency contact. 2. Child #2?s record did not contain an address for parent #2. 3. Child #2?s record did not contain an address for emergency contact #2.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were accessible to children. Evidence: 1. One nasal spray, one disinfectant spray, and one over-the-counter medication was found in an unlocked medicine cabinet in the bathroom used by the children. 2. One air freshener was found on the 3-cube storage in the living room. 3. Two air fresheners were found on the kitchen island, on the side that is accessible to children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-750-A

      “Based on observation, not all topical skin products were labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: The ointment belonging to Child #3 was not labeled with the child’s name.”
  10. Nov 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Tiera Saunders

Is Tiera Saunders licensed?

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

When was Tiera Saunders last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tiera Saunders had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 8 of 13 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 Tiera Saunders care for?

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

Does Tiera Saunders accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tiera Saunders' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tiera Saunders cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (240) 860-4708 to ask.

What is Tiera Saunders' phone number?

(240) 860-4708.

Where is Tiera Saunders?

Alexandria, VA 22306. 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).