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Vidya Kumtakar

Arlington, VA 22205 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days

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About Vidya Kumtakar

Vidya Kumtakar is a licensed home daycare in Arlington, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
9 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Vidya Kumtakar has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Vidya Kumtakar

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (One Year)
Capacity
9 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#ID47132
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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. May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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. An evacuation drill was not practiced for the month of October.”
    • 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 available trashcan required the caregiver to use their hands to open the top.”
  3. Sep 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A Complaint related: No

      “Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing the following information: Custodial Parent's right to be admitted to the family day home any time the child is in care as required by 22.1-289.054 of the Code of Virginia. The Provider stated she did not have that policy and was respecting the other parent's wishes about the privacy of the children. When asked by a parent to enter she has said "I have to make sure the other parents are comfortable with it."”
  4. Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, an area of the family day home was not operating in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The edges around the area rug, in the classroom, were frayed and curled up, creating a tripping hazard.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Based on record review, the Provider did not have documentation showing whether or not there is liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate in force on the family day home operation as required by 22.1-289.050 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1 out of 3 children's files did not contain the Limited Liability Insurance documentation. The documentation was missing for Child A.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-1

      “Based on record review, the Provider did not have documentation to demonstrate a high school program completion or the equivalent or (ii) evidence of having met the requirements for admission to an accredited college or university. Evidence: Caregiver A was missing documentation demonstrating the highest level of education.”
  7. Dec 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, an employee did not have fingerprinting results. Evidence: Staff A did not have complete fingerprinting results on file.”
  8. May 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-B

      “Based on observation, unused outlets were not covered with protective covers. Evidence: Unused outlets were not covered in the bathroom.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “Based on observation, the first aid kit was missing required contents. Evidence: The first aid kid was missing one of two required triangle bandages.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-330-A

      “Based on observation, the family day home did not have a landline telephone. Evidence: The family day home did not have a landline telephone.”
  9. Dec 15, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on interview, a caregiver did not obtain a minimum of sixteen hours of annual training. Evidence: Caregiver A stated they did not complete 16 hours of annual training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, a child's record was missing required information. Evidence: The record Child A was missing the provisions of emergency plan and the liability insurance declaration.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-1

      “Based on observation, the most recent license was not prominently displayed. Evidence: The most recent license was not displayed in the facility.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Based on observation, refrigerated bottles were not labeled. Evidence: 2 of 4 refrigerated bottles were not correctly labeled.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “Based on observation, the first aid kit was missing required contents. Evidence: The first aid kit was missing one of two required triangle bandages.”
  10. May 17, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-A

      “Based on observation, the family day home did not have an emergency preparedness and response plan. Evidence: There was no emergency preparedness and response plan on site at the time of inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A

      “Based on interview, emergency supplies were not in the family day home. Evidence: Caregiver A stated she could not locate the first aid kit.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Based on record review, a caregiver did not have complete fingerprinting results on file. Evidence: Caregiver B did not have complete fingerprinting results on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation, the findings of the most recent inspection were not posted. Evidence: There was no inspection notice posted.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-G

      “Based on observation, a pillow was used for a child under two years of age. Evidence: An infant located in the infant room was in a crib with sleeping on a large u-shaped pillow.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-330-A

      “Based on observation, a landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, was not available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. Evidence: The landline telephone was a cordless phone which required electricity to work.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-B

      “Based on record review, an assistant's record was incomplete. Evidence: The record of Caregiver B was missing emergency contact information.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-A

      “Based on interview, a record was not maintained for each caregiver. Evidence: Caregiver A stated that Caregiver C did not have a record on file.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Based on observation, bottles were not refrigerated and labeled with the child's full name and date. Evidence: There were bottles on the desk and in cribs that were not labeled with the name of the child and a date.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “Based on interview, a menu was not posted in the family day home. Evidence: Caregiver A stated she provides food and there was no menu posted.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-B

      “Based on observation, a child resistant protective cover was no installed in all unused electrical outlets. Evidence: An unused outlet located near the table in the main child care area was not covered with a child resistant protective cover.”
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 26, 2021InspectionNo 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 Vidya Kumtakar

Is Vidya Kumtakar licensed?

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

When was Vidya Kumtakar last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Vidya Kumtakar had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 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 Vidya Kumtakar care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Vidya Kumtakar accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Vidya Kumtakar's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Vidya Kumtakar cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 378-4979 to ask.

What is Vidya Kumtakar's phone number?

(202) 378-4979.

Where is Vidya Kumtakar?

Arlington, VA 22205. 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).