Ruth Molina

4311 35th Street South, Arlington, VA 22206
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 24, 2026

Provenance

Virginia licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
Ruth Molina
License number
1109244
Location
4311 35th Street South, Arlington, VA 22206
Status
Not listed
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 68.0/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected February 24, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average68.0 / 100
Health64/100
Safety53/100
Staffing87/100
Compliance75/100

20

Total Violations

Feb 24, 2026

Last Inspection

7

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (20)

SERIOUSHEALTH8VAC20-800-180-AFeb 24, 2026

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 2/24/2026. The on-site inspection began at 9:05AM and ended at 10:05AM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 5 children present and 2 caregivers; the point total was 19. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records, 2 caregiver, and 1 household member records onsite. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on 3/2/2026. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-800-80-AMay 28, 2025

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on May 28 2025 and completed on May 28 2025. The on-site inspection began at 10:45am and ended at 11:45am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 5 children present and 2 caregivers; the point total was 18. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 3 caregiver/household members records. This inspection included a document review, tour of the home, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on June 10 2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

MINORCOMPLIANCE22.1-289.011-FJul 17, 2024

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/17/2024 from approximately 9:50 am to 10:40am. There were a total of 3 children with 2 caregivers present for 12 points which is in ratios for supervision. One child was observed during free play and snack time, and two infants were sleeping in cribs upstairs. 3 children's and 2 caregiver's records, physical space and food storage were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance at Afryea.deas@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-0599.

SERIOUSSTAFFING22.1-289.035-AJul 17, 2024

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/17/2024 from approximately 9:50 am to 10:40am. There were a total of 3 children with 2 caregivers present for 12 points which is in ratios for supervision. One child was observed during free play and snack time, and two infants were sleeping in cribs upstairs. 3 children's and 2 caregiver's records, physical space and food storage were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance at Afryea.deas@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-0599.

CRITICALSAFETY22.1-289.035-B-4Jul 17, 2024

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/17/2024 from approximately 9:50 am to 10:40am. There were a total of 3 children with 2 caregivers present for 12 points which is in ratios for supervision. One child was observed during free play and snack time, and two infants were sleeping in cribs upstairs. 3 children's and 2 caregiver's records, physical space and food storage were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance at Afryea.deas@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-0599.

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-770-40-D-4Jul 17, 2024

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/17/2024 from approximately 9:50 am to 10:40am. There were a total of 3 children with 2 caregivers present for 12 points which is in ratios for supervision. One child was observed during free play and snack time, and two infants were sleeping in cribs upstairs. 3 children's and 2 caregiver's records, physical space and food storage were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance at Afryea.deas@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-0599.

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-800-750-AJul 17, 2024

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/17/2024 from approximately 9:50 am to 10:40am. There were a total of 3 children with 2 caregivers present for 12 points which is in ratios for supervision. One child was observed during free play and snack time, and two infants were sleeping in cribs upstairs. 3 children's and 2 caregiver's records, physical space and food storage were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance at Afryea.deas@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-0599.

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-800-750-DJul 17, 2024

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/17/2024 from approximately 9:50 am to 10:40am. There were a total of 3 children with 2 caregivers present for 12 points which is in ratios for supervision. One child was observed during free play and snack time, and two infants were sleeping in cribs upstairs. 3 children's and 2 caregiver's records, physical space and food storage were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance at Afryea.deas@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-0599.

MINORSAFETY8VAC20-800-780-BJul 17, 2024

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/17/2024 from approximately 9:50 am to 10:40am. There were a total of 3 children with 2 caregivers present for 12 points which is in ratios for supervision. One child was observed during free play and snack time, and two infants were sleeping in cribs upstairs. 3 children's and 2 caregiver's records, physical space and food storage were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance at Afryea.deas@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-0599.

SERIOUSSAFETY8VAC20-800-830-CJul 17, 2024

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/17/2024 from approximately 9:50 am to 10:40am. There were a total of 3 children with 2 caregivers present for 12 points which is in ratios for supervision. One child was observed during free play and snack time, and two infants were sleeping in cribs upstairs. 3 children's and 2 caregiver's records, physical space and food storage were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance at Afryea.deas@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-0599.

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-800-50-AJul 17, 2024

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/17/2024 from approximately 9:50 am to 10:40am. There were a total of 3 children with 2 caregivers present for 12 points which is in ratios for supervision. One child was observed during free play and snack time, and two infants were sleeping in cribs upstairs. 3 children's and 2 caregiver's records, physical space and food storage were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance at Afryea.deas@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-0599.

MINORHEALTH8VAC20-800-90-CJul 17, 2024

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/17/2024 from approximately 9:50 am to 10:40am. There were a total of 3 children with 2 caregivers present for 12 points which is in ratios for supervision. One child was observed during free play and snack time, and two infants were sleeping in cribs upstairs. 3 children's and 2 caregiver's records, physical space and food storage were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance at Afryea.deas@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-0599.

SERIOUSHEALTH8VAC20-800-170-AJul 17, 2024

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/17/2024 from approximately 9:50 am to 10:40am. There were a total of 3 children with 2 caregivers present for 12 points which is in ratios for supervision. One child was observed during free play and snack time, and two infants were sleeping in cribs upstairs. 3 children's and 2 caregiver's records, physical space and food storage were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance at Afryea.deas@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-0599.

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-800-320-BJul 17, 2024

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/17/2024 from approximately 9:50 am to 10:40am. There were a total of 3 children with 2 caregivers present for 12 points which is in ratios for supervision. One child was observed during free play and snack time, and two infants were sleeping in cribs upstairs. 3 children's and 2 caregiver's records, physical space and food storage were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance at Afryea.deas@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-0599.

SERIOUSSAFETY8VAC20-800-830-AOct 23, 2023

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted today. Four children were present with one caregiver for fifteen points which is within ratios for supervision. Observed one child sleeping in the upstairs crib, free play and diapering. Reviewed 2 records for children, training for the provider, physical space and food storage as the children bring food from home. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

MINORHEALTH8VAC20-800-90-COct 23, 2023

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted today. Four children were present with one caregiver for fifteen points which is within ratios for supervision. Observed one child sleeping in the upstairs crib, free play and diapering. Reviewed 2 records for children, training for the provider, physical space and food storage as the children bring food from home. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please be aware that the plan of correction must be provided within 5 days of receipt of the inspection notes if you want it displayed on the website. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-800-50-AMar 22, 2023

An unannounced renewal study was conducted today. Four children were in care with one provider for fourteen points which was within ratios for supervision. One child was sleeping during the inspection and the other 3 were observed in free play. The main level of the home is dedicated to childcare and has equipment and materials for very young children in care. Reviewed one child's record, emergency preparation, training requirements, cribs, background checks, rabies for household pets and TB for all household members. Lunch is bought from home each day. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 or ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

MINORSTAFFING22VAC40-111-70-AMay 14, 2021

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A monitoring inspection was initiated on 05/11/2021 and concluded on 5/14/2021. The Provider was contacted by email to initiate the inspection. There were three children with two caregivers for 8 points which is within ratio for supervision. Reviewed nutrition, children and household member?s records, trainings and emergency preparation. No medication was reported to be on-site the day of the inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you Ann Dramstad Ann.dramstad@dss.virginia.gov 703-314-0860

MINORSTAFFING22VAC40-111-140-AMay 14, 2021

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A monitoring inspection was initiated on 05/11/2021 and concluded on 5/14/2021. The Provider was contacted by email to initiate the inspection. There were three children with two caregivers for 8 points which is within ratio for supervision. Reviewed nutrition, children and household member?s records, trainings and emergency preparation. No medication was reported to be on-site the day of the inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you Ann Dramstad Ann.dramstad@dss.virginia.gov 703-314-0860

MINORCOMPLIANCE22VAC40-111-180-AMay 14, 2021

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A monitoring inspection was initiated on 05/11/2021 and concluded on 5/14/2021. The Provider was contacted by email to initiate the inspection. There were three children with two caregivers for 8 points which is within ratio for supervision. Reviewed nutrition, children and household member?s records, trainings and emergency preparation. No medication was reported to be on-site the day of the inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you Ann Dramstad Ann.dramstad@dss.virginia.gov 703-314-0860

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruth Molina's safety grade?

Ruth Molina has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 68.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Ruth Molina have?

Ruth Molina has 20 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 5 serious, and 14 minor.

When was Ruth Molina last inspected?

Ruth Molina was last inspected on February 24, 2026.

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