Mary Oforiwaa
A family day home in Alexandria, Virginia 22309
4439 Longworthe Square, Alexandria, Virginia 22309. (703) 341-6621.
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The short answer
- 37 deficiencies in the last three years
- Apr 72026 the latest visit on record
- 5 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean4
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
17 inspections on record, the latest on Apr 7, 2026.
37 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
37 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Apr 7, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection4 deficiencies
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22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
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8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually. Caregiver #1 has only completed 13 clock hours of training in the last year.”
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8VAC20-800-320-I
“Smoke detectors are required on each level of the home. There is not a smoke detector on the bottom level of the home where childcare is provided.”
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8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“The first aid kit did not contain adhesive tape, and a First Aid Manual.”
Oct 17, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. the findings from the most recent inspection, dated May 23, 2025 was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
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8VAC20-800-430-A
“Children under two years of age and children over two of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision shall not have access to the stairs. There was no gate at the bottom of the stairs during the visit.”
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8VAC20-800-50-A
“Providers must keep a written record of children in attendance each day. There were no attendance records on the date of inspection. The provider did not take written attendance from May 19, 2025 to October 16,2025.”
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8VAC20-800-800-B
“The provider shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. The plan annual review is overdue by 12 months.”
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8VAC20-800-830-A
“Providers must practice monthly the emergency evacuation procedures monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. The provider has not practiced a monthly emergency evacuation in 5 months.”
May 28, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent license posted, dated 3/27/2024 to 5/26/2025 were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 11/01/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
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22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
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8VAC20-790-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 was not completed and was overdue by eleven months.”
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8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually. Caregiver #1 did not have documentation of annual training hours for 2024-2025.”
Nov 1, 2024: inspection13 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for Caregiver #1 was overdue by 8 months. The most recent criminal history check for Caregiver #2 was overdue by a two years and 5 months.”
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8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 and Caregiver #2 was not completed and was overdue by four months.”
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8VAC20-800-40-A
“The provider shall ensure that the total number of children receiving care at any one time does not exceed the maximum licensed capacity of the home. The maximum licensed capacity of the home is 5 and there were 7 children in care during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-800-430-A
“Children under two years of age and children over two of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision shall not have access to the stairs. There was no gate at the bottom of the stairs. Child #1 was observed climbing up stairs.”
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8VAC20-800-50-A
“Providers must keep a written record of children in attendance each day. There were no attendance records on the date of inspection. The provider did not take written attendance on September 25,2024 to November 1, 2024.”
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8VAC20-800-60-A
“An up to date record for each child enrolled shall be maintained by the provider. There was no record for Child #2, who was in care during the inspection and had been in care for a day. Child #3, #4, and #5 were in care during the inspection and there was no record for the children.”
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8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children’s records are required to contain parental home and employment addresses and phone numbers. The record for Child #1 were missing name, address and telephone numbers of two designated persont to contact in case of an emergency, proof of child’s age and identity.The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for a two years.”
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8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Caregiver #1 did not clean and sanitize the diaper changing surface after use.”
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8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing. The parents of Child#1 was not provided in writing the following required information: schedule of fees and payment plans, whether or not there is liability insurance in force on the family day home operation, and provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan. Child had been in care for two years.”
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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 Child #1 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #1 had been in care for over two years without any annual review.”
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8VAC20-800-80-A
“Within seven business days of the child’s first day of attendance, the provider shall obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of the child and name and location of previous day care programs. This information was not available for one child who has been in care for two years.”
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8VAC20-800-800-B
“The provider shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. The plan annual review is overdue by 9 months.”
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8VAC20-800-830-A
“Providers must practice monthly the emergency evacuation procedures monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. The provider has not practiced a monthly emergency evacuation in 5 months.”
May 16, 2024: inspection8 deficiencies
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22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review, staff did not conduct repeat background checks every five years after the most recent check.”
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Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by a physician within 30 days of the first date of attendance.
“Evidence: Child 1 is missing documentation of a physical. Child was enrolled into care on 10/24/2023.”
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Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were kept in areas accessible to children.
“Evidence: Disinfecting wipes were stored underneath the changing table in an unlocked cabinet.”
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Based on observation, access to stairs was not prevented.
“Evidence: There was no gate at the bottom of the stairs.”
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Based on record review, the child’s record did not contain all required information.
“Evidence: Child 1 is missing 2nd emergency contact, parents’ work addresses and phone numbers.”
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Based on observation, the diaper changing surface did not meet all requirements.
“Evidence: 1) The diaper changing surface was torn therefore no longer waterproof. 2) The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized.”
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Based on record review, the provider did not ensure parents were provided all required information on policies and procedures before the child’s first day of attendance.
“Evidence: Child 1 is missing documentation of policies and procedures provided in writing to parents including but not limited to liability insurance, termination policy, late policy, medication policy and emergency plan.”
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Based on record review, the provider did not view child’s proof of identity within 7 business days of the child’s first day of attendance.
“Evidence: Child 1 was enrolled on 10/24/2023 and did not have verification of proof of identification.”
Dec 15, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on record review, a household member did not complete repeat background checks every five years after their most recent check.
“Evidence: Household member 1 has a fingerprint based background check which was completed on 8/2/2018.”
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Based on record review and interview, the family day home did not keep written record of children in attendance each day.
“Evidence: Attendance has not been taken since April 2023.”
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Based on record review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly and during all shifts that children are in care.
“Evidence: There was no emergency evacuation drill documented for November 2023. All previous evacuation drills were conducted between the hours of 10:00am and 11:00am.”
May 18, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on observation, all unused electrical outlets in surge protectors did not have child-resistant protective covers installed.
“Evidence: On the second level where children were watching television, unused electrical outlets in surge protector located under the television did not have child-resistant protective covers installed.”
Oct 27, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Based on record review, provider does not have a current certification cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
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Based on record review, the provider does not have a current certification in first aid.
“Evidence: The provider has a first aid certification which expired on 6/2022.”
Jun 17, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on record review, caregivers did not obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities.
“Evidence: Caregiver 1 and 2 did not complete the required 16 hours of training for 2021.”
Feb 1, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on record review, the center did not ensure repeat background checks were conducted for all staff every five years.
“Evidence: Caregiver 1 (DOH 01/1/16) has a central registry search completed on 07/28/2016.”
All 17 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Apr 7, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| May 28, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| May 15, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Inspection | 13 violations cited |
| May 16, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 16, 2024 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| May 18, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 18, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires May 26, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 5 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 0 complaint inspections on record.
- No complaint allegations published with findings.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Who does the caring?
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 1353 child care providers in Fairfax County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 37.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Mary Oforiwaa This child care provider | 37 |
| Nicole Ferguson | 6 |
| Engleside Baptist Church | 0 |
| Aquinas Montessori School | 3 |
| SACC-Riverside | 8 |
| SACC at Washington Mill | 1 |
| SACC at Woodley Hills | 4 |
| Fauzia Zubair | 7 |
| Sunita Malvea | 7 |
| Elizabeth Tsamah | 9 |
| Dilshad Begum | 15 |
| Idalia Vigil Gomez | 12 |
| Cintia Alvarado | 10 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Virginia Department of Education. Virginia’s own record is on legacy.dss.virginia.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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