Amber Iftikhar
A family day home in Lorton, Virginia 22079
8868 Bennington Blvd, Lorton, Virginia 22079. (703) 342-6980.
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The short answer
- 7 deficiencies in the last three years
- Mar 172026 the latest visit on record
- 7 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?
18 inspections on record, the latest on Mar 17, 2026.
7 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
7 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 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.
Mar 17, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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Potentially poisonous substances shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
“Hand sanitizer (label states to keep out of reach of children) was observed on a shelf in a room used for childcare and was accessible to children.”
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The diapering surface shall be nonabsorbent and washable.
“The vinyl changing pad was observed to have numerous tears exposing the absorbent fiber fill.”
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Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in 8VAC20-800-60 B 2 to ensure the information is correct, and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review.
“The record for Child #2 did not contain signed acknowledgement of an annual review of emergency contact information.”
Aug 25, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-280
“Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as cleaning agents, disinfectants, and deodorizers shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children. A large bottle of Dawn Platinum detergent was sitting on the bathroom sink, which was accessible to children. The label on the detergent states “Keep Out of Reach of Children”.”
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8VAC20-800-330-A
“A landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home’s hours of operation. An operable landline telephone is one that does not require electricity to operate. Cordless or cell phones may be used in addition to the landline telephone. There was no operable landline available during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-800-960-E
“Bottles shall be refrigerated and labeled with the child’s full name and the date, if more than one infant is in care. There were two bottles belonging to child #3 that were not labeled with the child’s full name nor dated.”
Mar 18, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-770-40-D-5
“Household members 14 years of age and older must obtain the results of a central registry search within 30 days of becoming 14 years old. Household Member #2 did not have central registry results during the inspection and had become 14 years old over 9 months ago.”
Jul 11, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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22.1-289.036-A
“Based on review of three household members’ records, and interview with the provider, the provider did not update the central registry record report every five years for a household member residing in the home. Evidence: 1. Household Member #2 record did not have an updated central registry search.in the file (expired 10/31/22). 2. Provider acknowledged household member #2 central registry results were expired and she had failed to resend the corrected paperwork.”
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8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“Based on observation, the first aid kit did not contain at a minimum antiseptic cleaning solution or pads. Evidence: The first aid kit did not have antiseptic cleaning solution or pads.”
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8VAC20-800-790
“Based on observation, the provider failed to post the telephone numbers for 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical responders, the responsible person for emergency back-up care and the regional poison control enter in a visible area close to the telephone. Evidence: 1. Telephone numbers of 911, police, fire or emergency medical responders were not posted. 2. Poison Control number was not posted. 3. The name of responsible emergency back-up care was not posted. 4. Provider acknowledged the numbers were not posted.”
Jan 25, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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22.1-289.036-A
The inspectors’ words, 112 words
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation for a 5 year repeat check. Evidence: 1. Household Member #1 record did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired 1/21/2023) and an updated central registry results (expired 10/17/22). 2. Household Member #3 record did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired 10/13/22) and an updated central registry results (expired 1/21/23). 3. Household Member #2 record did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired 1/21/23) and an updated central registry results (expired 10/31/22). 4. Caregiver #1 record did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired 1/18/23) and an updated central registry results (expired 10/31/22).”
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8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: 1. Two electrical outlets on the left wall did not have protective covers. 2. One electrical outlet on the right wall near the manipulative shelf did not have a protective cover.”
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8VAC20-800-690-D
“Based on observation and interview, the diapering surface was not sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. There was no bleach solution available to sanitize the diapering surface. 2. Provider acknowledged there was no bleach solution available to sanitize the diapering surface.”
Jul 28, 2022: inspection8 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.Tripping hazard at the entrance of gate leading down the stairs to home entrance. 2.Garden supplies must be kept inaccessible to children 3.Bathroom toilet was not clean 4. Lawnmower was not inaccessible to children”
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8VAC20-800-250-B
“Based on observation, toys or objects that could be swallowed or present a choking hazard were not kept out of reach of children under the age of three years. Evidence: 1.We observed matchbox cars, small plastic food and other small manipulatives that were less than 1-1/4 inches in diameter or less than two inches in length that were stored in an open container within reach of children under the age of three years. 2.Child #1 is 10 months of age, and is crawling.”
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8VAC20-800-250-E
“Based on observations, balloons and empty plastic bags large enough for a child’s head to fit inside, were not inaccessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: Deflated balloons were observed through the care area and outdoor area. Inflated balloons were observed through the care area. 2. Plastic bags were observed inside an unlocked drawer in the bathroom cabinet of the care area accessible to children. 3.On the date of inspection, children in care were 10 months to 6 years of age.”
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8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observations, potentially poisonous substances, cleaning agents, disinfectants, and deodorizers, were not stored away in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. The drawers of the cabinet under the sink were not locked and the doors had a lock that was not working properly allowing access to the cabinet. The following substances were observed in the cabinet: wrinkle repair cream, body wash, hand lotion, shampoo and conditioner bottles, multipurpose cleaner. 2. A bottle of bubble solution was observed on the bathtub ledge.”
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8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“Based on observation, first aid kit did not contain a first aid instruction manual. Evidence: 1.The first aid kit did not contain a first aid instruction manual.”
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8VAC20-800-790
“Based on observations and interview with the provider, emergency telephone numbers were not posted in a visible area close to the telephone. Evidence: 1. Police, 911, Fire, Emergency Medical Tech and Poison Control numbers were not posted. 2. Provider acknowledged she did not have the telephone numbers posted. .”
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8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations every 6 months for children under the age of 2 years and once between 4-6 years. Evidence: 1 The most recent immunization report in the record for Child #3 (DOB 12/27/18) was 11/25/19. 2.The most recent immunization report in the record for Child #2 (DOB 11/8/15) was 3/11/2016.”
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8VAC20-800-920
“Based on interview with the provider and documentation review, the menu for meals and snacks provided by the family day home did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1. Provider stated that lunch for the day was rice, vegetables, banana, and milk or water. 2. Posted menu listed the lunch for today as chicken, rice, mixed vegetables, and fruit. 3. The substitutions were not documented on the menu as required.”
Jan 10, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on review of household member records, the provider did not obtain for each household member a current report of tuberculosis screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence Household member #1 has a report of tuberculosis screening form that expired 4/21.”
All 18 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Mar 17, 2026 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Mar 30, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 9 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 7 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 7.
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 |
|---|---|
| Amber Iftikhar This child care provider | 7 |
| KinderCare Learning Centers #741 | 21 |
| The Merit School of Gunston (#11) | 17 |
| SACC-Gunston | 7 |
| Testey Hamdael | 9 |
| Hamdi Eslaquit | 14 |
| The Nest Academy | 10 |
| Stacy Bennett | 9 |
| Fozia Hussain | 17 |
| Shazia Younis | 5 |
| Nagma Ali | 1 |
| New Hope Church | 5 |
| SACC at Laurel Hill | 16 |
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.
From the provider
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Replies
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Paid listing
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