Shazia Zabair
A family day home in Herndon, Virginia 20171
2958 Ashdown Forest Drive, Herndon, Virginia 20171. (703) 459-8328.
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The short answer
- 40 deficiencies in the last three years
- May 182026 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 May 18, 2026.
40 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
40 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited May 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.
May 18, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection8 deficiencies
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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 11/24/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
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The program is required to submit results of potable water testing to VDH.
“The program did not have evidence of submitting test results to VDH. The provider stated they have not submitted the results.”
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Immunizations shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department.
“The immunizations for child #5 were not signed by a licensed physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department.”
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Repeat violation
The inspectors’ words, 92 words
“Areas and furnishings of the family day home outside shall be maintained in a safe condition. At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the basketball court had a large broken section of concrete that created a tripping hazard and contained peeling paint. Several large piles of wood were stacked against the shed, with some pieces containing protruding nails. A large rusted metal can with a sharp cut-out section at the bottom was within the play area, and an electric saw was located behind a tree within the play area.”
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Fireplaces shall be inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed. Documentation of the inspection and cleaning shall be maintained by the provider.
“The last documented annual wood-burning fireplace inspection was overdue by 3 months.”
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Children under two years of age and children over two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision shall not have access to stairs.
“At the time of the inspection, the protective barrier for the stairs leading to the bedroom level of the home was not secured, which allowed access to a child under two years old to have access.”
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Children over the age of two shall not have access to stairs with three or more risers that do not have protective barriers.
“At the time of the inspection, the protective barrier for the stairs leading to the bedroom level of the home was not secured, which allowed access to four children over the age of two.”
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Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing.’
The inspectors’ words, 177 words
“The parents of Child #1 were not provided in writing the following required information: the requirement for the family day home to notify the parent when the child becomes ill and for the parent to arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the home and the requirement for the parent to inform the family day home within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life- threatening diseases, which must be reported immediately. The parents of Child #5 were not provided in writing the following required information: the requirement for the family day home to notify the parent when the child becomes ill, and for the parent to arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the home, policies for the administration of medications, and the provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan.”
Nov 24, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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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 23 days.”
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‘Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition.
“In the children’s nap room, there were two holes in the wall.”
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Repeat Violation
“Small electrical appliances were not unplugged when not being used. A coffee maker and a food processor were observed plugged in when not in use.”
Mar 24, 2025: inspection8 deficiencies
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The family day home is required to have household members undergo a background check every five years.
“The most recent sworn statement for Household Member #2 was overdue by over four months.”
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Small electrical appliances were not unplugged when not being used.
“A pressure cooker and blender were observed plugged in when not in use.”
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Fireplaces shall be inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed. Documentation of the inspection and cleaning shall be maintained by the provider.
“The last documented annual wood-burning fireplace inspection was overdue by 2 years.”
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Caregivers shall ensure that children’s hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering.
“Caregiver #1 did not ensure that Child #3’s hands were washed with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering.”
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Topical skin products shall be inaccessible to children.
“There were two containers of topical skin products in a cubby under the diaper changing table accessible to children.”
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The family day home did not ensure each first aid kit had all the required items.
“The first aid kit did not have triangular bandages.”
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Repeat violation
“The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly. Emergency evacuation procedures have not been practiced for October, November, December, and January 2024.”
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When food is brought from home the food container shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
“The food container belonging to Child #1 was not labeled in a way that identified the owner.”
Sep 25, 2024: inspection12 deficiencies
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22.1-289.036-B-3
“The family day home must request a search of the central registry for all household members 14 years and older. Household member #1did not have a central registry search requested.”
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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. The provider does not have a landline phone.”
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Children under two years of age and children over two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision shall not have access to stairs.
“The stairs in the hallway, leading to the upstairs are accessible to children at the top and bottom of the stairs.”
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The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day.
“A written record of children in attendance each day was not being recorded by the family day home.”
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8VAC20-800-680-A
“Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water before serving snack or after diapering. The provider did not wash their hands after diapering child #1 and #2 or before serving child #2 snack.”
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8VAC20-800-680-B
“Caregivers shall ensure that children’s hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering. Provider did not ensure child #1 hands were washed after diapering.”
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8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each with a solution of use warm soap and water, pat to dry and spray or dipped with a solution of bleach and water and allowed to air dry. The diapering surface was not cleaned and sanitized after each use for child #1 or child #2.”
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8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing the emergency preparedness plan. The record for child #1 and #2 did not include documentation of the emergency preparedness plan.”
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8VAC20-800-750-A
“When topical skin products such as sunscreen, diaper ointment and lotion, oral teething medicine, and insect repellent are used, the product must be labeled with the child’s name. Two diaper creams were observed on the diapering table not labeled with a child’s name.”
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8VAC20-800-80-A
“Within seven business days of the child’s first day of attendance at the family day home, the provider shall obtain from the parent. proof of the child’s identity. The record for child #2 and #3 does not contain documentation that the provider saw proof of the child’s identity.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION 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 emergency plan was not reviewed annually by the provider. The last review documented was 10/1/2022.”
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The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care.
“Emergency evacuation procedures have not been practiced for the past 9 months.”
May 1, 2024: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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Based on review and interview, 1 of 2 staff files indicated that within the first 90 days of employment a caregiver did not complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff (10-hour) sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education.
“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (05/01/2024), a certificate of completion for Staff #2 of the Virginia Preservice training was not available for review. 2. The start date for Staff #2 was listed as - 01/05/2024. 3. The Provider stated (during an interview conducted on the date of inspection) that the assistant is currently working on this training.”
May 1, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on review, 1 of 4 household records indicated that the Provider did not obtain for each adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening (TB) form every two years.
“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (05/01/2024), Household Member #4 had TB documentation on file that was dated - 11/21/2021. 2. This finding was confirmed on the date of inspection by the Provider.”
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Based on review and interview, documentation of the orientation training was not signed and dated by the provider and assistant.
“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (05/01/2024), the documentation of an orientation training conducted by the Provider and for Staff #2 was not available for review. 2. The Provider stated that she did go over the areas of the orientation for her assistant.”
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Based on review, 3 of 5 children files indicated that not all of the required documentation was on file.
“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (05/01/2024), the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EP&RP) was not available for review for: Child #1, #4, and #5. 2. Their start dates were listed as - Child #1 (sd - 03/21/20), #4 (sd - 02/26/24), and #5 (sd - 02/05/24).”
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Based on review, 1 of 4 children files indicated that annually, the Provider did not review with the parent - the emergency contact information (required in 8VAC20-800-60 B 2) to ensure that the information is correct, and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of this review.
“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (05/01/2024), the most recent signed and dated review of the emergency information on file for Child #5 was dated - 11/07/22). 2. This finding was confirmed on the date of inspection by the Provider.”
Dec 1, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on review and interview, 3 of 5 Household Member files indicated that the Provider did not obtain for each adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening (TB) form (in accordance with the requirements in 8VAC20-800-170), every two years.
“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (12/01/2023), the following household members (HM) had outdated TB documentation on file: HM #1 (dated - 11/22/2021), HM #2 (dated - 11/27/21), and HM #4 (dated - 11/22/2021). 2. The Provider stated that an appointment to update this documentation has already been scheduled for later this month.”
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Based on review, 1 of 4 children files indicated that not all of the required information was contained within each child’s record.
“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (12/01/2023), 1 of 2 emergency contacts was listed for Child #4. 2. The start date for Child #4 was listed as - 10/16/2023.”
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Based on review, 4 of 4 children files indicated that not all of the required signed documentation was available on site for each child.
“Evidence - On the date of inspection (12/01/2023), the following documents were not available for review: 1. The Provisions of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for: Child #1, #2, #3, and #4. 2. The Information for Parent form, while completed, it was not signed by the Parent of Child #4.”
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Based on review, the annual review for each child’s emergency contact information did not have a signed review noted for the past year.
“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (12/01/2023), the most recent review of the emergency contact information listed for Child #1 was dated - 06/25/2022. 2. This was confirmed on the date of inspection by the Provider.”
May 31, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on review, 1 of 5 children files indicated that the Family Day Home (FDH) did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child (who was not exempt from the immunization requirements according to subsection B of this section) once every six months for children under the age of two years.
“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (05/31/2023), the most current immunization page on file for Child #4 was dated - 05/18/2022. 2. On the date of inspection, Child #4 (based on information on file) was under the age of two years.”
Dec 5, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on review, 1 of 4 children files indicated that the Provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination (by or under the direction of a physician) within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (12/05/2022), documentation of a physical for Child #3 was not available for review. 2. The start date for Child #3 was listed as 10/31/2022. Child #3 was in attendance on the date of inspection.”
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Based on review, 1 of 4 children files indicated that the Family Day Home (FDH) did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child (who was not exempt from the immunization requirements according to subsection B of this section) once every six months for children under the age of two years.
“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (12/05/2022), the most current immunization documentation on file for Child #4 was dated - 05/20/2022. 2. This documentation would have needed to be updated prior to 11/20/2022.”
May 24, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on review, 1 of 4 children files indicated that the Provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination (by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the child’s first day of attendance.
“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (05/24/2022), documentation of a physical examination for Child #4 was not available for review. 2. The start date for Child #4 was listed as 04/01/2022.”
All 18 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| May 18, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Inspection | 12 violations cited |
| May 1, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| May 1, 2024 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| May 31, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 31, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 24, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 24, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: One Year license, expires Dec 15, 2026.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 10 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 40.
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 |
|---|---|
| Shazia Zabair This child care provider | 40 |
| Farm School Preschool and Camps | 3 |
| SACC at Crossfield | 2 |
| SACC at Floris | 0 |
| Elaine Whitehurst | 4 |
| SACC at Fox Mill | 3 |
| Congregation Beth Emeth | 2 |
| KinderCare Learning Centers #301537 | 29 |
| Nysmith School for the Gifted, Inc | 1 |
| SACC at McNair | 15 |
| Shalla Flores | 37 |
| Centreville Christian School Incorporated | 11 |
| Floris United Methodist Church Preschool | 11 |
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.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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