Shahnaj Sultana
A family day home in Alexandria, Virginia 22312
4614 Kling Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22312. (703) 577-9053.
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The short answer
- 25 deficiencies in the last three years
- Sep 212026 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?
19 inspections on record, the latest on Sep 21, 2026.
25 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
25 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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.
Sep 21, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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A childs record shall contain the following information: written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent canot be located.
“The record for Child #1, enrolled for 4 days, did not contain written authorization for emergency medical care.”
Feb 20, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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A childs record shall contain the name, address, and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.
“The record for Child #1 and Child #2, enrolled for more than 30 days, did not contain two emergency contacts.”
Sep 17, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current report of Tuberculosis (TB) screening every 2 years from the date of the first screening.
“Caregiver #1 and Household Member #1 did not have up to date TB screenings. At the time of the inspection, Caregiver #1 was overdue by 18 days. Household Member #1 was overdue by 12 days.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“Household vitamins and medication were found unlocked in the open kitchen pantry, making them accessible to children.”
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When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be: dated and list any substituted food.
“The menus posted were not dated. Multiple days on the menus were blank and did not specify meals or snacks that were provided each day children were present.”
Mar 17, 2025: inspection6 deficiencies
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A physical examination conducted prior to attendance shall have been within twenty-four months prior to attendance for children six years of age and above.
“The physical examination for Child #1 was completed seven years prior to attendance. The physical examination for Child #2 was completed four years prior to attendance.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION Potentially poisonous substances shall be stored away from food and in areas inaccessible to children.
“Two large jugs of laundry detergent was found in the kitchen area on the floor underneath the microwave and near containers of food. The kitchen has a gate that was not closed, making the detergent accessible to children.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION A child’s record shall contain two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.
“The record for Child #1 and #2 had one emergency contact that was not a parent.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing.
“The record for Child #1 and #2, enrolled for more than six months, and Child #3, enrolled for one year, did not contain documentation that the policy for administering medication was provided to the parents in writing.”
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Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“A bottle of cough syrup and vitamins were found unlocked in the open kitchen pantry, making them accessible to children.”
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Documentation of additional immunizations is required once between the child’s fourth and sixth birthdays.
“The provider did not have documentation of additional immunizations between the fourth and sixth birthdays for Child #1, who is ten years of age.”
Sep 20, 2024: inspection9 deficiencies
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The family day home is required to obtain a criminal history background check for each household member age 18 years and older.
“Household member #1 did not have a criminal history background check.”
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The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“There was no physical exam record available for child #1, who has been in care for over 6 months.”
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Potentially poisonous substances and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, and deodorizers shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
“The bathroom cabinet contained cleaning products and was not locked to prevent access by children.”
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The provider shall maintain an up-to-date record for each enrolled child.
“There was no record on file for Child #3 and Child #4, who have been in care for 2 weeks.”
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A child’s record shall contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.
“Child #2 had two emergency contacts listed without an address.”
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Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing the policies for the administration of medication.
“The providers medication administration certification (MAT) had been expired for 12 months and the Medication Administration - Decision to Administer form had not been updated for 5 out of 5 children.”
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Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing the requirements for the family day home to notify the parent when the child becomes ill and for the parent to inform the family day home within 24 hours or the next business day after the child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease.
“There was no documentation that parents have been provided the ill child and communicable disease reporting requirements for child #2, who has been in attendance for over 30 days.”
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Within 7 business days of the child’s first day of attendance at the family day home, the provider shall obtain verification of the identity and age of the child and the name and location of previous day care programs and schools the child has attended.
“There was no verification of identity and age or documentation of previous schools attended on file for child #3 and #4, who had been in attendance for 14 days.”
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Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of the Code of Virginia.
“There were no immunization records on file for child #2, who has been in care for over 30 days.”
Feb 6, 2024: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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Based on record review and caregiver interview, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually.
“Evidence: Caregiver #1 confirmed that lockdown procedures were not practiced in 2023.”
Feb 6, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on record review, the family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day.
“Evidence: The most recent record of attendance was dated 10/25/2023.”
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Based on record review, the provider did not review with the parent emergency contact information and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review for 3 out of 3 children.
“Evidence: 1. The most recent review of Child #1’s emergency contact information was dated 08/01/2020. 2. The most recent review of Child #2’s emergency contact information was dated 10/22/2022. 3. The most recent review of Child #3’s emergency contact information was dated 10/20/2022.”
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Based on record review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly.
“Evidence: The most recent emergency evacuation drill was practiced on 08/17/2023.”
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Based on record review and caregiver interview, shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced a minimum of twice per year.
“Evidence: Caregiver #1 confirmed that shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced in 2023.”
Jan 24, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on record review, within seven business days of each child’s first day of attendance, the provider did not obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of the child.
“Evidence: The provider did not obtain verification of identity and age for Child #1.”
Jul 28, 2022: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on record review and interview, not all caregivers completed Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment.
“Evidence: Caregiver #1 stated that Caregiver #2 (start date: 01/03/2022) has not completed Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.”
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Based on record review and interview, not all caregivers who work directly with children annually attended the department’s health and safety update course.
“Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 did not have documentation of the department’s health and safety update course. Caregiver #1 stated that they did not complete the course.”
Jul 28, 2022: inspection7 deficiencies
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Based on observation and interview, the family day home was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.
“Evidence: 1. The family day home was not able to produce a carbon monoxide detector during the inspection. 2. The provider stated that they do not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
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Based on observation, areas and furnishings, inside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“Evidence: 1. There was chipped paint on the TV stand in the living room. 2. There was torn fabric on the sofa in the living room.”
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Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies, were not stored away from food in areas inaccessible to children.
The inspectors’ words, 103 words
“Evidence: 1. Potentially poisonous substances including, one bottle of acne medication, one air freshener spray and one bottle of baby oil were located on the bathroom sink, accessible to children. 2. Potentially poisonous substances including one toilet bowl cleaner, three bathroom cleaner sprays, one laundry detergent, and one disinfectant spray were located in an unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink, accessible to children. 3. A bottle of hair removal cream was located in an unlocked drawer at the bottom of the bathroom sink, accessible to children. 4. Laundry detergent was located on the bathroom floor, between the toilet and sink, accessible to children.”
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Based on record review, the provider did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day.
“Evidence: The last day the family day home recorded attendance was 01/12/2022.”
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Based on record review, the provider did not obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgement of the review of the emergency contact information for each child.
“Evidence: The parent’s signed acknowledgement of the review of the emergency contact information for Child #1 was dated 08/01/2020.”
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Based on record review, within seven business days of each child’s first day of attendance, the provider did not obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of the child.
“Evidence: The provider did not obtain verification of identity and age for Child #2.”
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Based on record review, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and document in writing each review.
“Evidence: The most recent emergency plan review was dated 10/31/2020.”
All 19 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Jan 21, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 21, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Mar 7, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: Birth - 12 years 11 months.
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 171 child care providers in the City of Alexandria, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 25.
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 |
|---|---|
| Laila Hussain | 2 |
| Mercedes Guerrero | 9 |
| Rosa Melara | 10 |
| Tallat Asif | 7 |
| Cruzado, Maria | 4 |
| Shahnaj Sultana This child care provider | 25 |
| Elizabeth Mejia | 5 |
| The Campagna Center - Douglas MacArthur | 4 |
| Hopkins House - Helen Day Preschool Academy | 61 |
| The Campagna Center - George Mason | 3 |
| The Campagna Center - Naomi Brooks | 1 |
| The Butterfly House | 29 |
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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