Balqees Bano
A family day home in Alexandria, Virginia 22310
6006 Hydrangea Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22310. (571) 723-5083.
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The short answer
- 26 deficiencies in the last three years
- Sep 212026 the latest visit on record
- 8 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 Sep 21, 2026.
26 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
26 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 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.
Sep 21, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
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Repeat violation
“The provider shall maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in care. The record shall include the name, address, and phone number of two emergency contact person’s if a parent cannot be reached, and children’s health insurance policy number. The record for Child 2, enrolled for six months, did not contain one of the two required emergency contacts. The record for Child 3, enrolled for one month did not contain the child’s health insurance policy number.”
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Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing.’
“The records of Child 1, Child 2, and Child 3, did not contain documentation that parents were provided the following information in writing: Check in/check out procedures, the general daily schedule, whether a pet is present in the home, whether the provider uses “time out” as a form of discipline, and termination policies.”
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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 Child 2 who has been enrolled for six months.”
Feb 17, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection6 deficiencies
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Immunization reports shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department.
“Immunization report for child #2 was not signed by a licensed physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department.”
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Assistants’ and substitute providers’ records shall contain all required information. verification of age, job title, date of employment and documentation of education and training as required.
“The records for caregivers #2 and #3 did not have verification of age, job title, date of employment and documentation of education and training as required.”
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The provider shall orient the substitute provider and assistant by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities.
“Caregiver #2 has been providing care for children over a year, caregiver #2 has been providing care for at least a week.”
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Annually, the provider shall obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review of the required emergency contact information.
“Child #1 date of last review was 1/28/2025 and child #3 date of last review was 1/7/2024.”
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The provider shall review the emergency preparedness and response plan at least annually. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan.
“The date of last review of emergency plan was 1/22/2025.”
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Household members 14 years of age and older shall request a the results of a Virginia child protective services central registry check within seven days of reaching 14 years of age.
“Household Member #3’s record did not have documentation of request for search of Virginia child protective central registry being submitted within seven days of turning 14 years of age. Results were obtained nine months after household member turned 14 years of age..”
Jul 9, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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The provider is required to have a sworn statement or affirmation background check for caregivers and adult household members, over the age 18, every five years.
“Sworn statements for caregivers #1 and #2 and household member #1 are overdue by 90 days.”
Jan 27, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination 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 had been in care for over a year.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION 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.
“Record for child #1, did not have a parent’s signature for annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #1 has been in care for over a year.”
Jul 23, 2024: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on observation and interview, the vendor did not maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The vendor could not provide written hard copy of daily attendance to the inspector.”
Jul 23, 2024: inspection7 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation and interview, a required document was not posted on the premises. Evidence: No inspection notice was posted on the premises.”
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8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child, containing all required information. Evidence: Child #3’s record did not have name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.”
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8VAC20-800-690-D
“Based on observation, the diapering surface was not nonabsorbent and washable. Evidence: there was a tear in the surface of the diaper pad, approximately 1 1/2 inches.”
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8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on record review, the provider did not annually review with the parent the emergency contact information required to ensure the information is correct, and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence: Child #1 1st day 6/8/2023, no documentation or parent’s signature to acknowledge annual review of emergency information.”
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8VAC20-800-800-A
“REPEAT Based on document review and interview, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider did not document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. Evidence: No documentation that emergency preparation/response plan was reviewed annually available at inspection.”
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8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on document review, the emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. Evidence: No documentation of evacuation drills available at inspection.”
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8VAC20-800-90-C
“REPEAT Based on record review and interview, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is not exempt from the immunization requirements once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence Child #1 (16 months old) DOL immunization 7/3/2023.”
Feb 8, 2024: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-790-250-D-1
“Based on record review, substitute provider did not have current CPR certification issued within the past two years. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #2 was observed caring for children while provider was not present from approximately 10:05am-10:09am.”
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8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“Based on document review, the provider did not have documentation that a lockdown drill was practiced at least once a year. Evidence: No record available of 2023 practice lockdown drill.”
Feb 8, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-140-B-4
“Based on record review, substitute provider did not have current first aid certification issued within the past two years. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #2 who provides substitute care did not have current first aid on file. 2. The substitute provider was observed caring for children while provider was not present from approximately 10:05-10:09.”
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8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on file review, the provider did not have document in writing each review and update to the emergency preparedness and response plan. Evidence: Plan last dated 2020.”
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8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized, prior to attending. Evidence: Child#1?s first day 6/8/23 and immunization record is dated 7/12/23.”
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8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is not exempt from the immunization requirements, once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child#1, (10 months old) date of last immunizations in file was 7/2023.”
Jan 30, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on observation, a pressure mounted gate is being used as protective barrier at a stair opening.
“Evidence: An uninstalled pressure mounted gate is being used as protective barrier for the outside deck steps.”
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Based on interview and documentation review, the family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance.
“Evidence: The attendance sheet showed that attendance was last recorded on 1/24/2023”
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Based on record review, children’s records did not all contain required information.
“Evidence: Child #5’s record does not contain the house number and street name for one emergency contact.”
Aug 16, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on record review, the provider did not obtain a central registry check within 30 day of a person in the home becoming 14 years old.
“Evidence: Household member #3’s record does not contain central registry results.”
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Based on observation and interview, emergency supplies were not in working condition.
“Evidence: The battery-operated flashlight and the battery-operated weather band radio were not in working condition.”
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Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.
“Evidence: Child #1’s record contains immunization records that were last updated on 2/2/2022. Child #2’s record contains immunization records that were last updated on 9/23/2019. Child #4’s record contains immunization records that were last updated on 1/14/2022.”
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Based on observation and interview, bottles were not labeled with the child’s full name and the date.
“Evidence: Two bottles of milk were observed in the refrigerator not labeled with the date or the child’s name as required when there are more than two infants in care.”
Feb 16, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, were not maintained in a safe, and operable condition.
“Evidence: In the programming area, an area of 3 inches in diameter of peeling paint was observed next to the door that leads to the second floor.”
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Based on observations, there was a deodorizer stored in an area accessible to children.
“Evidence: A can of deodorizer spray was observed accessible to children, in the programming area sitting on top of the children’s kitchen set.”
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Based on observation and interview, a pressure mounted gate was used as a protective barrier at a stair opening.
“Evening. The provider confirmed that a gate that was leaning next to the stairs that lead to the home’s deck is used as a protective barrier when the children play outside.”
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Based on record review, children’s records did not all contain required information.
“Evidence: Child #1’s record is missing the mother’s work phone number, the medical insurance policy number and one emergency contact. Child #2’s record is missing the mother’s work phone number.”
All 18 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 21, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Mar 1, 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 1353 child care providers in Fairfax County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 26.
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 |
|---|---|
| Balqees Bano This child care provider | 26 |
| La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes | 24 |
| Maria Mazo | 7 |
| Fairfax County Park Authority-Franconia | 10 |
| Franconia United Methodist Church | 0 |
| Bush Hill Presbyterian Church | 0 |
| Zulekha Yusuf | 7 |
| SACC at Franconia | 12 |
| Daystar Children’s Center | 20 |
| SACC at Bush Hill | 3 |
| Jay Weszelovszky | 5 |
| Surisa Phumtim | 13 |
| Genet Chinklo | 12 |
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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