Serkalem Nirayo
A family day home in Alexandria, Virginia 22309
4209 Main Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22309. (703) 901-5052.
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The short answer
- 24 deficiencies in the last three years
- May 112026 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?
15 inspections on record, the latest on May 11, 2026.
24 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
24 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited May 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.
May 11, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
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The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“Child #4, 17 months, did not have documentation of a physical examination in the record. Child #4 has been in care 7 months.”
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The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis(TB) Screening every two years from the date of the first screening.
“Caregiver #1 did not have documentation of a subsequent TB screening in the record. The TB screening was overdue by 6 months. Household Member #1 did not have documentation of a subsequent TB screening in the record. The TB screening was overdue by two months.”
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Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing whether or not there is liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate in force on the family day home operation.
“The records for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have documentation in the record of whether or not there is liability insurance on the family day home operation.”
May 7, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Children’s records are required to contain the policy number of the child’s medical insurance.
“The records for Child #3 and Child #4 were missing the policy number of the children’s medical insurance. The children were not present during the inspection and have been in care for 19 days.”
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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. Records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not have the parent’s signature for annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #1 and Child #2 had been in care for over a year without any annual review.”
Nov 21, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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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 #3, who has been in care for over a year.”
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The provider shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to age of the children in care issued within the past two years.
“Current certification in CPR was not current for Staff #1. Certification of CPR expired 23 days ago.”
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Poisonous materials shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children.
“A container of deodorizer with the warning of Keep out of reach of children was on the sink area in the bathroom that the children use.”
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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.
“Child #3’s record did not contain a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #3 has been in care for over a year.”
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Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years.
“Child #3, 25 months old, last documented immunization was over a year ago.”
Jun 4, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation and interview, the findings of the current inspection were not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: 1. The family day home did not have the findings of the most recent inspection posted. The findings posted was dated 05/31/2023. The last inspection was 03/19/2024. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that the findings for the most recent inspection was not posted.”
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8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1’s record (Start date-10/30/2023) did not contain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician.”
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Repeat Violation
The inspectors’ words, 111 words
“Based on record review and interview, children’s records did not contain required information. Evidence: 1.Child #1’s record(Start date-10/30/2023) did not contain signed acknowledgement of the Information for Parents and documentation of the Liability Insurance Declaration. 2.Child #2’s record(Start date-10/30/2023) did not contain signed acknowledgement of the Information for Parents and documentation of the Liability Insurance Declaration. 3.Child #3’s record(Start date-10/30/2023) did not contain signed acknowledgement of the Information for Parents and documentation of the Liability Insurance Declaration. 4.Child #4’s record(Start date-06/28/2022) did not contain signed acknowledgement of the Information for Parents form. 5.Caregiver #1 confirmed that the Information For Parents and Liability Insurance Declaration form were not in the children’s records.”
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Repeat Violation
“Based on observation and interview, the first aid kit did not contain required supplies. Evidence: 1. The first aid kit did not contain a first aid instructional manual. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that the first aid kit did not contain a first aid instructional manual.”
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8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is not exempt from the immunization requirements. Evidence: 1. Child #1’s record(Start date-10/30/2023) did not contain documentation of additional immunizations. The last immunization record was dated 02/03/2022.”
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8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation, the menu for the current one week period was not dated. Evidence: 1. The menu for the current one week period was not dated.”
Mar 19, 2024: inspection8 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-170-A
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they obtained from each adult household member a current report of tuberculosis screening. Evidence: reviewed the provider’s records and found that household member 1 did not have documentation of a TB screening.”
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8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that child-resistant protective covers were installed on al unused electrical outlets. Evidence: observed 1 uncovered electrical outlet, accessible to children in the bathroom.”
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8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they maintained children’s records with the required minimum information. Evidence: reviewed 3 children’s records and found that: 1) child 2 and 3 did not have documentation of an address for either of their emergency contacts, 2) child 2 did not have documentation of medical insurance and a policy number, 3) child 2 and 3 did not have documentation of limited liability declaration or emergency preparedness plan reviewed by the parents.”
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8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that the first aid kit contained the minimum required items. Evidence: observed that the first aid kit was missing a second triangular bandage.”
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8VAC20-800-770
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that she had a working portable battery-operated weather band radio. Evidence: observed that the provider could not get the portable batter-operated weather band radio to function during the licensing inspection.”
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8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that emergency evacuation procedures are practiced monthly. Evidence: reviewed the provider’s emergency evacuation drill log and found that there was no drill practiced in February 2024.”
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8VAC20-800-830-B
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that shelter-in-place procedures were practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: reviewed the shelter-in-place drill log and found that the last documented drill was conducted within the past 12 months.”
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8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drills were documented with the required minimum information. Evidence: reviewed the provider’s drill log and found that they did not include: 1) time it took to complete the drill, 2) number of children participating, 3) number of caregivers participating, method of notification, 4) any problems encountered, and 5) weather.”
May 31, 2023: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on record review, the vendor did not maintain attendance as it occurs.
“Evidence: The arrival and departure times were missing from the attendance records on file.”
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Based on record review, lockdown procedures were not practiced annually.
“Evidence: Lockdown procedures were not practiced in 2022.”
May 31, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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Based on record review, a household member has not submitted to fingerprinting.
“Evidence: 1. Household Member A did not submit to fingerprinting.”
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Based on record review, a household member did not have complete sworn statement of affirmation.
“Evidence: Household Member A did not have a complete sworn statement of affirmation on file.”
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Based on record review, a caregiver’s record was incomplete.
“Evidence: The record of caregiver A was missing a Tuberculosis test and a background search.”
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Based on observation, a crib was was used for a child other than 12 months.
“Evidence: An 18 month old child was sleeping in a crib at the time of inspection.”
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Based on record review, a child’s record was missing required information.
“Evidence: 1. The record of Child A was missing the following required information: Information for parents, parental agreement, medication policy, and an emergency plan. 2. The record of Child B was missing the following required information: Information for parents, medication policy, and an emergency plan.”
Jul 6, 2022: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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Based on record review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually.
“Evidence: Lock down proceedures were not practiced in 2021.”
Jul 6, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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Based on observation, Small electrical appliances such as, but not limited to, curling irons, toasters, blenders, can openers, and irons were not unplugged unless being used by the caregiver or with children under close supervision.
“Evidence: Small electrical appliances located in the kitchen were plugged in and not being used.”
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Based on record review, a child’s records did not contain required information.
“Evidence: 1) The record of Child B was missing a second emergency contact person, an address for the first emergency contact person, and an annual update. 2) The record of Child C was missing a second emergency contact person, an address for the first emergency contact person, and an annual update.”
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Based on observation, the first aid kit was missing required contents.
“Evidence: The first aid kit was missing tweezers.”
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Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations.
“Evidence: Based on record review Child A did not have an immunization record on file.”
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Based on observation, the findings of the most recent inspection were not posted.
“Evidence: The findings of the most recent inspection were not posted.”
All 15 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| May 11, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| May 7, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 7, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| May 31, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| May 31, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Jun 16, 2027.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 4 months - 10 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 24.
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 |
|---|---|
| Serkalem Nirayo This child care provider | 24 |
| 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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