Helena Narisson
A family day home in Falls Church, Virginia 22042
2841 Windsor Drive,, Apt. 203, Falls Church, Virginia 22042. (571) 723-5759.
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The short answer
- 8 deficiencies in the last three years
- Sep 82026 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?
20 inspections on record, the latest on Sep 8, 2026.
8 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
8 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 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.
Feb 19, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-800-800-B
“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 provider was not able to locate her current emergency preparedness plan.”
Feb 25, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-800-240-A
“’Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. The children’s bathroom was not in a clean condition, there is black mold covering the ceiling and walls above the shower and mold in the corner ceiling above the bathroom door.”
Mar 13, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on a review of children records, the provider has not obtained documentation of the child’s physical examination within 30 days of first day of attendance. Evidence: There is no documentation of child # 1 and child #3 physical examination, both first day of attendance 9/11/2023.”
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8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Based on a review of provider record and provider interview, the provider has not maintained a current certification in CPR. Evidence: The provider has not updated the CPR certification. The CPR certification expired 1/6/2024.”
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8VAC20-800-140-B-4
“Based on a review of provider record and provider interview, the provider has not maintained a current certification in first aid. Evidence: The provider has not updated the first aid certification. The first aid certification expired 1/6/2024.”
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8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, the bathroom is not maintained in a clean and operable condition. Evidence: There was peeling pint observed in the hallway bathroom. The paint was peeling from the left side wall and above the toilet. There was a purple-black coloring covering the ceiling of the shower to indicate presence of mold.”
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8VAC20-800-70-A
“Repeat Violation: Based on a review of children records, the provider has not provided in writing whether or not there is liability insurance to include the child’s name, parents signature and date obtained before the child’s first day of attendance. Evidence: The information about insurance liability has not been obtained from parents of child # and child #2, both first day of attendance 9/11/2023.”
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8VAC20-800-90-A
“Repeat violation: Based on a review of children records, the provider has not obtained documentation that the child has been adequately immunized prior to attending the family day home. Evidence: Child # 2, first day of attendance 9/11/2023 does not have documentation of a immunization record.”
Sep 20, 2023: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-790-180-B
The inspectors’ words, 99 words
“Based on a review of attendance records and provider interview, the vendor has not maintained daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care. Evidence: The vendor is not maintaining attendance when the child arrives and departs. There were 3 children that according to the vendor, had come in the morning but had left by the time we arrived at 9:45 am. The 3 children were still marked present on the attendance log. The attendance log was also prepopulated for the 21st and 22nd with the 5 children names already written on the attendance log.”
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8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on caregiver interview, the caregiver has not completed the annual health and safety update course. Evidence: The vendor stated that she has not taken the annual health and safety update course.”
Sep 20, 2023: inspection7 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation and provider interview, the furnishings are not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The crib used by a 6 1/2 week infant is not maintained I a safe and operable condition. The side railing is pulled away from the lower portion of the main frame of the crib, leaving a gap that the infant can possible get stuck. The provider stated she has removed the bottom screws to allow the side panel to come up and over the top of the crib.”
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8VAC20-800-530-B
“Based on observation and provider interview, the crib being used by an infant does not have a tight-fitting bottom sheet. Evidence: The 6 1/2 week old infant was placed in a crib without a fitted sheet. The infant was placed on a blanket that was being used for a bottom sheet.”
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8VAC20-800-60-B
The inspectors’ words, 118 words
“Repeat Violation: Based on a review of children records, the provider has not obtained the required information for each child in attendance. Evidence: The following information is missing for child # 3, #4, #5, all date of first attendance 9/11/2023. b.Name, address, and telephone number of each custodial parent’s place of employment:; c.Telephone number of the child’s physician; f..Policy number of the child’s medical insurance; d.Name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached; 5. Proof of the child’s age and identity to include date proofed and person viewing; 8. Written authorization for emergency medical care to include child name, provider’s name and parent signature.”
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8VAC20-800-70-A
The inspectors’ words, 115 words
“Based on a review of children records, the provider has not provided in writing the following information to parents before the child’s first day of attendance. Evidence: The following information is missing for child # 3, #4, #5, all date of first attendance 9/11/2023. 2. Schedule of fees and payment plans; 3. Check in and check out procedures; 5. Whether or not there is liability insurance to include child’s name and parent signature and date; 11. General daily schedule that is appropriate for the age of the enrolling child; 16. Provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan to include name of provider and relocation name; 18. Policies for termination of care;”
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8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on a review of children records, the provider has not obtained documentation that the child has been adequately immunized prior to attending the family day home. Evidence: Child #3 and #4, date of first attendance 9/11/2023 does not have documentation of immunization records.”
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8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation and provider interview, the menu for the current week is not posted or given to parents. Evidence: The provider stated she does not have a menu, it is not posted nor given to the parents.”
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8VAC20-820-120-A-6
“Based on observation and child record review, the provider is not operating within the terms of her license regarding the age range of children for whom care may be provided. Evidence: The provider was observed bottle feeding an infant upon our arrival. The infant record was reviewed, the date of birth is 8/4/2023. The infant is 6 1/2 weeks old. The provider’s license states she may care for children 3 months through 12 years.”
Mar 2, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on record review and provider interview, the provider is not keeping a written record of children’s attendance each day. Evidence: There was no written record of attendance for the 2 children in care. There was no documentation of attendance for the month of March or February. The provider showed me an attendance record that had the 2 children written for 1 day in January.”
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8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on a review of 2 children records, the provider has not obtained all the required information for each child in attendance. Evidence: Child #1 and #2, first day of attendance 10/17/2022 does not have documentation of 2 emergency contact name, address and phone number. Child #1 and #2, first day of attendance 10/17/2022 does not have documentation of proof of child’s age and identity.”
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8VAC20-800-70-A
The inspectors’ words, 94 words
“Based on a review of 2 children records, before the child’s first day of attendance the provider has not obtained in writing whether or not their is liability insurance and provisions of the family day home emergency preparedness and response plan. Evidence: Child #1 and #2, first day of attendance 10/17/2022 does not have documentation that the parent has been provided information whether the provider has liability insurance. Child #1 and #2, first day of attendance 10/17/2022 does not have documentation of the provisions of the family day home emergency preparedness and response plan.”
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8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on a review of emergency evacuation drills, the provider has not maintained emergency evacuation and shelter in place drills. Evidence: There was no documentation that emergency drills or shelter in place drills have been conducted. The provider showed me the fire drill form where 1 fire drill was documented for 1/10/2023. The provider could not provide the inspector the drills from the past 6 months.”
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8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on a review of 2 children records, the provider has not obtained documentation that the child has been adequately immunized before a child may attend the family day home. Evidence: Child #1, first day of attendance 10/17/2022, does not have documentation of immunization record.”
Aug 25, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation and provider interview, the provider has not posted the most recent inspection of the home. Evidence: The most recent inspection, dated 6/15/2022 was not posted.”
Jun 15, 2022: inspection11 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on provider interview, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: There was no child record maintained. The provider stated that she did not obtain the physical examination for the 3 children enrolled in the program. Child #1, date of first attendance 4/18, child #2, date of first attendance 4/22 and child #3, date of first attendance 4/22.”
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8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation and provider interview, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside, are not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: An elliptical machine was observed in the corner of the play area, a child could very easily pull the elliptical on themselves.”
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8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation and provider interview, potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, pesticides were not stored inaccessible to children Evidence: Deodorizer spray was observed on the back of the toilet in the hallway bathroom. Drain cleaner was observed on the floor in the hallway bathroom. These were accessible to children.”
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8VAC20-800-330-A
“Based on observation and provider interview, a landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, was not operable, and accessible during the family day home’s hours of operation. Evidence: The provider purchased a landline phone, the phone was not operable. The phone was plugged into a wall jack but did not have a dial tone.”
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8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on record review and provider interview, the provider failed to maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. Evidence: The attendance sheet showed that child #1 attended the daycare on 4/18, 4/29, 5/13, and 6/03 Child #2 attended the daycare on 4/22, 5/26, and 5/27. Child #3 attended the daycare on 4/22, 5/26, and 5/27 There was no record maintained for child #1, #2 or #3.”
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8VAC20-800-70-A
The inspectors’ words, 110 words
“Based on record review and provider interview, the provider failed to provided to parents in writing the information for parents to include; policies for medication administration, whether or not there is liability insurance, provisions of the emergency preparedness and response plan, requirements for the daycare to notify parents when the child becomes ill and requirements for the parent to inform the family day home within 24 hours of any reportable communicable disease. Evidence: There was no child record maintained. The information for parents form was not completed for child #1, date of first attendance 4/8/2022, child #2, date of first attendance 4/22 and child #3, date of first attendance 4/22.”
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8VAC20-800-80-A
“Based on provider interview, the provider failed to obtain from the parents within seven business days of the child’s first day of attendance at the family day home, proof of age and identity of each child. Evidence: There was no child record maintained. The provider stated that she did not ask the parents for the proof of identity for the 3 children. Child #1, date of first attendance 4/18, child #2, date of first attendance 4/22 and child #3, date of first attendance 4/22.”
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8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on provider interview, he emergency evacuation procedures have not been practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. Evidence: There was no documentation of fire emergency drills. According to the attendance, children were in care the following dates; 4/18, 4/22, 5/13, 5/26, 5/27, 6/03. The provider stated that she did not conduct drills with the childcare children.”
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8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on provider interview, before a child may attend the family day home, the provider failed to obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized Evidence: There was no child record maintained. The provider stated that she did not obtain the immunization record for the 3 children enrolled in the program. Child #1, date of first attendance 4/18, child #2, date of first attendance 4/22 and child #3, date of first attendance 4/22.”
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8VAC20-820-120-E-1
“Based on observation and provider interview, the provider has not posted the most recently issued license. Evidence: The license was issued to the provider on 4/15/2022. The license was not posted. The provider stated that she did not post the license.”
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8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation and provider interview, the provider has not posted the most recent inspection of the facility. Evidence: The most recent inspection was dated 4/12/2022. The violation notice issued on 4/12/2022 was not posted. The provider stated that she did not post the last inspection.”
Apr 12, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside was not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: An elliptical machine was observed in the corner of the play area, a child could very easily pull the elliptical on themselves. A wall plate located in the play area was found pulled away from the wall, exposing wires. Cable wires were hanging from the wall in the play area which were accessible to children.”
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8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances, such as cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, were not inaccessible to children. Evidence: The door to the laundry room and bathroom cabinets were found unlocked with poisonous substances and cleaning agents inside and accessible to children.”
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8VAC20-800-290
“Based on observation, sharp kitchen utensils were accessible to children. Evidence: Knives were observed in the unlocked kitchen cabinets.”
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8VAC20-800-330-A
“Based on observation and provider interview, a landline telephone, was not available and operable. Evidence: The applicant does not have a landline phone.”
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8VAC20-800-760-A
“Based on observation and applicant interview, the first aid kit did not contain triangular bandages. Evidence: The first aid kit did not contain triangular bandages.”
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8VAC20-800-770
“Based on observation and applicant interview, a working portable battery-operated weather band radio was not available. Evidence: The applicant did not have a portable battery-operated weather band radio.”
All 20 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 25, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Inspection | 11 violations cited |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Oct 13, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 year - 12 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 8.
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 |
|---|---|
| Helena Narisson This child care provider | 8 |
| SACC at Beech Tree | 4 |
| SACC at Graham Road Community Building | 11 |
| SACC at Woodburn | 9 |
| Gladis Loch | 24 |
| James Lee Day Care/Preschool | 2 |
| Emma Arteaga | 11 |
| New Building Blocks PreSchool | 11 |
| Minu Thapa | 8 |
| Miriam Medina | 28 |
| Montessori School of Northern Virginia - Valleybrook Campus | 1 |
| Elizabeth Sejas | 6 |
| Metaphor International School | 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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Replies
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Paid listing
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