Sumaira Abbasi
A family day home in Alexandria, Virginia 22304
5280 Maris Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22304. (571) 343-1640.
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The short answer
- 11 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jul 92026 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?
18 inspections on record, the latest on Jul 9, 2026.
11 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
11 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 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.
Jul 9, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
“The provider’s current license was not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The expired license was posted.”
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Information contained in a child’s record shall be privileged and confidential.
“The supplemental page from the last inspection completed on 12/04/2025 was posted on the provider’s board. This page is considered confidential.”
Dec 4, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Repeat Violation Children’s records are required to contain parental employment phone numbers.
“The record for Child #3 was missing the employment work phone number for one parent. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for a approximately 4 months.”
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Before the child’s first day of attendance, the provider shall obtain the parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information regarding Medication Administration ? Decision to Administer,
“There were no parent acknowledgements available for one child regarding Medication Administration-Decision to Administer, who have been in care approximately 4 months”
Dec 30, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. ’
“Child #1, 19 months old, and Child #2, 19 months, last documented immunization was over 14 months ago for both children.”
Jul 15, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, furnishings of the home inside were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. One crib was splintering and chipping on the top rail of the crib with peeling paint.”
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8VAC20-800-530-I
“Based on observation and interview, the mattresses used in one crib was not covered with a waterproof material that can be cleaned and sanitized. Evidence: 1. The crib mattress covering was torn across the mattress. The provider stated she had ordered a new one.”
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8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, two children’s records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #3 and Child #4 were missing the medical insurance policy number.”
Dec 11, 2023: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on review, 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: 1. The vendor had a written record of children in attendance, but it did not document the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.”
Dec 11, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review of two children’s records, the provider did not 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. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (Start date 9/03/2023) did not have a physical examination in the file.”
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8VAC20-800-770
“Repeat Violation Based on observation, the provider did not have a working battery operated weather band radio and extra batteries. Evidence: 1. The provider had a wind up weather band radio, but did not have one working with batteries.”
Jul 11, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, the potentially poisonous substances were not stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. A container of Lysol, Clorox cleaner and comet bleach were under the sink in the kitchen cabinet and was not locked and within reach of children. 2. A container of Armoral, 409 cleaner, nair spray and Febreze were under a bathroom cabinet that the children use. The cabinet was not locked and within reach of children. There was a bottle of Lysol behind the toilet.”
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8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review of children’s records, two children’s records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1’s record (start date 1/02/2023) was missing both work phone numbers and the medical insurance company and policy number. 2. Child #3’s record (start date 7/03/2023) was missing the immunization record.”
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8VAC20-800-770
“Based on observation, the provider did not have a working battery operated weather band radio and extra batteries. Evidence: 1. The provider had a wind up weather band radio, but did not have one working with batteries.”
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8VAC20-800-880
The inspectors’ words, 96 words
“Based on review of the menu, the provider did not follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: 1. Monday Menu: Baked Chicken, Broccoli, Bread and milk. 2. Tuesday Menu: Bean and cheese burrito, carrot, tortilla and milk. 3. Wednesday Menu: Meatloaf, mashed potato, break and milk. 4. Thursday Menu: Meatballs, spaghetti, tomato sauce and milk, 5. Friday Menu: Fish, bread, pears and milk. 6. It was missing one vegetable or fruit component each day.”
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8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on review of child records, 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 before the child attended. Evidence: 1. Child #3’s record (start date 7/03/2023) was missing the immunization record.”
Sep 21, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on a review of children’s records, it was determined that one record does not contain all required information. Evidence: Child record A does not include the information for a second emergency contact who is not a parent. This file includes the father’s information for the emergency contact.”
Jun 13, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observations, it was determined the provider has not maintained all furnishings in operable condition. Evidence: The high chair that the provider intends to use for infants and young children does not have a tray.”
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8VAC20-800-250-A
“Based on observations, it was determined that hanging items have not been kept out of the reach of children under five years of age. Evidence: The crib that will be used by infants and toddlers has been placed in front of windows that are covered with blinds. The cord for the blinds hangs down directly next to the crib.”
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8VAC20-800-480-C
“Based on observations, it was determined the provider does not have an adequate variety of materials and equipment. Evidence: The provider does not have music and sound materials nor multi-cultural toys available to the children.”
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8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“Based on a review of emergency preparedness items, it was determined that the first aid kit does not contain all required items. Evidence: The first aid kit does not include at least two triangular bandages.”
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8VAC20-800-770
“Based on a review of emergency preparedness items, it was determined that the provider does not have an emergency radio as required. Evidence: The provider has a radio, but it is not a weather band radio.”
All 18 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Jan 4, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 6 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 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 11.
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 |
|---|---|
| Sumaira Abbasi This child care provider | 11 |
| The Butterfly House | 29 |
| The Campagna Center-Samuel Tucker | 1 |
| Creative World Learning Center - Landmark | 23 |
| Bright Start Learning Center | 15 |
| Valley Drive Preschool | 2 |
| Bright Start Preschool II | 13 |
| Miriam Ayala | 28 |
| Bright Start Preschool I | 3 |
| The Child and Family Network Centers - Wheeler Site | 22 |
| Vanessa Gutierrez | 2 |
| Miryam Galarza | 36 |
| Kalsoom Akhtar | 5 |
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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Replies
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