Shima Mohammad
Arlington, VA 22201 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Afsaneh Azizi is a licensed home daycare in Arlington, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 53 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Afsaneh Azizi has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 53 rules in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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8VAC20-800-890
“When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. One food container for Child #4 was not labeled with the child's name.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing the Provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan. The record for Child #2, who has been attending for six months, did not contain the Provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan.”
8VAC20-800-540-A
“High chairs shall be used according to the manufacturer's instructions and when occupied by a child, a safety strap shall be used and securely fastened. The safety strap in Child #2's high chair, (11 months) was not securely fastened.”
8VAC20-800-200-A
“The provider shall orient the assistant by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. The record for Caregiver #2, who was present during the inspection and has been working with the children for four months, did not contain documentation of having completed orientation training,”
8VAC20-800-750-A
“When topical skin products are used, the product shall labeled with the child's name; and written parent authorization shall be obtained at least annually. One topical product for Child #2 was not labeled with the child's name; and the written authorization for one topical product for Child #5 was overdue by three months.”
8VAC20-800-960-E
“Bottles shall be labeled with the child's full name and the date. Two bottles for Child #1 were not labeled with the child's name and one bottle was not dated. One bottle for Child #4 was not dated.”
8VAC20-800-690-L
“Toilet chairs, when used, shall be emptied promptly, cleaned and sanitized after each use. There was toilet chair in the bathroom that had not been emptied and cleaned.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating. Children hands were not washed before eating snack or being fed a bottle with milk.”
8VAC20-800-680-A
“Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water before preparing and serving food; and before feeding or helping children with feeding. Caregivers #2 was observed serving snack to the children without washing their hands prior to serving the food. Caregiver #1 was observed feeding a milk bottle to an infant without washing their hands first.”
8VAC20-800-320-A
“Small electrical appliances shall be unplugged unless being used by the caregiver. A kettle and a toaster were plugged-in in the kitchen area adjacent to the care area. These small appliances were not in use.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“Providers must obtain a current tuberculosis screening from a caregiver at the time of hire and prior to coming into contact with children. There was no current tuberculosis screening for Caregiver 2, who has been caring for children for sixteen days.”
8VAC20-800-70-B
“Before the child's first day of attendance, the provider shall obtain the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan There was no parent acknowledgements available for Child #2 who has been in care for one week.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day. The attendance record for the day documented five children in attendance. Six children were in attendance that day. Child #2 was not included in the attendance record.”
8VAC20-800-920
“The menu for the current one-week period shall be dated. The menu posted was not dated.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“*REPEAT VIOLATION* Children's records are required to contain parental home and employment addresses and phone numbers. The record for Child #2 was missing the employment phone number for both parents. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for a week.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“The provider shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for five months, was missing the name, address and telephone number of one custodial parent's place of employment.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing.' The parents of Children #2, and #4 were not provided in writing the following required information: the fdh policy for the administration of medication, and the provisions of the emergency plan.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“The provider shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for five months, was missing the name, address and telephone number of one custodial parent's place of employment.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing.' The parents of Children #2, and #4 were not provided in writing the following required information: the fdh policy for the administration of medication, and the provisions of the emergency plan.”
8VAC20-800-130 Complaint related: No
“Caregivers shall be able to speak, read, and write in English, as necessary to carry out assigned job responsibilities, and communicate effectively with emergency responders. Caregiver #2, who has been caring for children for one year and a half, could not demonstrate having enough fluency in the English language to maintain a conversation with Licensing representatives.”
22.1-289.035-B-3 Complaint related: No
“It is required that a Central Registry search request be completed for all household members by the 30th day of living in the home. It was reported that Adult #1 and Adult #2 were living in the home for about four and three months respectively. Central Registry searches were not completed for them.”
8VAC20-800-560-A Complaint related: No
“A caregiver shall be physically present on site and provide direct care and supervision of each child at all times. On 09/08/2025, an Arlington County representative observed [name] on the main level of the home while four children were taking their naps downstairs in the care area. She did not have a baby monitor with her to supervise the children.”
22.1-289.035-B-1 Complaint related: No
“It is required that a Sworn statement be completed for all household members by the 30th day of living in the home. It was reported that Adult #1 and Adult #2 were living in the home for about four and three months respectively. Sworn statements were not completed for them.”
8VAC20-800-30-A Complaint related: No
“The provider shall ensure compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department and with relevant federal, state or local laws, and other relevant regulations. A room that was not disclosed to Licensing as part of the daycare, was being used for a child to take a nap. The Provider did not disclose to Licensing about three household members that would be living in the home.”
22.1-289.011-F Complaint related: No
“The license shall be posted in a place conspicuous to the public The current license was not posted.”
8VAC20-800-530-A Complaint related: No
“Sleeping areas, when being used for sleeping or napping by children other than infants shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. It was reported that on some occasions, Child #2 (20 months), was put to sleep on a bean bag or diapering mat that did not have a bottom cover. Child #2 did have a blanket.”
63.2-1509-A Complaint related: No
“Providers and staff employed by a child day program who have reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected shall report the matter immediately to the local department's toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline. Staff became aware of a reportable offense, and did not report it to the local department immediately.”
22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: No
“It is required that fingerprints be completed for all household members by the 30th day of living in the home. It was reported that Adult #1 and Adult #2 were living in the home for about four and three months respectively. Fingerprints were not completed for them.”
8VAC20-800-30-C Complaint related: No
“The provider shall be of good character and reputation. On 09/08/2025, the Provider provided information to a Licensing representative that was later confirmed to be not truthful.”
8VAC20-800-170-A Complaint related: No
“The provider shall obtain from each adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form prior to coming into contact with children. It was reported that Adult #1 and Adult #2 were living in the home for about four and three months respectively. Tuberculosis screenings were not completed for them.”
8VAC20-800-530-F Complaint related: No
“No soft bedding of any kind shall be used under or around infants. It was reported that, on some occasions, Child #2 (20 months old) was placed to sleep on a stuffed bean bag.”
8VAC20-800-30-E Complaint related: No
“The provider shall ensure that the home's activities, services, and facilities are conducive to the welfare of children in care. On 09/05/2025, an altercation occurred in the fdh between the Provider and her assistant, in which they exchanged insults while yelling in front of the children in care.”
8VAC20-800-540-A Complaint related: No
“Infant equipment shall be used according to the manufacturer's instructions. On 09/08/2025, an Arlington County representative observed Child # 1 sleeping in a bouncy chair that is not manufactured for this purpose.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance record did not document the departure of each child.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Caregivers who work directly with children shall complete, annually, the department's health and safety update course. Caregivers #1, #2 and #3 had not completed the 2024 health and safety update course.”
8VAC20-790-250-B
“All caregivers shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Education. Caregiver #3 has not completed the Virginia Preservice Training.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“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 is no physical examination in the record for Child #3, who has been in care for 40 days.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“*REPEAT VIOLATION* The provider shall maintain an up to date record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. Child #1's record (enrolled for eleven months) was missing the name, address and telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment; the child's first date of attendance, and the parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of required fdh information. Child #2's record (enrolled for nine months) was missing the telephone number of one custodial parent's place of employment; and the address of one designated person to contact in case of an emergency. Child #3's record (enrolled for 40 days) was missing the policy number of the child's medical insurance; the child's first date of attendance; and the parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information of whether or not there is liability insurance in the fdh.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually. Caregiver #3 completed only nine out of the 16 hours required of training for the year 2024.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized, before a child may attend the family day home. There is no immunization documentation in the record for Child #3, who has been in care for 40 days.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-5
“Household members 14 years of age and older must obtain the results of a Central Registry Search within 30 days of a person in the home becoming 14 years old. Household Member #2 did not have Central Registry Search results during the inspection and were overdue by 57 days.”
8VAC20-800-750-B
“Topical skin products such as sunscreen do not need to be kept locked, but shall be inaccessible to children. Two bottles of sunscreen were stored in an unlocked lower cabinet, making it accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating. Children were seated on their high chairs and began eating lunch without their hands being washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance record did not document the departure of each child.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Caregivers who work directly with children shall complete, annually, the department's health and safety update course. Caregivers #1, #2 and #3 had not completed the 2024 health and safety update course.”
8VAC20-790-250-B
“All caregivers shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Education. Caregiver #3 has not completed the Virginia Preservice Training.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“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 is no physical examination in the record for Child #3, who has been in care for 40 days.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“*REPEAT VIOLATION* The provider shall maintain an up to date record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. Child #1's record (enrolled for eleven months) was missing the name, address and telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment; the child's first date of attendance, and the parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of required fdh information. Child #2's record (enrolled for nine months) was missing the telephone number of one custodial parent's place of employment; and the address of one designated person to contact in case of an emergency. Child #3's record (enrolled for 40 days) was missing the policy number of the child's medical insurance; the child's first date of attendance; and the parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information of whether or not there is liability insurance in the fdh.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually. Caregiver #3 completed only nine out of the 16 hours required of training for the year 2024.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized, before a child may attend the family day home. There is no immunization documentation in the record for Child #3, who has been in care for 40 days.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-5
“Household members 14 years of age and older must obtain the results of a Central Registry Search within 30 days of a person in the home becoming 14 years old. Household Member #2 did not have Central Registry Search results during the inspection and were overdue by 57 days.”
8VAC20-800-750-B
“Topical skin products such as sunscreen do not need to be kept locked, but shall be inaccessible to children. Two bottles of sunscreen were stored in an unlocked lower cabinet, making it accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating. Children were seated on their high chairs and began eating lunch without their hands being washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating.”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“The provider shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. An update of the emergency plan was overdue by twelve days.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The family day home is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Caregiver #2, who had been employed for seven months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 01/24/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain the telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment. The record for Child #1 was missing the employment telephone number for one parent. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for six months.”
8VAC20-800-250-E
“Balloons shall be inaccessible to children under five years of age. One balloon was observed in an area accessible to children. All five children present were under five years of age.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing. The parents of Children #1, #2, and #3 were not provided in writing the following required information: provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan. Child #2's parents were not provided with the policies for the administration of medications. Child #1 had been in care for two months, Child #2 had been in care for four months and Child #3 had been in care for seven months.”
8VAC20-800-890
“When food is brought from home the food container shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Two milk bottles for Child #1 were not labeled with their name.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on documentation review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the 2023 emergency drills log provided for review, did not have an evacuation (fire) drill documented for the month of October 2023.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“*REPEAT VIOLATION* Based on document review, a written record of children in attendance each day was not kept. Evidence: 1) At the time of entrance, there were four children in care with the provider. The record of attendance did not have children recorded in attendance for the day. The last day that attendance was documented was 01/19/2024.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“*REPEAT VIOLATION* Based on observation, protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: 1) An electric outlet was observed not in use and without a protective cover.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“Based on observation, the diapering surface did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1) The diapering surface shall be nonabsorbent and washable - The diapering surface had a rip on it that prevented it from being nonabsorbent.”
8VAC20-800-920
“*REPEAT VIOLATION* Based on document review, the current one-week period menu did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the posted menu was not dated for the one-week period as required. The posted menu was dated for the prior week (Jan 15 - Jan 19).”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, 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) The record for Child #1 (start date 08/21/2022) did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-800-960-C
“Based on observation, safety waist and crotch straps were not fastened according to the manufacturer's instructions in high chairs used by children. Evidence: 1) Four children were seated on high chairs without the safety waist and crotch straps being securely fastened.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, additional immunizations were not obtained once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1) The most recent immunizations in the record for Child #1 (dob 09/20/2021) were dated 10/06/2022. Updated immunizations are due for Child #1.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation, protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: 1) An electric outlet was observed not in use and without a protective cover.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #3 did not contain the Provisions of the Emergency Plan.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on document review, a written record of children in attendance each day was not kept. Evidence: 1) At the time of entrance, there were four children in care with the provider. The record of attendance did not have children recorded in attendance for the day.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on document review, the current one-week period menu did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1) The menu was not dated as required. 2) The menu did not list substitutions as required. Today's breakfast consisted of pancakes, apple slices and milk. The menu had listed bananas as the fruit to be served. The substitution was not listed.”
8VAC20-800-960-B
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that infants who cannot hold their own bottles be picked up and held for bottle feeding and that bottles were not propped. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the provider placed an infant (6 months old) in a crib and propped a milk bottle with blankets for him to drink.”
8VAC20-800-320-G
“Based on documentation review, the provider did not ensure that wood burning fireplaces and associated chimneys were inspected by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the wood-burning fireplace had not been inspected and an inspection report could not be provided for review.”
8VAC20-800-770
“Based on the review of emergency supplies and interview, it was determined that a working portable battery-operated weather band radio was not available. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, a battery-operated weather band radio was not available. 2) The provider had a battery-operated radio but it was not weather-band.”
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Arlington, VA 22201 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Arlington, VA 22203 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 53 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 746-8187 to ask.
(202) 746-8187.
Arlington, VA 22201. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.