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Amber Iftikhar

Lorton, VA 22079 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
7
open each week
5 days

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About Amber Iftikhar

Amber Iftikhar is a licensed home daycare in Lorton, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 7 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM. 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7:30 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Licensed capacity
7 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity7 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Amber Iftikhar

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
7 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID40934
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1

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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  1. Mar 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in 8VAC20-800-60 B 2 to ensure the information is correct, and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. The record for Child #2 did not contain signed acknowledgement of an annual review of emergency contact information.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “The diapering surface shall be nonabsorbent and washable. The vinyl changing pad was observed to have numerous tears exposing the absorbent fiber fill.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Potentially poisonous substances shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Hand sanitizer (label states to keep out of reach of children) was observed on a shelf in a room used for childcare and was accessible to children.”
  2. Aug 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as cleaning agents, disinfectants, and deodorizers shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children. A large bottle of Dawn Platinum detergent was sitting on the bathroom sink, which was accessible to children. The label on the detergent states "Keep Out of Reach of Children".”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-330-A

      “A landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. An operable landline telephone is one that does not require electricity to operate. Cordless or cell phones may be used in addition to the landline telephone. There was no operable landline available during the inspection.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Bottles shall be refrigerated and labeled with the child's full name and the date, if more than one infant is in care. There were two bottles belonging to child #3 that were not labeled with the child's full name nor dated.”
  3. Aug 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as cleaning agents, disinfectants, and deodorizers shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children. A large bottle of Dawn Platinum detergent was sitting on the bathroom sink, which was accessible to children. The label on the detergent states "Keep Out of Reach of Children".”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-330-A

      “A landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. An operable landline telephone is one that does not require electricity to operate. Cordless or cell phones may be used in addition to the landline telephone. There was no operable landline available during the inspection.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Bottles shall be refrigerated and labeled with the child's full name and the date, if more than one infant is in care. There were two bottles belonging to child #3 that were not labeled with the child's full name nor dated.”
  4. Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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 becoming 14 years old. Household Member #2 did not have central registry results during the inspection and had become 14 years old over 9 months ago.”
  5. Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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 becoming 14 years old. Household Member #2 did not have central registry results during the inspection and had become 14 years old over 9 months ago.”
  6. Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Jul 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “Based on observation, the first aid kit did not contain at a minimum antiseptic cleaning solution or pads. Evidence: The first aid kit did not have antiseptic cleaning solution or pads.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-790

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to post the telephone numbers for 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical responders, the responsible person for emergency back-up care and the regional poison control enter in a visible area close to the telephone. Evidence: 1. Telephone numbers of 911, police, fire or emergency medical responders were not posted. 2. Poison Control number was not posted. 3. The name of responsible emergency back-up care was not posted. 4. Provider acknowledged the numbers were not posted.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on review of three household members' records, and interview with the provider, the provider did not update the central registry record report every five years for a household member residing in the home. Evidence: 1. Household Member #2 record did not have an updated central registry search.in the file (expired 10/31/22). 2. Provider acknowledged household member #2 central registry results were expired and she had failed to resend the corrected paperwork.”
  2. Jul 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “Based on observation, the first aid kit did not contain at a minimum antiseptic cleaning solution or pads. Evidence: The first aid kit did not have antiseptic cleaning solution or pads.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-790

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to post the telephone numbers for 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical responders, the responsible person for emergency back-up care and the regional poison control enter in a visible area close to the telephone. Evidence: 1. Telephone numbers of 911, police, fire or emergency medical responders were not posted. 2. Poison Control number was not posted. 3. The name of responsible emergency back-up care was not posted. 4. Provider acknowledged the numbers were not posted.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on review of three household members' records, and interview with the provider, the provider did not update the central registry record report every five years for a household member residing in the home. Evidence: 1. Household Member #2 record did not have an updated central registry search.in the file (expired 10/31/22). 2. Provider acknowledged household member #2 central registry results were expired and she had failed to resend the corrected paperwork.”
  3. Jan 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-B

      “Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: 1. Two electrical outlets on the left wall did not have protective covers. 2. One electrical outlet on the right wall near the manipulative shelf did not have a protective cover.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation for a 5 year repeat check. Evidence: 1. Household Member #1 record did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired 1/21/2023) and an updated central registry results (expired 10/17/22). 2. Household Member #3 record did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired 10/13/22) and an updated central registry results (expired 1/21/23). 3. Household Member #2 record did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired 1/21/23) and an updated central registry results (expired 10/31/22). 4. Caregiver #1 record did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired 1/18/23) and an updated central registry results (expired 10/31/22).”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “Based on observation and interview, the diapering surface was not sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. There was no bleach solution available to sanitize the diapering surface. 2. Provider acknowledged there was no bleach solution available to sanitize the diapering surface.”
  4. Jan 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-B

      “Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: 1. Two electrical outlets on the left wall did not have protective covers. 2. One electrical outlet on the right wall near the manipulative shelf did not have a protective cover.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation for a 5 year repeat check. Evidence: 1. Household Member #1 record did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired 1/21/2023) and an updated central registry results (expired 10/17/22). 2. Household Member #3 record did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired 10/13/22) and an updated central registry results (expired 1/21/23). 3. Household Member #2 record did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired 1/21/23) and an updated central registry results (expired 10/31/22). 4. Caregiver #1 record did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired 1/18/23) and an updated central registry results (expired 10/31/22).”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “Based on observation and interview, the diapering surface was not sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. There was no bleach solution available to sanitize the diapering surface. 2. Provider acknowledged there was no bleach solution available to sanitize the diapering surface.”
  5. Jul 28, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-250-E

      “Based on observations, balloons and empty plastic bags large enough for a child’s head to fit inside, were not inaccessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: Deflated balloons were observed through the care area and outdoor area. Inflated balloons were observed through the care area. 2. Plastic bags were observed inside an unlocked drawer in the bathroom cabinet of the care area accessible to children. 3.On the date of inspection, children in care were 10 months to 6 years of age.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-250-B

      “Based on observation, toys or objects that could be swallowed or present a choking hazard were not kept out of reach of children under the age of three years. Evidence: 1.We observed matchbox cars, small plastic food and other small manipulatives that were less than 1-1/4 inches in diameter or less than two inches in length that were stored in an open container within reach of children under the age of three years. 2.Child #1 is 10 months of age, and is crawling.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.Tripping hazard at the entrance of gate leading down the stairs to home entrance. 2.Garden supplies must be kept inaccessible to children 3.Bathroom toilet was not clean 4. Lawnmower was not inaccessible to children”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations every 6 months for children under the age of 2 years and once between 4-6 years. Evidence: 1 The most recent immunization report in the record for Child #3 (DOB 12/27/18) was 11/25/19. 2.The most recent immunization report in the record for Child #2 (DOB 11/8/15) was 3/11/2016.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “Based on interview with the provider and documentation review, the menu for meals and snacks provided by the family day home did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1. Provider stated that lunch for the day was rice, vegetables, banana, and milk or water. 2. Posted menu listed the lunch for today as chicken, rice, mixed vegetables, and fruit. 3. The substitutions were not documented on the menu as required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-790

      “Based on observations and interview with the provider, emergency telephone numbers were not posted in a visible area close to the telephone. Evidence: 1. Police, 911, Fire, Emergency Medical Tech and Poison Control numbers were not posted. 2. Provider acknowledged she did not have the telephone numbers posted. .”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “Based on observation, first aid kit did not contain a first aid instruction manual. Evidence: 1.The first aid kit did not contain a first aid instruction manual.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observations, potentially poisonous substances, cleaning agents, disinfectants, and deodorizers, were not stored away in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. The drawers of the cabinet under the sink were not locked and the doors had a lock that was not working properly allowing access to the cabinet. The following substances were observed in the cabinet: wrinkle repair cream, body wash, hand lotion, shampoo and conditioner bottles, multipurpose cleaner. 2. A bottle of bubble solution was observed on the bathtub ledge.”
  6. Jul 28, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-250-E

      “Based on observations, balloons and empty plastic bags large enough for a child’s head to fit inside, were not inaccessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: Deflated balloons were observed through the care area and outdoor area. Inflated balloons were observed through the care area. 2. Plastic bags were observed inside an unlocked drawer in the bathroom cabinet of the care area accessible to children. 3.On the date of inspection, children in care were 10 months to 6 years of age.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-250-B

      “Based on observation, toys or objects that could be swallowed or present a choking hazard were not kept out of reach of children under the age of three years. Evidence: 1.We observed matchbox cars, small plastic food and other small manipulatives that were less than 1-1/4 inches in diameter or less than two inches in length that were stored in an open container within reach of children under the age of three years. 2.Child #1 is 10 months of age, and is crawling.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.Tripping hazard at the entrance of gate leading down the stairs to home entrance. 2.Garden supplies must be kept inaccessible to children 3.Bathroom toilet was not clean 4. Lawnmower was not inaccessible to children”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations every 6 months for children under the age of 2 years and once between 4-6 years. Evidence: 1 The most recent immunization report in the record for Child #3 (DOB 12/27/18) was 11/25/19. 2.The most recent immunization report in the record for Child #2 (DOB 11/8/15) was 3/11/2016.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “Based on interview with the provider and documentation review, the menu for meals and snacks provided by the family day home did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1. Provider stated that lunch for the day was rice, vegetables, banana, and milk or water. 2. Posted menu listed the lunch for today as chicken, rice, mixed vegetables, and fruit. 3. The substitutions were not documented on the menu as required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-790

      “Based on observations and interview with the provider, emergency telephone numbers were not posted in a visible area close to the telephone. Evidence: 1. Police, 911, Fire, Emergency Medical Tech and Poison Control numbers were not posted. 2. Provider acknowledged she did not have the telephone numbers posted. .”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “Based on observation, first aid kit did not contain a first aid instruction manual. Evidence: 1.The first aid kit did not contain a first aid instruction manual.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observations, potentially poisonous substances, cleaning agents, disinfectants, and deodorizers, were not stored away in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. The drawers of the cabinet under the sink were not locked and the doors had a lock that was not working properly allowing access to the cabinet. The following substances were observed in the cabinet: wrinkle repair cream, body wash, hand lotion, shampoo and conditioner bottles, multipurpose cleaner. 2. A bottle of bubble solution was observed on the bathtub ledge.”
  7. Jan 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on review of household member records, the provider did not obtain for each household member a current report of tuberculosis screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence Household member #1 has a report of tuberculosis screening form that expired 4/21.”
  8. Jan 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on review of household member records, the provider did not obtain for each household member a current report of tuberculosis screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence Household member #1 has a report of tuberculosis screening form that expired 4/21.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Amber Iftikhar licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Amber Iftikhar last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Amber Iftikhar had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 10 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.

How many children can Amber Iftikhar care for?

7, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Amber Iftikhar accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Amber Iftikhar's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Amber Iftikhar cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 342-6980 to ask.

What is Amber Iftikhar's phone number?

(703) 342-6980.

Where is Amber Iftikhar?

Lorton, VA 22079. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).