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Springfield, VA 22152 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Dawa Bhuti
- licensed capacity
- 5
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Dawa Bhuti
Dawa Bhuti is a licensed home daycare in Springfield, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 5 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 5 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 5 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dawa Bhuti has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Dawa Bhuti
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 5 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #ID35925
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 16 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 8
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Transportation 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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- Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-900-B
“Children shall not be allowed to eat or drink while walking. At the time of the inspection, Child #2 was observed walking around while eating.”
8VAC20-800-550
“A playpen used shall not contain any pillows or filled comforters, and shall not be used for a designated sleeping area. At the time of the inspection, Child #3 was observed sleeping in a playpen. A blanket was in the playpen, rolled up like a pillow above the child’s head.”
8VAC20-790-480-D
“Equipment used by children shall be assembled, maintained, and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. At the time of the inspection, Child #3 was observed lying on top of a cushioned blanket. The manufacturer’s instructions on the playpen state to use only the mattress pad provided.”
Jul 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-800-730-D
“Medication for caregivers shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Caregiver #1?s prescription medication was stored in an unlocked closet in the kitchen.”
8VAC20-800-750-A
“When topical skin products such as diaper ointment are used, the product shall be labeled with the child's name. Child #1?s diaper cream was not labeled with the child’s name.”
8VAC20-800-890
“When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Child #1?s dry formula container was not labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Child #2?s four bottles were not labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Child #3 `s food containers were not labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually. Caregivers #1 and #2 obtained five training hours in 2024.”
8VAC20-800-320-H
“All flammable and combustible materials, such as oil and grease products, shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Olive oil was stored on the floor of the kitchen closet, accessible to children.”
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 last annual review of the emergency plan was overdue by five months.”
Jul 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-800-730-D
“Medication for caregivers shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Caregiver #1?s prescription medication was stored in an unlocked closet in the kitchen.”
8VAC20-800-750-A
“When topical skin products such as diaper ointment are used, the product shall be labeled with the child's name. Child #1?s diaper cream was not labeled with the child’s name.”
8VAC20-800-890
“When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Child #1?s dry formula container was not labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Child #2?s four bottles were not labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Child #3 `s food containers were not labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually. Caregivers #1 and #2 obtained five training hours in 2024.”
8VAC20-800-320-H
“All flammable and combustible materials, such as oil and grease products, shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Olive oil was stored on the floor of the kitchen closet, accessible to children.”
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 last annual review of the emergency plan was overdue by five months.”
Jan 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Child-resistant protective covers larger than 1-1/4 inches in diameter shall be installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age. There were two outlets that were uncovered and accessible to children under five years old.”
8VAC20-790-430-B
“Accordion expansion gates and pressure mounted gates shall not be used as protective barriers at stair openings. A pressure-mounted gate was observed at the top of the stairway opening leading to the third floor.”
8VAC20-790-250-A
“The required annual health and safety update training has not been completed. Caregiver #1 and #2 did not complete the annual health and safety updated training for 2024.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
Jan 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Child-resistant protective covers larger than 1-1/4 inches in diameter shall be installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age. There were two outlets that were uncovered and accessible to children under five years old.”
8VAC20-790-430-B
“Accordion expansion gates and pressure mounted gates shall not be used as protective barriers at stair openings. A pressure-mounted gate was observed at the top of the stairway opening leading to the third floor.”
8VAC20-790-250-A
“The required annual health and safety update training has not been completed. Caregiver #1 and #2 did not complete the annual health and safety updated training for 2024.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
Jul 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-180-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the provider did not obtain updated tuberculosis (TB) tests or screenings for each caregiver every two years. Evidence: Caregiver #1's tuberculosis test expired on 7/18/2024.”
Jul 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-180-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the provider did not obtain updated tuberculosis (TB) tests or screenings for each caregiver every two years. Evidence: Caregiver #1's tuberculosis test expired on 7/18/2024.”
Feb 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that child-resistant protective covers shall be installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: There is an electrical outlet on the wall that does not have a protective cover above the couch in the downstairs playroom.”
8VAC20-800-980-A
“Based on record review and interview, not all children's records contain general written permission shall be obtained from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home. Evidence: 1. Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3's records did not contain general written permission for walking. 2. Caregiver #1 stated that they walk the children to a neighborhood playground.”
Feb 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that child-resistant protective covers shall be installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: There is an electrical outlet on the wall that does not have a protective cover above the couch in the downstairs playroom.”
8VAC20-800-980-A
“Based on record review and interview, not all children's records contain general written permission shall be obtained from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home. Evidence: 1. Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3's records did not contain general written permission for walking. 2. Caregiver #1 stated that they walk the children to a neighborhood playground.”
Show 8 earlier visits
Aug 8, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on record review and interview, the emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: There was no emergency evacuation drill in February 2023.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to obtain updated tuberculosis (TB) tests or screenings for each household member every two years. Evidence: The chest x-ray for Caregiver #2's TB test was dated 7/28/2020 and expired on 7/28/2022.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation and interview, areas inside the family day home were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: There was peeling paint on the left side of the wall under a window in a room used by children.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review and interview, background checks were not repeated every five years. Evidence: 1. The most recent criminal history result on file for Caregiver #1 is dated 5/15/2018 and expired on 5/15/2023. 2. The most recent criminal history result on file for Caregiver #2 is dated 5/31/2018 and expired on 5/31/2023.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not annually review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence: Child #1's last annual emergency contact review was on 6/30/2022. Child #2's last annual emergency contact review was on 5/10/2022. Child #3's last annual emergency contact review was on 1/27/2022.”
Aug 8, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on record review and interview, the emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: There was no emergency evacuation drill in February 2023.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to obtain updated tuberculosis (TB) tests or screenings for each household member every two years. Evidence: The chest x-ray for Caregiver #2's TB test was dated 7/28/2020 and expired on 7/28/2022.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation and interview, areas inside the family day home were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: There was peeling paint on the left side of the wall under a window in a room used by children.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review and interview, background checks were not repeated every five years. Evidence: 1. The most recent criminal history result on file for Caregiver #1 is dated 5/15/2018 and expired on 5/15/2023. 2. The most recent criminal history result on file for Caregiver #2 is dated 5/31/2018 and expired on 5/31/2023.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not annually review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence: Child #1's last annual emergency contact review was on 6/30/2022. Child #2's last annual emergency contact review was on 5/10/2022. Child #3's last annual emergency contact review was on 1/27/2022.”
Jan 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-820-120-E-1
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to post on the premises the most recent issued license. Evidence: The family day home's most recent license, issued on September 3, 2022, was not posted.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, furnishings inside of the family day home were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In a room utilized by children, an arm of a sofa was torn, exposing the padding, and wood underneath.”
Jan 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-820-120-E-1
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to post on the premises the most recent issued license. Evidence: The family day home's most recent license, issued on September 3, 2022, was not posted.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, furnishings inside of the family day home were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In a room utilized by children, an arm of a sofa was torn, exposing the padding, and wood underneath.”
Aug 1, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to ensure that caregivers who work directly with children shall annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. The record for Caregiver #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of the annual 3-hour updated subsidy training course. 2. Caregiver #1 and #2 confirmed they did not complete the annual 3-hour updated subsidy training course.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not ensure caregivers working directly with children obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually. Evidence: 1. The record for caregiver #1 did not contain documentation of the 16 hours of required annual training for the 2021-2022 year.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, furnishings inside of the family day home were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In a room utilized by children, an arm of a sofa was torn, exposing the padding, and wood underneath.”
8VAC20-800-320-A
“Based on observation, not all small electrical appliances were unplugged while not in use. Evidence: A toaster and coffee machine was plugged in and unattended in the kitchen area.”
8VAC20-800-430-B
“Based on observation, a pressure mounted gate was used as protective barrier at a stair opening. Evidence: A pressure mounted gate was used as a protective barrier for a set of stairs located near the kitchen area.”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Evidence: The emergency plan was last reviewed on 2/20/2021”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, 2 of 3 child records reviewed did not have all the required documentation. Evidence: 1. Child #2 had missing telephone numbers of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. 2. Child # 2 and Child #3 were missing names of persons other than the custodial parents who are authorized to pick up the child.”
Aug 1, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to ensure that caregivers who work directly with children shall annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. The record for Caregiver #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of the annual 3-hour updated subsidy training course. 2. Caregiver #1 and #2 confirmed they did not complete the annual 3-hour updated subsidy training course.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not ensure caregivers working directly with children obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually. Evidence: 1. The record for caregiver #1 did not contain documentation of the 16 hours of required annual training for the 2021-2022 year.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, furnishings inside of the family day home were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In a room utilized by children, an arm of a sofa was torn, exposing the padding, and wood underneath.”
8VAC20-800-320-A
“Based on observation, not all small electrical appliances were unplugged while not in use. Evidence: A toaster and coffee machine was plugged in and unattended in the kitchen area.”
8VAC20-800-430-B
“Based on observation, a pressure mounted gate was used as protective barrier at a stair opening. Evidence: A pressure mounted gate was used as a protective barrier for a set of stairs located near the kitchen area.”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Evidence: The emergency plan was last reviewed on 2/20/2021”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, 2 of 3 child records reviewed did not have all the required documentation. Evidence: 1. Child #2 had missing telephone numbers of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. 2. Child # 2 and Child #3 were missing names of persons other than the custodial parents who are authorized to pick up the child.”
Jan 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, children's records did not all contain required information. Evidence: Child #1's record was missing the child's medical policy number and 2 required emergency contacts.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation and interview, the Family Day Home did not have at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: There wasn't a carbon monoxide detector in the home during the inspection.”
Jan 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, children's records did not all contain required information. Evidence: Child #1's record was missing the child's medical policy number and 2 required emergency contacts.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation and interview, the Family Day Home did not have at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: There wasn't a carbon monoxide detector in the home during the inspection.”
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FAQ
Questions about Dawa Bhuti
Is Dawa Bhuti licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Dawa Bhuti last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dawa Bhuti had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 9 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 Dawa Bhuti care for?
5, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Dawa Bhuti accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dawa Bhuti's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dawa Bhuti cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 992-7722 to ask.
What is Dawa Bhuti's phone number?
(703) 992-7722.
Where is Dawa Bhuti?
Springfield, VA 22152. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.