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Dona Ann Ismail

Falls Church, VA 22046 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Dona Ann Ismail

Dona Ann Ismail is a licensed home daycare in Falls Church, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 4 Months+
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 4 Months+
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
StaffAMI certified Montessori teacher (Sharika Ismail)
MoreFounded 2013
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Dona Ann Ismail

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1108834
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-800-630-A

      “Caregivers shall use positive methods of discipline. Discipline shall be constructive in nature, including techniques such as modeling and redirecting children to acceptable behavior. During the inspection, a caregiver was seen forcefully pushing a child's head to their cot.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “A child's record shall contain proof of the child's age and identity, as well as written authorization for emergency medical care. Child #1 did not have complete documentation of their age and identity in the record, and child #3 did not have authorization for emergency care.”
  3. May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-B

      “Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water after toileting and diapering. An infant was observed getting their diaper changed, and then put down for a nap, without having their hands washed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-750-D

      “Topical skin products shall not be used beyond the expiration date of the product. A container of Butt Paste was observed with an expiration date of 08/2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Potentially poisonous substances shall be stored away in areas inaccessible to children. A container of disinfecting wipes stating was on the bottom shelf of the changing table within reach of children in care.”
  5. May 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-A

      “Based on observation and interview with the provider, the family day home did not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan available for review. Evidence: The previous emergency preparedness plan could not be found by the provider.”
  6. Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on record review and interview with the Provider, a current report of TB screening form was not updated 2 years from the date of the previous screening. Evidence: The TB screening for Caregiver A was last completed on 1/26/2020. A subsequent screening was not conducted by 1/26/2022.”
  9. May 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Dona Ann Ismail

Is Dona Ann Ismail licensed?

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

When was Dona Ann Ismail last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dona Ann Ismail had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 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 Dona Ann Ismail care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Dona Ann Ismail accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Dona Ann Ismail's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dona Ann Ismail cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 245-8150 to ask.

What is Dona Ann Ismail's phone number?

(571) 245-8150.

Where is Dona Ann Ismail?

Falls Church, VA 22046. 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).