Tierra Encantada West Falls Church
131 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 4 Months+ |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | AMI certified Montessori teacher (Sharika Ismail) |
| More | Founded 2013 |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Dona Ann Ismail has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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8VAC20-800-630-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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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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 April 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 245-8150 to ask.
(571) 245-8150.
Falls Church, VA 22046. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.