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Springfield, VA 22153 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Farah Tahir is a licensed home daycare in Springfield, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 5 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| 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
Farah Tahir has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 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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8VAC20-800-780-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. Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not have a parent's signature that a review of the emergency contact information had been completed in over 2 years.”
8VAC20-800-50-C
“Information contained in a child's record shall be privileged and confidential. The supplemental page from 11/25/2025 inspection was pinned on the bulletin board and was not kept confidential. This document is considered confidential.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Repeat Violation 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 2/03/2026, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises. The inspection was underneath other documents and not visible.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Providers must keep a written record of children in attendance each day. There were no attendance records on the date of inspection with four children present.”
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 11/25/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child #1 was not signed.”
8VAC20-800-460-C
“Dogs or cats, where allowed, shall be vaccinated for rabies and shall be treated for fleas, ticks, or worms as needed. The provider had one cat with an expired rabies vaccination that had expired approximately one month ago..”
8VAC20-800-800-A
“The family day home shall have a written emergency preparedness and response plan that includes all required components. The provider's emergency plan was missing the shelter in place procedures and did not include provisions for a responsible person who is 18 years of age or older and is able to arrive at the family day home within 10 minutes for emergency backup care until the children can be picked up by their parents.”
8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“The first aid kit did not contain all required items. The provider's first aid kit was missing a 2nd triangular bandage.”
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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 30, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 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.
5, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 447-2632 to ask.
(571) 447-2632.
Springfield, VA 22153. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.