Karter School of Cascades
21290 Springlake Court, Sterling, VA
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Farzana Gul is a licensed home daycare in Sterling, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| 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 | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Farzana Gul has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 23 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
“The provider shall review the emergency contact information with the parents annually. Child A had no documentation of a current review of the emergency contact information.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“The children's files are missing required information. 3 of 5 records were missing the completed work information for parents.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually the provider will review the emergency contact information with the parents. For Child B, there was no current documentation of the review of the emergency contact.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be: Nonabsorbent and washable. Two small tears were observed on the diaper changing pad making the surface absorbent and not washable.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Repeat Violation Children's records are required to contain name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency and written authorization for emergency medical care. The record for child #1 was missing the address for one emergency contact; and did not have a second emergency contact. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for five months. The record for child #2 was missing authorization for emergency medical care. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for over one year.”
8VAC20-800-70-B
“Before the child's first day of attendance, the provider shall obtain the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information regarding family day home operations and administration. The record for child #2 did not contain all of the required parent acknowledgements regarding family day home operations and administration. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for over one year.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be: Nonabsorbent and washable. Two small tears were observed on the diaper changing pad making the surface absorbent and not washable.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Repeat Violation Children's records are required to contain name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency and written authorization for emergency medical care. The record for child #1 was missing the address for one emergency contact; and did not have a second emergency contact. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for five months. The record for child #2 was missing authorization for emergency medical care. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for over one year.”
8VAC20-800-70-B
“Before the child's first day of attendance, the provider shall obtain the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information regarding family day home operations and administration. The record for child #2 did not contain all of the required parent acknowledgements regarding family day home operations and administration. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for over one year.”
22.1-289.057-A
“Each licensed family day home shall develop and implement a plan to test potable water for the presence of lead. The family day home has not yet developed or implemented a plan to have their water tested for lead.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“The family day home shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #1 is overdue for an immunization update by 3 months.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Each child's record shall contain emergency contact information including name and policy number of the child's medical insurance, as well as written authorization for emergency medical care. Child #1 did not have documentation of their medical insurance policy number, or written authorization for the provider to provide emergency medical care.”
22.1-289.057-A
“Each licensed family day home shall develop and implement a plan to test potable water for the presence of lead. The family day home has not yet developed or implemented a plan to have their water tested for lead.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“The family day home shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #1 is overdue for an immunization update by 3 months.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Each child's record shall contain emergency contact information including name and policy number of the child's medical insurance, as well as written authorization for emergency medical care. Child #1 did not have documentation of their medical insurance policy number, or written authorization for the provider to provide emergency medical care.”
8VAC20-800-50-C Complaint related: No
“The provider is required to maintain children's records in a confidential manner. On the date of inspection a child's allergy plan was posted in a visible place on the family day home's bulletin board.”
8VAC20-800-120-A Complaint related: Yes
“COMPLAINT RELATED The provider is required to maintain a record for each caregiver. Caregiver 3 who formerly worked at the family day home does not have a record.”
8VAC20-800-960-E Complaint related: No
“Bottles shall be labeled with the child's full name and date if more than one infant is in care. One infant was observed drinking from an unlabeled bottle.”
8VAC20-800-530-B Complaint related: No
“Cribs used by infants are required to have a tight fitting bottom cover. On the date of inspection one crib was observed with a loose fitting sheet.”
8VAC20-800-690-D Complaint related: No
“The diapering surface shall be cleaned an sanitized after use and not used as a food preparation area. A child was observed to have a diaper changed on the diapering surface which was not then cleaned or sanitized. Caregiver 2 was then seen to prepare an infant's bottle on the diapering surface.”
8VAC20-800-200-A Complaint related: Yes
“COMPLAINT RELATED The provider is required to orient caregivers by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Caregiver 2 has been working for more than a week and has not received an orientation.”
8VAC20-800-150-D-2 Complaint related: No
“Caregivers left alone with children shall have current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council, or current first aid certification issued within the past three years. Caregiver 2 does not have a current first aid. The provider confirmed that Caregiver 2 has been left alone with children.”
8VAC20-800-150-D-1 Complaint related: No
“Caregivers left alone with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care, from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council, or current CPR certification issued within the past two years. Caregiver 2 does not have a current CPR certification. The provider confirmed that Caregiver 2 has been left alone with children.”
8VAC20-800-530-F Complaint related: No
“Soft bedding of any kind shall not be used under or around infants. On the date of inspection two blankets were observed piled in the corner of a crib occupied by an infant. A plush blanket was being utilized as a crib covering linen in a crib occupied by an infant.”
8VAC20-800-900-B Complaint related: No
“Children shall not be allowed to eat or drink while lying down. One infant was observed drinking a bottle while lying in a crib. One child was observed drinking from a bottle while lying on a cot.”
8VAC20-800-120-B Complaint related: Yes
“COMPLAINT RELATED Assistant caregiver records are required to maintained with specific information. Caregiver 2's record did not contain a verification of age, job title, date of employment, an emergency contact, or documentation of education.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on record review, the family day home failed to keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: There was not an attendance record available for the date of inspection. The most recent record of attendance was dated 2/29/2024.”
8VAC20-800-530-B
“Based on observation, cribs did not have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Evidence: The crib in use had a loose fitting flat blanket as a bottom cover.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on record review, emergency evacuation drills were not practiced monthly. Evidence: No evacuation drills have been documented since the license was issued.”
8VAC20-800-330-A
“Based on observation, the family day home did not have a landline telephone that does not require electricity. Evidence: The landline phone present in the family day home requires electricity to operate.”
8VAC20-800-320-G
“Based on record review and provider statement, wood burning stoves and fireplaces and associated chimneys were not inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed. Evidence: The wood burning fireplace and chimney had not been inspected within the previous year.”
8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“Based on observation, the first aid kit did not contain all required supplies. Evidence: The first aid kit did not contain two triangular bandages.”
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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 August 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 8 of 9 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.
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 965-4719 to ask.
(703) 965-4719.
Sterling, VA 20166. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.