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Ghazala Tabassum

Alexandria, VA 22315 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days

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About Ghazala Tabassum

Ghazala Tabassum is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
9 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ghazala Tabassum has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Ghazala Tabassum

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
9 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110017
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Caregivers who work directly with children shall, annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Caregiver #3 did not take the annual health and safety update training, it is past due by 1 month.”
  2. Jan 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-750-B

      “Diaper ointment shall be inaccessible to children. Several diaper creams were found in the bathroom under the changing table accessible to children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-750-A

      “When topical skin products such as diaper ointment are used, the following requirements shall be met:, the product shall be labeled with the child's name. Child #2 and #5 diaper creams were not labeled with the child's name.”
  3. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on a review of children records, 1 child's record does not have documentation of a completed physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child # 2, date of first attendance 7/31/2023 does not have documentation of a physical examination on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-80-B

      “Based on a review of children records, 5 of 5 records reviewed did not have documentation of the person who viewed and the date that the child's proof of birth was viewed. Evidence: The following children records do not have documentation of who viewed the proof of birth and the date it was viewed. Child #1, first day of attendance 7/11/2023 Child #2, first day of attendance 7/31/2023 Child #3, first day of attendance 11/20/2023 Child #4, first day of attendance 8/7/2023 Child # 5, first day of attendance 7/25/2023”
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  1. Nov 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on a review of children records, 1 child's record does not have documentation of a completed physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child # 2, date of first attendance 7/31/2023 does not have documentation of a physical examination on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-80-B

      “Based on a review of children records, 5 of 5 records reviewed did not have documentation of the person who viewed and the date that the child's proof of birth was viewed. Evidence: The following children records do not have documentation of who viewed the proof of birth and the date it was viewed. Child #1, first day of attendance 7/11/2023 Child #2, first day of attendance 7/31/2023 Child #3, first day of attendance 11/20/2023 Child #4, first day of attendance 8/7/2023 Child # 5, first day of attendance 7/25/2023”
  2. Jul 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-5-a

      “Based on a review of household record and provider interview, a central registry search has not been obtained for a household member residing in the home that is 14 years old. Evidence: Household #1, date of birth 1/26/2009 does not have a result for central registry search.”
  3. Jul 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-5-a

      “Based on a review of household record and provider interview, a central registry search has not been obtained for a household member residing in the home that is 14 years old. Evidence: Household #1, date of birth 1/26/2009 does not have a result for central registry search.”
  4. Jan 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on a review of children records, a child's record did not contain all the required information to include medical insurance policy number and 2 emergency contact name, address and phone numbers. Evidence: Child #1, date of first attendance 8/15/2022 does not have information on medical insurance policy number or a second emergency name, address and phone number.”
  5. Jan 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on a review of children records, a child's record did not contain all the required information to include medical insurance policy number and 2 emergency contact name, address and phone numbers. Evidence: Child #1, date of first attendance 8/15/2022 does not have information on medical insurance policy number or a second emergency name, address and phone number.”
  6. Jul 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 12, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on record review and provider interview, the provider has not obtained documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1, date of first attendance 1/3/2022 does not have documentation of a physical examination in the record. The provider said she does not have the physical examination.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on a review of caregiver and household records, the provider has not obtained for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: There were no current TB screening for the following caregivers and household members. Caregiver#1 TB screening dated 2/24/2020 Caregiver #2 TB screening dated 8/30/2019 Household #3 TB screening dated 8/27/2019”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-B

      “Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: Upon arrival the Inspector observed a 15 month old touching an electrical outlet on the wall located next to the childcare entrance door. The outlet was not covered with a protective cover.”
  9. May 12, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on record review and provider interview, the provider has not obtained documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1, date of first attendance 1/3/2022 does not have documentation of a physical examination in the record. The provider said she does not have the physical examination.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on a review of caregiver and household records, the provider has not obtained for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: There were no current TB screening for the following caregivers and household members. Caregiver#1 TB screening dated 2/24/2020 Caregiver #2 TB screening dated 8/30/2019 Household #3 TB screening dated 8/27/2019”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-B

      “Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: Upon arrival the Inspector observed a 15 month old touching an electrical outlet on the wall located next to the childcare entrance door. The outlet was not covered with a protective cover.”
  10. Nov 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Nov 4, 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 Ghazala Tabassum

Is Ghazala Tabassum licensed?

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

When was Ghazala Tabassum last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ghazala Tabassum had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 11 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 Ghazala Tabassum care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Ghazala Tabassum accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Ghazala Tabassum's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ghazala Tabassum cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 322-2318 to ask.

What is Ghazala Tabassum's phone number?

(202) 322-2318.

Where is Ghazala Tabassum?

Alexandria, VA 22315. 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).