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Springfield, VA 22153 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Mehrunnisa Dakwala is a licensed home daycare in Springfield, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Mehrunnisa Dakwala has not listed its tuition.
State record
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 13 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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22.1-289.035-B-3
“All caregivers shall submit a request for a central registry search (CRS) prior to employment. To date, the CRS request form for Caregiver #3, who began working at the beginning of this week, has not been submitted. A copy of the incomplete form was on-site.”
8VAC20-800-170-B
“The provider shall obtain from each caregiver at the time of hire and prior to coming into contact with the children a current TB screening completed within the last 30-days. The TB test on-file for Caregiver #3 was dated as completed in September 2025.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“All caregivers shall complete a criminal record check ( CRC ) prior to employment. There was no documentation of a completed CRC for Caregiver #3 who began working this week and was observed providing direct-care to children during the inspection. The provider stated that the fingerprinting had not yet been completed.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“An out-of-state child abuse and neglect search shall be completed for all employees and household members living in another state in the previous 5 years within the first 30-days of employment or residency.. There was no documentation of an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search for Assistant #1, who also is a household member, and has been living in the home and working as a caregiver since September 2025. The document on-file was not completed.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The previous inspection report, dated 6/27/25, was not posted in the home.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“An out-of-state child abuse and neglect search shall be completed for all employees and household members living in another state in the previous 5 years within the first 30-days of employment or residency.. There was no documentation of an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search for Assistant #1, who also is a household member, and has been living in the home and working as a caregiver since September 2025. The document on-file was not completed.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The previous inspection report, dated 6/27/25, was not posted in the home.”
8VAC20-800-50-C
“Information contained in a child's record shall be privileged and confidential. The provider shall not distribute without written consent of the child's parent. The Supplemental Information page of the 5/24/24 inspection report, which contains confidential information about children, was posted on the bulletin board in the daycare.”
8VAC20-800-450-A
“Doors with clear glass panels that reach within 18" of the floor shall be clearly marked with decorative objects at the eye level of children in care. There were no decorative objects at the children's eye level on the sliding glass doors located in the daycare area.”
8VAC20-800-50-C
“Information contained in a child's record shall be privileged and confidential. The provider shall not distribute without written consent of the child's parent. The Supplemental Information page of the 5/24/24 inspection report, which contains confidential information about children, was posted on the bulletin board in the daycare.”
8VAC20-800-450-A
“Doors with clear glass panels that reach within 18" of the floor shall be clearly marked with decorative objects at the eye level of children in care. There were no decorative objects at the children's eye level on the sliding glass doors located in the daycare area.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-4
“Based on records reviewed, a caregiver has not completed First Aid (FA) training every 2 years. Evidence: Caregiver #1 - The previous FA training expired 5/10/24 and on the same date the caregiver completed an online only course for FA, but has yet to complete the in-person skills portion of the class. Both parts of the training are required for certification.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 5 children's records did not include documentation of immunizations prior to attendance. Evidence: There was no documentation of immunizations for Child #2 to-date. The child began attending January 2024.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 5 children's records did not include documentation of a physical exam within the first 30-days of attendance. Evidence: To-date there is no documentation of immunizations for Child #2. The child began attending January 2024.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 5 children's records did not include required information. Evidence: The record for Child #2 did not include documentation of the emergency plan signed by parents.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on records reviewed, an adult household member has not completed a TB test/screening every 2 years. Evidence: The previous TB test for Household member #2 was dated 10/31/21.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Based on records reviewed, a caregiver has not completed CPR training every 2 years. Evidence: Caregiver #1 - The previous CPR training expired 5/10/24 and on the same date the caregiver completed an online only course for CPR, but has yet to complete the in-person skills portion of the class. Both parts of the training are required for certification.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-4
“Based on records reviewed, a caregiver has not completed First Aid (FA) training every 2 years. Evidence: Caregiver #1 - The previous FA training expired 5/10/24 and on the same date the caregiver completed an online only course for FA, but has yet to complete the in-person skills portion of the class. Both parts of the training are required for certification.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 5 children's records did not include documentation of immunizations prior to attendance. Evidence: There was no documentation of immunizations for Child #2 to-date. The child began attending January 2024.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 5 children's records did not include documentation of a physical exam within the first 30-days of attendance. Evidence: To-date there is no documentation of immunizations for Child #2. The child began attending January 2024.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 5 children's records did not include required information. Evidence: The record for Child #2 did not include documentation of the emergency plan signed by parents.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on records reviewed, an adult household member has not completed a TB test/screening every 2 years. Evidence: The previous TB test for Household member #2 was dated 10/31/21.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Based on records reviewed, a caregiver has not completed CPR training every 2 years. Evidence: Caregiver #1 - The previous CPR training expired 5/10/24 and on the same date the caregiver completed an online only course for CPR, but has yet to complete the in-person skills portion of the class. Both parts of the training are required for certification.”
8VAC20-790-250-B
“Based on interview conducted, the provider did not ensure that a caregiver completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff (10 hours) within the first 90-days of employment. Evidence: The provider reported that Caregiver #1 had not completed the training. Caregiver #1 was hired 12/1/22.”
8VAC20-790-250-B
“Based on interview conducted, the provider did not ensure that a caregiver completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff (10 hours) within the first 90-days of employment. Evidence: The provider reported that Caregiver #1 had not completed the training. Caregiver #1 was hired 12/1/22.”
8VAC20-800-770
“Based on observations made, it was determined that there was not a working battery-operated weather band radio in the home. Evidence: While there were multiple battery-operated radios none had a weather band.”
8VAC20-800-770
“Based on observations made, it was determined that there was not a working battery-operated weather band radio in the home. Evidence: While there were multiple battery-operated radios none had a weather band.”
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Springfield, VA 22153 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
8604 Pohick Road, Springfield, VA
Springfield, VA 22153 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Springfield, VA 22153 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Springfield, VA 22153 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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 May 14, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 13 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 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) 550-0404 to ask.
(703) 550-0404.
Springfield, VA 22153. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.