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Alexandria, VA 22310 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Rubina Mirza is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 7 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 7 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Rubina Mirza has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 27 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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8VAC20-800-330-A
“A landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. At the time of the inspection, there was no operable, landline phone accessible during the program's hours of operation.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Potentially poisonous substances, such as cleaning agents, disinfectants, and pesticides shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children. At the time of the inspection, two bottles of cleaner, one bottle of disinfectant, and a bottle of pesticide, with labels that read, "keep out of reach of children," were observed on a low shelf in an unlocked closet and accessible to the children in care.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check for all Household Members over 18 years of age. Household Member #2 did not have results of a completed national criminal background check.”
8VAC20-800-790
“The telephone number for the responsible person for emergency backup care shall be posted in a visible area close to the telephone. There was not a number for the responsible person for emergency backup care posted during the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-890
“When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. There were four containers of food from home provided for a child which were not labeled in a way that identified the owner.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION: The provider shall obtain for each adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, every two years from the date of the first screening. An updated TB screening for Household Member #3 was not completed and was overdue by 28 days.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. There was no documentation of training hours completed by Caregiver #1 from 2025-2026.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. The provider did not have documentation of completing the practice of the monthly evacuation drills since July 2025.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The provider is required to have household members undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for Household Member #1 was overdue by a over five months.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Household Member #3 was not completed and was overdue by one month.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 was not completed and was overdue by over two months.”
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 02/10/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
22.1-289.057-A
“Each licensed child day program shall develop and implement a plan to test potable water used for consumption for lead. The provider has not submitted a plan, nor made efforts to have their potable water tested for lead.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record shall contain name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached and written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located. The record for child #1 was missing authorization for emergency medical care, and the record for child #3 contained information for only one emergency contact.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The previous inspection shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 07/19/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
8VAC20-800-430-A
“Based on observation, children under the age of two had access to stairs. Evidence: The outdoor play area was on a deck with two sets of stairs. One set of stairs was blocked by a gate that was not secured, the other set of stairs was blocked by two chairs that did not cover the width of the opening to get to the stairs.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were not stored in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: Disinfecting wipes were on a low shelf within the reach of children under the changing table.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days of the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 (start date 7/11/2023) did not have a copy of the physical examination in their file.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, documents required by the Superintendent were not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The most recent inspection and violation report posted was dated 08/08/2022. The last inspection was on 04/04/2024.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Repeat Violation Based on a review of records, the provider did not obtain for each household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years. Evidence: Household member #1's TB test result was dated 10/12/21. (expired).”
8VAC20-800-830-D
“Based on observation and provider statement, the records of emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drills was not maintained. Evidence: The log of practiced drills could no be located during the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“Based on observation, the diapering surface was not non-absorbent, cleaned and sanitized after diapering a child, and was a surface used for children's activities. Evidence: A child's diaper was changed on a paper towel, on the floor of the day care area. The towel was disposed of; however, the area could not be cleaned and sanitized, as it was not a waterproof surface.”
8VAC20-800-570-A
“Repeat Violation Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that a caregiver did not exceed 16 points to determine when an additional caregiver is needed. Evidence: At LI arrival (12:00 PM) the provider was alone with 20 points. A second caregiver arrived in the daycare area in approximately 5 minutes.”
8VAC20-800-690-E
“Based on observation, soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a leak-proof or plastic lined storage system that is foot operated. Evidence: A soiled diaper/pull-up was observed on the floor of the bathroom, next to the diaper disposal container.”
8VAC20-800-530-I
“Based on observation, crib mattresses were not covered with a waterproof material that could be cleaned and sanitized. Evidence: 2 of 6 crib mattresses were not covered with a waterproof material. Mattress #1 (blue striped mattress) was covered with a cloth surface. Mattress #2 had a large rip in the plastic covering, making it no longer waterproof or able to be cleaned and sanitized.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Repeat Violation Based on a review of records, one child record was not maintained as up-to date. Evidence: There was no annual review and update documented for 1 of 7 records reviewed. Child #4's record was dated 10/11/22.”
8VAC20-790-180-A
“Based on a review of records, one caregiver record did not contain documentation of a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) result within 2 years. Evidence: The TB result on file for Caregiver B is dated10/19/21. (expired)”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on a review of records, child records have not been maintained as up-to-date. Evidence: There is no annual review and update documented for 2 of 7 records. *Child 1's record is dated 3/29/22. *Child 3's record is dated 4/1/22.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on a review of records, child records do not contain documentation of a physical within 30 days of the first date of attendance. Evidence: Child 7's record (first date of attendance: 10/11/22) has no physical available for review. Child 2's record (first date of attendance: 4/17/22) has a physical dated 5/12/23 (past 30 days).”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on a review of the emergency preparedness plan, the plan has not been reviewed annually. Evidence: The current plan available for review is dated 03/22/22. (expired)”
8VAC20-790-180-A
“Based on a review of records, one caregiver record does not have documentation of a subsequent tuberculosis result within 2 years. Evidence: The screening result on file for Caregiver A is dated 12/21/24.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on a review of records, Child records do not contain all required information. Evidence: 7 child records were reviewed. Missing information includes: *Viewing Proof of birth documentation within 7 days of 1st attendance. (1st date of attendance: 4/17/22. POB viewed 5/9/23). (Child 2) *First date of attendance: (Child 1)”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on a review of records, child records do not contain an immunization record prior to the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child 2's record (first date of attendance: 4/17/22) contains an immunization record dated 5/12/23.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, the areas of the home were not maintained in a safe manner. Evidence: There is no operable fire extinguisher available. The extinguisher available has expired.”
8VAC20-800-570-A
“Based on observation the provider did not ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points to determine when an additional caregiver is needed. Evidence: At LI arrival (10:30 AM) the provider was alone with 22 points. A second caregiver arrived in the daycare area in approximately 10 minutes.”
8VAC20-800-640-2
“Based on observation, a child was enclosed in a space that could not freely exit. Evidence: At LI arrival, one child was seated in a booster seat with the tray attached as a method of discipline. Provider stated he had attempted to bite another child and was placed in the seat to calm down for a few minutes.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on a review of documentation, documentation of emergency evacuation drill and shelter-in-place drills has not been maintained. Evidence: There is no documentation available for review for drills available. The last drill documented was September 2022.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on a review of records, there is no documentation available that parents have been provided in writing all required policies and procedures. Evidence: 1 of 7 records reviewed did not contain documentation of a signed acknowledgement of the insurance declaration. The form on file is not signed. (Child 2)”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“The Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) has not been reviewed annually. Evidence: The plan's last review date is documented as 12/12/2019. The plan lists the relocation address, that is no longer the correct address. (model form provided)”
8VAC20-800-690-E
“Based on observation, the diaper disposal container is not foot operated. Evidence: The foot operated diaper disposal container is broken.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on a review of records, household member records do not contain documentation of repeated background checks within the 5 year allowable time frame. Evidence; Sworn Disclosure Statement (SDS) and Central Registry Searches ( CPS ) were not repeated within 5 years for household members (HHM). *HHM 1- CPS is dated 1/19/17 (expired); SDS is dated 8/27/16 (expired) *HHM 2 - CPS is dated 12/15/16 (expired); SDS is dated 8/27/16 (expired) *HHM 3 - CPS is dated 1/19/17 (expired); SDS is dated 8/27/16 (expired) *HHM 4- CPS is dated 12/15/16 (expired); SDS is dated 8/27/16 (expired) *HHM 5 - CPS is dated 12/15/16 (expired); SDS is dated 8/27/16 (expired) New Central Registry Search form and SDS form were provided)”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on a review of records, child records do not contain current written acknowledgment of policies and procedures. Evidence: 2 of 4 records reviewed did not contain the correct address for the relocation destination in the event of an emergency, disclosed in the Emergency Preparedness Plan. The address written on the Provisions of the Emergency Preparedness Plan for the destination of the relocation is not the correct address. (Children #1, 2) (model form provided)”
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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 July 24, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 7 of 7 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.
7, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 627-3930 to ask.
(703) 627-3930.
Alexandria, VA 22310. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.