Higher Horizons Early Head Start
6201 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA
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Salina Akhter is a licensed home daycare in Falls Church, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 7 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and 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 | 7 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Salina Akhter has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 4 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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8VAC20-800-350-E
“Hot water taps available to children shall be maintained within a range of 105?F to 120?F. The hand washing sink in the bathroom was reading at a temperature of 134?F.”
8VAC20-800-350-E
“Hot water taps available to children shall be maintained within a range of 105?F to 120?F. The hand washing sink in the bathroom was reading at a temperature of 134?F.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the provider did not maintain up-to-date records for each child at the family day home. Evidence: 1. The file for child #1 was missing both the insurance provider and the policy number. 2. The file for child #3 was missing the insurance policy number.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the provider did not maintain up-to-date records for each child at the family day home. Evidence: 1. The file for child #1 was missing both the insurance provider and the policy number. 2. The file for child #3 was missing the insurance policy number.”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on review of the emergency preparedness plan, the provider did not update the plan. annually. Evidence: The emergency preparedness plan has not been reviewed since 11/12/2019.”
8VAC20-800-290
“Based on observation a sharp object was accessible to children. Evidence: Located in a lower bathroom drawer, a razor was accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on review of the emergency preparedness plan, the provider did not update the plan. annually. Evidence: The emergency preparedness plan has not been reviewed since 11/12/2019.”
8VAC20-800-290
“Based on observation a sharp object was accessible to children. Evidence: Located in a lower bathroom drawer, a razor was accessible to children.”
8VAC20-790-250-B
“Based on review of caregiver's record, the caregiver did not complete the required Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Evidence The caregiver confirmed she did not complete the 10 hour Virginia Preservice Training or the 3 hour updated training.”
8VAC20-790-250-B
“Based on review of caregiver's record, the caregiver did not complete the required Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Evidence The caregiver confirmed she did not complete the 10 hour Virginia Preservice Training or the 3 hour updated training.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation potentially poisonous substances, such as cleaning agents, disinfectants, and deodorizers, were not stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence Potentially poisonous substances were accessible to children in the bathroom. Cleaning agents and disinfectants were located on the counter, in a drawer and in the shower, which were easily accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-890
“Based on observation when meals and snacks were brought from the child's home the container was not clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner, Evidence Food was brought from home and not labeled in a way that clearly identified the owner.”
8VAC20-800-980-A
“Based on review of 3 children's records, 3 did not obtain general written permission from the parent for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home. The general written permission shall be on a form that lists regularly scheduled trips to the park, library, playground etc. Evidence The record for child #1, #2 and #3 did not contain written permission from the parent to take the child off the premises of the family day home.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review of 3 children's records, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence The record for child #2 did not contain documentation of a physical within 30 days of first day of attendance (2/7/2022).”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation potentially poisonous substances, such as cleaning agents, disinfectants, and deodorizers, were not stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence Potentially poisonous substances were accessible to children in the bathroom. Cleaning agents and disinfectants were located on the counter, in a drawer and in the shower, which were easily accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-890
“Based on observation when meals and snacks were brought from the child's home the container was not clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner, Evidence Food was brought from home and not labeled in a way that clearly identified the owner.”
8VAC20-800-980-A
“Based on review of 3 children's records, 3 did not obtain general written permission from the parent for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home. The general written permission shall be on a form that lists regularly scheduled trips to the park, library, playground etc. Evidence The record for child #1, #2 and #3 did not contain written permission from the parent to take the child off the premises of the family day home.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review of 3 children's records, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence The record for child #2 did not contain documentation of a physical within 30 days of first day of attendance (2/7/2022).”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on review of two children's records, the provider did not obtain before the child attended documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of the Code of Virginia for two records. Evidence The records for child #1 and #2 do not contain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of the Code of Virginia.”
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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 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 6 of 10 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, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 931-6860 to ask.
(703) 931-6860.
Falls Church, VA 22044. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.