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Sarita Dhakal

Chantilly, VA 20152 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days

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About Sarita Dhakal

Sarita Dhakal is a licensed home daycare in Chantilly, 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. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care and toddler care. It says it provides meals. 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 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
9 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffAuntie Sarita, over 20 years of hands-on experience caring for infants and toddlers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Sarita Dhakal

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
9 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#ID41972
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 5, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “The provider shall maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. There was no record for Child #4 who was enrolled and attending the program on the day of the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #2, who has been enrolled more than 30 days, did not have documentation of a physical examination.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in 8VAC20-800-60 B 2 to ensure the information is correct, and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. The files for Child #3 and Child #5 did not contain signed acknowledgement of an annual review of emergency contact information. Child #3's was signed by not dated and Child #5's was last acknowledged over 14 months ago.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Caregivers who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. Caregiver #1 and #2 did not have documentation that showed completion of the department's health and safety update training course for 2025.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance sheet for the current week was missing arrival and departure times for children who attended yesterday and today, March 4-5, 2026.”
  3. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 26, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-430-B

      “Based on observation, a pressure mounted gate was used as a protective barrier at the stair opening. Evidence: A pressure mounted gate is used at the bottom of the basement stairs that leads into the daycare area.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Based on record review, it was determined the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #2 (DOB 08/2021) did not have additional immunization documentation. Last update was 08/11/22. 2. The record for Child #3 (DOB 05/2022) did not have additional immunization documentation. The last update was 11/18/2022. 3. The record for Child #4 (DOB 02/2022) did not have additional immunization documentation. The last update was 08/19/2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the family day home failed to keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: 1. The last documentation of written attendance is dated 03/12/2023. 2. The provider acknowledged written daily attendance had not been done.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to maintain documentation of emergency evacuation. Evidence: 1. The last documentation for evacuation drill was on 02/03/23. 2. The provider confirmed the documentation had not been maintained but stated the drills were practiced monthly.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-790

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined the family day home failed to post 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical responders in a visible area close to the telephone. Evidence: 1. There was no evidence of posted emergency telephone numbers. 2. The provider confirmed the emergency numbers were not posted.”
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Mar 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations every six (6) months for a child under the age of 2 years. Evidence: Child #5 (DOB 2/19/22) record did not have additional immunization. The last update was 8/19/22.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of immunization before a child attends the family day home. Evidence: 1. Child #4 started 11/7/22 and immunization record is dated 2/16/23. 2. Child #1started 10/1/722 and immunization record is dated 10/25//22.”
  2. Aug 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on observation, the provider did not obtain a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form as required every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: Caregiver #1 Tuberculosis Screening form (dated 8/6/2020) expired on 8/6/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “Based on observation and interview with the provider, the diaper changing pad was not cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. The provider acknowledged she does not use bleach water solution to sanitize the diapering pad. She only uses a cleaning wipe. 2.The provider’s method does not meet the definition of cleaned and sanitized as stated in 8VAC20-800-10 3. A cleaning wipe was used to clean the diapering pad.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-B

      “Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: 2 outlets in bathroom used by children did not have protective covers and 6 outlets in the crib / sleeping room did not have protective covers.”
  3. May 4, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-80-C

      “Based on a review of children's records, it was determined that the provider did not document in each child's record verification of their age and identity. Evidence: Child record A and record B do not include documentation showing that the provider viewed each child's proof of identification.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “Based on observations and provider interviews, it was determined that the diapering surface is not cleaned and sanitized as required in between each use. Evidence: The provider wipes the diapering pad with pre-packaged wipes in between each diaper change. The provider does not spray the diapering surface, followed by sanitizing it in between each use as required.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-B

      “Based on observations, it was determined that the provider has not installed child resistant protective covers larger than 1-1/4 inches in diameter on all unused electrical outlets. Evidence: The Inspector observed three electrical outlets in the children's nap room that were not covered, and two electrical outlets in the upstairs play area that were not covered.”

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 Sarita Dhakal

Is Sarita Dhakal licensed?

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

When was Sarita Dhakal last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sarita Dhakal had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 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.

How many children can Sarita Dhakal care for?

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

Does Sarita Dhakal accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sarita Dhakal's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sarita Dhakal cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 484-3572 to ask.

What is Sarita Dhakal's phone number?

(571) 484-3572.

Where is Sarita Dhakal?

Chantilly, VA 20152. 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).