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Selamawit Seifu

Alexandria, VA 22315 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
10
open each week
5 days

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About Selamawit Seifu

Selamawit Seifu is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. 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 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 0 to 12 years old
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
10 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 0 to 12 years old
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care
StaffProvider holds a BA Degree in Educational Planning and Management; certifications include First Aid & CPR Safety
Daily lifePotty training: Helps children master using the potty
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsMilitary and Subsidy Daycare accepted; provider is a Subsidy Vendor
Licensed capacity10 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Selamawit Seifu

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
10 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1110534
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. May 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-170-A

      “The provider shall obtain from each adult household member prior to coming into contact with children a current TB screening with it documenting the absence of TB in a communicable form. There was no documentation of a completed TB screening for household member #3.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-B

      “Within the first 90 days of employment all caregivers shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Education (10 hour class). There was no documentation of the 10-hour training for caregiver #2.”
  2. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Repeat violation: A child's record shall contain the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance. The record for Child #7 listed an acronym for the insurance name but no policy number.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-1

      “Adult household members shall have a completed sworn disclosure statement (SDS). Household member #2 did not have a completed SDS on-file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-170-A

      “Each adult household member shall have a current TB screening. Household member #2 did not have documentation of a completed TB screening/test.”
  7. Nov 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Repeat violation: A child's record shall contain the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance. The record for Child #7 listed an acronym for the insurance name but no policy number.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-1

      “Adult household members shall have a completed sworn disclosure statement (SDS). Household member #2 did not have a completed SDS on-file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-170-A

      “Each adult household member shall have a current TB screening. Household member #2 did not have documentation of a completed TB screening/test.”
  8. Apr 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on records reviewed, 1 of 4 children's records did not include required information. Evidence: The record for Child #5 did not include the name, address and phone number of 1 of 2 required emergency contacts. The space was left blank.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Based on records reviewed, 1 of 4 children's records did not include documentation of immunizations every 6 months until the age of 2 years old. Evidence: The most recent immunizations for Child #3 were dated June 2023, when the child was 11 months old.”
  9. Apr 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on records reviewed, 1 of 4 children's records did not include required information. Evidence: The record for Child #5 did not include the name, address and phone number of 1 of 2 required emergency contacts. The space was left blank.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Based on records reviewed, 1 of 4 children's records did not include documentation of immunizations every 6 months until the age of 2 years old. Evidence: The most recent immunizations for Child #3 were dated June 2023, when the child was 11 months old.”
  10. Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observations made, an area of the home was determined to be unsafe. Evidence: The rubber floor mats in the main daycare room were sticking up over the sliding glass door threshold approximately 1 1/2-2" and creating a trip hazard.”
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observations made, an area of the home was determined to be unsafe. Evidence: The rubber floor mats in the main daycare room were sticking up over the sliding glass door threshold approximately 1 1/2-2" and creating a trip hazard.”
  2. Aug 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observations made, the provider failed to ensure that the carbon monoxide detector was in working order. Evidence: Today the detector was chirping to indicate the batteries were not working properly.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-450-A

      “Based on observations made, the provider failed to ensure that glass doors were clearly marked with decorative objects at the eye level of children in care. Evidence: There were no decorative objects on the sliding glass doors located in the daycare area.”
  4. Jun 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observations made, the provider failed to ensure that the carbon monoxide detector was in working order. Evidence: Today the detector was chirping to indicate the batteries were not working properly.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-450-A

      “Based on observations made, the provider failed to ensure that glass doors were clearly marked with decorative objects at the eye level of children in care. Evidence: There were no decorative objects on the sliding glass doors located in the daycare area.”

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 Selamawit Seifu

Is Selamawit Seifu licensed?

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

When was Selamawit Seifu last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Selamawit Seifu had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 7 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 Selamawit Seifu care for?

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

Does Selamawit Seifu accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Selamawit Seifu's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Selamawit Seifu cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 986-6895 to ask.

What is Selamawit Seifu's phone number?

(703) 986-6895.

Where is Selamawit Seifu?

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).