Tierra Encantada West Falls Church
131 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA
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Sellapperumage Shaw is a licensed home daycare in Falls Church, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 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 32 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Sellapperumage Shaw has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 32 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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22.1-289.011-F
“REPEAT: The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent violation notice, dated 12/4/2025 was not posted this date.”
8VAC20-800-530-B
“Cribs when being used by infants shall have a tight-fitting bottom cover. The crib located in the playroom had a loose bottom cover. The bottom cover looked large enough to fit a single bed, excess sheet was tucked under the crib mattress.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. The swing set located outside in the children's play area was broken. The wood holding the swings in place was warped and hanging from the frame.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing. The parents of Child #3 was not provided in writing the following required information: whether or not there is liability insurance in force on the family day home operation, Child has been in care for three days.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain medical insurance name and policy number. The record for Child #2was missing the medical insurance and policy number. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for a month.”
8VAC20-800-960-E
“REPEAT: Bottles shall be refrigerated and labeled with the child's full name and the date, if more than one infant is in care. Child #1 bottles were not dated or labeled with the child's full name.”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“The provider shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. The emergency preparedness plan was last updated on 1/7/2025, over due by 4 months.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain name and policy number of the child's medical insurance and documentation of review of the child's emergency information. The record for Child #6 was missing documentation of review of emergency information, last review was completed 6/6/2024. The record for child # 3 was missing the medical insurance policy number, the child had been in care for over 2 months.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain name and policy number of the child's medical insurance and documentation of review of the child's emergency information. The record for Child #6 was missing documentation of review of emergency information, last review was completed 6/6/2024. The record for child # 3 was missing the medical insurance policy number, the child had been in care for over 2 months.”
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 most recent violation notice, dated 5/30/2025 was not posted.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Poisonous materials shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Poisonous cleaning chemicals were on a shelf in the bathroom accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-690-A
“A child shall not be left unattended on a changing table during diapering. Caregiver #1 left a two year old unattended on the changing table as she went to get a pair of gloves.”
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 emergency fire drills were not practiced in November, the last documented drill conducted was on 10/16/2025.”
8VAC20-800-960-E
“Bottles shall be refrigerated and labeled with the child's full name and the date, if more than one infant is in care. There were bottles for 4 infants that were found not dated.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #2 was not completed and was overdue by four months. An updated TB screening for household # 4 was not completed and was overdue by one month.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for Caregiver #1 was overdue by 10 days.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Household #1, did not have results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from the state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review. Records for child #1 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #1 had been in care for almost 2 years without an annual review.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Repeat Violation: Children records are to contain documentation of annual updates of the emergency contact information. Child #1 was missing the documentation of annual updates of the emergency contact information. The child was in attendance during the inspection. The annual update was overdue by 3 months.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“REAPEAT and SYSTEMIC VIOLATION: Based on provider interview and review of documentation, provider has failed to practice and document monthly fire evacuation drills. Evidence: The fire evacuation drill was missing the months of April and May 2024.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation poisonous substances are stored in areas accessible to children. Evidence: Outside in the playground area located near the shed were 4 full jugs of motor oil. Children have access to this area.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review of children records, 2 children records did not have documentation of annual updates of the emergency contact information. Evidence: Child #3 and #4, both first day of attendance 4/17/2023 does not have documentation of the annual updates of the emergency contact information.”
8VAC20-800-500-C
“Based on observation, the stationary outdoor playground equipment is not placed at least 6 feet from the perimeter of other play structure or obstacle. Evidence: The slide was found within 3 feet of the side of the house and 2 feet from the Fisher Price picnic table and playhouse.”
8VAC20-800-340-C
“Based on observation the bathroom does not have paper towels. Evidence: The bathroom that children use did not have paper towels accessible to the children in care.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“(REPEAT VIOLATION, SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY) Based on a review of 5 children records , 5 of the records did not have documentation that parents have been provided policies for the administration of medications before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: The following children records did not have the second signature page for policies for the administration of medication in the child's file. Child #1, date of first attendance 9/5/2023 Child #2, date of first attendance 8/1/2023 Child #3, date of first attendance 7/13/2023 Child #4, date of first attendance 11/6/2023 Child #5, date of first attendance 7/6/2023”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“(SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY) Based on a review of 5 children records, 2 children records did not have documentation of medical policy numbers and 1 child's record did not have 2 emergency contact name, address and phone number and authorization for emergency care. Evidence: Child # 2, date of first attendance 8/1/2023 was missing the medical policy number. Child # 4, date of first attendance 11/6/2023 was missing the medical policy number, 1 emergency contact name, address and phone number and authorization for emergency care.”
8VAC20-800-900-B
“Based on observation, children were allowed to eat while walking around the daycare. Evidence: Child # 8 who is 2 years old was observed walking around the living room while eating a cookie.”
8VAC20-800-850-B
“Based on provider's comment, a written report was not completed and submitted to the department within 5 working days of the date when a child sustained a serious injury . Evidence: The provider reported that on 7/27/2023 she performed first aid and CPR for child # 8, 2 years old. The provider said the child was eating something the parent brought from home and proceeded to choke. The provider said she scooped the food out of her mouth, realizing the child was not breathing she called 911 and started CPR.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“(REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on provider interview, documentation is not maintained of emergency evacuation and shelter in place drills. Evidence: The provider could not find the emergency evacuation and shelter in place drills. The provider stated, "I don't do the fire drills because I have infants, my assistant and I can't take them outside".”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on a review of records, the provider has not reviewed and updated the emergency preparedness plan annually. Evidence: The emergency preparedness plan, dated 6/3/2022 was inspected. There is not documentation that the plan has been reviewed and updated annually.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation and provider interview, the current violation notice and inspection summary was not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The current violation notice and inspection summary was not posted within the Family Day Home.”
8VAC20-800-530-F
“(REPEAT VIOLATION, SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY) Based on observation and provider interview, pillows, stuffed toys, and comforters were found in the crib with sleeping infants. Evidence: The Inspector arrived at 9:15 am to find 7 infants asleep in their cribs. Every crib had a pillow, stuffed toy or comforter found around the sleeping infants. A pillow was found in the crib with infant #1, Rolled blankets and a stuffed toy was found in the crib with infant #2, A stuffed toy and blanket was found in the crib with infant #3, A heavy comforter was found covering the top of the crib where infant #4 was asleep, A filled comforter was in the crib with infant #6 and A pillow and stuffed toy was in the crib with infant #7.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“Based on observation, the diapering surface was not cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: The provider was observed diapering a child who wet and soiled their diaper. The provider then diapered another child without cleaning the diapering surface after the first child was diapered.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on a review of children records, the provider did not obtain the medical insurance policy number for each child. Evidence: Child #1 and #2, date of enrollment 4/17/2023 does not have documentation of the medical insurance policy number.”
8VAC20-800-530-F
“Based on observation, there was a pillow and stuffed toy observed in a crib. Evidence: The Inspector observed a 3 1/2 month old infant asleep in the crib. A pillow was being used to prop the infant head to the side. Also a stuffed toy which was attached to the pacifier was observed in the infants crib.”
8VAC20-800-680-A
“Based on observation, the provider did not was their hands with soap and water after each diaper change. Evidence: The provider was observed diapering a child who had wet and soiled their diaper, once finished, she diapered another child without washing her hands before diapering the second child.”
8VAC20-800-960-E
“Based on observation, the bottles were not labeled with the child's full name and dated. Evidence: There was more than 1 child in care that required a bottle. None of the bottles were dated and labeled with the child's full name.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Based on a review of assistants records, the provider has not obtained at least 2 references. Evidence: Assistant #1 does not have 2 references on file, only 1 was currently in the record.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on a review of children 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: Child #3, first day of attendance 6/8/2022 does not have documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on a review of children records, the provider did not obtain the parents written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur. Evidence: Child # 's record1, date of first attendance 8/9/2022, was missing the written authorization from the parents for emergency medical care.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on a review of caregiver and household records, the provider did not obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: The following caregivers were missing their updated TB screening Caregiver #1 TB dated 9/11/2020 Household #1 TB dated 9/8/2020 Household #2 TB dated 9/23/2020”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on a review of children records, the provider did not obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized before the child can attend the Family Day Home. Evidence: The following children do not have a record of immunization record on file; Child #2, date of first attendance 9/7/2021 (repeat violation) Child #3, date of first attendance 6/8/2022”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on a review of evacuation drills, the Provider has not conducted monthly fire evacuation drills. Evidence: The Provider did not conduct a fire drill for the months of September and October 2022.”
8VAC20-800-80-C
“Based on a review of children records, the provider did not document in the child's record the date viewed and person who viewed the identity and age of a child. Evidence: Child #1 date of first attendance 9/7/2021 does not have documentation of the date the proof of birth was viewed and the person who viewed it.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review of a child's record, a name, address and telephone number of a designated person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached was not given. Evidence: Child #1 first date of attendance 9/7/2021 did not have a second emergency contact name, address, and phone number.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-4-a
“Based on provider interview, the provider did not obtain a sworn statement for a person age 18 years or older before residing in the home. Evidence: The provider stated that household member #1 and #2 did not complete a sworn statement.”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on review of emergency preparedness plan, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider did not document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. Evidence: the posted emergency preparedness plan has not been updated annually. The current date is 12/20/2019.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on a review of children's records, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is not exempt from the immunization requirements. Evidence: Child #1 date of first attendance 9/7/2021 did not have an updated immunization record within six months of attendance. The current immunization form was dated 7/30/2021.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on staff record review and provider interview, the provider did not obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form,every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: Household member #1 and Household member #2 does not have documentation of a current tuberculosis screening. The provider stated that she did not ask the roommates to obtain a tuberculosis screening.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on documentation review and provider interview, the home did not maintain documentation of emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drills. Evidence: The provider stated that she conducted the drills but could not find the documentation of the fire drills and shelter place drills.”
8VAC20-800-500-E
“Based on observation, the playground sandbox was uncovered while not in use. Evidence: The playground sandbox was observed with wet sand and uncovered.”
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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 June 4, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 6 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.
8, 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, 7:45 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) 447-6917 to ask.
(703) 447-6917.
Falls Church, VA 22046. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.