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Shahida Awan

Leesburg, VA 20175 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days

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About Shahida Awan

Shahida Awan is a licensed home daycare in Leesburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
9 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Shahida Awan

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
9 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#ID47472
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-E

      “Soiled disposable diapers and wipes are required to be disposed in a leak-proof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the caregiver's hand nor the soiled diaper or wipe touches the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Caregiver #2 was placing soiled diapers and wipes directly into a plastic bag on the floor that the caregiver had to touch and open to place the soiled diapers and wipes inside. The plastic bag was observed to be open at the top.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-A

      “Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering. Caregiver #2 was observed changing a child's diaper and did not wash their hands afterwards before changing another child's diaper.”
  3. Aug 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-E

      “Soiled disposable diapers and wipes are required to be disposed in a leak-proof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the caregiver's hand nor the soiled diaper or wipe touches the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Caregiver #2 was placing soiled diapers and wipes directly into a plastic bag on the floor that the caregiver had to touch and open to place the soiled diapers and wipes inside. The plastic bag was observed to be open at the top.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-A

      “Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering. Caregiver #2 was observed changing a child's diaper and did not wash their hands afterwards before changing another child's diaper.”
  4. Apr 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “The provider is required to obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, in accordance with the requirements in 8VAC20-800-170, every two years from the date of the first screening. Household Member #1 had a TB screening that expired over one month ago.”
  5. Apr 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “The provider is required to obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, in accordance with the requirements in 8VAC20-800-170, every two years from the date of the first screening. Household Member #1 had a TB screening that expired over one month ago.”
  6. Dec 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-540-A

      “Infant high chairs shall be used according to the manufacturer's instructions and when occupied by a child, a safety strap shall be used and securely fastened. An infant was observed in a high chair during the time of the inspection and the safety strap was not securely fastened.”
  7. Dec 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-540-A

      “Infant high chairs shall be used according to the manufacturer's instructions and when occupied by a child, a safety strap shall be used and securely fastened. An infant was observed in a high chair during the time of the inspection and the safety strap was not securely fastened.”
  8. Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-770

      “Based on observation, a working portable battery-operated weather band radio, and extra batteries were not available to caregivers at all times. Evidence: 1. The portable battery-operated weather band radio was not working and there were no extra batteries available at the time of the inspection.”
  9. Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-770

      “Based on observation, a working portable battery-operated weather band radio, and extra batteries were not available to caregivers at all times. Evidence: 1. The portable battery-operated weather band radio was not working and there were no extra batteries available at the time of the inspection.”
  10. Nov 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-C

      “Based on observation, linens were not assigned for individual use. Evidence: 1. There were linens in 5 cribs that were not assigned for individual use at the time of the inspection.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Based on observation, bottles were not labeled with the child's full name and the date, if more than one infant is in care. Evidence: 1. 4 bottles were observed without the name/date on them and there were 2 infants in care at the time of the inspection.”
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Nov 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-C

      “Based on observation, linens were not assigned for individual use. Evidence: 1. There were linens in 5 cribs that were not assigned for individual use at the time of the inspection.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Based on observation, bottles were not labeled with the child's full name and the date, if more than one infant is in care. Evidence: 1. 4 bottles were observed without the name/date on them and there were 2 infants in care at the time of the inspection.”
  2. Jun 5, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on a review of records, all caregivers did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of the required 16 hours of annual training for the Provider.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-F

      “Based on observation, soft bedding was used around infants. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (dob: 2/14/2023) was observed sleeping in a car seat with two loose blankets around the infant.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. 3 out of 3 wooden cribs in the family day home were observed to have brown peeling paint.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Based on a review of caregiver records, 1 out of 3 caregivers did not submit to fingerprinting as described in subdivision B 2 of ? 19.2-392.02. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #2 (doh: 12/12/2022) had fingerprints results on file that were dated 1/24/2023 at the time of the inspection.”
  3. Jun 5, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on a review of records, all caregivers did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of the required 16 hours of annual training for the Provider.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-F

      “Based on observation, soft bedding was used around infants. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (dob: 2/14/2023) was observed sleeping in a car seat with two loose blankets around the infant.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. 3 out of 3 wooden cribs in the family day home were observed to have brown peeling paint.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Based on a review of caregiver records, 1 out of 3 caregivers did not submit to fingerprinting as described in subdivision B 2 of ? 19.2-392.02. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #2 (doh: 12/12/2022) had fingerprints results on file that were dated 1/24/2023 at the time of the inspection.”
  4. Jan 31, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-120-B Complaint related: No

      “Based on a review of assistants' records, all records did not contain the required information. Evidence: 1. Assistant #1 (doh: 1/31/2023) did not have documentation of 2 of 2 required references of character and reputation prior to employment. 2. Assisant #1 did not have documentation of an emergency contact on file during the time of the inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-1 Complaint related: No

      “Based on a review of Assistants' records, all assistants did not provide a sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. Assistant #1 (doh: 1/31/2023) did not have a sworn statement on file at the time of the inspection.”
  5. Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 27, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Based on a review of children's records, 1 out of 3 records did not contain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. Evidence: 1. Child #3 (doe: 3/7/2022) did not have a record of immunizations on file during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Based on a review of children's records, 3 out of 3 records were incomplete. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (doe:3/7/2022) did not have signed copies of the following documents on file during the inspection: proof of liability insurance, policy for the administration of medication, information for parents form, and the provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan. 2. Child #2 (doe:3/7/2022) did not have signed copies of the following documents on file during the inspection: proof of liability insurance, policy for the administration of medication, information for parents form, and the provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan. 3. 1. Child #3 (doe:3/1/2022) did not have signed copies of the following documents on file during the inspection: proof of liability insurance, policy for the administration of medication, information for parents form, and the provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Based on observation and caregiver interview, a written record of children in attendance each day was not kept. Evidence: 1. The Provider stated that she has not kept a written record of children in attendance daily and there was on attendance sheet on site during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on a review of children's records, 3 out of 3 records did not contain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (doe: 3/7/2022) did not have documentation of a physical examination on file during the inspection. 2. Child #2 (doe: 3/7/2022) did not have documentation of a physical examination on file during the inspection. 3. Child #3 (doe: 3/1/2022) did not have documentation of a physical examination on file during the inspection.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on Provider interview, the emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care. Evidence: 1. The Provider stated that monthly evacuation drills were not practiced in March 2022 while the children were in care.”
  8. Dec 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Shahida Awan

Is Shahida Awan licensed?

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

When was Shahida Awan last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shahida Awan had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 10 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 Shahida Awan care for?

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

Does Shahida Awan accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Shahida Awan's hours?

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

How much does Shahida Awan cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 420-0357 to ask.

What is Shahida Awan's phone number?

(571) 420-0357.

Where is Shahida Awan?

Leesburg, VA 20175. 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).