Mercedes Guerrero
Alexandria, VA 22312 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Sheikh Ladely is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 5 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 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 28 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
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 | 5 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Sheikh Ladely has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 28 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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8VAC20-800-100-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION 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. The provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for Child #2 who has been attending the family day home for over one month.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for Child #2. Child #2 has been enrolled for 13 months.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for Child #2. Child #2 has been enrolled for 13 months.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival of each child in care as it occurs. The vendor did not document the arrival of the children in care on March 25, 2025. There were five children in care.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION/ SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY A child's record shall contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached, parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of policies for the administration of medications, whether or not there is liability insurance and provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan, and proof of the child's age and identity. Child #3's record did not have the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached, parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of policies for the administration of medications, whether or not there is liability insurance and provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan, and proof of the child's age and identity. Child #3 has been enrolled for one month. Child #4's record did not have a name, address and phone number for 1 out of 2 designated persons to contact in case of an emergency. Child #4 has been enrolled for over a year.”
8VAC20-800-750-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Topical skin products shall be inaccessible to children. There were two topical skin products in a storage cube, accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills. There was no documentation of an emergency evacuation drill for February 2025.”
8VAC20-800-920
“REPEAT VIOLATION When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents. The menu for the current one-week period was not given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents. The posted menu was dated February 3, 2025 to February 18, 2025.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be separate from surfaces used for children's activities and shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Child #3 was changed on a changing pad that was placed on a floor where children play and engage in activities. The changing pad was not cleaned or sanitized after use.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for Child #1. Child #1 has been enrolled for 5 months.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering. Caregiver #1 did not ensure that Child #3's hands were washed after diapering.”
8VAC20-800-530-A
“Rest mats when being used for sleeping or napping by children other than infants shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. A rest mat being used by Child #5 (age:2 years) did not have a bottom cover.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day. The family day home did not have a written record of children in attendance for February 5, 2025 through March 24, 2025.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. A rug in the area where children play was folded up in multiple spots, creating tripping hazards. A rest mat was torn, exposing the stuffing. The rest mat was occupied by a child.”
22.1-289.011-F
“REPEAT VIOLATION The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent inspection findings are required to be posted in a conspicuous place. The family day home did not have the most recent inspecting findings posted.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival of each child in care as it occurs. The vendor did not document the arrival of the children in care on March 25, 2025. There were five children in care.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION/ SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY A child's record shall contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached, parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of policies for the administration of medications, whether or not there is liability insurance and provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan, and proof of the child's age and identity. Child #3's record did not have the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached, parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of policies for the administration of medications, whether or not there is liability insurance and provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan, and proof of the child's age and identity. Child #3 has been enrolled for one month. Child #4's record did not have a name, address and phone number for 1 out of 2 designated persons to contact in case of an emergency. Child #4 has been enrolled for over a year.”
8VAC20-800-750-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Topical skin products shall be inaccessible to children. There were two topical skin products in a storage cube, accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills. There was no documentation of an emergency evacuation drill for February 2025.”
8VAC20-800-920
“REPEAT VIOLATION When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents. The menu for the current one-week period was not given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents. The posted menu was dated February 3, 2025 to February 18, 2025.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be separate from surfaces used for children's activities and shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Child #3 was changed on a changing pad that was placed on a floor where children play and engage in activities. The changing pad was not cleaned or sanitized after use.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for Child #1. Child #1 has been enrolled for 5 months.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering. Caregiver #1 did not ensure that Child #3's hands were washed after diapering.”
8VAC20-800-530-A
“Rest mats when being used for sleeping or napping by children other than infants shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. A rest mat being used by Child #5 (age:2 years) did not have a bottom cover.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day. The family day home did not have a written record of children in attendance for February 5, 2025 through March 24, 2025.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. A rug in the area where children play was folded up in multiple spots, creating tripping hazards. A rest mat was torn, exposing the stuffing. The rest mat was occupied by a child.”
22.1-289.011-F
“REPEAT VIOLATION The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent inspection findings are required to be posted in a conspicuous place. The family day home did not have the most recent inspecting findings posted.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival of each child in care as it occurs. The vendor did not document the arrival of the children in care on March 25, 2025. There were five children in care.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION/ SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY A child's record shall contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached, parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of policies for the administration of medications, whether or not there is liability insurance and provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan, and proof of the child's age and identity. Child #3's record did not have the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached, parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of policies for the administration of medications, whether or not there is liability insurance and provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan, and proof of the child's age and identity. Child #3 has been enrolled for one month. Child #4's record did not have a name, address and phone number for 1 out of 2 designated persons to contact in case of an emergency. Child #4 has been enrolled for over a year.”
8VAC20-800-750-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Topical skin products shall be inaccessible to children. There were two topical skin products in a storage cube, accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills. There was no documentation of an emergency evacuation drill for February 2025.”
8VAC20-800-920
“REPEAT VIOLATION When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents. The menu for the current one-week period was not given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents. The posted menu was dated February 3, 2025 to February 18, 2025.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be separate from surfaces used for children's activities and shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Child #3 was changed on a changing pad that was placed on a floor where children play and engage in activities. The changing pad was not cleaned or sanitized after use.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for Child #1. Child #1 has been enrolled for 5 months.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering. Caregiver #1 did not ensure that Child #3's hands were washed after diapering.”
8VAC20-800-530-A
“Rest mats when being used for sleeping or napping by children other than infants shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. A rest mat being used by Child #5 (age:2 years) did not have a bottom cover.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day. The family day home did not have a written record of children in attendance for February 5, 2025 through March 24, 2025.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. A rug in the area where children play was folded up in multiple spots, creating tripping hazards. A rest mat was torn, exposing the stuffing. The rest mat was occupied by a child.”
22.1-289.011-F
“REPEAT VIOLATION The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent inspection findings are required to be posted in a conspicuous place. The family day home did not have the most recent inspecting findings posted.”
8VAC20-800-750-B
“Topical skin products shall be inaccessible to children. Three topical skin products were in an unlocked bin, accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-920
“When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be given to parents or placed in an area accessible to parents. The family day home provides meals and snacks. The menu for the current one-week period was not given to parents or placed in an area accessible to parents.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Potentially poisonous substances shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Two inhalers and a bottle of vitamins were stored in an unlocked bin, accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION A child's record shall contain parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information required by 8VAC20- 800-70, written authorization for emergency medical care and emergency contact information including: name, home address and telephone number of each parent who has custody; name, address and telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment; name, office address and telephone number of the child's physician; name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency and name of persons other than the custodial parents who are authorized to pick up the child. Child #1's record did not contain parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information required by 8VAC20- 800-70, written authorization for emergency medical care and emergency contact information including: name, home address and telephone number of each parent who has custody; name, address and telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment; name, office address and telephone number of the child's physician; name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency and name of persons other than the custodial parents who are authorized to pick up the child. Child #1 has been enrolled for three weeks.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day. The family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day.”
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 inspection findings are required to be posted in a conspicuous place. The family day home did not have the most recent inspecting findings posted.”
8VAC20-800-750-B
“Topical skin products shall be inaccessible to children. Three topical skin products were in an unlocked bin, accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-920
“When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be given to parents or placed in an area accessible to parents. The family day home provides meals and snacks. The menu for the current one-week period was not given to parents or placed in an area accessible to parents.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Potentially poisonous substances shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Two inhalers and a bottle of vitamins were stored in an unlocked bin, accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION A child's record shall contain parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information required by 8VAC20- 800-70, written authorization for emergency medical care and emergency contact information including: name, home address and telephone number of each parent who has custody; name, address and telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment; name, office address and telephone number of the child's physician; name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency and name of persons other than the custodial parents who are authorized to pick up the child. Child #1's record did not contain parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information required by 8VAC20- 800-70, written authorization for emergency medical care and emergency contact information including: name, home address and telephone number of each parent who has custody; name, address and telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment; name, office address and telephone number of the child's physician; name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency and name of persons other than the custodial parents who are authorized to pick up the child. Child #1 has been enrolled for three weeks.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day. The family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day.”
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 inspection findings are required to be posted in a conspicuous place. The family day home did not have the most recent inspecting findings posted.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on record review, the family day home did not maintain a written hard copy record of attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: 1. Attendance records were reviewed on February 6, 2024 at approximately 10:25 a.m. At that time, the family day home did not have written record of arrivals for the children who were present. 2. Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were present at the time of attendance review.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on record review, parents were not provided in writing all required information, before the first day of attendance for 2 out of 2 children. Evidence: Child #1?s (start date: 10/30/2023) and Child #2?s (start date: 02/06/2024) record had a signed written information for parents model form. However, the provider did not complete the form with the required information.”
8VAC20-800-960-E
“Based on observation, a bottle was not labeled with the child’s full name and date when more than one infant was in care. Evidence: 1. A bottle belonging to Child #4 was not labeled with the child’s name and the date. 2. There were 2 infants in care at the time.”
8VAC20-800-530-B
“Based on observation, a crib being used by an infant, did not have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Evidence: A crib being used by Child #4 had a swaddle blanket laid across the mattress instead of a tight-fitting bottom cover.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on record review, the family day home did not have an up-to-date record for 2 out of 5 children enrolled. Evidence: At the time of inspection, the family day home did not have a record for Child #3 (start date: 01/08/2024) and Child #4 (start date: 02/06/2024).”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the family day home did not have all information for 2 out 4 children records. Evidence: Child #1?s (start date: 10/30/2023) and Child #2?s (start date: 02/06/2024) records did not contain written authorization for emergency medical care.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for 1 out of 2 children under the age of 2 years. Evidence: The most recent immunization record for Child #1 (age: 21 months) was dated 05/08/2023.”
8VAC20-800-80-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain from the parent, verification of the identity and age of the child, within seven days of the child’s first day of attendance at the family day home for 2 out of 2 children. Evidence: The records for Child #1 (start date: 10/30/2023) and Child #2 (start date: 02/06/2024) indicate that proof of identification was viewed by a third party and not the provider.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on record review, the family day home did not maintain a written hard copy record of attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: 1. Attendance records were reviewed on February 6, 2024 at approximately 10:25 a.m. At that time, the family day home did not have written record of arrivals for the children who were present. 2. Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were present at the time of attendance review.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on record review, parents were not provided in writing all required information, before the first day of attendance for 2 out of 2 children. Evidence: Child #1?s (start date: 10/30/2023) and Child #2?s (start date: 02/06/2024) record had a signed written information for parents model form. However, the provider did not complete the form with the required information.”
8VAC20-800-960-E
“Based on observation, a bottle was not labeled with the child’s full name and date when more than one infant was in care. Evidence: 1. A bottle belonging to Child #4 was not labeled with the child’s name and the date. 2. There were 2 infants in care at the time.”
8VAC20-800-530-B
“Based on observation, a crib being used by an infant, did not have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Evidence: A crib being used by Child #4 had a swaddle blanket laid across the mattress instead of a tight-fitting bottom cover.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on record review, the family day home did not have an up-to-date record for 2 out of 5 children enrolled. Evidence: At the time of inspection, the family day home did not have a record for Child #3 (start date: 01/08/2024) and Child #4 (start date: 02/06/2024).”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the family day home did not have all information for 2 out 4 children records. Evidence: Child #1?s (start date: 10/30/2023) and Child #2?s (start date: 02/06/2024) records did not contain written authorization for emergency medical care.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for 1 out of 2 children under the age of 2 years. Evidence: The most recent immunization record for Child #1 (age: 21 months) was dated 05/08/2023.”
8VAC20-800-80-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain from the parent, verification of the identity and age of the child, within seven days of the child’s first day of attendance at the family day home for 2 out of 2 children. Evidence: The records for Child #1 (start date: 10/30/2023) and Child #2 (start date: 02/06/2024) indicate that proof of identification was viewed by a third party and not the provider.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the family day home failed to keep written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: The family day home did not have written record of children in attendance for October 23 through October 25.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the family day home failed to obtain all information for children's records. Evidence: Child #1's record did not have a name, address and phone number for 1 out of 2 designated persons to contact in case of an emergency.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the family day home failed to keep written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: The family day home did not have written record of children in attendance for October 23 through October 25.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the family day home failed to obtain all information for children's records. Evidence: Child #1's record did not have a name, address and phone number for 1 out of 2 designated persons to contact in case of an emergency.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on record review, the family day home failed to keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: The family day home did not keep written record of attendance from May 18, 2023 to July 26, 2023.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on record review, the provider failed to maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. Evidence: The provider did not have a record at the family day home for Child #1 (start date: 07/27/2023).”
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Alexandria, VA 22312 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
6399 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22312 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22312 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22312 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22312 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22312 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22312 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22312 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 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.
5, 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 Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 314-8470 to ask.
(571) 314-8470.
Alexandria, VA 22312. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.