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Herndon, VA 20170 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shelem Chinas
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Shelem Chinas
Shelem Chinas is a licensed home daycare in Herndon, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Montessori, Reggio Emilia and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and special-needs / inclusion 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish/English dual language immersion), Montessori, Reggio Emilia, STEM / STEAM |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Partners with state and local agencies for tuition subsidies |
| Discounts | Multi-child tuition discount |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Shelem Chinas
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #1107336
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 14 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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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May 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.036-A
“The provider is required to have employees and household members undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn statement of affirmation for Caregivers #1 and #2, as well as Household Members #1, #2, and #3 were overdue by over one week.”
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills. The provider did not document an emergency evacuation drill in the month of October.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent license was not posted conspicuously; the prior license that expired 6/25/23 was posted insteaed.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Caregivers who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. The caregiver and her assistant did not have documentation of completing the department's health and safety update course within one year of the taking it previously.”
Nov 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills. The provider did not document an emergency evacuation drill in the month of October.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent license was not posted conspicuously; the prior license that expired 6/25/23 was posted insteaed.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Caregivers who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. The caregiver and her assistant did not have documentation of completing the department's health and safety update course within one year of the taking it previously.”
May 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 3 did not have documentation of a signed immunization record.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that children's records were maintained with the required minimum information. Evidence: 5 children's records were reviewed: 1) Child 2 did not have documentation of liability insurance. 2) Child 3 did not have documentation of medical insurance information 3) Child 2 did not have documentation of the parent's annual review of emergency contact information. The last documented review was completed on 1/12/22.”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they reviewed the emergency preparedness plan at least annually and updated the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. Evidence: reviewed the emergency preparedness plan and found that the last documented review was on 12/8/2022.”
8VAC20-800-80-A
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that within 7 business days of the child's first day of attendance at the family day home, the provider shall obtain from the parent, proof of identity documentation. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 3 did not have documentation of proof of identity.”
May 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 3 did not have documentation of a signed immunization record.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that children's records were maintained with the required minimum information. Evidence: 5 children's records were reviewed: 1) Child 2 did not have documentation of liability insurance. 2) Child 3 did not have documentation of medical insurance information 3) Child 2 did not have documentation of the parent's annual review of emergency contact information. The last documented review was completed on 1/12/22.”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they reviewed the emergency preparedness plan at least annually and updated the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. Evidence: reviewed the emergency preparedness plan and found that the last documented review was on 12/8/2022.”
8VAC20-800-80-A
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that within 7 business days of the child's first day of attendance at the family day home, the provider shall obtain from the parent, proof of identity documentation. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 3 did not have documentation of proof of identity.”
Nov 30, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Repeat violation. Based on records reviewed, there was no documentation that caregivers have not completed a training course required annually. Evidence: Caregiver #1 and caregiver #2 last completed the Virginia Health + Safety Training course 3/31/22.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on records reviewed, 2 caregivers and 3 adult household members did not have completed criminal record checks every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1-The criminal record check on-file was dated as completed 8/28/18. 2. Caregiver #2-The criminal record check on-file was dated as completed 8/28/18. 3. Household member #2-The criminal record check on-file was dated as completed 8/28/18. 4. Household member #3-The criminal record check on-file was dated as completed 8/28/18. 5. Household member #4-The criminal record check on-file was dated as completed 11/18/19.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on records reviewed, 2 of 8 children's records did not include required annual documentation of parents reviewing the emergency information. Evidence: 1. Child #1-The parents last signed the document in June 2022. 2. Child #2-The parents last signed the document in June 2022.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 8 children's records did not include emergency actions to take in the event of a reaction to a food allergy. Evidence: Child #5-There was no food allergy action plan on-file.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 8 children's records did not include documentation of immunizations every 6 months until the age of 2 years old. Evidence: Child #6-The immunizations on-file were dated December 2022 when the child was 9 months of age.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Repeat violation. Based on records reviewed, 2 caregivers and 1 adult household member did not have documentation of a TB screening every 2 years. Evidence: The most recent TB tests on-file for caregiver #1, caregiver #2 and household member #2 were dated 5/20/21.”
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Nov 30, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Repeat violation. Based on records reviewed, there was no documentation that caregivers have not completed a training course required annually. Evidence: Caregiver #1 and caregiver #2 last completed the Virginia Health + Safety Training course 3/31/22.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on records reviewed, 2 caregivers and 3 adult household members did not have completed criminal record checks every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1-The criminal record check on-file was dated as completed 8/28/18. 2. Caregiver #2-The criminal record check on-file was dated as completed 8/28/18. 3. Household member #2-The criminal record check on-file was dated as completed 8/28/18. 4. Household member #3-The criminal record check on-file was dated as completed 8/28/18. 5. Household member #4-The criminal record check on-file was dated as completed 11/18/19.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on records reviewed, 2 of 8 children's records did not include required annual documentation of parents reviewing the emergency information. Evidence: 1. Child #1-The parents last signed the document in June 2022. 2. Child #2-The parents last signed the document in June 2022.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 8 children's records did not include emergency actions to take in the event of a reaction to a food allergy. Evidence: Child #5-There was no food allergy action plan on-file.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 8 children's records did not include documentation of immunizations every 6 months until the age of 2 years old. Evidence: Child #6-The immunizations on-file were dated December 2022 when the child was 9 months of age.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Repeat violation. Based on records reviewed, 2 caregivers and 1 adult household member did not have documentation of a TB screening every 2 years. Evidence: The most recent TB tests on-file for caregiver #1, caregiver #2 and household member #2 were dated 5/20/21.”
Jun 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on records reviewed, the provider failed to ensure that cargiver completed a required annual training course. Evidence: There was no documentation that Caregivers #1 and #2 completed the Virginia Health + Safety Training course, as required annually for all childcare subsidy vendors. The course was last completed on 3/3/22.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observations made, the provider failed to ensure that required documents were posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The most recently issued violation notice, dated 12/8/22, was not posted in the home. The violation notice posted was dated 4/13/22.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on records reviewed, the provider failed to ensure that caregivers and adults living in the home obtained a TB screening every 2 years. Evidence: The previous TB screenings for Caregiver #1, Caregiver #2, Household Member #2, and Household Member #2 were dated as completed 5/20/21.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on records reviewed, the provider failed to ensure that there was documentation of a minimum of 16 hours of annual training for a caregiver. Evidence: 0 of 16 hours of annual training was documented for Caregiver #2.”
Jun 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on records reviewed, the provider failed to ensure that cargiver completed a required annual training course. Evidence: There was no documentation that Caregivers #1 and #2 completed the Virginia Health + Safety Training course, as required annually for all childcare subsidy vendors. The course was last completed on 3/3/22.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observations made, the provider failed to ensure that required documents were posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The most recently issued violation notice, dated 12/8/22, was not posted in the home. The violation notice posted was dated 4/13/22.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on records reviewed, the provider failed to ensure that caregivers and adults living in the home obtained a TB screening every 2 years. Evidence: The previous TB screenings for Caregiver #1, Caregiver #2, Household Member #2, and Household Member #2 were dated as completed 5/20/21.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on records reviewed, the provider failed to ensure that there was documentation of a minimum of 16 hours of annual training for a caregiver. Evidence: 0 of 16 hours of annual training was documented for Caregiver #2.”
Dec 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that there was no documentation that the emergency preparedness plan has reviewed annually. Evidence: The most recent review date was written to be 5/12/19.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 4 of 7 children’s records did not include documentation of an annual review of emergency contact information. Evidence: 1. Child #1 ? Most recent parent signature and date was 5/13/20. 2. Child #8 - Most recent parent signature and date was7/7/21. 3. Child #11 ? Most recent parent signature and date was4/28/21. 4. Child #14 - Most recent parent signature and date was 6/30/21.”
Dec 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that there was no documentation that the emergency preparedness plan has reviewed annually. Evidence: The most recent review date was written to be 5/12/19.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 4 of 7 children’s records did not include documentation of an annual review of emergency contact information. Evidence: 1. Child #1 ? Most recent parent signature and date was 5/13/20. 2. Child #8 - Most recent parent signature and date was7/7/21. 3. Child #11 ? Most recent parent signature and date was4/28/21. 4. Child #14 - Most recent parent signature and date was 6/30/21.”
Apr 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 2 of 3 children's records did not include immunizations every 6 months until the age of 2 years old and again between the ages of 4 years old and 6 years old. Evidence: 1. Child #4 - The immunizations were dated February 2020, when the child was 7 months old. 2. Child #15 - The immunizations were dated July 2014, when the child was 21 months old.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 children's records did not include required information. Evidence: Child #15 - There was no documentation of the child's medical insurance, to include name and policy number.”
Apr 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 2 of 3 children's records did not include immunizations every 6 months until the age of 2 years old and again between the ages of 4 years old and 6 years old. Evidence: 1. Child #4 - The immunizations were dated February 2020, when the child was 7 months old. 2. Child #15 - The immunizations were dated July 2014, when the child was 21 months old.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 children's records did not include required information. Evidence: Child #15 - There was no documentation of the child's medical insurance, to include name and policy number.”
Jan 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
22VAC40-665-230-H
“Based on records requested, it was determined that caregivers have not completed a required annual (every 12 months) subsidy vendor training. Evidence: 1. Provider - Date of last Virginia Health + Safety Training (VHST) certificate was 3/18/19. 2. Assistant #1 - Date of last VHST certificate was 4/6/20. 3. Assistant #2 - Date of last VHST certificate was 3/20/20.”
Jan 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
22VAC40-665-230-H
“Based on records requested, it was determined that caregivers have not completed a required annual (every 12 months) subsidy vendor training. Evidence: 1. Provider - Date of last Virginia Health + Safety Training (VHST) certificate was 3/18/19. 2. Assistant #1 - Date of last VHST certificate was 4/6/20. 3. Assistant #2 - Date of last VHST certificate was 3/20/20.”
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FAQ
Questions about Shelem Chinas
Is Shelem Chinas licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Shelem Chinas last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shelem Chinas had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 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 Shelem Chinas care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Shelem Chinas accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shelem Chinas' hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shelem Chinas cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 862-2108 to ask.
What is Shelem Chinas' phone number?
(703) 862-2108.
Where is Shelem Chinas?
Herndon, VA 20170. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.