KinderCare Learning Center at Cascades
20655 Fernbank Court, Sterling, VA
5.0· 34 reviews
Shirin Davari
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Shirin Davari
Shirin Davari is a licensed home daycare in Sterling, 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 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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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 5:00 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 | 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 |
| Staff | First aid and CPR certificate; Early Childhood education (CDA) |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shirin Davari has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Shirin Davari
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #1109790
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 19 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jul 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record shall contain the policy number of the child's medical insurance. The record for Child #5, in care over one year, was missing the medical insurance policy number.”
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. The record for Child #5 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #5 had been in care for over a year.”
Feb 3, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
22.1-289.035-A
“The provider is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for caregiver #2 was overdue by two months and eleven days.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually. Caregiver #1 obtained six hours of training and Caregiver #2 obtained seven hours for 2025.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Household Member #1 was not completed and was overdue by nearly two months.”
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. An emergency evacuation drill was not completed for December 2025.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The gate located at the top of the steps leading to the backyard play area no longer latched, presenting a hazard to children in care.”
Jul 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually. Caregiver #1 and #2 received 5.5 hours of annual training.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The gate located at the top of the steps leading to the backyard play area no longer latched, presenting a hazard to children in care.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall 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 or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. The updated TB screening was not completed every two years and was overdue by one month.”
Jul 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually. Caregiver #1 and #2 received 5.5 hours of annual training.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The gate located at the top of the steps leading to the backyard play area no longer latched, presenting a hazard to children in care.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall 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 or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. The updated TB screening was not completed every two years and was overdue by one month.”
May 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. Documentation of Child #4's immunizations were received 2 days after Child #4's first day of attendance.”
May 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. Documentation of Child #4's immunizations were received 2 days after Child #4's first day of attendance.”
Oct 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-570-A
“The provider shall ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points. 1. There were a total of 13 children present. 2. Seven children, totaling 21 points were inside with Caregiver #2 while Caregiver #1 was outside with the remaining 6 children.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areasof the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe condition. The perimeter wall located in the programming space has peeling drywall and a hole that is accessible to children.”
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 findings from the last licensing inspection were not posted.”
8VAC20-820-120-A-4
“A family day home shall operate within the terms of its license. 1. Twelve children is the maximum number of children who may be in care at any time. 2. A total of 13 children were present during the length of the licensing inspection.”
Oct 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-570-A
“The provider shall ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points. 1. There were a total of 13 children present. 2. Seven children, totaling 21 points were inside with Caregiver #2 while Caregiver #1 was outside with the remaining 6 children.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areasof the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe condition. The perimeter wall located in the programming space has peeling drywall and a hole that is accessible to children.”
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 findings from the last licensing inspection were not posted.”
8VAC20-820-120-A-4
“A family day home shall operate within the terms of its license. 1. Twelve children is the maximum number of children who may be in care at any time. 2. A total of 13 children were present during the length of the licensing inspection.”
Feb 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-770-40-D-4
“Based on file review, one background check was not obtained every 5 years. Evidence: Household member #1's last Central Registry search was dated in January 2019.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“REPEAT Based on child record review, verification that the following information was provided to parents was not found. Evidence: Documentation was not found that Child # 2's parents were provided with the provisions of the emergency preparedness plan and whether the provider has liability insurance.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on file record review, one background check was not obtained every five years. Evidence: Staff #1's most recent Central Registry search was dated January 2019.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on child record review, documentation of a physical examination was not obtained within 30 days of the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #2 began on 05/20/2023. A physical examination was not found for this child.”
Feb 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-770-40-D-4
“Based on file review, one background check was not obtained every 5 years. Evidence: Household member #1's last Central Registry search was dated in January 2019.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“REPEAT Based on child record review, verification that the following information was provided to parents was not found. Evidence: Documentation was not found that Child # 2's parents were provided with the provisions of the emergency preparedness plan and whether the provider has liability insurance.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on file record review, one background check was not obtained every five years. Evidence: Staff #1's most recent Central Registry search was dated January 2019.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on child record review, documentation of a physical examination was not obtained within 30 days of the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #2 began on 05/20/2023. A physical examination was not found for this child.”
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Jul 20, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on staff record review, the department's health and safety update course was not completed for one staff. Evidence: Staff # 2 has not taken the annual update course since January 2022.”
8VAC20-800-430-C
“Based on observation of the backyard, an operable protective barrier was not maintained at the steps leading to the basement. Evidence: The gate located at the top of the steps leading from the play area does not latch sufficiently, allowing the gate to open allowing access to stairs.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation of the backyard play area, one area was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The area of patio leading from the steps to the play equipment has a broke patio paver presenting a tripping hazard.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“Based on observation of the diapering area, the diaper surface is no longer nonabsorbent. Evidence: The diaper surface had a crack in the surface and is no longer nonabsorbent.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on child record review, information was not provided to parents prior to 2 children's first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1 began care on 03/23/23. Information regarding liability insurance was provided on 04/10/2023. Child #3 began care on 03/27/2023, information regarding liability insurance was provided on 04/08/2023.”
Jul 20, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on staff record review, the department's health and safety update course was not completed for one staff. Evidence: Staff # 2 has not taken the annual update course since January 2022.”
8VAC20-800-430-C
“Based on observation of the backyard, an operable protective barrier was not maintained at the steps leading to the basement. Evidence: The gate located at the top of the steps leading from the play area does not latch sufficiently, allowing the gate to open allowing access to stairs.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation of the backyard play area, one area was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The area of patio leading from the steps to the play equipment has a broke patio paver presenting a tripping hazard.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“Based on observation of the diapering area, the diaper surface is no longer nonabsorbent. Evidence: The diaper surface had a crack in the surface and is no longer nonabsorbent.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on child record review, information was not provided to parents prior to 2 children's first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1 began care on 03/23/23. Information regarding liability insurance was provided on 04/10/2023. Child #3 began care on 03/27/2023, information regarding liability insurance was provided on 04/08/2023.”
Mar 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-790-190-B-12
“Based on review of children's records, one written care plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy was not found. Evidence: An allergy written action plan was not found for Child #1.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on review of the daily record of attendance, the record was incomplete. Evidence: The records of attendance do not include arrival and departure for each child.”
8VAC20-800-700-A
“Based on review of medications, one authorization was not obtained. Evidence: An authorization for a prescribed medication for Child #1 was not signed by a physician.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on staff record review, subsequent TB screenings were not completed. Evidence: Staff #1 and #2 did not have a subsequent TB screening every two years as required.”
Mar 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-790-190-B-12
“Based on review of children's records, one written care plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy was not found. Evidence: An allergy written action plan was not found for Child #1.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on review of the daily record of attendance, the record was incomplete. Evidence: The records of attendance do not include arrival and departure for each child.”
8VAC20-800-700-A
“Based on review of medications, one authorization was not obtained. Evidence: An authorization for a prescribed medication for Child #1 was not signed by a physician.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on staff record review, subsequent TB screenings were not completed. Evidence: Staff #1 and #2 did not have a subsequent TB screening every two years as required.”
Jul 12, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on child record review, documentation that two children have been adequately immunized was not obtained before prior to care. Evidence: Child #1 and #2 began care on 04/11/2022. Documentation that both children were adequately immunized was not obtained until 05/09/2022.”
8VAC20-800-120-A
“Based on review of staff record, one record was not maintained. Evidence: A staff record was not maintained for Staff #2.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on staff record review, a Central Registry search request was not obtained for one staff. Evidence: A Central Registry search was not requested for Staff #2.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on staff record review, a fingerprint background search was not completed. Evidence: A fingerprint background search was not completed for Staff #2 prior to hire.”
Jul 12, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on child record review, documentation that two children have been adequately immunized was not obtained before prior to care. Evidence: Child #1 and #2 began care on 04/11/2022. Documentation that both children were adequately immunized was not obtained until 05/09/2022.”
8VAC20-800-120-A
“Based on review of staff record, one record was not maintained. Evidence: A staff record was not maintained for Staff #2.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on staff record review, a Central Registry search request was not obtained for one staff. Evidence: A Central Registry search was not requested for Staff #2.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on staff record review, a fingerprint background search was not completed. Evidence: A fingerprint background search was not completed for Staff #2 prior to hire.”
Mar 18, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
22VAC40-665-410-A-3
“Based on review of the provider's emergency response drills, one annual drill was not completed. Evidence: The provider has not completed an annual lock down drill to date.”
8VAC20-800-830-B
“Based on review of the provider's emergency drills, shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced twice a year. Evidence: The provider failed to complete 2 shelter-in-place practice drills in 2021.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“Based on inspection of the diapering surface, the surface was not nonabsorbent. Evidence: The diaper surface currently in use has two holes in the plastic covering which exposes the foam padding which is no longer nonabsorbent and can not be properly sanitized.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on review of staff records, annual staff training was not obtained. Evidence: 1.Staff #1 and #2 received only 3 hours of training since the last inspection in October 2021 when it was previously cited. 2. Staff #1 has received only 4 hours out of the required 16 hours of annual training. 3. Staff #2 has received only 3 hours of the required 16 hours of annual training.”
8VAC20-800-480-D
“Based on observation of lunch, equipment used by at least child was not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Evidence: 1. Child #3 is over the age of 3 years. 2. Child #3 was observed sitting in a Fisher Price portable high chair at lunch. 3. The manufacturer's instructions for use of this equipment is for children aged 0 to 36 months. 4. Two children were observed standing up while harnessed in the portable high chairs and one of the two children was observed falling over while harnessed in the portable high chair. Posing a potential injury to this child.”
8VAC20-800-530-B
“Based on observation of the crib room, one crib did not have a tight fitting sheet. Evidence: The middle crib located in the crib room had a sheet that was not sufficiently tight on the mattress.”
Mar 18, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
22VAC40-665-410-A-3
“Based on review of the provider's emergency response drills, one annual drill was not completed. Evidence: The provider has not completed an annual lock down drill to date.”
8VAC20-800-830-B
“Based on review of the provider's emergency drills, shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced twice a year. Evidence: The provider failed to complete 2 shelter-in-place practice drills in 2021.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“Based on inspection of the diapering surface, the surface was not nonabsorbent. Evidence: The diaper surface currently in use has two holes in the plastic covering which exposes the foam padding which is no longer nonabsorbent and can not be properly sanitized.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on review of staff records, annual staff training was not obtained. Evidence: 1.Staff #1 and #2 received only 3 hours of training since the last inspection in October 2021 when it was previously cited. 2. Staff #1 has received only 4 hours out of the required 16 hours of annual training. 3. Staff #2 has received only 3 hours of the required 16 hours of annual training.”
8VAC20-800-480-D
“Based on observation of lunch, equipment used by at least child was not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Evidence: 1. Child #3 is over the age of 3 years. 2. Child #3 was observed sitting in a Fisher Price portable high chair at lunch. 3. The manufacturer's instructions for use of this equipment is for children aged 0 to 36 months. 4. Two children were observed standing up while harnessed in the portable high chairs and one of the two children was observed falling over while harnessed in the portable high chair. Posing a potential injury to this child.”
8VAC20-800-530-B
“Based on observation of the crib room, one crib did not have a tight fitting sheet. Evidence: The middle crib located in the crib room had a sheet that was not sufficiently tight on the mattress.”
Oct 28, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
22VAC40-111-210-A
“Based on staff record review, one staff did not obtain the required 16 hours of annual training. Evidence: Staff #1 obtained 4 hours of documented training over the past year.”
Oct 28, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
22VAC40-111-210-A
“Based on staff record review, one staff did not obtain the required 16 hours of annual training. Evidence: Staff #1 obtained 4 hours of documented training over the past year.”
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FAQ
Questions about Shirin Davari
Is Shirin Davari licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Shirin Davari last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shirin Davari had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 10 of 10 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 Shirin Davari care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Shirin Davari accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shirin Davari's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shirin Davari cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 609-6080 to ask.
What is Shirin Davari's phone number?
(703) 609-6080.
Where is Shirin Davari?
Sterling, VA 20165. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.