Elizabeth Tsamah
Alexandria, VA 22309 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Sunita Malvea is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Sunita Malvea has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 7 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
“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 physical in the record for Child #1 was obtained 47 days after the child's first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. The TB screening in the record for Caregiver #2 was obtained 2 months after the date required to be updated. The TB screening in the record for Caregiver #3 was obtained 4 months after the date required to be updated.”
8VAC20-800-230-A
“The provider shall maintain written documentation of each caregiver's annual training. Documentation of annual training for 2025 for Caregiver #1, 2, and 3 was not available for review during inspection.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“The provider shall maintain and keep a separate record for each child which shall contain all required information. The record for Child #1 did not contain written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 was not completed and was overdue by two months.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Providers must keep a written record of children in attendance each day. The provider did not take written attendance on December 2-3, 2024.”
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 #3 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #3 had been in care for over a year.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on record review, 2 of 3 children's records reviewed did not contain documentation the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia before the child's first day. Evidence: 1. Child #1 began attending the family day home on 03/01/2023. The immunizations in the record for Child #1 were dated 03/09/2023. 2. Child #2 began attending the family day home on 04/07/2023. The immunizations in the record for Child #2 were dated 04/28/2023.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Based on record review, 1 of 2 caregiver records reviewed did not contain all required components. Evidence: 1. The record for Caregiver #1 did not contain the date of employment. 2. References obtained did not contain a date.”
8VAC20-800-510-C
“Based on observation, cots were not at least 12 inches from each other. Evidence: Children were observed sleeping in cots that were less than 12 inches from each other.”
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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 August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 6 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 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) 360-3425 to ask.
(703) 360-3425.
Alexandria, VA 22309. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.