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Falls Church, VA 22044 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Uzma Sheikh
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Uzma Sheikh
Uzma Sheikh is a licensed home daycare in Falls Church, 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 5:00 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
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 | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| 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 | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Uzma Sheikh has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Uzma Sheikh
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (One Year)
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #ID37998
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 27, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 12 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
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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Feb 27, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-790-180-B
“The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The vendor did not have a record of daily attendance with dates or arrival and departure notation.”
8VAC20-800-230-A
“The provider shall maintain written documentation of each caregiver's annual training. The provider did not maintain written documentation of each caregiver's annual training for 2025.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record shall contain all required information. Child #1's record did not contain first date of attendance, authorization for medical care, policy number of medical insurance or verification of child's proof of age and identity.”
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. ' Child #1, 24 months old, last documented immunization was over 6 months ago.”
Mar 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. ' Child #1, 24 months old, last documented immunization was over 6 months ago.”
Sep 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on record review, caregivers did not attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence; Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not complete the department's health and safety update course.”
Sep 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on documentation and interview, the vendor did not maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. Attendance sheet did not have times of arrival and departure of children 2. Vendor stated she was not aware of this requirement.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review and interview, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is not exempt from the immunization; once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #2 DOB 4/2022, date of last immunization 1/2024.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the provider did not have all required information in child's record. Evidence: Child #3's record di not have written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately or written objection to provision of medical treatment on religious or other grounds.”
Sep 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on documentation and interview, the vendor did not maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. Attendance sheet did not have times of arrival and departure of children 2. Vendor stated she was not aware of this requirement.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review and interview, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is not exempt from the immunization; once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #2 DOB 4/2022, date of last immunization 1/2024.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the provider did not have all required information in child's record. Evidence: Child #3's record di not have written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately or written objection to provision of medical treatment on religious or other grounds.”
Mar 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on record review and interview, caregivers who work directly with children did not complete the department's health and safety annual update course in 2023. Evidence: 1. Staff training documentation did not include annual health and safety training. 2. Caregivers reported they were not aware that they had to complete it and stated, they had not completed the training.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review the provider did not have documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is not exempt from the immunization requirements, once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #3s (22 months old) record last immunizations on file 8/23/2023.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT Based on record review, children’s records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child #1 and Child #4 are missing signed written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately.”
8VAC20-800-750-A
“Based on record review and caregiver interview, child’s record did not contain written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions for diaper ointment used. Evidence: Child #4 missing written parent authorization for diaper ointment that caregiver stated, she has used on the child.”
Mar 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on record review and interview, caregivers who work directly with children did not complete the department's health and safety annual update course in 2023. Evidence: 1. Staff training documentation did not include annual health and safety training. 2. Caregivers reported they were not aware that they had to complete it and stated, they had not completed the training.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review the provider did not have documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is not exempt from the immunization requirements, once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #3s (22 months old) record last immunizations on file 8/23/2023.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT Based on record review, children’s records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child #1 and Child #4 are missing signed written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately.”
8VAC20-800-750-A
“Based on record review and caregiver interview, child’s record did not contain written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions for diaper ointment used. Evidence: Child #4 missing written parent authorization for diaper ointment that caregiver stated, she has used on the child.”
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Sep 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review, not all household member records had an updated tuberculosis (TB) screening. Evidence: Household member #2's record contains a TB screening that was last updated on 8/11/2021.”
8VAC20-800-80-C
“Based on record review and interview, not all children's records had document in the child's record that their proof of age and identity was verified. Evidence: Child #1 and Child #5's records did not have documentation to verify that their proof of age and identity was verified.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Repeat violation Based on record review, children's records did not all contain required information. Evidence: Child #1's record is missing a signed written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately.”
Apr 5, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on review of emergency drills, emergency evacuation drills were not practiced monthly. Evidence: A completed fire drill for the month of March 2023 was not documented on the evacuation drill log.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that the current posted menu was dated for the current one-week period. Evidence: The menu posted was not dated.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, children's records did not all contain required information. Evidence: Child #3's record does not contain the child's medical insurance policy name and number. Child #5's record does not contain a signed written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1.Child #1's record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 9/13/2021. 2.Child #3's record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 12/18/2020. 3.Child #5's record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 4/15/2021.”
8VAC20-800-200-A
“Based on record review, one staff record does not contain documentation of orientation. Evidence: Staff #2's (DOH: 11/12/2022) record did not contain documentation of orientation. The provider could not locate the documentation during the inspection, but reported that orientation was completed.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review, the family day home did not conduct repeat background checks every 5 years as required. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's record contains a Fingerprint record that was last updated on 2/7/2018. 2. Household member #1's record contains a Fingerprint record that was last updated on 2/7/2018. 3. Household member #2's record contains a Fingerprint record that was last updated on 2/23/2018.”
Apr 5, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on review of emergency drills, emergency evacuation drills were not practiced monthly. Evidence: A completed fire drill for the month of March 2023 was not documented on the evacuation drill log.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that the current posted menu was dated for the current one-week period. Evidence: The menu posted was not dated.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, children's records did not all contain required information. Evidence: Child #3's record does not contain the child's medical insurance policy name and number. Child #5's record does not contain a signed written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1.Child #1's record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 9/13/2021. 2.Child #3's record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 12/18/2020. 3.Child #5's record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 4/15/2021.”
8VAC20-800-200-A
“Based on record review, one staff record does not contain documentation of orientation. Evidence: Staff #2's (DOH: 11/12/2022) record did not contain documentation of orientation. The provider could not locate the documentation during the inspection, but reported that orientation was completed.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review, the family day home did not conduct repeat background checks every 5 years as required. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's record contains a Fingerprint record that was last updated on 2/7/2018. 2. Household member #1's record contains a Fingerprint record that was last updated on 2/7/2018. 3. Household member #2's record contains a Fingerprint record that was last updated on 2/23/2018.”
Aug 8, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-B
“Based on a review of caregiver records, 1 out of 3 caregivers did not complete the Virginia Preservice Training within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #3 (doh: 11/1/2021) did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Preservice Training on file at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-510-A
“Based on observation, a child was not provided with an individual cot for resting or napping. Evidence: 1. Upon arrival to the family day home, Child #1 was observed sleeping on the floor with no cot or rest mat.”
8VAC20-800-770
“Based on observation, a working battery-operated weather band radio was not available to caregivers at all times. Evidence: 1. The battery-operated weather band radio was not in working order during the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on a review of records, the Provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and document in writing each review. Evidence: 1. The emergency preparedness plan was last reviewed on 1/27/2019, according to documentation reviewed during the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on a review of children's records, 2 out of 4 children's records did not contain the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1 was missing documentation of the Emergency Medical authorization and the Emergency Preparedness Plan during the time of the inspection. 2. Child #2 was missing documentation of the Emergency Medical authorization, physical, and immunizations during the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on a review of caregiver records, 3 out of 3 caregivers did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. 1. Caregiver #1 only had 2 of the 16 required annual training hours documented. 2. Cargiver #2 had 0 of the 16 required annual training hours documented. 3. Caregiver #3 had 0 of the 16 required annual training hours documented.”
Aug 8, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-B
“Based on a review of caregiver records, 1 out of 3 caregivers did not complete the Virginia Preservice Training within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #3 (doh: 11/1/2021) did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Preservice Training on file at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-510-A
“Based on observation, a child was not provided with an individual cot for resting or napping. Evidence: 1. Upon arrival to the family day home, Child #1 was observed sleeping on the floor with no cot or rest mat.”
8VAC20-800-770
“Based on observation, a working battery-operated weather band radio was not available to caregivers at all times. Evidence: 1. The battery-operated weather band radio was not in working order during the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on a review of records, the Provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and document in writing each review. Evidence: 1. The emergency preparedness plan was last reviewed on 1/27/2019, according to documentation reviewed during the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on a review of children's records, 2 out of 4 children's records did not contain the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1 was missing documentation of the Emergency Medical authorization and the Emergency Preparedness Plan during the time of the inspection. 2. Child #2 was missing documentation of the Emergency Medical authorization, physical, and immunizations during the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on a review of caregiver records, 3 out of 3 caregivers did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. 1. Caregiver #1 only had 2 of the 16 required annual training hours documented. 2. Cargiver #2 had 0 of the 16 required annual training hours documented. 3. Caregiver #3 had 0 of the 16 required annual training hours documented.”
Nov 12, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
63.2-1720.1-A
“Based on a review of caregiver and household member records, 1 out of 2 caregivers and 2 out of 2 household members did not have a subsequent central registry background check after five years. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1's central registry background check was dated 5/17/2016. 2. Household Member #1's central registry background check was dated 5/17/2016. 3. Household Member #2's central registry background check was dated 5/17/2016.”
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FAQ
Questions about Uzma Sheikh
Is Uzma Sheikh licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Uzma Sheikh last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 27, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Uzma Sheikh had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 8 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 Uzma Sheikh care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Uzma Sheikh accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Uzma Sheikh'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 Uzma Sheikh cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 642-1694 to ask.
What is Uzma Sheikh's phone number?
(703) 642-1694.
Where is Uzma Sheikh?
Falls Church, VA 22041. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.