Engleside Baptist Church
Engleside Christian School, Alexandria, VA
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Zahida Babar is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 11 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 11 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 6 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 prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There were no physical exam records available for Child #1, who had been in care for over 60 days.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing.' The parents of Child #1 were not provided in writing the following required information: provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan. Children had been in care for 6 months.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain parental home and employment addresses and phone numbers. The record for Child #1 was missing the employment information and phone number for one parent and parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for a month.”
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. Records for Child #1 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #1 had been in care for over two years without any annual review.”
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. Records for Child #1 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #1 had been in care for over two years without any annual review.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on children records review, 2 out 2 records, the provider did not 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. Evidence: 1. Child #1 and Chidl #2 did not have a physical examination in their record prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on household and staff records review, 2 out 2 records, the provider did not obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 Tuberculosis Screening form exoired on 3/15/2024. 2. Household memeber 1 Tuberculosis Screening form expried on 3/22/2024,”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on children records review, 2 out 2 records, the provider did not 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. Evidence: 1. Child #1 and Chidl #2 did not have a physical examination in their record prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on household and staff records review, 2 out 2 records, the provider did not obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 Tuberculosis Screening form exoired on 3/15/2024. 2. Household memeber 1 Tuberculosis Screening form expried on 3/22/2024,”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on record review, the caregivers did not complete an annual health and safety update training. Evidence: Caregiver A did not complete an annual health and safety update training.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on record review, the vendor did not keep a hard copy of attendance as it occures. Evidence: Attendance was not complete for 07/17/2023 and 07/18/2023.”
8VAC20-800-340-C
“Based on observation, the bathroom did not contain liquid soap. Evidence: The bathroom located in the main child care area did not contain liquid hand soap.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on record review, caregivers did not obtain a minimum of 16 hours of annual training. Evidence: Caregiver A did not complete any annual training for 2022.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, a child's record was missing required information. Evidence: The record of Child A was missing the following required information: -Mother's employer phone number -1 of 2 required emergency contacts”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on record review, repeat fingerprinting results were not complete for all caregivers. Evidence: 1) The fingerprinting results of Caregiver A expired in April of 2023. 2) The fingerprinting results of Caregiver B expired in March 2023”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on record review, the caregivers did not complete an annual health and safety update training. Evidence: Caregiver A did not complete an annual health and safety update training.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on record review, the vendor did not keep a hard copy of attendance as it occures. Evidence: Attendance was not complete for 07/17/2023 and 07/18/2023.”
8VAC20-800-340-C
“Based on observation, the bathroom did not contain liquid soap. Evidence: The bathroom located in the main child care area did not contain liquid hand soap.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on record review, caregivers did not obtain a minimum of 16 hours of annual training. Evidence: Caregiver A did not complete any annual training for 2022.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, a child's record was missing required information. Evidence: The record of Child A was missing the following required information: -Mother's employer phone number -1 of 2 required emergency contacts”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on record review, repeat fingerprinting results were not complete for all caregivers. Evidence: 1) The fingerprinting results of Caregiver A expired in April of 2023. 2) The fingerprinting results of Caregiver B expired in March 2023”
8VAC20-790-420-B-4
“Based on record review, shelter in place procedures were incomplete. Evidence: Shelter in place procedures were missing plans to reunite children with the parents.”
8VAC20-790-420-B-3
“Based on record review, the evacuation and relocation procedures were incomplete. Evidence: The evacuation procedures were missing procedures to reunite children with the parent.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on record review, caregivers who work directly with children did not complete the health and safety update. Evidence: Caregiver A and B did not complete the health and safety update for 2022.”
8VAC20-790-420-A
“Based on record review, the vendor did not have a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses caregiver responsibility and home readiness with respect to emergency evacuation, relocation, lockdown, and shelter-in-place procedures. Evidence: The emergency plan was missing procedures for lockdown.”
8VAC20-800-340-C
“Based on observation, the bathroom was not kept clean and did not contain liquid soap, and paper towels. Evidence: 1) The trash in the bathroom was full and spilling over. 2) There was no liquid soap and paper towels located in the bathroom.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors. Evidence: Two outlets in the main childcare area near the small table and one outlet in the kitchen near the island were unused and not covered with protective covers.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. Evidence: Child A did not have a record of immunization on file.”
8VAC20-800-940-B
“Based on observation, the provider did not have an operable thermometer available to monitor the freezer compartment temperature. Evidence: The freezer compartment was missing an operable thermometer.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were not inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1) Two large bags of concrete powder were located in the bathroom in the main childcare area. 2) Insect poison was located on the floor in the kitchen. There is no gate preventing the kitchen from being accessed by the children in care.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, areas of the home were not in operable condition. Evidence: The doorbell to the home was not operable at the time of inspection.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on record review, caregivers did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: Caregivers A and B did not complete 16 hours of annual training in 2022.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, a child's record was missing required information. Evidence: 1) The record of Child A was missing the following required information: Father's employer phone number, addresses of two emergency contacts, date of enrollment, medical insurance and policy number, authorization for medical care, parental agreement and permission to go off premisses. 2) The record of Child B was missing the following required information: Mother's employer phone number, the information of 1 of 2 required emergency contacts and permission to go off premisses.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for each child in attendance. Evidence: Children A and B did not have documentation of a physical exam on file.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on record review, the family say home did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: The attendance for 01/31/2023 and 02/01/2023 was not complete.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on record review, a caregiver did not submit o fingerprinting. Evidence: Caregiver A did not have complete fingerprinting results.”
8VAC20-800-790
“Based on observation, required phone numbers were not posted. Evidence: 1) A 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical responders were not posted. 2) The number of the responsible person for emergency backup care was not posted.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on record review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly . Evidence: Evacuation procedures were not practiced in March, June and November of 2022.”
8VAC20-790-420-B-4
“Based on record review, shelter in place procedures were incomplete. Evidence: Shelter in place procedures were missing plans to reunite children with the parents.”
8VAC20-790-420-B-3
“Based on record review, the evacuation and relocation procedures were incomplete. Evidence: The evacuation procedures were missing procedures to reunite children with the parent.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on record review, caregivers who work directly with children did not complete the health and safety update. Evidence: Caregiver A and B did not complete the health and safety update for 2022.”
8VAC20-790-420-A
“Based on record review, the vendor did not have a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses caregiver responsibility and home readiness with respect to emergency evacuation, relocation, lockdown, and shelter-in-place procedures. Evidence: The emergency plan was missing procedures for lockdown.”
8VAC20-800-340-C
“Based on observation, the bathroom was not kept clean and did not contain liquid soap, and paper towels. Evidence: 1) The trash in the bathroom was full and spilling over. 2) There was no liquid soap and paper towels located in the bathroom.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors. Evidence: Two outlets in the main childcare area near the small table and one outlet in the kitchen near the island were unused and not covered with protective covers.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. Evidence: Child A did not have a record of immunization on file.”
8VAC20-800-940-B
“Based on observation, the provider did not have an operable thermometer available to monitor the freezer compartment temperature. Evidence: The freezer compartment was missing an operable thermometer.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were not inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1) Two large bags of concrete powder were located in the bathroom in the main childcare area. 2) Insect poison was located on the floor in the kitchen. There is no gate preventing the kitchen from being accessed by the children in care.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, areas of the home were not in operable condition. Evidence: The doorbell to the home was not operable at the time of inspection.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on record review, caregivers did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: Caregivers A and B did not complete 16 hours of annual training in 2022.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, a child's record was missing required information. Evidence: 1) The record of Child A was missing the following required information: Father's employer phone number, addresses of two emergency contacts, date of enrollment, medical insurance and policy number, authorization for medical care, parental agreement and permission to go off premisses. 2) The record of Child B was missing the following required information: Mother's employer phone number, the information of 1 of 2 required emergency contacts and permission to go off premisses.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for each child in attendance. Evidence: Children A and B did not have documentation of a physical exam on file.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on record review, the family say home did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: The attendance for 01/31/2023 and 02/01/2023 was not complete.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on record review, a caregiver did not submit o fingerprinting. Evidence: Caregiver A did not have complete fingerprinting results.”
8VAC20-800-790
“Based on observation, required phone numbers were not posted. Evidence: 1) A 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical responders were not posted. 2) The number of the responsible person for emergency backup care was not posted.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on record review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly . Evidence: Evacuation procedures were not practiced in March, June and November of 2022.”
8VAC20-790-390-A
“Based on observation, A child's hands were not washed at an appropriate time. Evidence: A child was given a snack without their hands being washed first.”
8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“Based on record review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: A lockdown drill was not practiced in 2021.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, a child's record was missing required information. Evidence: 1) The record of Child A was missing the mother's employer phone number and 2 of 2 required emergency contacts. 2) The records of Children A and B were missing authorization to go off the premises.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of immunziation for each child in care. Evidence: Child B did not have a record of immunization on file.”
8VAC20-800-560-A
“Based on observation and interview, the caregiver did not provider direct supervision of each child at all times. Evidence: 1) Up on arriving to the family day home, Child B was witnessed leaving the home and going into another home next door. The licensing inspector was let into the family day home by Child B upon their return to the family day home. The Caregiver was upstairs and Child B was out of supervision for approximately 3 minutes. 2) During the inspection, Caregiver A stated there were 4 children in care. On the main floor there were only 3 children. Caregiver A stated Child C likes to stay in the basement. Child C was out of sight and sound supervision for approximately an hour.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation, child resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets. Evidence: There were two unused outlets on the island in the kitchen that were not covered with protective covers.”
8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“Based on observation, the first aid kit was missing required contents. Evidence: The first aid kit was missing 2 triangle bandages.”
8VAC20-800-790
“Based on observation, the required emergency telephone numbers were not posted. Evidence: 911, poison control and the phone number of the emergency backup person were not posted.”
8VAC20-800-800-A
“Based on interview, the family day home did not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan. Evidence: Caregiver A stated that she didn't have the plan and asked for a template to be sent to her via email.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for each child in care. Evidence: Children A and B did not have a record of immunization on file.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on record review, the family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: There were no records of attendance for the entire months of June and July 2022.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation, the findings of the most recent inspection were not posted. Evidence: The findings of the most recent inspection were not posted.”
8VAC20-800-320-A
“Based on observation, small electrical appliances were not unplugged while not in use. Evidence: A blender was plugged in and not in use while children were in care.”
8VAC20-800-430-C
“Based on observation, children over the age of two had access to stairs with more or more risers. Evidence: The stairs from the first level of the house which ascend to the second level were not blocked with a protective barrier.”
8VAC20-790-390-A
“Based on observation, A child's hands were not washed at an appropriate time. Evidence: A child was given a snack without their hands being washed first.”
8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“Based on record review, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: A lockdown drill was not practiced in 2021.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, a child's record was missing required information. Evidence: 1) The record of Child A was missing the mother's employer phone number and 2 of 2 required emergency contacts. 2) The records of Children A and B were missing authorization to go off the premises.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of immunziation for each child in care. Evidence: Child B did not have a record of immunization on file.”
8VAC20-800-560-A
“Based on observation and interview, the caregiver did not provider direct supervision of each child at all times. Evidence: 1) Up on arriving to the family day home, Child B was witnessed leaving the home and going into another home next door. The licensing inspector was let into the family day home by Child B upon their return to the family day home. The Caregiver was upstairs and Child B was out of supervision for approximately 3 minutes. 2) During the inspection, Caregiver A stated there were 4 children in care. On the main floor there were only 3 children. Caregiver A stated Child C likes to stay in the basement. Child C was out of sight and sound supervision for approximately an hour.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation, child resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets. Evidence: There were two unused outlets on the island in the kitchen that were not covered with protective covers.”
8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“Based on observation, the first aid kit was missing required contents. Evidence: The first aid kit was missing 2 triangle bandages.”
8VAC20-800-790
“Based on observation, the required emergency telephone numbers were not posted. Evidence: 911, poison control and the phone number of the emergency backup person were not posted.”
8VAC20-800-800-A
“Based on interview, the family day home did not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan. Evidence: Caregiver A stated that she didn't have the plan and asked for a template to be sent to her via email.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for each child in care. Evidence: Children A and B did not have a record of immunization on file.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on record review, the family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: There were no records of attendance for the entire months of June and July 2022.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation, the findings of the most recent inspection were not posted. Evidence: The findings of the most recent inspection were not posted.”
8VAC20-800-320-A
“Based on observation, small electrical appliances were not unplugged while not in use. Evidence: A blender was plugged in and not in use while children were in care.”
8VAC20-800-430-C
“Based on observation, children over the age of two had access to stairs with more or more risers. Evidence: The stairs from the first level of the house which ascend to the second level were not blocked with a protective barrier.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Based on observation, the caregiver did not ensure that children's hands were washed after toileting. Evidence: 1. Child # 1 was observed using the restroom. 2. After using the toilet, Child # 1 did not wash hands, and came out to play with toys.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on records review and staff interview, the provider did not obtain updated results of the central registry finding for each caregiver, every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Caregiver # 1's VA central registry findings expired on 12/18/21. Caregiver # 1 stated that a form was mailed to the agency but returned because no payment was sent. 2. Caregiver # 1 stated that she mailed another form with payment, but there was no documentation to show if and when the form was mailed. Updated results were not obtained, and were unavailable for review.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on records review and staff interview, the provider did not obtain updated results of the central registry finding for each adult household member, every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Household Member # 1's VA central registry findings expired on 12/18/21. Caregiver # 1 stated that a form was mailed to the agency but returned because no payment was sent. 2. Caregiver # 1 stated that she mailed another form with payment, but there was no documentation to show if and when the form was mailed. Updated results were not obtained, and were unavailable for review.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Based on observation, the caregiver did not ensure that children's hands were washed after toileting. Evidence: 1. Child # 1 was observed using the restroom. 2. After using the toilet, Child # 1 did not wash hands, and came out to play with toys.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on records review and staff interview, the provider did not obtain updated results of the central registry finding for each caregiver, every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Caregiver # 1's VA central registry findings expired on 12/18/21. Caregiver # 1 stated that a form was mailed to the agency but returned because no payment was sent. 2. Caregiver # 1 stated that she mailed another form with payment, but there was no documentation to show if and when the form was mailed. Updated results were not obtained, and were unavailable for review.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on records review and staff interview, the provider did not obtain updated results of the central registry finding for each adult household member, every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Household Member # 1's VA central registry findings expired on 12/18/21. Caregiver # 1 stated that a form was mailed to the agency but returned because no payment was sent. 2. Caregiver # 1 stated that she mailed another form with payment, but there was no documentation to show if and when the form was mailed. Updated results were not obtained, and were unavailable for review.”
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Engleside Christian School, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22309 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22309 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alexandria, VA 22309 · school-age only · 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 May 21, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 9 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.
11, 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.
Its hours are not listed. Call (703) 360-0242 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 360-0242 to ask.
(703) 360-0242.
Alexandria, VA 22309. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.