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Zulekha Yusuf

Alexandria, VA 22310 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Zulekha Yusuf

Zulekha Yusuf is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Zulekha Yusuf

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#906673
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 1

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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  1. Sep 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Background checks must be conducted every 5 years. One caregiver, #2, does not have a subsequent Central registry check done. The last check was done over 5 years ago.”
  2. Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-80-A

      “Within seven business days of the child's first day of attendance, the provider shall obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of the child and name and location of previous day care programs. The date the proof of identity information was viewed was not available for Child #1, in care for 4 months, Child #2, in care for one month, and Child #4, in care for 3 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-110-B

      “Immunization reports for children shall be signed by a licensed physician, designee, or official of a local health department. Immunizations obtained for Child #2 did not contain a physician's signature.”
  3. Aug 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “The family day home shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Additional immunizations for Child #4 were overdue by 3 months. Child #4 has been attending the family day home for 8 months and is under the age of 2 years.”
  4. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Providers are required to keep a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1 was missing the policy number of the child's medical insurance. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for one month.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-750-A

      “When topical skin products are used, the product shall be in the original container and, if provided by the parent, labeled with the child's name. A topical skin product provided by the parent for Child #4 was not labeled with the child's name.”
  6. Mar 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-80-C

      “Based on record review, the provider did not document all required information for 4 of 5 children's records reviewed. Evidence: 1. The records for Child #2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain the date the proof of identity document was viewed.”
  7. Aug 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not review with the parent the emergency contact information required to ensure the information is correct, and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review annually. Evidence: 1. The most recent review of the emergency contact information signed by parents in the record for Child #2 was dated 8/1/2022. 2. The most recent review of the emergency contact information signed by parents in the record for Child #3 was dated 8/3/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Based on record review, the family home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for one child under the age of 2 years. Evidence: 1. The most recent documentation of immunizations in the record for Child #2 (age 15 months) were dated 09/25/2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, 1 of 3 children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #3 did not contain the phone number of a second required designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached”
  8. May 10, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-I

      “Based on interview, the provider did not have a fire extinguisher. Evidence: 1. The provider stated she did not have a fire extinguisher.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on interview, the family day home provider did not have at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. The provider stated she did not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-880

      “Based on review of the menu, the family day home did not follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: 1. Monday lunch menu: Chicken, peas, noodle soup, milk. 2. Tuesday lunch menu: Rice, Veg. mix, apple and milk. 3. Wednesday lunch menu: Macaroni, peas, blueberries milk. 4. Thursday lunch menu: Chicken Noodle, apple, milk 5. Friday lunch menu: Mac n Cheese, banana and milk.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on review of children's records, one child's record did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #2's (start date 10/04/2022) record was missing the medical insurance policy number.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-790

      “Based on observation, the provider did not post all required telephone numbers in a visible area close to the telephone. Evidence: 1. The provider had the regional poison control center number and 911, but did not have the responsible person for emergency backups posted.”
  9. Aug 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-800-480-B

      “Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure equipment used by a child would be appropriate to the age, size, ability, and interest of the child. Evidence: 1. A toddler was observed being rocked in an bouncy seat that is only appropriate for infant use. 2. The Provider stated that they use the seat to help get the child to sleep.”
  10. Mar 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on record review and observation, it was determined the Provider did not have the findings of the most recent inspection posted. Evidence: 1. The last Inspection resulted in no violations but the Inspection was not up on the board. 2. The Provider stated she had the license and the most recent inspection upstairs with the files because she had an interview with a perspective family just the other day.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-540-B

      “Based on observation, it was determined an infant walker was used in the home. Evidence: 1. The Inspector observed the walker in the room with the young toddlers and infants. 2. The Provider stated that she has the wheels locked when in use.”
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Zulekha Yusuf

Is Zulekha Yusuf licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Zulekha Yusuf last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Zulekha Yusuf had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 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.

How many children can Zulekha Yusuf care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Zulekha Yusuf accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Zulekha Yusuf's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Zulekha Yusuf cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 212-6494 to ask.

What is Zulekha Yusuf's phone number?

(571) 212-6494.

Where is Zulekha Yusuf?

Alexandria, VA 22310. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).