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Chantilly, VA 20152 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Amy Russell is a licensed home daycare in South Riding, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k and preschool. 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 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | Part-time care, pre-k and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based, Play-based |
| Class size | 12 students per day for the AM class and 9 students for the PM class |
| Staff | Assistant teacher holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and an M.Ed. |
| More | Founded 2007 (fall of 2007) |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Amy Russell has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 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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8VAC20-800-90-A
“Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child. There was no documentation of immunizations for Child #5 and Child #6. Both were in care during the inspection and had been in care since the beginning of the month.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 (over due by 2 months) and for Household Member #1 (over due by 1 month) were not available for review.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“A household member must have a subsequent background check done every 5 years. A household member did not get a new criminal records after the 5 years had passed from the last criminal records check.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on the review of children's records, the provider failed to have the liability insurance disclosure paperwork. Evidence: The three children's files reviewed did not have the form informing parents of the providers liability insurance.”
8VAC20-800-800-A
“The provider failed to have an emergency preparedness plan available. Evidence: During the inspection the provider could not locate the emergency preparedness plan, only the one page plan for the parents could be located.”
8VAC20-800-700-A
“Based on the review of medications, the provider failed to have authorization for one medication at the child care. Evidence: One medication is missing an authorization from the parent. Child 1 has an emergency medication at the family day home without an authorization from a parent and physician.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on the review of children's records, the provider failed to get immunization records for one of the children before the child started. Evidence: Reviewed 4 children's records during the inspection, one child, Child 4 is missing the immunization records. Child has been in care for 6 weeks.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on the review of children's records the provider failed to get a physical for one child in care. Evidence: Reviewed four children's records during the inspection. One child, Child 4, is missing a physical and has been in care for more than 30 days.”
8VAC20-800-700-A
“Based on the review of medications the provider failed to have updated authorizations for one medication. Evidence: The provider gives a child Glucagon and the authorization for that expired end of SY 2023.”
8VAC20-800-710
“Based on the review of medications on site. The provider failed to have the original box with the prescription able at the home. Evidence: An Auvi-Q is in a bag without the original box and prescription label. .”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on the review of the emergency drill record the provider failed to record drills monthly. Evidence: The drills for April and May 2023 were done according to the provider, but not recorded.”
8VAC20-800-700-C
“Based on the review of the medications at the center and the interview with provider, the provider failed to discard an Auvi-Q device after the authorization and the medication expired. Evidence: The medication authorization expired at the end of last school year and the medication expired in August. The provider did not discard medication.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on the review of children's records, the provider failed to get one component of the child's file to make it complete. Evidence: Based on the review of 4 children's enrollment records, one child, child 4 is missing the emergency contacts. The emergency contact currently listed is the father.”
8VAC20-800-710
“Based on the review of the prescription medication at the home, the provider failed to get the box with the prescription label. Evidence: Based on the review of prescription medication for the children, one medication, for child 6, is not in the original box with the prescription label.”
8VAC20-800-700-A
“Based on the review of the over the counter medication, the provider failed to get authorization for one medication. Evidence: One over the counter medication for child 5, does not have the medication authorization.”
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Chantilly, VA 20152 · infants to preschool · 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 September 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 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 preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 957-3094 to ask.
(703) 957-3094.
South Riding, VA 20152. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.