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Essence Elliott

Suffolk, VA 23434 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
4
open each week
5 days

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About Essence Elliott

Essence Elliott is a licensed home daycare in Suffolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 4 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
4 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

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity4 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Essence Elliott

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
4 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110841
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 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. Jun 8, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Repeat violation A child's record shall contain all required documents. The following children had missing documentation in the records. Child #1 was missing proof of identity, emergency contact address, written authorization for emergency medical care, liability insurance information was not signed by parent, first date of attendance and emergency response plan not signed by parent. Child #2 was missing physician phone number, emergency phone contact and proof identity. Child#3 was missing 2nd emergency contact address, parent signature on the registration form and start date. Child #4 was missing first date of attendance documentation, mother and father employer information, doctor phone number and proof identity information. Child #5 was missing last date of attendance, Liability insurance documentation, emergency response plan information and proof of identity. Child #6 was missing proof identity information, first date of attendance and last date of attendance.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “The emergency evacuation procedures should be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. There was no documentation for completing evacuation drill for the month of May.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “A first aid kit should contain all required emergency supplies. The first aid kit was missing tweezers, triangular bandages and tape.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Caregivers who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. Provider #1 did not have documentation of completing the annual health and safety course for 2026. The last course taken was over a year and three weeks ago.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-G

      “The fireplaces and associated chimneys shall be inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed. Documentation of the inspection and cleaning shall be maintained by the provider. The last fireplace inspection was conducted 1 year and 4 months ago.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-821-170-B

      “Household members 14 years of age and older must obtain the results of a central registry search by the end of the 30th day of residence. Household Member #1 did not have central registry results during the inspection. Household member #1 turned 14years of age over 2 months ago.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Repeat violation Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation. The record for Child #5 did not have immunization documentation. Child #5 attended for more than three months.”
  2. Dec 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “A child's record should contain all required documents. Child #1 and Child #2 was missing Liability Insurance Declaration (signed by parent) and Provisions of the Home's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (signed by parent). Child #1 and Child#2 started to attend the family day home 8 days ago.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-770

      “A working battery-operated flashlight, a working portable battery-operated weather band radio, and extra batteries shall be kept in a designated area and be available to caregivers at all times. The caregiver did not have a working portable battery-operated weather band radio during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. Child #1 and Child #2 did not have immunization. Child #1 and Child#2 started to attend the family day home 8 days ago.”
  3. Dec 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “A child's record should contain all required documents. Child #1 and Child #2 was missing Liability Insurance Declaration (signed by parent) and Provisions of the Home's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (signed by parent). Child #1 and Child#2 started to attend the family day home 8 days ago.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-770

      “A working battery-operated flashlight, a working portable battery-operated weather band radio, and extra batteries shall be kept in a designated area and be available to caregivers at all times. The caregiver did not have a working portable battery-operated weather band radio during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. Child #1 and Child #2 did not have immunization. Child #1 and Child#2 started to attend the family day home 8 days ago.”
  4. Jun 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “A first aid kit contain a triangular bandages. The provider was unable to locate the triangular bandage.”
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-820-120-A-6

      “The facility age range for children in care on the license. Centers license is for 1year- 12 years of age. Child #1 was under one years of age.”
  5. Jun 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “A first aid kit contain a triangular bandages. The provider was unable to locate the triangular bandage.”
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-820-120-A-6

      “The facility age range for children in care on the license. Centers license is for 1year- 12 years of age. Child #1 was under one years of age.”
  6. Feb 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “The family day home's first aid kit did not contain all required emergency supplies. The family day home did not have a digital thermometer during the inspection.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-G

      “Repeat Wood burning stoves and fireplaces and associated chimneys shall be inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed. Documentation of the inspection and cleaning shall be maintained by the provider. The caregiver did not have documentation of a annual chimney inspection and cleaning.”
  7. Dec 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-G

      “Wood burning stoves and fireplaces and associated chimneys shall be inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed. Documentation of the inspection and cleaning shall be maintained by the provider. The applicant did not have documentation of a annual chimney inspection and cleaning.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-330-A

      “A landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. An operable landline telephone is one that does not require electricity to operate. Cordless or cell phones may be used in addition to the landline telephone. The provider had a cordless phone that requires electricity to operate.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-790

      “The regional poison control center telephone numbers shall be posted in a visible area close to the telephone. The provider did not have the posted telephone number for the regional poison center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “The first aid kit shall contain all required emergency supplies. The first aid kit was missing tweezers and antispectic cleaning solutions or pads.”

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 Essence Elliott

Is Essence Elliott licensed?

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

When was Essence Elliott last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Essence Elliott had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 of 7 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 Essence Elliott care for?

4, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Essence Elliott accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Essence Elliott'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 Essence Elliott cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 901-3247 to ask.

What is Essence Elliott's phone number?

(757) 901-3247.

Where is Essence Elliott?

Suffolk, VA 23434. 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).