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Essence Johnson

Roanoke, VA 24017 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
Call (540) 293-8303

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About Essence Johnson

Essence Johnson is a licensed home daycare in Roanoke, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Essence Johnson has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Essence Johnson

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID46107
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 19 visits
  1. Jun 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver 1 was not completed and was overdue by one week.”
  2. Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Staff #2 did not complete at least 16 hours of annual training over the past year.”
  3. Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Staff #2 did not complete at least 16 hours of annual training over the past year.”
  4. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Household members 18 years of age and older must have a criminal history records check by the 30th day of residence. Household member 2 did not have criminal history record check results during the inspection on 6/4/2024.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-4

      “Household members 18 years of age and older must have a sworn statement completed prior to the first day of residence. Household Member 2 did not have a sworn statement completed during the inspection on 6/4/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 was no physical exam record available for Child 1 who was provided care in June 2024. Child 1 has been enrolled for 4 months.”
  9. Jun 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Household members 18 years of age and older must have a criminal history records check by the 30th day of residence. Household member 2 did not have criminal history record check results during the inspection on 6/4/2024.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-4

      “Household members 18 years of age and older must have a sworn statement completed prior to the first day of residence. Household Member 2 did not have a sworn statement completed during the inspection on 6/4/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 was no physical exam record available for Child 1 who was provided care in June 2024. Child 1 has been enrolled for 4 months.”
  10. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 15, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on document review and discussion, the provider failed to review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed; the provider shall document the review in writing. Evidence: The most recent review of the emergency plan was documented 06/19/2020.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-340-C

      “Based on observations and discussion, the provider failed to ensure that the bathroom shall contain toilet tissue, liquid soap and paper towels. Evidence: There were no paper towels available for children's use in the bathroom.”
  9. Dec 15, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on document review and discussion, the provider failed to review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed; the provider shall document the review in writing. Evidence: The most recent review of the emergency plan was documented 06/19/2020.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-340-C

      “Based on observations and discussion, the provider failed to ensure that the bathroom shall contain toilet tissue, liquid soap and paper towels. Evidence: There were no paper towels available for children's use in the bathroom.”

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 Johnson

Is Essence Johnson licensed?

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

When was Essence Johnson last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Essence Johnson had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 11 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 Johnson care for?

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

Does Essence Johnson accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Essence Johnson's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Essence Johnson cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 293-8303 to ask.

What is Essence Johnson's phone number?

(540) 293-8303.

Where is Essence Johnson?

Roanoke, VA 24017. 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).