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Suffolk, VA 23434 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Janell Turner is a licensed home daycare in Suffolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 4 children, serving infants, 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 4 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Janell Turner has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 9 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 by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The records for Child #1 and Child #4 did not include copies of a physical. Child #1's was overdue by 7 months and Child #4's was overdue by 3 months.”
8VAC20-800-750-B
“When topical skin products such as diaper ointment are used, the product does not need to be kept locked, but shall be inaccessible to children. One container of diaper cream was observed sitting on the changing table an was within reach of children n care.”
8VAC20-800-920
“When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period be given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents. The menu for he current week was not posted or given to parents.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall 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. The records for Child #1 and Child #4 did not include copies of a physical. Child #1's was overdue by 7 months and Child #4's was overdue by 3 months.”
8VAC20-800-750-B
“When topical skin products such as diaper ointment are used, the product does not need to be kept locked, but shall be inaccessible to children. One container of diaper cream was observed sitting on the changing table an was within reach of children n care.”
8VAC20-800-920
“When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period be given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents. The menu for he current week was not posted or given to parents.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Children's immunization records are to contain the dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a licensed physician, the designee, or an official of a local health department.all required information. The immunization record for Child #1 was missing the physician's signature. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for a week.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are to contain all required information. The insurance policy number for the child's medical insurance, if applicable and the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The record for Child #1 was missing the insurance policy number and all the information for the second emergency contact person. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for a week.”
22.1-289.036-B-4
“The Family Day Home center is required to obtain a copy of the results of a sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry ( CPS ) or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Household member #2 has lived out of the state and did not obtain an out of state CPS check or sex offender check.”
8VAC20-800-790
“Telephone numbers shall be posted in a visible area close to the telephone to include the name and phone number of a person responsible for emergency backup care. There was not an emergency backup person`s name or phone number posted.”
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. There was not an operable landline phone available.”
8VAC20-800-800-A
“The family day home shall have a written emergency preparedness and response plan that includes provisions for a responsible person who is 18 years of age or older and is able to arrive at the family day home within 10 minutes for emergency backup care until the children can be picked up by their parents. The emergency plan did not include an emergency backup person.”
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Suffolk, VA 23434 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Suffolk, VA 23434 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
601 West Washington Street, Suffolk, VA
Suffolk, VA 23434 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Suffolk, VA 23434 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Suffolk, VA 23434 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Suffolk, VA 23434 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Suffolk, VA 23434 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Suffolk, VA 23434 · toddlers to school-age · 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 April 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 5 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.
4, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 809-9510 to ask.
(757) 809-9510.
Suffolk, VA 23434. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.