Ms. Trenita Cherry
Suffolk, VA 23434 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Mrs. Carlena Scott is a licensed home daycare in Suffolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Mrs. Carlena Scott has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 22 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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8VAC20-790-190-B-12
“A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1 has food allergy and there is not a written care plan available for review.”
8VAC20-790-170-G
“The vendor shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all caregivers, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential. There were 2 children in care one with a physician documented food allergy and one with documented food sensitivity and the provider did not have a list containing the required information.”
8VAC20-800-270-A
“Firearms of every type and purpose shall be stored unloaded in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet, and apart from ammunition. A firearm was observed stored in a locked box with ammunition.”
8VAC20-800-730-D
“Repeat Violation Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by a written physician's order, including refrigerated medication and medications for caregivers and household members, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Prescription medication was observed stored in an unlocked manner in the refrigerator designated childcare.”
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 provider did not have extra batteries for the weather radio.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Provider did not ensure to obtain updated background checks as required every 5 years. Provider and household member #1 sworn statement is overdue by 2 months.”
8VAC20-800-730-D
“Medication for caregivers and household members, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Nonprescription medications were observed stored in a first aid kit in a unlocked cabinet .”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record shall contain the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance, if applicable;. The record for Child #1 did not include the insurance policy number.”
22.1-289.057-A
“(Repeat Violation) The program is required to develop and implement a plan to test potable water from sources identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as high priority, including bubbler-style and cooler-style drinking fountains, kitchen taps, classroom combination sinks and drinking fountains, home economics room sinks, teacher's lounge sinks, nurse's office sinks, classroom sinks in special education classrooms, and sinks known to be or visibly used for consumption. The licensee implemented testing of the water but did not submit a testing plan to VDH. The results did not meet the requirements for number of faucets tested.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“The provider is required to obtain documentation of a physical examination , signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department, prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The physical examination results for child #1 who has been enrolled for more than 14 months, were not signed or stamped by the physician.”
22.1-289.057-A
“(Repeat Violation) The program is required to develop and implement a plan to test potable water from sources identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as high priority, including bubbler-style and cooler-style drinking fountains, kitchen taps, classroom combination sinks and drinking fountains, home economics room sinks, teacher's lounge sinks, nurse's office sinks, classroom sinks in special education classrooms, and sinks known to be or visibly used for consumption. The licensee implemented testing of the water but did not submit a testing plan to VDH. The results did not meet the requirements for number of faucets tested.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“The provider is required to obtain documentation of a physical examination , signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department, prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The physical examination results for child #1 who has been enrolled for more than 14 months, were not signed or stamped by the physician.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to develop and implement a plan to test potable water from sources identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as high priority, including bubbler-style and cooler-style drinking fountains, kitchen taps, classroom combination sinks and drinking fountains, home economics room sinks, teacher's lounge sinks, nurse's office sinks, classroom sinks in special education classrooms, and sinks known to be or visibly used for consumption. The licensee has not submitted a testing plan to VDH and has not implemented testing of the water in the family day home.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to develop and implement a plan to test potable water from sources identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as high priority, including bubbler-style and cooler-style drinking fountains, kitchen taps, classroom combination sinks and drinking fountains, home economics room sinks, teacher's lounge sinks, nurse's office sinks, classroom sinks in special education classrooms, and sinks known to be or visibly used for consumption. The licensee has not submitted a testing plan to VDH and has not implemented testing of the water in the family day home.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-5
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that a Child Protective Services Central Registry check is completed for any child living in the Family Day Home, within 30 days of becoming 14 years old. Evidence: The licensee confirmed that household member #4 turned 14 years old more than 30 days ago and that a Search of the Central Registry had not been requested for her.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain an updated Tuberculosis (TB) Screening for each adult household member and caregiver within 2 years of the most recently obtained results. Evidence: The provider conformed that the TB screening results for adult household member #2 and adult caregiver #3 had been conducted more than 2 years ago and that more recent results had not been obtained.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that each caregiver, in addition to CPR and First Aid Training. obtained a minimum of 16 hours of annual training in the previous12 month period. Evidence: The provider confirmed that she did not have substitute provider #3's complete file available and did not have documentation of caregiver #3's annual training hours totaling 16 hours.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Repeat Violation. Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that the areas and furnishings of the family day home are maintained in a clean, safe, operable condition, to include unstable heavy furniture that a child could pull down on himself. Evidence: There were two shelving units, approximately 6 feet tall, located int he childcare area where 3 three-year-old children were being care for. The shelving units were filled with books, and learning supplies. The licensee confirmed that these shelving units were not anchored or secured in a manner which would prevent the shelving units from being pulled over by a child.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain, for each caregiver, the results of a Search of the Central Registry within 5 years of the previously obtained results of the Search of the Central Registry. Evidence: The licensee confirmed that caregiver #3 remains a substitute provider for the family day home and that updated results of the Central Registry Search had not been obtained within the last 5 years, but that instead a "portability request", which was not able to be completed, had been erroneously requested, last year.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-5
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that a Child Protective Services Central Registry check is completed for any child living in the Family Day Home, within 30 days of becoming 14 years old. Evidence: The licensee confirmed that household member #4 turned 14 years old more than 30 days ago and that a Search of the Central Registry had not been requested for her.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain an updated Tuberculosis (TB) Screening for each adult household member and caregiver within 2 years of the most recently obtained results. Evidence: The provider conformed that the TB screening results for adult household member #2 and adult caregiver #3 had been conducted more than 2 years ago and that more recent results had not been obtained.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that each caregiver, in addition to CPR and First Aid Training. obtained a minimum of 16 hours of annual training in the previous12 month period. Evidence: The provider confirmed that she did not have substitute provider #3's complete file available and did not have documentation of caregiver #3's annual training hours totaling 16 hours.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Repeat Violation. Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that the areas and furnishings of the family day home are maintained in a clean, safe, operable condition, to include unstable heavy furniture that a child could pull down on himself. Evidence: There were two shelving units, approximately 6 feet tall, located int he childcare area where 3 three-year-old children were being care for. The shelving units were filled with books, and learning supplies. The licensee confirmed that these shelving units were not anchored or secured in a manner which would prevent the shelving units from being pulled over by a child.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain, for each caregiver, the results of a Search of the Central Registry within 5 years of the previously obtained results of the Search of the Central Registry. Evidence: The licensee confirmed that caregiver #3 remains a substitute provider for the family day home and that updated results of the Central Registry Search had not been obtained within the last 5 years, but that instead a "portability request", which was not able to be completed, had been erroneously requested, last year.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure potentially poisonous substances including cleaning agents and disinfectants are stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: Two multi-purpose cleaners labelled "Caution and keep out of reach of children" were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom used by children.”
8VAC20-800-400-A
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure the temperature of all inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 65 degrees. Evidence: The temperature measured 61 degrees in the childcare room at 2:34 pm during inspection.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure areas and furnishings of the home are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition to include unstable heavy items that a child could pull down on himself. Evidence: A 6' step ladder was closed and propped against the wall in the hallway immediately outside the bathroom used by children.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Repeat Violation Based on review and interview, provider did not ensure 2 of 4 child records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The following was found during record review for children present during inspection: 1. The record for child #1 did not have documentation of start date, father's home information, parent's employment information, emergency contact information, physician information and signed written agreement with parents. 2. The record for child #4 did not have documentation of start date. 3. Provider confirmed information was not available during inspection.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on observation and interview, provider did not ensure there is a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: Provider stated she did not have a written attendance of children today. Four children were observed present.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation and interview, provider did not ensure when meals or snacks are provided there is a menu posted for the current week showing what is served. Evidence: A menu for the current week was not posted. Provider confirmed she provides meals/snacks and that the menu has not been printed.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure potentially poisonous substances including cleaning agents and disinfectants are stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: Two multi-purpose cleaners labelled "Caution and keep out of reach of children" were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom used by children.”
8VAC20-800-400-A
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure the temperature of all inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 65 degrees. Evidence: The temperature measured 61 degrees in the childcare room at 2:34 pm during inspection.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure areas and furnishings of the home are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition to include unstable heavy items that a child could pull down on himself. Evidence: A 6' step ladder was closed and propped against the wall in the hallway immediately outside the bathroom used by children.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Repeat Violation Based on review and interview, provider did not ensure 2 of 4 child records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The following was found during record review for children present during inspection: 1. The record for child #1 did not have documentation of start date, father's home information, parent's employment information, emergency contact information, physician information and signed written agreement with parents. 2. The record for child #4 did not have documentation of start date. 3. Provider confirmed information was not available during inspection.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on observation and interview, provider did not ensure there is a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: Provider stated she did not have a written attendance of children today. Four children were observed present.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation and interview, provider did not ensure when meals or snacks are provided there is a menu posted for the current week showing what is served. Evidence: A menu for the current week was not posted. Provider confirmed she provides meals/snacks and that the menu has not been printed.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure documents required by the Superintendent are posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The most recent inspection results dated 4/25/2023 were not posted.”
8VAC20-800-230-A
“Based on review and interview, provider did not ensure there is written documentation of each caregiver's orientation training. Evidence: The record for caregiver #2 did not have documentation of orientation training although provider stated it was completed.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Repeat Violation Based on review, provider did not ensure 4 of 5 child records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The following was found during review of child records: 1. The records for child #1 and child #2 did not have parents' employment addresses and employment phone numbers. 2. The records for child #4 and child #5 did not have father's home information (address and phone number), parents' employment information (place, address and phone number) and emergency contact addresses.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Based on review and interview, provider did not ensure an assistant/substitute record had documentation of required information. Evidence: The record for caregiver #2 did not have documentation of date of employment and job title. Provider stated the individual began working the week of 7/24/2023.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure documents required by the Superintendent are posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The most recent inspection results dated 4/25/2023 were not posted.”
8VAC20-800-230-A
“Based on review and interview, provider did not ensure there is written documentation of each caregiver's orientation training. Evidence: The record for caregiver #2 did not have documentation of orientation training although provider stated it was completed.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Repeat Violation Based on review, provider did not ensure 4 of 5 child records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The following was found during review of child records: 1. The records for child #1 and child #2 did not have parents' employment addresses and employment phone numbers. 2. The records for child #4 and child #5 did not have father's home information (address and phone number), parents' employment information (place, address and phone number) and emergency contact addresses.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Based on review and interview, provider did not ensure an assistant/substitute record had documentation of required information. Evidence: The record for caregiver #2 did not have documentation of date of employment and job title. Provider stated the individual began working the week of 7/24/2023.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on review, provider did not ensure in addition to first aid training and CPR training, caregivers complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually. Evidence: Provider had documentation of completing 10 hours of training in 2022.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The following was observed in the childcare room during inspection: 1. An electrical cord from a mounted ceiling projector was stretched down and plugged into a outlet. The cord was within reach of children. 2. An electrical cord was hanging from a heater sitting on top of an upper cabinet. The cord was hanging down within reach of children. 3. Approximately 15 cardboard boxes were stacked on top of a two drawer file cabinet reaching up to the ceiling. The stack was leaning and within reach of children. 4. Provider stated the children are not allowed in this area however there was not a barrier to prevent access by children.”
8VAC20-800-770
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure there is a working battery-operated flashlight, a working battery-operated weather band radio and extra batteries. Evidence: The flashlight and weather band radio were not operable. Provider stated she needed to get batteries.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on review, provider did not ensure emergency drill documentation has required information. Evidence: The emergency evacuation drill conducted in August 2022 did not document the date of the drill.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure menus posted are dated for the current week. Evidence: The menu posted was dated 2/19/23 - 2/25/23 which is not the current week.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review, provider did not ensure 1 of 3 children's record has documentation of required information. Evidence: The record for child #1 did not have documentation of first date of attendance, immunization record and proof of identity.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on review and observation, provider did not ensure there is a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: Children's attendance was not documented for this day or the day prior. Three children were observed present on April 25, 2023.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on review, provider did not ensure in addition to first aid training and CPR training, caregivers complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually. Evidence: Provider had documentation of completing 10 hours of training in 2022.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The following was observed in the childcare room during inspection: 1. An electrical cord from a mounted ceiling projector was stretched down and plugged into a outlet. The cord was within reach of children. 2. An electrical cord was hanging from a heater sitting on top of an upper cabinet. The cord was hanging down within reach of children. 3. Approximately 15 cardboard boxes were stacked on top of a two drawer file cabinet reaching up to the ceiling. The stack was leaning and within reach of children. 4. Provider stated the children are not allowed in this area however there was not a barrier to prevent access by children.”
8VAC20-800-770
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure there is a working battery-operated flashlight, a working battery-operated weather band radio and extra batteries. Evidence: The flashlight and weather band radio were not operable. Provider stated she needed to get batteries.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on review, provider did not ensure emergency drill documentation has required information. Evidence: The emergency evacuation drill conducted in August 2022 did not document the date of the drill.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure menus posted are dated for the current week. Evidence: The menu posted was dated 2/19/23 - 2/25/23 which is not the current week.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review, provider did not ensure 1 of 3 children's record has documentation of required information. Evidence: The record for child #1 did not have documentation of first date of attendance, immunization record and proof of identity.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on review and observation, provider did not ensure there is a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: Children's attendance was not documented for this day or the day prior. Three children were observed present on April 25, 2023.”
22VAC40-665-410-A-3
“Based on documentation and interview, vendor did not ensure lockdown procedures are practiced at least annually. Evidence: The emergency response drill log was reviewed and there was not documentation of a practiced lockdown drill. Vendor confirmed that a lockdown drill was not completed in 2021.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review, provider did not ensure 2 of 2 children's records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The records for child #1 and child #2 did not have documentation of father's employment address and father's employment phone number.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on review and interview, provider did not ensure caregivers complete at least sixteen hours of training annually. Evidence: The record for caregiver #1 had documentation of completing four hours of training in 2021. This information was verified by the provider.”
22VAC40-665-410-A-3
“Based on documentation and interview, vendor did not ensure lockdown procedures are practiced at least annually. Evidence: The emergency response drill log was reviewed and there was not documentation of a practiced lockdown drill. Vendor confirmed that a lockdown drill was not completed in 2021.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review, provider did not ensure 2 of 2 children's records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The records for child #1 and child #2 did not have documentation of father's employment address and father's employment phone number.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on review and interview, provider did not ensure caregivers complete at least sixteen hours of training annually. Evidence: The record for caregiver #1 had documentation of completing four hours of training in 2021. This information was verified by the provider.”
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Suffolk, VA 23434 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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 school-age · 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 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 August 4, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 10 of 10 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 toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 553-5576 to ask.
(757) 553-5576.
Suffolk, VA 23434. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.