Ms. Abena Sakyi
Woodbridge, VA 22193 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Ms. Lafye Russell is a licensed home daycare in Woodbridge, 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, 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 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
Ms. Lafye Russell has not listed its tuition.
State record
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 11 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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8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“The emergency response Lockdown drill shall be practiced at least annually. The Lockdown drill was four months overdue.”
8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“The emergency response Lockdown drill shall be practiced at least annually. The Lockdown drill was four months overdue.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Providers must maintain a record for each caregiver with all the required documents. Evidence: The record for Caregiver #3 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency was checked before employment. Caregiver #3 has been employed for one month.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“The provider shall obtain from each caregiver at the time of hire and before coming in contact with children documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: The record for Caregiver #3 did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Caregiver #3 has been employed for one month.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The provider must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment for staff hired after 7/1/2024. Evidence: The record for Caregiver #3 did not contain documentation that a central registry background check was requested prior to employment. Caregiver #3 has been employed for one month.”
8VAC20-800-200-A
“The provider shall orient the assistant by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: The record for Caregiver #3 did not contain documentation of orientation. Caregiver #3 has been employed for one month.”
8VAC20-800-430-A
“Children under two years of age shall not have access to stairs. Evidence: In the basement area of the daycare, the gate preventing access to the stairs was not secured while a child under two years of age was present.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“The provider shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The attendance record did not have a date and the written record reflected that two school age children were not signed out of the program after being taken to their bus. The attendance record was incorrect for 50 minutes.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence: The record for Child #4 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of emergency contact information. The last documented review was one year ago.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The provider is required to have caregivers undergo a background check every five years. The most recent national fingerprint-based background check for Caregiver #2 was dated 9/14/18. As a result, caregiver #2 has a background check that was overdue for one year at the time of inspection.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review. Records for children #1, #2, and #3 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. The last documented review for the children was one year ago.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The provider is required to have caregivers undergo a background check every five years. The most recent national fingerprint-based background check for Caregiver #2 was dated 9/14/18. As a result, caregiver #2 has a background check that was overdue for one year at the time of inspection.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review. Records for children #1, #2, and #3 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. The last documented review for the children was one year ago.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on a review of records and interview with the provider, the provider did not obtain subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening, every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: The last documented TB test for Staff #1 is dated 4/8/22, Staff #2 is dated 04/11/22 and household member #1 is dated 4/8/22.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on a review of records and interview with the provider, the provider did not obtain subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening, every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: The last documented TB test for Staff #1 is dated 4/8/22, Staff #2 is dated 04/11/22 and household member #1 is dated 4/8/22.”
8VAC20-800-640-6 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observations, interviews, and documentation review, it was determined that the provider used a forbidden action: punishment for a toileting accident. Evidence: on 1/3/2023, at approximately 4:45pm, child #1, age 3, was sent to use the bathroom. Between approximately 4:45 - 5:00pm, child #1 had a toileting accident. Provider #1 admitted that at approximately 5:00pm, they stated, "you just peed" and spanked child #1 approximately 3 times using an open, cupped hand on the child's bottom. A witness confirmed that this occurred and stated that child #1 whimpered and sniffled, but did not cry and did not have any visible marks.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that not all evacuation drills were practiced monthly as required. Evidence: the last documented fire drill was dated: 3/11/2022.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on review of documentation, and an interview with the provider, it was determined that the provider did not have a repeat central registry search results for all caregivers/household members every five years as required. Evidence: The record for caregiver #1, caregiver #2 and household member #3 had central registry search results dated: 5/18/2017.”
8VAC20-800-830-B
“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that not all shelter-in-place drills were practiced a minimum of twice per year, as required. Evidence: there was not documentation that two shelter-in-place drills were conducted during the year.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that not all evacuation drills were practiced monthly as required. Evidence: the last documented fire drill was dated: 3/11/2022.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on review of documentation, and an interview with the provider, it was determined that the provider did not have a repeat central registry search results for all caregivers/household members every five years as required. Evidence: The record for caregiver #1, caregiver #2 and household member #3 had central registry search results dated: 5/18/2017.”
8VAC20-800-830-B
“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that not all shelter-in-place drills were practiced a minimum of twice per year, as required. Evidence: there was not documentation that two shelter-in-place drills were conducted during the year.”
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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 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 7 of 13 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, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 670-6077 to ask.
(703) 670-6077.
Woodbridge, VA 22193. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.