Ms. Abena Sakyi
Woodbridge, VA 22193 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Sherry Sclater is a licensed home daycare in Woodbridge, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 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 | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Sherry Sclater has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 5 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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8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on a review of documentation and interview with the provider, the provider did not maintain a written daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The provider did not document the departure of a child that was picked up by the public-school bus.”
8VAC20-800-460-I
“Based on observation the provider did not ensure litter boxes were inaccessible to children. Evidence: A litter box with animal feces was observed on the kitchen floor approximately four feet away from where the children were seated and eating breakfast.”
8VAC20-800-320-G
“Repeat Violation Based on documentation review, the provider did not ensure that wood burning fireplaces and associated chimneys were inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed. Evidence: The most recent fireplace inspection was dated 01/09/23.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on review of five children's records, the provider did not ensure that they reviewed with the parent the emergency contact information annually for each child and obtained the parent's signature acknowledging the review. Evidence: The last documented annual review for Child #1 was 12/03/22, Child #3 was 11/30/22, Child #4 was 11/14/23, and Child #3 was 11/14/22.”
8VAC20-790-250-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that children be protected from materials that could be swallowed or present a choking hazard. Toys or objects less that 1-1/4 inches in diameter and less that two inches in length shall be kept out of reach of children under the age of three years old. Evidence: A small toy was observed near a 12-month-old child, the toy was approximately 1 inch in diameter and 1-1/2 inch in length, posing a choke hazard.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“Based on a review of documentation and interview with the provider, the provider did not maintain a written daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The provider did not document the departure of a child that was picked up by the public-school bus.”
8VAC20-800-460-I
“Based on observation the provider did not ensure litter boxes were inaccessible to children. Evidence: A litter box with animal feces was observed on the kitchen floor approximately four feet away from where the children were seated and eating breakfast.”
8VAC20-800-320-G
“Repeat Violation Based on documentation review, the provider did not ensure that wood burning fireplaces and associated chimneys were inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed. Evidence: The most recent fireplace inspection was dated 01/09/23.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on review of five children's records, the provider did not ensure that they reviewed with the parent the emergency contact information annually for each child and obtained the parent's signature acknowledging the review. Evidence: The last documented annual review for Child #1 was 12/03/22, Child #3 was 11/30/22, Child #4 was 11/14/23, and Child #3 was 11/14/22.”
8VAC20-790-250-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that children be protected from materials that could be swallowed or present a choking hazard. Toys or objects less that 1-1/4 inches in diameter and less that two inches in length shall be kept out of reach of children under the age of three years old. Evidence: A small toy was observed near a 12-month-old child, the toy was approximately 1 inch in diameter and 1-1/2 inch in length, posing a choke hazard.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that each report includes the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: reviewed 3 children's records and found that Child 2 did not have a signed immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that the areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: observed that there was peeling paint in the basement care area, and peeling drywall on the side wall, where a whiteboard had once been attached to the wall.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that child resistant protective covers shall be installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children. Evidence: observed uncovered electrical outlets on a surge protector in the kitchen and next to the fish tank, both accessible to children in care.”
8VAC20-800-320-I
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that the smoke detectors in the home were operational. Evidence: observed that the smoke detector in the childcare space was beeping and possibly was in need of a new battery or other attention.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they obtained documentation of a physical examination under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: reviewed 3 children's records and found that Child 1 has been in care for over 30 days and did not have documentation of a physical exam.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that each report includes the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: reviewed 3 children's records and found that Child 2 did not have a signed immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that the areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: observed that there was peeling paint in the basement care area, and peeling drywall on the side wall, where a whiteboard had once been attached to the wall.”
8VAC20-800-320-B
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that child resistant protective covers shall be installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children. Evidence: observed uncovered electrical outlets on a surge protector in the kitchen and next to the fish tank, both accessible to children in care.”
8VAC20-800-320-I
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that the smoke detectors in the home were operational. Evidence: observed that the smoke detector in the childcare space was beeping and possibly was in need of a new battery or other attention.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they obtained documentation of a physical examination under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: reviewed 3 children's records and found that Child 1 has been in care for over 30 days and did not have documentation of a physical exam.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that potentially poisonous substances are stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: observed air freshener accessible to children in the medicine cabinet in the child care bathroom.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that potentially poisonous substances are stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: observed air freshener accessible to children in the medicine cabinet in the child care bathroom.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they obtained, within 30 days of the first day of care, documentation that each child in care has had a physical examination. Evidence: reviewed 4 children's records and found that Child 1 did not have documentation of a physical exam.”
8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that they had a first aid kit with the required minimum items. Evidence: observed that the provider was missing adhesive tape and one triangular bandage in their first aid kit.”
8VAC20-800-320-G
“Based on the provider interview, the provider did not ensure that they obtained documentation of an inspection of their wood burning fire place by a knowledgeable inspector. Evidence: identified through the provider that they had not obtained a fireplace inspection to ensure that it has been properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they maintained children's records with the required minimum information. Reviewed 4 children's records and found that Child 1, 2 and 3 did not have documentation of medical insurance, or their policy number.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they obtained immunization records that were signed by a licensed physician, their designee or an official of the local health department. Evidence: Reviewed 4 children's records and found that Child 1 and 3 did not have documentation of a signed immunization record.”
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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 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 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.
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 484-3102 to ask.
(571) 484-3102.
Woodbridge, VA 22193. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.