Amelon Early Learning Center
MADISON HEIGHTS, VA·Child Day CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address621 Dillard Road, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA, 24572
CountyAMHERST
Phone(434) 528-3294
Operating details
Hours6:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Capacity132
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium5
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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621 Dillard Road, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA, 24572, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/21/2026
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 81/21/2026
8VAC20-780-570-E
Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. There was 1 bottle with formula on the counter for Child 5 in the infant room that was not refrigerated.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 86/5/2025
8VAC20-780-160-A
Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. Staff #5, employed one day, did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to working with children. Complaint related: No
Not corrected - High riskStandard 86/5/2025
8VAC20-780-70
The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: the following required components were missing. Staff #5 record, employed 1 day, did not have documentation of required background checks; documentation of tuberculosis screening; information about any health problems. Staff #9, employed 6 years, did not have documentation to demonstrate training; information about any health problems. Complaint related: No
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 86/5/2025
8VAC20-780-245-A
Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #9 obtained two of the 16 required hours in 2025. Complaint related: No
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Virginia run about $1,267/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Virginia by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: MADISON HEIGHTS, AMHERST County
- Capacity: 132
- Type: Child Day Center
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