Ms. Pauline Henley

AMHERST, VAFamily Day HomeLicensed

3.8based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Hours6:00 am - 11:59 pm, Monday - Saturday
Est. price$2,142/mo

Contact information

Address801 Ebenezer Road, AMHERST, VA, 24521

CityAMHERST, VA 24521

CountyAMHERST

Phone(434) 232-9678

Operating details

Hours6:00 am - 11:59 pm, Monday - Saturday

Capacity10

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium16
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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Location

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801 Ebenezer Road, AMHERST, VA, 24521, AMHERST, VA 24521

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/18/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 812/18/2025

    8VAC20-800-240-A

    'Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. The heat/air floor vent in the living room floor was broken, missing multiple slats, and accessible to children.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 812/18/2025

    8VAC20-800-900-B

    Children shall not be allowed to eat or drink while walking, running, playing, lying down, or riding in vehicles. Child 1 (age 13 months) was in a crib laying down drinking a bottle.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 86/26/2025

    8VAC20-790-390-A

    Children?s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating each meal. Child # 2 did not have his hands washed after eating snack.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low riskStandard 86/26/2025

    8VAC20-800-100-A

    The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There were no physical exams available for Child #2, and #3, who had been in care for over 60 days.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 86/26/2025

    8VAC20-800-110-B

    Each report shall include 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. The immunizations for Child #2, and #3, were not signed or dated.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 86/26/2025

    8VAC20-800-680-B

    Caregivers shall ensure that children?s hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water. Child # 2 was fed a bottle, and the child?s hands were not washed.

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$2,142/month

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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: AMHERST, AMHERST County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: Family Day Home

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