Amelon Early Learning Center

621 Dillard Road, Madison Heights, VA 24572
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

24 inspections on record

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

January 21, 2026

Provenance

Virginia licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
Amelon Early Learning Center
License number
1055236
Location
621 Dillard Road, Madison Heights, VA 24572
Status
Not listed
Safety grade
C (Average), score 70.8/100
Inspection record
24 inspections, last inspected January 21, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average70.8 / 100
Health94/100
Safety99/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance88/100

Quality Rating

2 Stars

Rated by Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5 Level), the state quality rating and improvement system.

17

Total Violations

Jan 21, 2026

Last Inspection

132

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (17)

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-780-570-EJan 21, 2026

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 1/21/2026 and completed on 1/21/2026, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 1:06PM and ended at 2:45PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 13 children present and 4 staff. The inspectors reviewed 4 children?s records on site on 1/21/2026 and 4 staff records on site 1/21/2026. This inspection included - document review, tour of the facility, and observations. A subsidy health and safety inspection (SHSI) was conducted in conjunction with the licensing inspection. Subsidy standards that are not covered in licensing standards were reviewed during this SHSI, and this single inspection report reflects findings related to licensing standards and subsidy standards. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

CRITICALSTAFFING8VAC20-780-160-AJun 5, 2025

An unannounced inspection was initiated on 6/5/2025 and completed on 6/6/2025 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 5/23/2025 relating to allegations of behavioral guidance and background checks. This inspection included document review, interviews and observations. The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation does not support the allegation(s); therefore, the complaint is determined to be not valid. Though not a part of the original complaint, violations that were not reported were found related to staff records and backgrounds and are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 6/17/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

CRITICALSTAFFING22.1-289.035-B-1Jun 5, 2025

An unannounced inspection was initiated on 6/5/2025 and completed on 6/6/2025 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 5/23/2025 relating to allegations of behavioral guidance and background checks. This inspection included document review, interviews and observations. The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation does not support the allegation(s); therefore, the complaint is determined to be not valid. Though not a part of the original complaint, violations that were not reported were found related to staff records and backgrounds and are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 6/17/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

CRITICALSTAFFING22.1-289.035-B-2Jun 5, 2025

An unannounced inspection was initiated on 6/5/2025 and completed on 6/6/2025 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 5/23/2025 relating to allegations of behavioral guidance and background checks. This inspection included document review, interviews and observations. The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation does not support the allegation(s); therefore, the complaint is determined to be not valid. Though not a part of the original complaint, violations that were not reported were found related to staff records and backgrounds and are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 6/17/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

CRITICALSTAFFING22.1-289.035-B-3Jun 5, 2025

An unannounced inspection was initiated on 6/5/2025 and completed on 6/6/2025 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 5/23/2025 relating to allegations of behavioral guidance and background checks. This inspection included document review, interviews and observations. The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation does not support the allegation(s); therefore, the complaint is determined to be not valid. Though not a part of the original complaint, violations that were not reported were found related to staff records and backgrounds and are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 6/17/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

CRITICALSTAFFING8VAC20-780-70Jun 5, 2025

An unannounced inspection was initiated on 6/5/2025 and completed on 6/6/2025 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 5/23/2025 relating to allegations of behavioral guidance and background checks. This inspection included document review, interviews and observations. The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation does not support the allegation(s); therefore, the complaint is determined to be not valid. Though not a part of the original complaint, violations that were not reported were found related to staff records and backgrounds and are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 6/17/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

CRITICALSTAFFING8VAC20-780-245-AJun 5, 2025

An unannounced inspection was initiated on 6/5/2025 and completed on 6/6/2025 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 5/23/2025 relating to allegations of behavioral guidance and background checks. This inspection included document review, interviews and observations. The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation does not support the allegation(s); therefore, the complaint is determined to be not valid. Though not a part of the original complaint, violations that were not reported were found related to staff records and backgrounds and are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 6/17/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

SERIOUSSTAFFING22.1-289.035-AMar 10, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 3/10/2025 and completed on 3/10/2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:17AM and ended at 12:01PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 41 children present and 7 staff. The inspector reviewed 4 children?s records on site on 3/11/2025 and 4 staff records on site on 3/11/2025. This inspection included - document review, tour of the facility, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

MINORSTAFFING8VAC20-780-510-NAug 5, 2024

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 08/05/2024 and completed on 08/08/2024. The on-site inspection began at 11AM and ended at 12:30 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 86 children present and 9 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included: document review, tour of the facility, and interviews. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-780-140-AFeb 13, 2024

An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 02/13/2024. There were 50 children, ages 9 months-5 years, and 9 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and painting. A total of 5 children?s records and 3 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: ratio waiver. The inspector arrived at 11:50AM and departed at 1 PM. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-780-280-BFeb 13, 2024

An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 02/13/2024. There were 50 children, ages 9 months-5 years, and 9 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and painting. A total of 5 children?s records and 3 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: ratio waiver. The inspector arrived at 11:50AM and departed at 1 PM. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

MINORHEALTH8VAC20-780-130-AJul 27, 2023

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 7/27/2023. There were 87 children, ages 4 months -1 years, 14 staff and 1 administrative staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel, environment and equipment, care of children, preventing the spread of disease, emergencies and nutrition. Medications for children were observed. A total of 5 children?s records and 1 staff records were reviewed. 1 Owner/agent backgrounds were reviewed. The children were observed during center time, circle time, handwashing and lunch. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 11:00am and departed the center at 12:55pm. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

SERIOUSHEALTH8VAC20-780-150-BJul 27, 2023

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 7/27/2023. There were 87 children, ages 4 months -1 years, 14 staff and 1 administrative staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel, environment and equipment, care of children, preventing the spread of disease, emergencies and nutrition. Medications for children were observed. A total of 5 children?s records and 1 staff records were reviewed. 1 Owner/agent backgrounds were reviewed. The children were observed during center time, circle time, handwashing and lunch. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 11:00am and departed the center at 12:55pm. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-780-500-BJul 27, 2023

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 7/27/2023. There were 87 children, ages 4 months -1 years, 14 staff and 1 administrative staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel, environment and equipment, care of children, preventing the spread of disease, emergencies and nutrition. Medications for children were observed. A total of 5 children?s records and 1 staff records were reviewed. 1 Owner/agent backgrounds were reviewed. The children were observed during center time, circle time, handwashing and lunch. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 11:00am and departed the center at 12:55pm. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-780-280-BMar 15, 2023

An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 3/15/2023. There were 55 children, ages 8 weeks-5 years, and 9 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, circle time, lunch and preparing for nap. A total of 4 children?s records and 9 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 9:50 AM and departed at 12:20. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell @doe.virginia.gov

MINORSAFETY8VAC20-780-60-ASep 6, 2022

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 09/06/2022. There were 34 children, ages 3 months-5 years, and 9 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, diapering lunch and preparing for nap. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: sick policies and COVID. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell @doe.virginia.gov

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-780-280-BSep 6, 2022

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 09/06/2022. There were 34 children, ages 3 months-5 years, and 9 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, diapering lunch and preparing for nap. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: sick policies and COVID. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell @doe.virginia.gov

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amelon Early Learning Center's safety grade?

Amelon Early Learning Center has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 70.8 out of 100.

How many violations does Amelon Early Learning Center have?

Amelon Early Learning Center has 17 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 2 serious, and 9 minor.

When was Amelon Early Learning Center last inspected?

Amelon Early Learning Center was last inspected on January 21, 2026.

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