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Abundant Love Learning Center - West End

3712 West End Drive, Richmond, VA 232944.5· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
89
open each week
5 days

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About Abundant Love Learning Center - West End

Abundant Love Learning Center - West End is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 89 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
89 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity89 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Abundant Love Learning Center - West End

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
89 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109062
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Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 16 of 17 visits · 45 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 12
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Background checks 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2

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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  1. Aug 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall complete the department's health and safety update course annually. Staff #4 completed the annual health and safety update course over a month late and Staff #5 completed the course five months late.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were seven children observed in the Fours classroom, but the record of daily attendance had not been completed for the group. There were 13 children observed in the School Age classroom, but the record of daily attendance had not been completed for the group.”
  2. Mar 23, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The record of child #4 contained documentation of immunizations that were dated two months and 26 days after the first day of attendance.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Child #3 was observed asleep and unbuckled in the DuoGlider-swing. The equipment’s manufactures tag states: ?Warning, this product is not safe for sleep. To prevent serious injury or death from infants falling or being strangled in straps: always use restraints and adjust to fit snugly at all times?.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days, or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. The medication authorization for child #6 expired two months and 24 days ago. The medication had not been returned to the parent and was on site.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide the licensing representative with an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The fire inspection report exceeded the yearly requirement by 19 days.”
  3. Oct 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Sep 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The plastic climbing worm on the small playground has a broken section that creates sharp edges that could snag skin.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-C

      “Ground supports shall be covered with materials that protect children from injury. Two pieces of equipment on the large playground have metal ground supports that are exposed and pose a tripping hazard.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made on the day of occurrence. The record shall include all required information. 1. Injury report #1 was missing the time the parent was notified. 2. Injury reports #3 and #4 were missing a staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures. 3. Injury report #5 was missing the date the parent was notified, how the parent was notified, and the time the parent was notified.”
  5. Sep 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The plastic climbing worm on the small playground has a broken section that creates sharp edges that could snag skin.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-C

      “Ground supports shall be covered with materials that protect children from injury. Two pieces of equipment on the large playground have metal ground supports that are exposed and pose a tripping hazard.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made on the day of occurrence. The record shall include all required information. 1. Injury report #1 was missing the time the parent was notified. 2. Injury reports #3 and #4 were missing a staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures. 3. Injury report #5 was missing the date the parent was notified, how the parent was notified, and the time the parent was notified.”
  6. Apr 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Multiple cleaning products were observed in the unlocked laundry closet. The closet is accessible to two classrooms where children were in care. Both doors leading to the closet were unlocked.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the center shall ensure the food container is sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Multiple lunch boxes in the three-year-old classroom were not labeled in a way that identified the owner or dated.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. The gutter pipe attached to the side of the building on the playground has a metal fastener that is detached on one end and exposes a sharp edge. 2. A trike on the playground is missing one pedal. 3. A boarder timber on the playground has is uneven creating a lip that sticks upward posing a tripping hazard.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment, prior to coming into contact with the children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The record of staff #2 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 19 days after the date of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “Repeat The center shall obtain a complete sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record for staff #2 contained documentation of a sworn disclosure statement dated 11 days after the date of employment.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Two bottles in the refrigerator were not labeled with a date.”
  7. Apr 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Multiple cleaning products were observed in the unlocked laundry closet. The closet is accessible to two classrooms where children were in care. Both doors leading to the closet were unlocked.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the center shall ensure the food container is sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Multiple lunch boxes in the three-year-old classroom were not labeled in a way that identified the owner or dated.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. The gutter pipe attached to the side of the building on the playground has a metal fastener that is detached on one end and exposes a sharp edge. 2. A trike on the playground is missing one pedal. 3. A boarder timber on the playground has is uneven creating a lip that sticks upward posing a tripping hazard.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment, prior to coming into contact with the children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The record of staff #2 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 19 days after the date of employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “Repeat The center shall obtain a complete sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record for staff #2 contained documentation of a sworn disclosure statement dated 11 days after the date of employment.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Two bottles in the refrigerator were not labeled with a date.”
  8. Oct 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #2, who is currently working, was dated 10 days after their first day of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #2, completed orientation training 10 days after the date of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working for six weeks, had one reference dated the day after employment.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-6

      “A facility must not accept a required criminal history record report or a central registry finding from an applicant, required to obtain background checks that is dated more than 90 days prior to the date of employment. Staff #2, employed for six weeks and currently working, had a central registry background check dated 10 months prior to the date of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #2, who had been actively working for six weeks had a TB dated nine months prior to date of employment.”
  9. Jul 23, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Repeat Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #7 contained documentation of CPR certification that expired on 06/18/2022. The director stated the staff members had not renewed the CPR certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Repeat Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtained current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #7 contained documentation of first aid certification that expired on 06/18/2022. The director stated staff #7 had not renewed the first aid certification.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure medications, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician’s order, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The director extracted four children’s medications from the unlocked desk drawer in the office. Three medications were contained in approved child safety locked bags. The medication for child #6 was contained in a zip-lock bag. Two children were observed in the office playing where the unlocked medication was being kept. The director acknowledged the one medication was unlocked”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-M

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member shall not supervise more than one room or area during rest time. Evidence: On 07/23/2024, staff #8 was observed supervising nine napping children, in the three-year-old area. The room is divided into two areas, the three-year-old class and the four-year-old class, by cabinets, approximately six feet in height along with a curtain that creates a wall. Five napping children were observed unsupervised in the four-year-old area. Staff #8 stated she was watching both areas. While standing in the three-year-old area, children in the four-year-old area were not within sight.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not obtain all required documentation for one staff record. Evidence: The record of staff #1, employed 06/03/2024, did not contain the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; two or more references as to the character and reputation as well as competency; verification of age; orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and documentation of orientation training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Repeat Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff #7 was dated 06/16/2022, exceeding two years. 2. The director stated a follow-up tuberculosis screening had not been obtained as of 07/23/2024.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Repeat Based on review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not obtain a completed sworn statement prior to employment for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, employed 06/03/2024, did not contain documentation of a completed sworn statement exceeding the first day of employment. 2. The director stated a sworn statement had not been completed for staff #1.”
  10. Jul 23, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Repeat Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #7 contained documentation of CPR certification that expired on 06/18/2022. The director stated the staff members had not renewed the CPR certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Repeat Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtained current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #7 contained documentation of first aid certification that expired on 06/18/2022. The director stated staff #7 had not renewed the first aid certification.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure medications, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician’s order, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The director extracted four children’s medications from the unlocked desk drawer in the office. Three medications were contained in approved child safety locked bags. The medication for child #6 was contained in a zip-lock bag. Two children were observed in the office playing where the unlocked medication was being kept. The director acknowledged the one medication was unlocked”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-M

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member shall not supervise more than one room or area during rest time. Evidence: On 07/23/2024, staff #8 was observed supervising nine napping children, in the three-year-old area. The room is divided into two areas, the three-year-old class and the four-year-old class, by cabinets, approximately six feet in height along with a curtain that creates a wall. Five napping children were observed unsupervised in the four-year-old area. Staff #8 stated she was watching both areas. While standing in the three-year-old area, children in the four-year-old area were not within sight.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not obtain all required documentation for one staff record. Evidence: The record of staff #1, employed 06/03/2024, did not contain the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; two or more references as to the character and reputation as well as competency; verification of age; orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and documentation of orientation training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Repeat Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff #7 was dated 06/16/2022, exceeding two years. 2. The director stated a follow-up tuberculosis screening had not been obtained as of 07/23/2024.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Repeat Based on review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not obtain a completed sworn statement prior to employment for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, employed 06/03/2024, did not contain documentation of a completed sworn statement exceeding the first day of employment. 2. The director stated a sworn statement had not been completed for staff #1.”
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  1. May 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.020

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure a copy of the provisional license was prominently displayed by the provider at each public entrance of the subject facility and shall be printed in a clear and legible size and style. In addition, the facility shall be required to prominently display next to the posted provisional license a notice with a description of specific violations of licensing standards to be corrected and the deadline for completion of such corrections is available for inspection at the facility and on the facility's website, if applicable. Evidence: 1. The Licensing Inspector observed the license that was posted expired on March 6, 2024 2. The Provisional license which was issued on March 7, 2024 was not posted in the center.”
  2. Apr 2, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: No

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain the required staff to children ratio for children 2 years old. Evidence: 1. The required staff-to-children ratio for children 2 years of age is one staff for every eight children. At approximately 3:30 pm on April 2, 2024, 14 children were observed in care with staff #3 supervising. 2. Staff #3 stated all the children were 2 years in age. One additional staff was required. 3. The director acknowledged the two’s classroom was out of ratio and confirmed no additional staff was available.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: No

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain the required staff to children ratio for children 3 years old and up to school age eligible. Evidence: 1. The required staff-to-children ratio for children 3 years of age to school age eligibility is one staff for every ten children. At approximately 3:30 pm on April 2, 2024, 11 children were observed in care with staff #4 supervising. 2. Staff #4 stated all the children were four years in age. One additional staff was required. 3. The director acknowledged the four’s classroom was out of ratio and confirmed no additional staff was available”
  3. Feb 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on review of two children’s records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1, enrolled 02/23/2022, did not contain documentation of a physical examination, exceeding 30 days from the date of enrollment. 2. The director stated she did not have documentation of a physical for child #1.”
  4. Feb 16, 2024Visit13 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “Based on interviews, the center did not ensure that staff did not use a forbidden action of rough handling a child. Evidence: On February 14, 2024, staff #2 and staff #3 observed Staff #1 pushing child #1 away from her and into the infant room”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-A

      “Based on interview, the center did not ensure behavioral guidance was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: On February 14, 2024, staff #2 and staff #3 observed Staff #1 entering through the infant room door. Staff #1 was trying to place child #1 in the infant room because he had bit the child of staff #1. Child #1 was crying and trying to avoid going into the Infant room. Staff #1 was observed pushing child #1 away from her and into the infant room stating the child had bit her.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure three staff completed, in addition to preservice, and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training to include the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. The most recent completion of the department’s annual health and safety update course for staff #3 (employed 11/16/2022) was dated 11/17/2022. There was no current 2023 documentation of the health and safety updated training. 2. The most recent completion of the department’s annual health and safety update course for staff #5 (employed 11/14/2022) was dated 08/28/2022. There was no current 2023 documentation of the health and safety updated training. 3 The most recent completion of the department’s annual health and safety update course for staff #9 (employed 08/09/2021) was dated 08/10/2021. There was no current 2023 documentation of the health and safety updated training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3 contained documentation of CPR certification that expired on 11/13/2023. The director stated the staff members had not renewed the CPR certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtained current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3 contained documentation of first aid certification that expired on 11/13/2023. The director stated staff #3 had not renewed the first aid certification.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on interview and review of documentation, the center did not maintain in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. The center’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restriction list was not dated. 2. Laminated copies of the allergy, sensitivities, and dietary restriction list were observed sitting on top of a table at the entrance of the center, outside the door to the office. The list was not kept confidential nor were they in each room or area where children were in care. 3. Staff #7 stated she had one child with a milk sensitivity however she did not have a copy of the allergy, sensitivities, and dietary restriction list in the classroom. Staff #7 stated the allergy list was kept upfront of the center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing for two staff members. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff #6, employed 02/17/2022, was dated 02/06/2022 exceeding two years. 2. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff #9, employed 08/09/2024, was dated 09/08/2021 exceeding two years.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat/Repeat Violation Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children for one staff member. Evidence: The record of staff #1, employed 11/20/2023, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening with positive results dated 11/16/2023. There was no additional documentation.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on review of medications and authorizations, the center did not ensure when a medication authorization expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up within 14 days will be disposed of by the center. Evidence: The medication authorization for child #7 expired on 09/20/2023. The medication was on-site, exceeding 14 days from the date the authorization expired. The medication had not been administered.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-C

      “Repeat Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the required staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Evidence: 1. Eight children (four months to three years of age) were being supervised by Staff #8. Staff #8 was the only staff member present in the classroom. The required staff-to-children ratio is applied to the youngest child in the group and is applicable to the entire group. The required staff-to-children ratio was one staff member for every four children present. 2. The director arrived at approximately 11:20 am and stepped into the infant room as the second staff. 3. The director acknowledged the infant class was out of ratio”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-2

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain the required staff to children ratio for children 16 months to 24 months of age. Evidence: 1. The required staff-to-children ratio for children 16 months to 24 months of age is one staff for every five children. At approximately 11:15 am on February 16, 2024, seven children ages 18 months through two years were observed in care with staff #7 supervising. One additional staff was required. 2. The director acknowledged the toddler class was out of ratio and confirmed no additional staff was available.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not obtain all required information for one staff member’s record. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (employment 11/16/2022) was identified as a program leader during the inspection. 2. The records for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of education required for the job position. 3. The director confirmed documentation of education for staff 3 had not been obtained.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-570-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure when a child is placed in an infant seat or highchair, the protective belt is fastened securely. Evidence: 1. As the Licensing inspector was entering the infant room, child #2, twelve months in age, was observed standing in the highchair with one foot in the seat and one foot on the highchair tray. 2. The Inspector called out to staff #8, who ran across the room and grabbed the child. 3. The protective belt had been fastened however it was not secure. The belt had a knot that prevented the belt from fitting snuggly.”
  5. Feb 16, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “Based on interviews, the center did not ensure that staff did not use a forbidden action of rough handling a child. Evidence: On February 14, 2024, staff #2 and staff #3 observed Staff #1 pushing child #1 away from her and into the infant room”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-A

      “Based on interview, the center did not ensure behavioral guidance was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: On February 14, 2024, staff #2 and staff #3 observed Staff #1 entering through the infant room door. Staff #1 was trying to place child #1 in the infant room because he had bit the child of staff #1. Child #1 was crying and trying to avoid going into the Infant room. Staff #1 was observed pushing child #1 away from her and into the infant room stating the child had bit her.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure three staff completed, in addition to preservice, and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training to include the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. The most recent completion of the department’s annual health and safety update course for staff #3 (employed 11/16/2022) was dated 11/17/2022. There was no current 2023 documentation of the health and safety updated training. 2. The most recent completion of the department’s annual health and safety update course for staff #5 (employed 11/14/2022) was dated 08/28/2022. There was no current 2023 documentation of the health and safety updated training. 3 The most recent completion of the department’s annual health and safety update course for staff #9 (employed 08/09/2021) was dated 08/10/2021. There was no current 2023 documentation of the health and safety updated training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3 contained documentation of CPR certification that expired on 11/13/2023. The director stated the staff members had not renewed the CPR certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtained current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3 contained documentation of first aid certification that expired on 11/13/2023. The director stated staff #3 had not renewed the first aid certification.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on interview and review of documentation, the center did not maintain in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. The center’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restriction list was not dated. 2. Laminated copies of the allergy, sensitivities, and dietary restriction list were observed sitting on top of a table at the entrance of the center, outside the door to the office. The list was not kept confidential nor were they in each room or area where children were in care. 3. Staff #7 stated she had one child with a milk sensitivity however she did not have a copy of the allergy, sensitivities, and dietary restriction list in the classroom. Staff #7 stated the allergy list was kept upfront of the center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing for two staff members. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff #6, employed 02/17/2022, was dated 02/06/2022 exceeding two years. 2. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff #9, employed 08/09/2024, was dated 09/08/2021 exceeding two years.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat/Repeat Violation Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children for one staff member. Evidence: The record of staff #1, employed 11/20/2023, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening with positive results dated 11/16/2023. There was no additional documentation.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on review of medications and authorizations, the center did not ensure when a medication authorization expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up within 14 days will be disposed of by the center. Evidence: The medication authorization for child #7 expired on 09/20/2023. The medication was on-site, exceeding 14 days from the date the authorization expired. The medication had not been administered.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-C

      “Repeat Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the required staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Evidence: 1. Eight children (four months to three years of age) were being supervised by Staff #8. Staff #8 was the only staff member present in the classroom. The required staff-to-children ratio is applied to the youngest child in the group and is applicable to the entire group. The required staff-to-children ratio was one staff member for every four children present. 2. The director arrived at approximately 11:20 am and stepped into the infant room as the second staff. 3. The director acknowledged the infant class was out of ratio”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-2

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain the required staff to children ratio for children 16 months to 24 months of age. Evidence: 1. The required staff-to-children ratio for children 16 months to 24 months of age is one staff for every five children. At approximately 11:15 am on February 16, 2024, seven children ages 18 months through two years were observed in care with staff #7 supervising. One additional staff was required. 2. The director acknowledged the toddler class was out of ratio and confirmed no additional staff was available.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not obtain all required information for one staff member’s record. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (employment 11/16/2022) was identified as a program leader during the inspection. 2. The records for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of education required for the job position. 3. The director confirmed documentation of education for staff 3 had not been obtained.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-570-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure when a child is placed in an infant seat or highchair, the protective belt is fastened securely. Evidence: 1. As the Licensing inspector was entering the infant room, child #2, twelve months in age, was observed standing in the highchair with one foot in the seat and one foot on the highchair tray. 2. The Inspector called out to staff #8, who ran across the room and grabbed the child. 3. The protective belt had been fastened however it was not secure. The belt had a knot that prevented the belt from fitting snuggly.”
  6. Feb 16, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “Based on interviews, the center did not ensure that staff did not use a forbidden action of rough handling a child. Evidence: On February 14, 2024, staff #2 and staff #3 observed Staff #1 pushing child #1 away from her and into the infant room”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-A

      “Based on interview, the center did not ensure behavioral guidance was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: On February 14, 2024, staff #2 and staff #3 observed Staff #1 entering through the infant room door. Staff #1 was trying to place child #1 in the infant room because he had bit the child of staff #1. Child #1 was crying and trying to avoid going into the Infant room. Staff #1 was observed pushing child #1 away from her and into the infant room stating the child had bit her.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure three staff completed, in addition to preservice, and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training to include the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. The most recent completion of the department’s annual health and safety update course for staff #3 (employed 11/16/2022) was dated 11/17/2022. There was no current 2023 documentation of the health and safety updated training. 2. The most recent completion of the department’s annual health and safety update course for staff #5 (employed 11/14/2022) was dated 08/28/2022. There was no current 2023 documentation of the health and safety updated training. 3 The most recent completion of the department’s annual health and safety update course for staff #9 (employed 08/09/2021) was dated 08/10/2021. There was no current 2023 documentation of the health and safety updated training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3 contained documentation of CPR certification that expired on 11/13/2023. The director stated the staff members had not renewed the CPR certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtained current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3 contained documentation of first aid certification that expired on 11/13/2023. The director stated staff #3 had not renewed the first aid certification.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on interview and review of documentation, the center did not maintain in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. The center’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restriction list was not dated. 2. Laminated copies of the allergy, sensitivities, and dietary restriction list were observed sitting on top of a table at the entrance of the center, outside the door to the office. The list was not kept confidential nor were they in each room or area where children were in care. 3. Staff #7 stated she had one child with a milk sensitivity however she did not have a copy of the allergy, sensitivities, and dietary restriction list in the classroom. Staff #7 stated the allergy list was kept upfront of the center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing for two staff members. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff #6, employed 02/17/2022, was dated 02/06/2022 exceeding two years. 2. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff #9, employed 08/09/2024, was dated 09/08/2021 exceeding two years.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat/Repeat Violation Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children for one staff member. Evidence: The record of staff #1, employed 11/20/2023, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening with positive results dated 11/16/2023. There was no additional documentation.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on review of medications and authorizations, the center did not ensure when a medication authorization expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up within 14 days will be disposed of by the center. Evidence: The medication authorization for child #7 expired on 09/20/2023. The medication was on-site, exceeding 14 days from the date the authorization expired. The medication had not been administered.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-C

      “Repeat Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the required staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Evidence: 1. Eight children (four months to three years of age) were being supervised by Staff #8. Staff #8 was the only staff member present in the classroom. The required staff-to-children ratio is applied to the youngest child in the group and is applicable to the entire group. The required staff-to-children ratio was one staff member for every four children present. 2. The director arrived at approximately 11:20 am and stepped into the infant room as the second staff. 3. The director acknowledged the infant class was out of ratio”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-2

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain the required staff to children ratio for children 16 months to 24 months of age. Evidence: 1. The required staff-to-children ratio for children 16 months to 24 months of age is one staff for every five children. At approximately 11:15 am on February 16, 2024, seven children ages 18 months through two years were observed in care with staff #7 supervising. One additional staff was required. 2. The director acknowledged the toddler class was out of ratio and confirmed no additional staff was available.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not obtain all required information for one staff member’s record. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (employment 11/16/2022) was identified as a program leader during the inspection. 2. The records for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of education required for the job position. 3. The director confirmed documentation of education for staff 3 had not been obtained.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-570-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure when a child is placed in an infant seat or highchair, the protective belt is fastened securely. Evidence: 1. As the Licensing inspector was entering the infant room, child #2, twelve months in age, was observed standing in the highchair with one foot in the seat and one foot on the highchair tray. 2. The Inspector called out to staff #8, who ran across the room and grabbed the child. 3. The protective belt had been fastened however it was not secure. The belt had a knot that prevented the belt from fitting snuggly.”
  7. Feb 16, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “Based on interviews, the center did not ensure that staff did not use a forbidden action of rough handling a child. Evidence: On February 14, 2024, staff #2 and staff #3 observed Staff #1 pushing child #1 away from her and into the infant room”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-A

      “Based on interview, the center did not ensure behavioral guidance was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: On February 14, 2024, staff #2 and staff #3 observed Staff #1 entering through the infant room door. Staff #1 was trying to place child #1 in the infant room because he had bit the child of staff #1. Child #1 was crying and trying to avoid going into the Infant room. Staff #1 was observed pushing child #1 away from her and into the infant room stating the child had bit her.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure three staff completed, in addition to preservice, and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training to include the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. The most recent completion of the department’s annual health and safety update course for staff #3 (employed 11/16/2022) was dated 11/17/2022. There was no current 2023 documentation of the health and safety updated training. 2. The most recent completion of the department’s annual health and safety update course for staff #5 (employed 11/14/2022) was dated 08/28/2022. There was no current 2023 documentation of the health and safety updated training. 3 The most recent completion of the department’s annual health and safety update course for staff #9 (employed 08/09/2021) was dated 08/10/2021. There was no current 2023 documentation of the health and safety updated training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3 contained documentation of CPR certification that expired on 11/13/2023. The director stated the staff members had not renewed the CPR certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not ensure all staff who work directly with children obtained current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3 contained documentation of first aid certification that expired on 11/13/2023. The director stated staff #3 had not renewed the first aid certification.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on interview and review of documentation, the center did not maintain in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. The center’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restriction list was not dated. 2. Laminated copies of the allergy, sensitivities, and dietary restriction list were observed sitting on top of a table at the entrance of the center, outside the door to the office. The list was not kept confidential nor were they in each room or area where children were in care. 3. Staff #7 stated she had one child with a milk sensitivity however she did not have a copy of the allergy, sensitivities, and dietary restriction list in the classroom. Staff #7 stated the allergy list was kept upfront of the center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing for two staff members. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff #6, employed 02/17/2022, was dated 02/06/2022 exceeding two years. 2. The most recent tuberculosis screening for staff #9, employed 08/09/2024, was dated 09/08/2021 exceeding two years.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Repeat/Repeat Violation Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children for one staff member. Evidence: The record of staff #1, employed 11/20/2023, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening with positive results dated 11/16/2023. There was no additional documentation.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on review of medications and authorizations, the center did not ensure when a medication authorization expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up within 14 days will be disposed of by the center. Evidence: The medication authorization for child #7 expired on 09/20/2023. The medication was on-site, exceeding 14 days from the date the authorization expired. The medication had not been administered.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-C

      “Repeat Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the required staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Evidence: 1. Eight children (four months to three years of age) were being supervised by Staff #8. Staff #8 was the only staff member present in the classroom. The required staff-to-children ratio is applied to the youngest child in the group and is applicable to the entire group. The required staff-to-children ratio was one staff member for every four children present. 2. The director arrived at approximately 11:20 am and stepped into the infant room as the second staff. 3. The director acknowledged the infant class was out of ratio”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-2

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain the required staff to children ratio for children 16 months to 24 months of age. Evidence: 1. The required staff-to-children ratio for children 16 months to 24 months of age is one staff for every five children. At approximately 11:15 am on February 16, 2024, seven children ages 18 months through two years were observed in care with staff #7 supervising. One additional staff was required. 2. The director acknowledged the toddler class was out of ratio and confirmed no additional staff was available.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not obtain all required information for one staff member’s record. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (employment 11/16/2022) was identified as a program leader during the inspection. 2. The records for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of education required for the job position. 3. The director confirmed documentation of education for staff 3 had not been obtained.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-570-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure when a child is placed in an infant seat or highchair, the protective belt is fastened securely. Evidence: 1. As the Licensing inspector was entering the infant room, child #2, twelve months in age, was observed standing in the highchair with one foot in the seat and one foot on the highchair tray. 2. The Inspector called out to staff #8, who ran across the room and grabbed the child. 3. The protective belt had been fastened however it was not secure. The belt had a knot that prevented the belt from fitting snuggly.”
  8. Jun 27, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on the review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for one staff member within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (Date of Employment 05/01/2023) contained documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 03/28/2023. 2.Tuberculosis screenings are required to obtained within 30 calendar days prior to beginning employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-2

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (Date of Employment 05/01/2023) did not contain documentation of current certification in first aid. 2. Staff #1 was observed supervising nine three-year-old children in a classroom during the inspection. Staff #1 was the only staff member present in the classroom. 3. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure that at least one staff with each group of children had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (Date of Employment 05/01/2023) did not contain documentation of current CPR certification. 2. Staff #1 was observed supervising nine three-year-old children in a classroom during the inspection. Staff #1 was the only staff member present in the classroom. 3. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain the required information for one staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (Date of Employment 11/16/2022) was identified as a program leaders during the inspection. 2. The records for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of education required for the job position. 3. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-C

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the required staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Evidence: 1. Eight children (18 months to two years of age) were being supervised by Staff #4. Staff #4 was the only staff member present in the classroom. The required staff-to-children ratio is applied to the youngest child in the group and is applicable to the entire group. The required staff-to-children ratio is one staff member for every five children present. 2. A member of management confirmed no additional staff was available for the classroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on review of five staff records and observation, the center did not ensure at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of program leader or program director was regularly present in each grouping of children during the required times. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of Employment 05/01/2023) was observed supervising nine children in the Three’s Classroom. 2. Staff #1 is assigned as the regular staff member supervising the three-year-old children. 3. A member of management confirmed Staff #1 does not meet the program leader or program director qualifications.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on the review of five staff records, the center did not obtain a completed sworn statement or affirmation before two staff members began employment. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 (Date of Employment 05/01/2023) and Staff #3 (Date of Employment 11/28/2022) each contained a signature on the Sworn Statement or Affirmation form. The portion of the form indicating the date staff signed the document was blank. 2. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of central registry findings within 30 days of employment one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #3 (date of employment 11/28/2022) contained documentation of central registry findings dated 05/19/2023. 2. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain a sex offender registry check, a search of the child abuse and neglect registry, and a criminal history check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (Date of employment 05/01/2023) and Staff #4 (Date of employment 11/24/2022) indicated each staff member had resided in another state outside of Virginia within the last five years. 2. The records for Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not contain documentation of a sex offender registry check and documentation of a request for an out of state child abuse and neglect search. 3. The record of staff #4 did not contain documentation of an out of state criminal history check. 3. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection. 4. Documentation of an out of state sex offender registry and an out of state criminal history check are required to be obtained prior to being hired. Documentation of a requested for an out of state child abuse and neglect search by the end of the 30th day employment.”
  9. Jun 27, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on the review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for one staff member within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (Date of Employment 05/01/2023) contained documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 03/28/2023. 2.Tuberculosis screenings are required to obtained within 30 calendar days prior to beginning employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-2

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (Date of Employment 05/01/2023) did not contain documentation of current certification in first aid. 2. Staff #1 was observed supervising nine three-year-old children in a classroom during the inspection. Staff #1 was the only staff member present in the classroom. 3. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure that at least one staff with each group of children had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (Date of Employment 05/01/2023) did not contain documentation of current CPR certification. 2. Staff #1 was observed supervising nine three-year-old children in a classroom during the inspection. Staff #1 was the only staff member present in the classroom. 3. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain the required information for one staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (Date of Employment 11/16/2022) was identified as a program leaders during the inspection. 2. The records for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of education required for the job position. 3. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-C

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the required staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Evidence: 1. Eight children (18 months to two years of age) were being supervised by Staff #4. Staff #4 was the only staff member present in the classroom. The required staff-to-children ratio is applied to the youngest child in the group and is applicable to the entire group. The required staff-to-children ratio is one staff member for every five children present. 2. A member of management confirmed no additional staff was available for the classroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on review of five staff records and observation, the center did not ensure at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of program leader or program director was regularly present in each grouping of children during the required times. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of Employment 05/01/2023) was observed supervising nine children in the Three’s Classroom. 2. Staff #1 is assigned as the regular staff member supervising the three-year-old children. 3. A member of management confirmed Staff #1 does not meet the program leader or program director qualifications.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on the review of five staff records, the center did not obtain a completed sworn statement or affirmation before two staff members began employment. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 (Date of Employment 05/01/2023) and Staff #3 (Date of Employment 11/28/2022) each contained a signature on the Sworn Statement or Affirmation form. The portion of the form indicating the date staff signed the document was blank. 2. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of central registry findings within 30 days of employment one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #3 (date of employment 11/28/2022) contained documentation of central registry findings dated 05/19/2023. 2. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain a sex offender registry check, a search of the child abuse and neglect registry, and a criminal history check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (Date of employment 05/01/2023) and Staff #4 (Date of employment 11/24/2022) indicated each staff member had resided in another state outside of Virginia within the last five years. 2. The records for Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not contain documentation of a sex offender registry check and documentation of a request for an out of state child abuse and neglect search. 3. The record of staff #4 did not contain documentation of an out of state criminal history check. 3. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection. 4. Documentation of an out of state sex offender registry and an out of state criminal history check are required to be obtained prior to being hired. Documentation of a requested for an out of state child abuse and neglect search by the end of the 30th day employment.”
  10. Jan 4, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure one staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #1, employed 01/13/2022, had documentation of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored training dated 04/18/2022, exceeding 90 days from employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children for one staff member. Evidence: The record of staff #4, employed 08/19/2022, did not contain the results of a tuberculosis screening exceeding the first day of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A-4-a

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure one staff, assigned as a program leader, met program leader qualifications. Evidence: 1. Staff #3, employed 09/21/2022 as a program leader, had documentation 18 hours of training that was completed prior to six months before beginning work when 24 hours is required within six months of beginning work or within 30 days after being promoted or beginning work. 2. The record of #3, identified as a program leader and in charge of a group of children, did not have documentation of having fulfilled a high school program or the equivalent”
  11. Jan 4, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure one staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #1, employed 01/13/2022, had documentation of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored training dated 04/18/2022, exceeding 90 days from employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children for one staff member. Evidence: The record of staff #4, employed 08/19/2022, did not contain the results of a tuberculosis screening exceeding the first day of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A-4-a

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure one staff, assigned as a program leader, met program leader qualifications. Evidence: 1. Staff #3, employed 09/21/2022 as a program leader, had documentation 18 hours of training that was completed prior to six months before beginning work when 24 hours is required within six months of beginning work or within 30 days after being promoted or beginning work. 2. The record of #3, identified as a program leader and in charge of a group of children, did not have documentation of having fulfilled a high school program or the equivalent”
  12. Mar 8, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on review of four children's records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical for two children's records before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #3, enrolled 02/07/2022, did not have documentation of a physical exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance. 2. The record of child #4, enrolled 02/07/2022, did not have documentation of a physical exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not obtain all required documentation for one staff record. Evidence: The record for staff #2, hired 10/12/2021, did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening. Staff hired prior to 10/13/2021 were required to obtain a tuberculosis screening within 21 days of hire.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Description: Based on a review of seven staff records, the center did not ensure that five staff member had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1, hired on 09/13/21, contained the results of a central registry finding dated 12/15/2021, exceeding 30 days from hire. 2. The record for staff #2, hired 10/12/2021, contained the results of a central registry finding dated 12/07/2021, exceeding 30 days from hire. 3. The record for staff #3, hired 01/13/2022, did not contain documentation of a central registry finding, exceeding 30 days from hire. The center did not have any further documentation of contact to follow up on the status of the finding. 4. The record of staff #5, hired 01/25/2022, did not contain documentation of a central registry finding, exceeding 30 days from hire. The center did not have any further documentation of contact to follow up on the status of the finding. 5. The record of staff #6, hired 02/17/2022, did not contain documentation of a central registry finding, exceeding 30 days from hire. The center did not have any further documentation of contact to follow up on the status of the finding. 5.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on review of four children's records, the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations for two children's records before the children attended the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3, enrolled 02/07/2022, did not contain documentation of immunizations. 2. The record for child #4, enrolled 02/07/2022, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
  13. Mar 8, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on review of four children's records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical for two children's records before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #3, enrolled 02/07/2022, did not have documentation of a physical exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance. 2. The record of child #4, enrolled 02/07/2022, did not have documentation of a physical exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not obtain all required documentation for one staff record. Evidence: The record for staff #2, hired 10/12/2021, did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening. Staff hired prior to 10/13/2021 were required to obtain a tuberculosis screening within 21 days of hire.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Description: Based on a review of seven staff records, the center did not ensure that five staff member had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1, hired on 09/13/21, contained the results of a central registry finding dated 12/15/2021, exceeding 30 days from hire. 2. The record for staff #2, hired 10/12/2021, contained the results of a central registry finding dated 12/07/2021, exceeding 30 days from hire. 3. The record for staff #3, hired 01/13/2022, did not contain documentation of a central registry finding, exceeding 30 days from hire. The center did not have any further documentation of contact to follow up on the status of the finding. 4. The record of staff #5, hired 01/25/2022, did not contain documentation of a central registry finding, exceeding 30 days from hire. The center did not have any further documentation of contact to follow up on the status of the finding. 5. The record of staff #6, hired 02/17/2022, did not contain documentation of a central registry finding, exceeding 30 days from hire. The center did not have any further documentation of contact to follow up on the status of the finding. 5.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on review of four children's records, the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations for two children's records before the children attended the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3, enrolled 02/07/2022, did not contain documentation of immunizations. 2. The record for child #4, enrolled 02/07/2022, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Abundant Love Learning Center - West End licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Abundant Love Learning Center - West End last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Abundant Love Learning Center - West End had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 16 of 17 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.

How many children can Abundant Love Learning Center - West End care for?

89, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Abundant Love Learning Center - West End accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Abundant Love Learning Center - West End's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Abundant Love Learning Center - West End cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 993-3230 to ask.

What is Abundant Love Learning Center - West End's phone number?

(804) 993-3230.

Where is Abundant Love Learning Center - West End?

3712 West End Drive, Richmond, VA 23294. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School, LLC - Longan, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).