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Bundle of Love Academy

3000 Churchland Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 233215.0· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
27
open each week
5 days

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About Bundle of Love Academy

Bundle of Love Academy is a licensed child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 27 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, preschool and toddler care.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2-5
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
27 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2-5
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
CurriculumFrog Street
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsMCCYN
Licensed capacity27 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bundle of Love Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bundle of Love Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
27 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108426
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 31 rules in all

  • Background checks 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1

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. Jun 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3

      “The staff-to-child ratio for children ages 2 years whenever children are in care is 1 staff for every 8 children. On June 10, 2026 the 2 year old room ratio was 1 staff and 10 children.”
  2. Dec 1, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall, annually attend training to include the department’s health and safety update course. The record for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #5 did not have documentation of a completed 2025 health and safety update course.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #1 did not have documentation of a completed CPR training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #1 did not have documentation of a completed First Aid training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “All staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. The record for staff #1 and staff #5 did not have documentation of a completed 10 hour pre service training.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-B

      “The program is required to submit results of potable water testing to VDH. The program did not have evidence of submitting test results to VDH.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #3, who had been employed for approximately two months, did not have a central registry search requested.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who had been employed for approximately two months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center shall repeat background checks for all staff every five years. The record for staff #2 had an expired sworn statement.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills. The center did not document evacuation drills for the month of October and November 2025.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION 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. A cabinet in the two year old classroom had cans of shaving cream with the label ?keep away from children? unlocked and accessible to children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening that has been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The tuberculosis screening for staff #3 was completed more than 30 days before employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-770-70-A

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: Two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The record for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 did not have documentation of references.”
  3. Dec 1, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall, annually attend training to include the department’s health and safety update course. The record for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #5 did not have documentation of a completed 2025 health and safety update course.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #1 did not have documentation of a completed CPR training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #1 did not have documentation of a completed First Aid training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “All staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. The record for staff #1 and staff #5 did not have documentation of a completed 10 hour pre service training.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-B

      “The program is required to submit results of potable water testing to VDH. The program did not have evidence of submitting test results to VDH.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #3, who had been employed for approximately two months, did not have a central registry search requested.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who had been employed for approximately two months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center shall repeat background checks for all staff every five years. The record for staff #2 had an expired sworn statement.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills. The center did not document evacuation drills for the month of October and November 2025.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION 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. A cabinet in the two year old classroom had cans of shaving cream with the label ?keep away from children? unlocked and accessible to children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening that has been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The tuberculosis screening for staff #3 was completed more than 30 days before employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-770-70-A

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: Two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The record for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 did not have documentation of references.”
  4. Mar 4, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not practice an evacuation in December 2024.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. Multiple occupied cots in the center had less than 12 inches of spacing in between them.”
    • 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. The children’s bathroom had a pack of plastic trash liners with the label ?keep away from children? unlocked and accessible to children.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The following physical plant safety and maintenance issues were observed. Peeling paint under a window in the 2?3-year-old room and the outdoor gate door was off the hinges.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age and first date of attendance. The record for Child #1 did not have documentation of the child’s identity and age. The record for child #1 and child #2 did not have the first day of attendance documented.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “The center must obtain Central Registry Results by End of 30th Day of employment. Staff #2 hired prior to July 1, 2024 did not have documentation of a completed central registry results in their record. The staff was working in the classroom on the day of the inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #3, who had been employed for approximately six months, did not have a central registry search requested.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The tuberculosis screening in the record for staff #1 was expired for over two years.”
  5. Mar 4, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not practice an evacuation in December 2024.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. Multiple occupied cots in the center had less than 12 inches of spacing in between them.”
    • 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. The children’s bathroom had a pack of plastic trash liners with the label ?keep away from children? unlocked and accessible to children.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The following physical plant safety and maintenance issues were observed. Peeling paint under a window in the 2?3-year-old room and the outdoor gate door was off the hinges.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age and first date of attendance. The record for Child #1 did not have documentation of the child’s identity and age. The record for child #1 and child #2 did not have the first day of attendance documented.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “The center must obtain Central Registry Results by End of 30th Day of employment. Staff #2 hired prior to July 1, 2024 did not have documentation of a completed central registry results in their record. The staff was working in the classroom on the day of the inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #3, who had been employed for approximately six months, did not have a central registry search requested.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The tuberculosis screening in the record for staff #1 was expired for over two years.”
  6. Sep 9, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-530-C

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that the vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The classrooms in the center only had an electronic record of attendance for the groups of children to document arrivals and departures. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that a written hard copy record of attendance as it occurred was not present in the classrooms.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that all required documentation was maintained in the staff records. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (hired November 2023) and staff #2 (hired in March 2023) did not have documentation of a completed daily health observation training. a. The director confirmed that the records were not maintained with all the required documentation for the staff listed above.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. A protruding nail was observed on the middle part of a wooden fence in the outdoor play area, approximately 2 inches long, which could cause a snagging and/or puncture injury. a. The director confirmed that the nail was protruding out of the fence and could cause a snagging and/or puncture injury.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure 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. Evidence: 1. There was a tube of lip gloss with a ?keep out of reach from children? label belonging to a staff that was stored on a shelf within reach of children in the two year old room. 2. The three year old classroom had a unlocked cabinet that was accessible to children that contained bottles of cleaning materials with ?keep out of reach of children? labels. a. The director confirmed that the hazardous substances and cleaning materials were unlocked and accessible to children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that all required documentation was maintained in the children’s records. Evidence: 1. The following information was not maintained in the children’s records. a. The record for child #1 did not contain the city and state of the two emergency contacts. b. The director confirmed that the record for child #1 was missing the required information.”
  7. Sep 9, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-530-C

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that the vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The classrooms in the center only had an electronic record of attendance for the groups of children to document arrivals and departures. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that a written hard copy record of attendance as it occurred was not present in the classrooms.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that all required documentation was maintained in the staff records. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (hired November 2023) and staff #2 (hired in March 2023) did not have documentation of a completed daily health observation training. a. The director confirmed that the records were not maintained with all the required documentation for the staff listed above.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. A protruding nail was observed on the middle part of a wooden fence in the outdoor play area, approximately 2 inches long, which could cause a snagging and/or puncture injury. a. The director confirmed that the nail was protruding out of the fence and could cause a snagging and/or puncture injury.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure 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. Evidence: 1. There was a tube of lip gloss with a ?keep out of reach from children? label belonging to a staff that was stored on a shelf within reach of children in the two year old room. 2. The three year old classroom had a unlocked cabinet that was accessible to children that contained bottles of cleaning materials with ?keep out of reach of children? labels. a. The director confirmed that the hazardous substances and cleaning materials were unlocked and accessible to children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that all required documentation was maintained in the children’s records. Evidence: 1. The following information was not maintained in the children’s records. a. The record for child #1 did not contain the city and state of the two emergency contacts. b. The director confirmed that the record for child #1 was missing the required information.”
  8. Mar 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-A

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure staff interacted with children to provide needed help, comfort and/or support. Evidence: On 03/01/2024, staff #1 did not offer comfort or support to a 1 year-old child A, who was crying when she abruptly picked the child up and yelled in her face to stop whining. Staff#1 told the child in a harsh tone to "hush," before rolling her to the floor with no support. The child continued to cry.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “Based on observation, staff interviews and video footage, the center did not ensure rough handling or shaking a child was not used to guide behaviors. Evidence: On 03/01/2024, staff #1 used actions towards a 1 year-old child A, that are forbidden. 1. Staff #1 abruptly picked up a 1 year-old child A, who was crying. As Staff #1 yelled into the child's face, she jerked the child in her arms and rolled her to the floor with no support. 2. Staff reported observing Staff #1 squeeze child A's face and "shove a pacifier in her mouth."”
  9. Jan 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on observation and interview the center did not have documentation of having annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The center did not have documentation of having a health inspection. The director confirmed the center did not have a copy of the last inspection. of the center.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: A tile was missing from the wall behind the sink in the main bathroom, exposing insulation and particle board.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a record review the center did not have all required background checks for staff. Evidence: Staff #1 , hired 10/24/2023 , did not have documentation of the results of a central registry check.”
  10. Jan 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on observation and interview the center did not have documentation of having annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The center did not have documentation of having a health inspection. The director confirmed the center did not have a copy of the last inspection. of the center.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: A tile was missing from the wall behind the sink in the main bathroom, exposing insulation and particle board.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a record review the center did not have all required background checks for staff. Evidence: Staff #1 , hired 10/24/2023 , did not have documentation of the results of a central registry check.”
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Feb 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure there was a carbon monoxide detector in the building. Evidence: The owner confirmed the center did not have a carbon monoxide detector working in the building.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure there was at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: Some children observed napping n the back room did not have at least 12inches of space between cots.”
  2. Feb 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure there was a carbon monoxide detector in the building. Evidence: The owner confirmed the center did not have a carbon monoxide detector working in the building.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure there was at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: Some children observed napping n the back room did not have at least 12inches of space between cots.”
  3. Aug 17, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on a record review the center did not ensure there was an annual health inspection competed. Evidence: The last health inspection for the facility was dated 07/08/2021.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-K

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure there was individual space for each child's belongings. Evidence: Some of the children's book bags were hung on hooks with no identifying space for each. Other bags were observed, group together on the floor.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. Evidence: On the playground, two children were observed on a portable see-saw. There was no resilient surfacing underneath this piece of equipment.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “Based on observation the center did not ensure there was at least 12 inches of space between cots when children are resting. Evidence: Children were observed napping on cots in the front room. There was not at least 12 inches of space between the cots, the children were napping on.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks. Evidence: Staff #1 (hired 05/19/2022) did not have documentation of the results of a central registry check.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a record review the center did not ensure each child had all required information in their record. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (enrolled 05/02/2022), did not have complete information for 2 required emergency contacts. 2. Child #2 (enrolled 07/12/2022) did not have complete information for 1 of the 2 required emergency contacts.”
  4. Mar 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Bundle of Love Academy

Is Bundle of Love Academy licensed?

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

When was Bundle of Love Academy last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bundle of Love Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Bundle of Love Academy care for?

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

Does Bundle of Love Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bundle of Love Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bundle of Love Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 998-6871 to ask.

What is Bundle of Love Academy's phone number?

(757) 998-6871.

Where is Bundle of Love Academy?

3000 Churchland Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23321. The nearest other daycare we list is A Child's World Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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