Karen Jordan
Hampton, VA 23669 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Live Laugh Grow Academy
- licensed capacity
- 68
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $175
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About Live Laugh Grow Academy
Live Laugh Grow Academy is a licensed child care center in Hampton, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists weekly tuition from $175 to $275.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 68 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Daily life | Snacks provided. Potty training: Self help skills such as potty training are fostered |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Siblings Discount 20% Off |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation services for school-age children to and from school) |
| Licensed capacity | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Live Laugh Grow Academy lists weekly tuition from $175 to $275.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Pre-k Rooms 3 Years-School Age, Full Time | $205 |
| Toddler 2 1/2 years old, Full Time | $225 |
| Toddler 2 1/2 years old, Part Time | $175 |
| Waddlers Rooms 16 months-24 months, Full Time | $275 |
| Waddlers Rooms 16 months-24 months, Part Time | $215 |
| Registration Annually Per Family | $100 |
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Live Laugh Grow Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #ID47047
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 27 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safety and hazards 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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May 13, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Diapering areas shall have a sink with running warm water, a nonabsorbent surface for changing diapers and a non hand operated diaper disposal system. The diapering areas in the baby room, older infants room, toddler room, and 2's room did not have a sink with running water. In the baby room, there was a tear in the diapering pad causing it to be absorbent and the diaper disposal system was hand operated.”
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 14 children present in the twos room, but only 12 were marked present on the attendance record.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate resilient surfacing in the fall zones under and around equipment. Two separate 4-seater teeter totters did not have 6' of fall zone around the equipment. One was 2' from a wood border and the other was 1' from a wood border. There was approximately 1" - 2" depth of mulch when there should be at least 6" depth of mulch. There was 4" depth of mulch at the foot of the blude slide when there should be at least 6" depth.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #3 and Staff #5 updated screening were due 2 months ago.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Children and staff hands are to be washed after diapering. In the 2's room, a staff member changed a child's diaper. The staff nor the child's hands were washed after the diaper change.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the 2's room, there was a portable heater sitting on a shelf approximately 4' high with the cord hanging down to an electrical outlet, within reach of children. The heater was on and hot to the touch.”
Sep 17, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have resilient surfacing in the fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall. There was less than 1" depth of mulch at the foot of the blue slide when there should have been 6" depth of mulch.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering surface is to be used only for diapering or cleaning children. A box of children's supplies was stored on the diapering surface.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The center must have staff records with required documentation. The record for Staff #5 did not have documentation of qualifications for the job position.”
8VAC20-780-320-B
“Restrooms shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. The hall bathrooms did not have paper towels or an air dryer.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Diaper ointment or cream does not need to be kept locked but shall be inaccessible to children. Two diaper ointments were stored in an unlocked cabinet under the diapering table in the toddler room, within reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“(Repeat violation) Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A bottle of disinfectant spray and disinfectant wipes with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were in an unlocked cabinet under the diapering table in the toddler room, within reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“The center shall have annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply, sewage disposal system and food service, if applicable. The most recent health inspection report did not address meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal.”
Sep 17, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have resilient surfacing in the fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall. There was less than 1" depth of mulch at the foot of the blue slide when there should have been 6" depth of mulch.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering surface is to be used only for diapering or cleaning children. A box of children's supplies was stored on the diapering surface.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The center must have staff records with required documentation. The record for Staff #5 did not have documentation of qualifications for the job position.”
8VAC20-780-320-B
“Restrooms shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. The hall bathrooms did not have paper towels or an air dryer.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Diaper ointment or cream does not need to be kept locked but shall be inaccessible to children. Two diaper ointments were stored in an unlocked cabinet under the diapering table in the toddler room, within reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“(Repeat violation) Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A bottle of disinfectant spray and disinfectant wipes with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were in an unlocked cabinet under the diapering table in the toddler room, within reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“The center shall have annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply, sewage disposal system and food service, if applicable. The most recent health inspection report did not address meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal.”
Jun 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Staff #2 did not attend the update training in the past 12 months.”
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. Three cleaning products with a label "keep out of reach of children" were in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children, in the room with 4 three year old children at nap time.”
Jun 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Staff #2 did not attend the update training in the past 12 months.”
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. Three cleaning products with a label "keep out of reach of children" were in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children, in the room with 4 three year old children at nap time.”
Dec 2, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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 and shall be retrained at three-year intervals. Staff #1, who is currently working with children in the center, does not have documentation of current CPR certifications on record.”
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 and shall be retrained at three-year intervals. Staff #1, who is currently working with children in the center, does not have documentation of current First Aid certifications on record.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“(Repeat Violation) Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition to include rusting or breakage of any equipment and chipped or peeling paint. The floor vent in the restroom used by children in care was rusted and had areas of peeling paint.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Six children's cups brought from home and containing liquid located in the toddler room were not labeled with t he child's name or dated.”
Dec 2, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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 and shall be retrained at three-year intervals. Staff #1, who is currently working with children in the center, does not have documentation of current CPR certifications on record.”
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 and shall be retrained at three-year intervals. Staff #1, who is currently working with children in the center, does not have documentation of current First Aid certifications on record.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“(Repeat Violation) Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition to include rusting or breakage of any equipment and chipped or peeling paint. The floor vent in the restroom used by children in care was rusted and had areas of peeling paint.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Six children's cups brought from home and containing liquid located in the toddler room were not labeled with t he child's name or dated.”
Jun 6, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on staff interview and observation, the licensee did not ensure the first aid kt caontianed all required supplies. Evidence: The center did not have a traingular bandage. Confirmed by director.”
8VAC20-780-140-B
“Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure child has had physical examination prior to attendance or with in 30days from start date. Evidence: Child #3 did not have a physical available during the inspection. Confirmed by the center director.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure areas and equipment of the center , inside and outside shall be maintained in a clean , safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the school age room, behind the tv there was white paint chips on the floor and the paint is peeling off the bottom of the wall.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: Staff #1 hire date 01/22/2024. TB test results 10/24/2023 which is not within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #4 hire date 12/11/2023. TB test results 9/13/2023 which is not within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was resilient surface in the fallzone on underneath and seurrounding equipment that requires resilent surfacing. Evidence: There were two spring rockers with multiple seats on the playground .There was no resilent surfacing underneath spring rocker. There was grass and dirt underneath the spring rockers.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure when centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: The center provided water and chips/cheese puffs. The center should have two components for snack either milk, meat, fruit, vegetable,or grain.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure staff records obtained all required documentation. Evidence: Record for Staff #1 did not have documentation of completion of orientation. Staff #4, Staff #3 and Staff #2 did not have documentation of the completion of in person skills component of CPR .”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on staff record review, the licensee did not ensure staff completed Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course with in 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 hired 1/22/2024, there was not documentation that confirmed staff completed Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course by 4/23/2024.”
Jun 6, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on staff interview and observation, the licensee did not ensure the first aid kt caontianed all required supplies. Evidence: The center did not have a traingular bandage. Confirmed by director.”
8VAC20-780-140-B
“Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure child has had physical examination prior to attendance or with in 30days from start date. Evidence: Child #3 did not have a physical available during the inspection. Confirmed by the center director.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure areas and equipment of the center , inside and outside shall be maintained in a clean , safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the school age room, behind the tv there was white paint chips on the floor and the paint is peeling off the bottom of the wall.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: Staff #1 hire date 01/22/2024. TB test results 10/24/2023 which is not within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #4 hire date 12/11/2023. TB test results 9/13/2023 which is not within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was resilient surface in the fallzone on underneath and seurrounding equipment that requires resilent surfacing. Evidence: There were two spring rockers with multiple seats on the playground .There was no resilent surfacing underneath spring rocker. There was grass and dirt underneath the spring rockers.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure when centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: The center provided water and chips/cheese puffs. The center should have two components for snack either milk, meat, fruit, vegetable,or grain.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure staff records obtained all required documentation. Evidence: Record for Staff #1 did not have documentation of completion of orientation. Staff #4, Staff #3 and Staff #2 did not have documentation of the completion of in person skills component of CPR .”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on staff record review, the licensee did not ensure staff completed Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course with in 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 hired 1/22/2024, there was not documentation that confirmed staff completed Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course by 4/23/2024.”
Sep 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not obtain the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which any individual staff has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Six staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #1, whose date of hire is 3/33/2023, contained a sworn disclosure statement indicating that staff #1 resided in Massachusetts within the preceding 5 years. The record for staff #1 did not contain the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from Massachusetts. The program director confirmed that these background check results had not been obtained. The record for staff #5, whose date of hire is 5/16/2022, contained a sworn disclosure statement indicating that staff #5 resided in Missouri within the preceding 5 years. The record for staff #5 did not contain the results of a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from Missouri. The program director confirmed that these background check results had not been obtained”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not always obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: Six staff f records were reviewed. The record for staff #6 contained the most recent Tuberculosis screening which was dated 5/26/2021, more than two years ago. The program director confirmed that there was not a more recent screening result available for staff #6.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“***REPEAT VIOLATION*** Based on observation, the licensee did not keep all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The licensing inspector observed unlocked chemicals to include disinfecting spray, hand sanitizer, surface cleaner, dish detergent and glass cleaner in unlocked locations accessible to children in care, in classrooms throughout the center. The labels on these products each contained a warning to "keep out of reach of children" as well as additional warnings. These chemicals were observed under the diapering table in the Infant Classroom, under the diapering table in the toddler classroom, under the diapering table in the Two's classroom and in an unlocked cabinet in the Three's classroom. The program director confirmed the presence of these chemicals in unlocked locations during the inspection.”
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Sep 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not obtain the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which any individual staff has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Six staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #1, whose date of hire is 3/33/2023, contained a sworn disclosure statement indicating that staff #1 resided in Massachusetts within the preceding 5 years. The record for staff #1 did not contain the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from Massachusetts. The program director confirmed that these background check results had not been obtained. The record for staff #5, whose date of hire is 5/16/2022, contained a sworn disclosure statement indicating that staff #5 resided in Missouri within the preceding 5 years. The record for staff #5 did not contain the results of a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from Missouri. The program director confirmed that these background check results had not been obtained”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not always obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: Six staff f records were reviewed. The record for staff #6 contained the most recent Tuberculosis screening which was dated 5/26/2021, more than two years ago. The program director confirmed that there was not a more recent screening result available for staff #6.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“***REPEAT VIOLATION*** Based on observation, the licensee did not keep all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The licensing inspector observed unlocked chemicals to include disinfecting spray, hand sanitizer, surface cleaner, dish detergent and glass cleaner in unlocked locations accessible to children in care, in classrooms throughout the center. The labels on these products each contained a warning to "keep out of reach of children" as well as additional warnings. These chemicals were observed under the diapering table in the Infant Classroom, under the diapering table in the toddler classroom, under the diapering table in the Two's classroom and in an unlocked cabinet in the Three's classroom. The program director confirmed the presence of these chemicals in unlocked locations during the inspection.”
Jun 6, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure central registry findings results were recieved within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The center did not provide the licensing inspector with the central registry results for staff #2 and staff #3 both hired in 2021.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the most recent violation notice was posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The violation notice posted was from October of 2021. The most recent inspection was conducted October 25, 2022.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the diaper surface was non- absorbant. Evidence: In the infant room, their was a tear on the diapering surface.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure docmentation was maintained for lockdown drills . Evidence: The emergency drill docuemtation provided for 2022 did not have documentation of a lockdown drill that is doane annually.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure hazordous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was disinfectant aersol spray in the infant room and two bottles of handsantitzer at the entrance. Both have two warning labels.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the areas and equipment of the center inside were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the bathrooms down the right hallway the frame has peeling paint. In the three year classroom, a vent cover was missing and there was hole.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the staff to child ratio for birth up to 16 months- ratio 1:4 ( staff: children). Evidence : On June 6, 2023, at 12:20pm there was 1 staff with 6 children. Confirmed with staff in the room.”
Jun 6, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure central registry findings results were recieved within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The center did not provide the licensing inspector with the central registry results for staff #2 and staff #3 both hired in 2021.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the most recent violation notice was posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The violation notice posted was from October of 2021. The most recent inspection was conducted October 25, 2022.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the diaper surface was non- absorbant. Evidence: In the infant room, their was a tear on the diapering surface.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure docmentation was maintained for lockdown drills . Evidence: The emergency drill docuemtation provided for 2022 did not have documentation of a lockdown drill that is doane annually.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure hazordous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was disinfectant aersol spray in the infant room and two bottles of handsantitzer at the entrance. Both have two warning labels.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the areas and equipment of the center inside were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the bathrooms down the right hallway the frame has peeling paint. In the three year classroom, a vent cover was missing and there was hole.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the staff to child ratio for birth up to 16 months- ratio 1:4 ( staff: children). Evidence : On June 6, 2023, at 12:20pm there was 1 staff with 6 children. Confirmed with staff in the room.”
Oct 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure when centers choose to provide meals or snacks they shall follow most recent age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period should be proivded to parents and/or posted. Evidence: During the inspection there was not a menu posted for one week. The children were observed eating confetti cake muffins for morning snack . Morning snack needs be at least 2 componets and meet USDA requirements.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on staff interview and document reviewed, the licensee did not ensure the center had written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: During the inspection the staff were unable to locate the written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”
8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes
“Based on staff interview and video footage, the facility did not ensure the staff are ensuring care protection and guidance. Evidence: 1- On October 13, 2022, Staff #1 walks over to a child and kicks the basket. Child #1 is on the floor and the basket hits child #1. Child#1 moves his hand to his face. Staff#2 goes to child #1 approximately10- 15 seconds after the incident to comfort child #1. 2- Staff #1 stated she kicked the toy bucket when playing with another child and the bucket hit child #1 in face. Staff #2 stated Staff #1 kicked the bucket to move it and the bucket hit child #1 in the face. Staff #1 and staff #2 confirmed they did not contact the person in charge to inform them of the incident. Staff #2 stated there was no mark on the face initially and no first aid was provided. 3- Staff #3 stated after nap child #1 woke up with mark on his face. Staff #3 saw a mark and felt a bump on his face. Staff #3 stated ice pack was provided to the child#1. 4- Staff #3 contacted staff #2 to find out what happened to child # 1 and she stated child#1 was hit by the basket kicked by staff #1. Staff #3 stated the inital report provided in the system was edited after it was sent to the parent.”
8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes
“Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure injury report contained all required information. Evidence: The following was missing on the injury reported provided on October 25, 2022 , the date and time parent was notified, staff present, how parent was notified, any future action to prevent recurrence of injury, two staff signature or one staff signature and parent signature.”
Oct 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure when centers choose to provide meals or snacks they shall follow most recent age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period should be proivded to parents and/or posted. Evidence: During the inspection there was not a menu posted for one week. The children were observed eating confetti cake muffins for morning snack . Morning snack needs be at least 2 componets and meet USDA requirements.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on staff interview and document reviewed, the licensee did not ensure the center had written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: During the inspection the staff were unable to locate the written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”
8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes
“Based on staff interview and video footage, the facility did not ensure the staff are ensuring care protection and guidance. Evidence: 1- On October 13, 2022, Staff #1 walks over to a child and kicks the basket. Child #1 is on the floor and the basket hits child #1. Child#1 moves his hand to his face. Staff#2 goes to child #1 approximately10- 15 seconds after the incident to comfort child #1. 2- Staff #1 stated she kicked the toy bucket when playing with another child and the bucket hit child #1 in face. Staff #2 stated Staff #1 kicked the bucket to move it and the bucket hit child #1 in the face. Staff #1 and staff #2 confirmed they did not contact the person in charge to inform them of the incident. Staff #2 stated there was no mark on the face initially and no first aid was provided. 3- Staff #3 stated after nap child #1 woke up with mark on his face. Staff #3 saw a mark and felt a bump on his face. Staff #3 stated ice pack was provided to the child#1. 4- Staff #3 contacted staff #2 to find out what happened to child # 1 and she stated child#1 was hit by the basket kicked by staff #1. Staff #3 stated the inital report provided in the system was edited after it was sent to the parent.”
8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes
“Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure injury report contained all required information. Evidence: The following was missing on the injury reported provided on October 25, 2022 , the date and time parent was notified, staff present, how parent was notified, any future action to prevent recurrence of injury, two staff signature or one staff signature and parent signature.”
Oct 25, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure when centers choose to provide meals or snacks they shall follow most recent age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period should be proivded to parents and/or posted. Evidence: During the inspection there was not a menu posted for one week. The children were observed eating confetti cake muffins for morning snack . Morning snack needs be at least 2 componets and meet USDA requirements.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on staff interview and document reviewed, the licensee did not ensure the center had written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: During the inspection the staff were unable to locate the written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”
8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes
“Based on staff interview and video footage, the facility did not ensure the staff are ensuring care protection and guidance. Evidence: 1- On October 13, 2022, Staff #1 walks over to a child and kicks the basket. Child #1 is on the floor and the basket hits child #1. Child#1 moves his hand to his face. Staff#2 goes to child #1 approximately10- 15 seconds after the incident to comfort child #1. 2- Staff #1 stated she kicked the toy bucket when playing with another child and the bucket hit child #1 in face. Staff #2 stated Staff #1 kicked the bucket to move it and the bucket hit child #1 in the face. Staff #1 and staff #2 confirmed they did not contact the person in charge to inform them of the incident. Staff #2 stated there was no mark on the face initially and no first aid was provided. 3- Staff #3 stated after nap child #1 woke up with mark on his face. Staff #3 saw a mark and felt a bump on his face. Staff #3 stated ice pack was provided to the child#1. 4- Staff #3 contacted staff #2 to find out what happened to child # 1 and she stated child#1 was hit by the basket kicked by staff #1. Staff #3 stated the inital report provided in the system was edited after it was sent to the parent.”
8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes
“Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure injury report contained all required information. Evidence: The following was missing on the injury reported provided on October 25, 2022 , the date and time parent was notified, staff present, how parent was notified, any future action to prevent recurrence of injury, two staff signature or one staff signature and parent signature.”
Oct 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on video footage, the licensee did not ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On September 26, 2022 the classroom was divide by shelving. The video camera on young 3?s classroom, showed children playing with no sight supervision. The video camera on the older 3?s classroom, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #1 are sitting with children in the older 3's classroom. Staff #2 reviewed video footage and confirmed that there was no staff within sight of the children.”
Aug 12, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the center was clean , safe and operable. Evidence: On August 12, 2022, staff confirmed they did not have hot water. On August 17, 2022 , the owner confirmed the hot water heater was turned off and there was no hot water. The bathrooms on the right side of the building, one bathroom had gloves on the floor a potty training seat on the floor and trash. The second bathroom, had a diaper hanging out of the trash can. In the school age, pre-k and infant hallway, there was a bathroom with a trash can overflowing of used parper towels. In the kitchen, there was two boxes of trash and trash bags over flowing of trash. In between the toddlers and two’s classroom, there is an AC unit cord that is hanging and is a tripping hazard. In the three year old classroom, there is an AC unit cord hanging that is a tripping hazard. In between the toddlers and two’s classroom, there was a vent cover that was broken that is sharp and can entangle shoe laces.”
8VAC20-780-440-B Complaint related: Yes
“Based on observation licensee did not ensure there the mats and cots were identifired for specific children. Evidence: In the three year old classroom, the staff confirmed the mats/cots were not labeled.”
May 13, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-I
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure during the designated rest period, when children are resting period ratio for children 16 through 24 months of age: one staff per 10 children. Evidence: During the inspection, upon arrival there were twelve children between the ages of 20 months to 36 months were observed napping in the toddler classroom with 1 staff. The required ratio is 1:10. Staff confirmed child #1 was the youngest child and there were 12 children and 1 staff.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on on observation, the licensee did not ensure that prpared infant formula shall be dated and label with the child's name. Evidence: In the Infant room, there was no date on the bottle. Confirmed with staff.”
8VAC20-780-570-B
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure bottles are used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. Evidence: In the infant room child #3 was drinking a bottlle in the crib.”
8VAC20-780-440-F
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the rest mats can be sanitized on all sides. Evidence: In the 3 year old classroom , there was a rest mat with multiple tears that a child was using during rest time.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Base on observation , the licensee did not ensure the crib was identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: Child #2 crib was not labeled for use by specific child. Confirmed by staff in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure that all hazardous materials were kept in a locked location. Evidence: In the 2 year old classroom, the cabinet was unlocked there were bleach solution and disinfectant sprays.”
May 13, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-I
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure during the designated rest period, when children are resting period ratio for children 16 through 24 months of age: one staff per 10 children. Evidence: During the inspection, upon arrival there were twelve children between the ages of 20 months to 36 months were observed napping in the toddler classroom with 1 staff. The required ratio is 1:10. Staff confirmed child #1 was the youngest child and there were 12 children and 1 staff.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on on observation, the licensee did not ensure that prpared infant formula shall be dated and label with the child's name. Evidence: In the Infant room, there was no date on the bottle. Confirmed with staff.”
8VAC20-780-570-B
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure bottles are used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. Evidence: In the infant room child #3 was drinking a bottlle in the crib.”
8VAC20-780-440-F
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the rest mats can be sanitized on all sides. Evidence: In the 3 year old classroom , there was a rest mat with multiple tears that a child was using during rest time.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Base on observation , the licensee did not ensure the crib was identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: Child #2 crib was not labeled for use by specific child. Confirmed by staff in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure that all hazardous materials were kept in a locked location. Evidence: In the 2 year old classroom, the cabinet was unlocked there were bleach solution and disinfectant sprays.”
Oct 12, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
22VAC40-185-270-A
“Based on observations, the licensee did not ensure areas/equipment of center maintained in a clean , safe and operable conditions. Evidence : In the infant classroom, there was a white metal vent bent that could cause finger attachment and sharp edge on the vent.”
22VAC40-185-550-C
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there procedures /map for shelter in place posted conspicuously on the floor. Evidence: Staff #1 confirmed she was unable locate the posting of shelter-in-place. procedures or maps in the the building.”
22VAC40-185-280-B
“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the hazardous substances kept in locked place. Evidence: In following areas there were hazardous substances that were not locked by a safe locking method that prevents access by children: In the infant classroom, there was hand saitizer on the floor by the sink next to toys. In the toddler room, their was lotion on a shelf. In the bathroom, there was diaper rash spray and grease grime wipes. All hazardous substances were labeled with a warning and keep out reach of children.”
22VAC40-185-500-B
“Based on observation , the licensee did not ensure there was a foot operated diaper pale. Evidence: In the infant room, the diapering pale was not foot operated. Confirmed by Staff #1.”
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FAQ
Questions about Live Laugh Grow Academy
Is Live Laugh Grow Academy licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Live Laugh Grow Academy last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Live Laugh Grow Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 9 of 9 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 Live Laugh Grow Academy care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Live Laugh Grow Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Live Laugh Grow Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Live Laugh Grow Academy cost?
Weekly tuition from $175 to $275, as it lists it.
What is Live Laugh Grow Academy's phone number?
(757) 750-3311.
Where is Live Laugh Grow Academy?
710 W Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23666. The nearest other daycare we list is R & M Childcare, 0.2 miles away.