Phases Prep Academy School House
54 East Cedar Fork Road, Richmond, VA
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Love and Learn Child Care is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 53 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 53 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Love and Learn Child Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 12 visits · 11 rules in all
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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8VAC20-780-240-C
“Orientation must be documented for each staff prior to working alone with children and shall include specific topics. Staff #4, did not have documentation of completed orientation training. Staff #4 has been employed for over two months.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of an updated tuberculosis (TB) screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due 3 months ago.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The diaper changing pad in the infant and toddler area had a tear, making it no longer nonabsorbent.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. The last documented shelter in place drill was December 2024.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. The last documented shelter in place drill was December 2024.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering area shall have a leakproof covered receptacle for soiled linens. The trashcan in the bathroom was not covered. There were diapers in the trash.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering area shall have a leakproof covered receptacle for soiled linens. The trashcan in the bathroom was not covered. There were diapers in the trash.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff 1 had 14 hours of annual training; Staff 2 had 13 hours of annual training.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff 1 had 14 hours of annual training; Staff 2 had 13 hours of annual training.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on review of three staff records, the facility failed to have documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement on file by the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 6/1/2023) did not complete a sworn disclosure statement until 6/07/2023. Staff 2 (date of employment 7/05/2023) did not have documentation of a sworn disclosure until 7/10/2023.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of 3 staff records, the center failed to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening or test within the required time frame. The test or screening must be done at the time of employment, prior to coming in contact with children, and no more than 30 days prior to of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 7/5/2023) had a TB test 10/09/2023 and Staff 3 (date of employment 7/17/2023) had a TB test on 10/06/2023.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of three staff records, the facility failed to have documentation of a completed search of the central registry ( CPS check) on file for each staff within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 6/1/2023), Staff 2 (date of employment 7/05/2023), and Staff 3 (date of employment 7/17/2023) did not have a completed search of the central registry on file. There was no documentation of having submitted the search of the central registry within 7 days of employment as required.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of five children’s records, the facility failed to have a physical examination for each child within 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child 1 (date of enrollment 12/08/2023) did not have documentation of a physical.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on review of the emergency drill log and staff interview, the facility failed to conduct a lockdown drill at least once annually. Evidence: there was no documentation of a lockdown drill. Staff confirmed that a lockdown has not been conducted.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on review of three staff records, the facility failed to have documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement on file by the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 6/1/2023) did not complete a sworn disclosure statement until 6/07/2023. Staff 2 (date of employment 7/05/2023) did not have documentation of a sworn disclosure until 7/10/2023.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of 3 staff records, the center failed to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening or test within the required time frame. The test or screening must be done at the time of employment, prior to coming in contact with children, and no more than 30 days prior to of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 7/5/2023) had a TB test 10/09/2023 and Staff 3 (date of employment 7/17/2023) had a TB test on 10/06/2023.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of three staff records, the facility failed to have documentation of a completed search of the central registry ( CPS check) on file for each staff within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 6/1/2023), Staff 2 (date of employment 7/05/2023), and Staff 3 (date of employment 7/17/2023) did not have a completed search of the central registry on file. There was no documentation of having submitted the search of the central registry within 7 days of employment as required.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of five children’s records, the facility failed to have a physical examination for each child within 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child 1 (date of enrollment 12/08/2023) did not have documentation of a physical.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on review of the emergency drill log and staff interview, the facility failed to conduct a lockdown drill at least once annually. Evidence: there was no documentation of a lockdown drill. Staff confirmed that a lockdown has not been conducted.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on a review of one staff record, the facility failed to have a subsequent communicable tuberculosis (TB) test or screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: Staff 1 had a tuberculosis test that expired 9/21/2022.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on staff interview, the facility failed to maintain documentation of practiced emergency drills. Evidence: the facility did not have documentation of evacuation drills in 2023.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on a review of one staff record, the facility failed to have a subsequent communicable tuberculosis (TB) test or screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: Staff 1 had a tuberculosis test that expired 9/21/2022.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on staff interview, the facility failed to maintain documentation of practiced emergency drills. Evidence: the facility did not have documentation of evacuation drills in 2023.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on review of four staff records, the facility failed to have documentation of orientation prior to the staff member working alone with children. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 8/22/2022) did not have documentation of orientation on file. Staff 2 said she had received orientation training. The center director confirmed that the documentation could not be located.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of four staff records, the facility failed to have required documentation in each file. Two references as to character, reputation, and competence should be checked prior to employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 8/22/2022) and Staff 3 (date of employment 8/18/2022) did not have documentation of two references on file. Center director stated she had made the calls, but could not locate the documentation.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of 4 staff records and staff interview, the center failed to obtain documentation of a repeat negative tuberculosis screening or test (TB) at least every two years. Evidence: the TB test for Staff 1 needed to be renewed by 7/29/2022. The center failed to have documentation of a repeat TB test or screening on file.”
8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on review of four staff records, the facility failed to have documentation of orientation prior to the staff member working alone with children. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 8/22/2022) did not have documentation of orientation on file. Staff 2 said she had received orientation training. The center director confirmed that the documentation could not be located.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of four staff records, the facility failed to have required documentation in each file. Two references as to character, reputation, and competence should be checked prior to employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 8/22/2022) and Staff 3 (date of employment 8/18/2022) did not have documentation of two references on file. Center director stated she had made the calls, but could not locate the documentation.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of 4 staff records and staff interview, the center failed to obtain documentation of a repeat negative tuberculosis screening or test (TB) at least every two years. Evidence: the TB test for Staff 1 needed to be renewed by 7/29/2022. The center failed to have documentation of a repeat TB test or screening on file.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 10 of 12 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.
53, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 328-2228 to ask.
(804) 328-2228.
5184 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA 23223. The nearest other daycare we list is Love and Learn Child Care, under 0.1 miles away.