The Learning Connection Child Development Center
7172 Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville, VA
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Right at School, LLC - Laurel Meadow is a licensed child care center in Mechanicsville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Right at School, LLC - Laurel Meadow has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 15 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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8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the following shall apply 5. A menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall be dated. The current menu for September was not posted as required. The menu displayed at the center was dated for the month of May.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have documentation of current CPR certifications on file. CPR training for Staff #1 was overdue by three months, and Staff #2?s CPR training was overdue by one month.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The program is required to post the Inspection Summary and the Violation Notice in a visible location. During the inspection conducted on September 2, 2026, the most recent Inspection Summary and Violation Notice provided on 5/19/2026, were not posted in a publicly visible location as required.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies as documented in the allergy plan . This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. An allergy list was not posted nor available for viewing. An allergy was documented for Child #2, who was present on the date of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have a current certification in first aid. On 9/2/2026, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were supervising 29 children; neither staff member had completed first aid training or had any certification on record.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. On 9/2/2026, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were supervising 29 children; neither staff member had completed CPR training or had any certification on record.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center has obtained written authorization from a parent or guardian. The medication plan for Child #1 did not have the parent or guardian’s signature.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. Children’s records were not available for review. Staff reported that parents had not completed any children’s records as of date. The program began on 8/24/2026, and 29 children were in care.”
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 did not have documentation on file verifying completion of orientation. Although an orientation form was present, it was marked "needs completion".”
8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who meets the requirements in subdivision 1 of this subsection. Child #1 and Child #2, each had prescribed emergency medications on site. Staff #1 and Staff #2, who were responsible for supervising these children during the inspection, were not currently MAT trained.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. On 9/2/2026, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were supervising 29 children, neither staff had current documentation of training in performing daily health observations.”
8VAC20-780-510-F
“The medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. Medication was stored for Child #1; there was not a medication authorization completed. Staff reported the medication had not been administered to date.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not complete an evacuation drill for the month of August 2026.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person:any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities and name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which shall be kept at the center. Health information and emergency contact details were not available onsite for Staff #1 and Staff #2.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have documentation of current first aid certifications on file. First aid training for Staff #1 was overdue by three months, and Staff #2?s first aid training was overdue by one month.”
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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 2, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 1 of 3 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.
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 941-6759 to ask.
(804) 941-6759.
8248 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Connection Child Development Center, 0.6 miles away.