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Live Laugh Learn Child Development Center LLC

A child day center in Tazewell, Virginia 24651

144 Martingale Drive, Tazewell, Virginia 24651. (276) 988-0900.

Virginia’s own record, on legacy.dss.virginia.gov

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The short answer

The last 24 months 23 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Every month

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What these words mean4
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

21 inspections on record, the latest on Oct 15, 2026.

24 violations cited in the last three years.

Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

When those deficiencies happened

23 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

23 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

Oct 15, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
  • The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

    “The most recent inspection documents were not posted.”

    Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

  • Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

    “HVAC cover was loose on the door in the main hallway. Peeling paint was found in both infant rooms. Door trim was missing in two locations in the main infant room.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

  • Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.

    “The 3-4 year old classroom was missing one outlet cover and the 16-24 month classroom was missing two outlet covers.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-290-3.

Apr 30, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
  • The most recent licensing inspection is required to be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

    “The most recent inspection was not posted.”

    Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

  • Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days of after the first day of attendance.

    “There was no physical examination for child #1 and child #2 and they had been enrolled for 5 months (#1) and 2 months (#2).”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

  • Centers licensed for the care of infants and toddlers shall provide a separate playground area for these children that has at least 25 square feet of unpaved surface per infant/toddler on the outdoor area at any one time. This space may be counted as part of the 75 square feet required in subsection B of this section.

    “The play area did not have 25 sq. feet of unpaved surface per infant/toddler”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-310-F.

Nov 3, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
  • Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

    “There was a loose nail sticking out of the baseboard in the infant room. The return vent in the infant area was dirty and had two loose screws.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

  • 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.

    “Spray bottles of cleaning materials were in the infant changing area and the diapering area in the hallway were not locked on upper shelves.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

  • Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.

    “There was a prepared bottle not labeled.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Apr 8, 2025: inspection8 deficiencies
  • Centers are required to post the most recent violation notice inspection summary as required by the Superintendent.

    “The most recent inspection summary from 10/16/2024 was not posted.”

    Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

  • The center must request a fingerprint/criminal history check and a search of the central registry every five years.

    “Employee #2 had been employed for more than 5 years and had not completed a repeat central registry check and national criminal background check.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

  • The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

    “Staff #6, who had been employed for 3 weeks, did not have a central registry search requested.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

  • Applicant/agent is required to complete a repeat national criminal check every 5 years.

    “Applicant agent #1 had not completed a repeat criminal check every 5 years.”

    Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

  • Center staff are required at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening testing to submit follow up screening or test results.

    “Staff #4’s last TB test was dated 4/1/2023, therefore it was past due 7 days.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

  • Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

    “The posts at the end of the ramp that leads to the playground in which children have access has 4 nails that are protruding from the wood and one piece of wood is missing. The return air vent near the infant and toddler room where they have access was dirty.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

  • Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using safe locking method that prevents access by children.

    “A container of disinfectant wipes were unlocked in a room the hallway where children have access.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

  • When centers supply snacks or meals, the most recent age-appropriate nutritional requirements of USDA are required to be followed.

    “Children were eating snacks that did not meet the USDA nutritional requirements. Snacks are required to have two elements and some children had one element and were drinking water.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

Oct 16, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
  • The center is required to maintain the areas inside and outside in a safe condition.

    “There 3-5 protruding nails on the wooden ramp that children use to enter and exit the building.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

  • Hazardous substances such as cleaning supplies shall be kept locked.

    “There was a bottle of bleach under the kitchen sink, the supply closet was unlocked with cleaning supplies stored an upper shelf such as a bottle of Fabuloso , and the changing table room area had a disinfectant stored on an upper shelf unlocked.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

May 13, 2024: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-790-600-D-1

    “Based on record review, all staff did not have first aid and CPR certification. Evidence: Staff #4’s first aid and CPR certification expired 4/2024.”

    Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

May 13, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
  • 22.1-289.035-B-4

    The inspectors’ words, 103 words

    “Based on record review, a staff member did not have the required out of state background checks. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (DOH 4/10/23) stated on the sworn statement that they had lived out of state in the last five years and the out of state central registry check had not been completed. It is required to be requested by the end of the 30th day of employment. 2. There was no out of state criminal history name check prior to the 1st day of employment. 3. There was no out of state Sex Offender registry completed prior to the first day of employment.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

  • 8VAC20-780-160-C

    “Based on record review, staff did not have the required two year repeat TB screening. Evidence: Staff #5’s last TB screening was 4/14/2022. Tb screenings are due every two years.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

  • 8VAC20-780-270-A

    “Based on observation, the center failed to keep equipment of the center maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a plastic inch worm ride toy that was cracked creating a pinch point. 2. The gate to the playground was loose and difficult to open and close. This gate faces the road.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Nov 16, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-780-270-A

    “Based on observation, an area of the center outside was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The fence on the playground was loose at the bottom causing an tripping and entangling hazard.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Apr 17, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-780-260-A

    “Based on record review and interview, the center did not have an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: 1. The last fire inspection was dated 12/17/2021.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-270-A

    “Based on observation, the center had a piece of equipment that was not safe. Evidence: There was a t.v. mounted in the infant room; the cord, approximately 3 feet long, was not secured to wall”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Feb 10, 2023: complaint inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-780-370-1

    “Based on interview, staff failed to place an infant on his back when placed in his crib. Evidence: Staff #1 stated that they placed the infant on his stomach in the crib.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-370-1. From a complaint.

Oct 12, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
  • 22.1-289.035-B-2

    “Based on record review, staff failed to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information described in subdivision B 2 of ? 19.2-392.02 before the hire date. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 was hired 01/12/2022 and the fingerprints were completed 06/21/2022.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

  • 8VAC20-770-60-B

    “Based on record review, an employee or volunteer of a licensed or registered child day program or of a family day home approved by a family day system must not be employed or provide volunteer service until the agency or home has the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 was hired 07/10/2022 and the sworn statement was signed 07/29/2022.”

    Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

  • 8VAC20-780-270-A

    “Based on observation, the center failed to maintain areas outside the center in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a a missing piece of decking and rotting piece of wood on the bottom step on the right corner of the steps leading to the main entrance.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-270-B

    “The center failed to meet the requirement of only using a portable heater during an emergency. Evidence: 1. The main classroom area had a portable electric heater plugged in. 2. Staff #1 stated the heater was used in the mornings.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-270-B.

  • 8VAC20-780-330-B

    The inspectors’ words, 201 words

    “The center failed to have where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing that complied with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 as shown in Figures 2 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) and 3 (Use Zones for Equipment) on pages 6-7 of the National Program for Playground Safety’s “Selecting Playground Surface Materials: Selecting the Best Surface Material for Your Playground,” February 2004, and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1. There was a slide on the play area that was 19 inches high that had a fall zone of 3-4 feet in the front and the sides. The fall zone is 6 feet on the sides. For the front of the slide, the fall zone requirement is 19 inches plus four feet.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

  • 8VAC20-780-540-E

    “The center failed to have a one working batter-operated radio in each building used by children. Evidence: 1. The battery operated radio did have have working batteries available.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

Jun 21, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
  • 22VAC40-185-270-A

    “Based on observation, a piece of equipment was not being used in a safe manner. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed in the infant room a t.v. on a bookshelf within reach of children and was a tipping hazard.”

    Rule 22VAC40-185-270-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-130-A

    “Based on record review, the center did not have up to date immunizations on file. Evidence: 1. Child #4 is an infant is 1.5 yrs. old and has one record of immunizations which has not been updated.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-330-B

    “Based on observation, the center did not have resilient surfacing where required. Evidence: 1. There is a school bus shaped piece of climbing equipment on the playground which does not have resilient surfacing under or around it.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

  • 8VAC20-780-330-F

    “Based on observation, the center did not provide a shady area on the playground in the month of June. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed the playground and it did not have a shady area.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-330-F.

Nov 8, 2021: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
  • 22VAC40-665-580-E-1

    “Based on record reviews, the center failed to have staff obtain CPR training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed two staff records. One of two records reviewed (staff record #1) did not contain documentation of CPR training. Staff #1’s date of employment was 08/25/2020.”

    Rule 22VAC40-665-580-E-1.

  • 22VAC40-665-580-E-2

    “Based on record reviews, the center failed to have staff obtain first aid training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed two staff records. One of two records reviewed (staff record #1) did not contain documentation that staff had completed first aid training. Staff #1’s date of employment was 08/25/2020.”

    Rule 22VAC40-665-580-E-2.

All 21 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 15, 2026Subsidy health and safety inspection3 violations cited
Apr 30, 2026Subsidy health and safety inspection3 violations cited
Nov 3, 2025Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Nov 3, 2025Inspection3 violations cited
Apr 8, 2025Inspection8 violations cited
Apr 8, 2025Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Oct 16, 2024Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Oct 16, 2024Inspection2 violations cited
May 13, 2024Subsidy health and safety inspection1 violation cited
May 13, 2024Inspection3 violations cited
Nov 16, 2023Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 violation cited
Apr 17, 2023Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Apr 17, 2023Inspection2 violations cited
Feb 10, 2023Complaint inspection1 violation cited
Oct 12, 2022Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Oct 12, 2022Inspection6 violations cited
Jun 21, 2022Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Jun 21, 2022Inspection4 violations cited
Nov 8, 2021InspectionNo violations cited
Nov 8, 2021Subsidy health and safety inspection2 violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Nov 6, 2028.
  • A current subsidy provider.
  • Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
  • Capacity: 24 children.
Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

Has Virginia acted against it?

  • 1 complaint inspection on record.
  • No complaint allegations published with findings.

Who does the caring?

  • Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 13 child care providers in Tazewell County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 24.
Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
  • Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
  • Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
  • A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
  • Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
  • Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.

Sources

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Source:

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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