Loving Arms Academy, LLC
A child day center in Stafford, Virginia 22554
8 Dorothy Lane, Stafford, Virginia 22554. (540) 602-2647.
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The short answer
- 32 deficiencies in the last three years
- Oct 222026 the latest visit on record
- 50 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
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?
28 inspections on record, the latest on Oct 22, 2026.
32 violations cited in the last three years.
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
32 deficiencies in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Oct 22, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks.
“In the Toddler classroom, two children were observed being given a snack at the table. The children’s hands were not washed before eating.”
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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.
“Child A, that was present in the Preschool classroom was not documented present on the daily written attendance”
Mar 11, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
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There shall always be at least one staff member on duty with current daily health observation training.
“There were no staff on site with current daily health observation training.”
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The sponsor shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury.
“The provider did not have current liability coverage.”
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Repeat Violation
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #1 was alone with a group of four children, ages six months to 2 years, and was not certified in CPR or first aid.”
Feb 12, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Staff are required to have current CPR certification.
“Staff #2’s CPR certification was overdue by more than two years.”
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Staff are required to have current First Aid certification.
“Staff #2’s First Aid certification was overdue by more than two years.”
Dec 10, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place.
“The most recent licensing inspection notice was not posted in the child day center.”
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Repeat Violation
“Required staff-to-child ratio for children ages birth up to 16 months is 1 staff for every 4 children. Upon arrival at the center, five children were observed in Infant classroom with one staff member.”
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Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled.
“The center did not have a file for Child #3.”
Sep 23, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Repeat Violation
“The child day program is required to submit to Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and develop and implement a plan to test potable water known to be used for consumption. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
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The required ratio for children birth up to 16 months is one staff per four children.
“Thirteen children between the ages of 8 months and 12 years were observed in the Preschool classroom with two staff.”
Aug 20, 2025: inspection15 deficiencies
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Employees shall provide a sworn statement or affirmation.
“Staff A’s record did not contain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement or affirmation. Staff A has been employed for over two years.”
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Each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a licensed child day program that serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.
“The child day center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
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Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.
“Caregiver B’s record did not contain documentation of a completed TB screening. Caregiver B has been employed for more than 30 days.”
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After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided.
“The child day center did not have documentation of a completed health inspection report.”
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“In the Two-year old classroom, there was chipped and peeling paint on the family picture wall.”
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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.
“In the Pre-K classroom, a container of laundry detergent was observed sitting on the bottom shelf inside of the Pre-K bathroom”
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The sponsor shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site.
“The child day center did not have documentation of current liability insurance.”
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The center shall develop written playground safety procedures.
“The child day center did not have documentation of playground safety procedures.”
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The required first aid kits shall include the minimum required supplies.
“The center’s first aid kit did not contain adhesive tape.”
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Required nonmedical emergency supplies shall include one working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children.
“The child day center did not have a working battery-operated radio.”
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Emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building.
“The lower level of the child day center did not have emergency procedures or maps posted.”
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The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.
“The center’s most recent documented fire drill was dated March 2025.”
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Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year.
“The center did not have documentation of completed shelter-in-place drills.”
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Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually.
“The center did not have documentation of completed lockdown drills.”
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Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the required information.
“Child #2’s record did not contain documentation of previous child day care and schools attended by the child and the child’s first date of attendance.”
Mar 6, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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The child day program is required to submit to Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and develop and implement a plan to test potable water known to be used for consumption.
“The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
Sep 10, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to repeat staff background checks every five years. The most recent background check on file for staff A was overdue by 14 months.”
Feb 23, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on review of two staff records it was determined that not all background checks were repeated every five years. Evidence: The most recent determination letter based on fingerprinting for staff A was dated 06/25/2018.”
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8VAC20-780-400-B
The inspectors’ words, 105 words
“Based on interviews and review of video footage it was determined that behavioral guidance was not always constructive in nature and age and stage appropriate. Evidence: On 02/14/2023 at approximately 9:39 a.m. child A (Age 4 years) is seen sitting at a table. Staff reported that the child began to talk and play during “work-time.” Staff A is seen roughly grabbing child A by the right arm and moving them away from the table. Child A is then seen crying and moving to the stairs. It was later found at around 5:30 p.m. that child A had three scratch marks on the right inside, underarm.”
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8VAC20-780-410-1
“Based on interviews and review of video footage it was determined that staff engaged in a forbidden action of rough handling a child. Evidence: On 02/14/2023 at approximately 9:39 a.m. child A (Age 4 years) is seen sitting at a table. Staff A is then seen grabbing child A under the right arm and removing them from the table. It was later found at around 5:30 p.m. that child A had three scratch marks on the right inside, under arm.”
Aug 15, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation it was determined that not all hazardous substances were kept locked. Evidence: A spray bottle of bleach and water solution was observed on a food cart placed against the wall between the infant and two year old room.”
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8VAC20-780-40-D
“Based on observation it was determined that the current license was not posted in a place conspicuous to the public. Evidence: The expired license is posted and not the current provisional license.”
Aug 15, 2023: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on interviews and review of documentation it was determined that not all areas in the center were maintained in operable condition. Evidence: The facilities’ fire alarm panel which is utilized to alert occupants in the building as well as emergency services of a fire is inoperable.”
Jun 29, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation of the infant room it was determined that not all hazardous substances were kept locked. Evidence: A bottle of glass cleaner was observed inside an unlocked cabinet under the changing table. The cabinet was locked during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of two children’s records it was determined that not all records were complete. Evidence: The record for child A (start date: 10/29/21) did not have documentation that the child’s proof of age and identity was viewed.”
Mar 22, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of central registry checks within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: The records for staff A and Staff B (start date: 02/13/2023) did not have documentation of a central registry check.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 135 words
“Based on observation inside and outside of the facility it was determined that not all areas were maintained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.) There are hanging cords accessible from the bottle warmer and telephone that are on the toddler side of the counter between the toddler room and infant room. 2.) Two push toys were observed placed on top of a low toy shelf. 3.) There are nap cots being used to block the entrance from the infant and toddler room and the two’s/three’s room posing a tripping hazard. 4.) The back portion of the playground fence is falling down. 5.) There are protruding nails on the second wood plank to the right of the entrance to the playground. 6.) There are sharp lawn tools in an unlocked storage container on the playground.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation it was determined that not all hazardous substances were kept locked. Evidence: 1.) Six cans of spray paint with instructions to keep out of reach of children were observed in an unlocked storage container on the playground. 2.) A bottle of baby oil with instructions to keep out of reach of children was observed unlocked in the 4’s/5’s classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-440-L
“Based on observation and interview it was determined that pillows were not prohibited for children under two years of age. Evidence: A boppy pillow was observed in the crib of child D (Age 4 Months). It was reported by staff that child D utilizes the pillow for sleep.”
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8VAC20-780-520-A
“Based on observation it was determine that over the counter skin products were kept beyond their expiration date. Evidence: The diaper ointment for child A had an expiration date of 07/2022. The diaper ointment for child B had an expiration date of 01/2023. The diaper ointment for child C had an expiration date of 02/2023.”
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8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on observation of the toddler room it was determined that not all requirements for diaper ointment were met. Evidence: The diaper ointment for child B and child C were not labeled with the children’s names.”
Nov 2, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of two staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a central registry check within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff A (start date: 08/19/22) and the record for staff B (start date: 05/23/22) did not have documentation of a central registry check.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of three children’s records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a physical within the first 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: The record for child A (start date: 06/26/22) did not contain documentation of a physical.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of two staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a TB (tuberculosis) screening before the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff A (start date: 08/19/22) did not have documentation of a TB screening on file.”
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8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on review of two staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation that orientation training had been completed within the first seven days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff A (start date: 08/19/22) did not have documentation of orientation training.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of three children’s records it was determined that not all records were complete. Evidence: 1.) The record for child A (start date: 06/26/22) did not contain the addresses of two emergency contacts. 2.) The record for child A (start date: 06/26/22) did not contain documentation that the child’s proof of identity was viewed and documented.”
May 19, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a TB (tuberculosis) screening every two years. Evidence: The most recent TB screening on file for Staff A is dated 10/04/2019.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation of the facility it was determined that not all areas remained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: While observing the playground area the Licensing Inspector observed a tricycle with a cracked seat with sharp edges exposed as well as a crack in the seam of the tug boat play structure posing a pinching hazard.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“Based on observation of the infant room it was determined that a 1:4 ratio of 1 staff to every 4 children was not always followed. Evidence: There were 2 staff members observed caring for 10 children in the infant room, with children ranging in age from 7 months ? 2 years old.”
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8VAC20-780-570-A
“Based on observation and interviews it was determined that safety belts were not always used while infants were seated in infant chairs. Evidence: The LI (licensing inspector) observed infant feeding chairs without the protective safety belts. Staff informed the LI that the safety belts were being laundered and that children had utilized the feeding chairs at lunch time without the safety belts.”
Dec 14, 2021: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all staff records contained documentation of a TB (tuberculosis) screening before coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff A (start date: 06/28/2021) did not have documentation of a TB screening on file.”
All 28 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Inspection | 15 violations cited |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 11, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 11, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| May 19, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 19, 2022 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Mar 1, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 50 children.
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.
- 1 complaint allegation published with Virginia’s findings, 1 of them found valid.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Date | What | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2023 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Plant. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
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 87 child care providers in Stafford County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 32.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Loving Arms Academy, LLC This child care provider | 32 |
| Aquia Harbour Preschool | 10 |
| KinderCare Learning Center | 34 |
| Ms. Sheila Johnson | 6 |
| Ebenezer United Methodist Church | 5 |
| Regester Chapel United Methodist Church | 0 |
| Ms. Deborah Williams | 5 |
| YMCA SAC At Widewater Elem School | 11 |
| YMCA SACC at Winding Creek Elem School | 7 |
| YMCA SACC At Anthony Burns Elementary School | 11 |
| YMCA SACC at Hampton Oaks Elementary | 18 |
| YMCA SACC at Park Ridge Elementary | 25 |
| Mercedes Martell | 23 |
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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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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