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Loving Arms Academy, LLC
8 Dorothy Lane, Stafford VA 22554 · License #1107552 · Child Day Center
Contact
- Director
- La Shawn Allen-Talbert
- Phone
- (540) 602-2647
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 8 Dorothy Lane, Stafford VA 22554 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Anansa Archer-Hicks · (703) 537-6757
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program
- Licensed for 50 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing- Violation
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.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-40-H · The sponsor shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury.
The provider did not have current liability coverage.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-530-A-1 · Staff are required to have current CPR certification.
Staff #2's CPR certification was overdue by more than two years.
- Violation
22.1-289.011-F · 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.
- Violation
22.1-289.057-A · 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.
- Violation
22.1-289.035-B-1 · 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.
- Violation
22.1-289.057-A · 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.
- Violation
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.
- Violation
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.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-400-B · 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.
- Violation
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.
- Violation
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.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 11, 2026 inspection noted: “The provider did not have current liability coverage.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 12, 2026 inspection noted: “Staff #2's CPR certification was overdue by more than two years.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 10, 2025 inspection noted: “The most recent licensing inspection notice was not posted in the child day center.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing · Source records · Report an error