Loving Arms Academy, LLC
8 Dorothy Lane
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 602-2647
Current Inspector: Sharon Allen (540) 272-2941
Inspection Date: Feb. 23, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780-400
8VAC20-780-410
- Comments:
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An investigation was initiated from 10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. with local agency Child Protective Services, and Law Enforcement in response to a self reported incident involving behavioral guidance and a forbidden action. Interviews were conducted, documentation, video footage, child and staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have questions regarding this inspection you may contact Sharon Allen at 540-272-2941 or sharon.allen@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-400-B Description: 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. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Description: 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. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
