VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Abundant Love Learning Center - West End
3712 West End Drive
Richmond, VA 23294
(804) 993-3230

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: Sept. 8, 2025

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 20 Access to minor?s records During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on September 8, 2025, and completed on September 8, 2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10: 15 am and ended at 1:12 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 26 children present and six staff. The inspector reviewed five children?s records and five staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, a tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.057-A
Description:	The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will send a plan to VDH and follow the plan to test the water.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Repeat Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The plastic climbing worm on the small playground has a broken section that creates sharp edges that could snag skin.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: We will remove the broken part of the worm.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-C
Description:	Ground supports shall be covered with materials that protect children from injury. Two pieces of equipment on the large playground have metal ground supports that are exposed and pose a tripping hazard.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I ordered additional mulch to be put down while the inspector was on site.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Description:	The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made on the day of occurrence. The record shall include all required information. 1. Injury report #1 was missing the time the parent was notified. 2. Injury reports #3 and #4 were missing a staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures. 3. Injury report #5 was missing the date the parent was notified, how the parent was notified, and the time the parent was notified.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will review with staff at staff meeting the correct way to complete the injury forms.