VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Academy of Learning L.L.C.
5329 E Virginia Beach Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 578-2231

Current Inspector: Emily Walsh (757) 404-2575

Inspection Date: July 12, 2023

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 (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

A written consistency of care plan was discussed with the program director during the inspection.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 07/12/2023. There were 28 children present with 4 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 3 child records and 4 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 and discussed with the program director during the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that they have obtained a criminal history checks, a sex offender check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years before an applicant is employed in a child day day center. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 3 indicated that staff 3 resided in Texas within five years prior to employment. The facility did not obtain results of a criminal record check, a sex offender search and a child abuse and neglect registry search. Staff 3 was employed on 6/15/2023 and was on duty with the children during the inspection. 2. The record provided for staff 5 indicated that staff 5 resided in California within five years prior to employment. The facility did not obtain results of a criminal record check and a child abuse and neglect registry search. Staff 5 was employed on 1/6/2023 and was on duty with the children during the inspection. 3. Staff 1 verified that the required out of state background checks had not been obtained for staff 3 and staff 5.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following The Academy of Learning will ensure all required criminal history checks, sex offender and neglect registry have been obtained for any person wishing to work with the program have been completed from the state they resided in the preceding five years before the applicant can be employed by the daycare facility.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in a locked location using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Upon arrival of the inspector, the door to the back storage/office area was not locked. There were cleaning fluids including two containers labeled disinfectant and a container of bleach, all with warning labels on a shelving unit. 2. There was a container of disinfecting wipes with a warning label on top of the cubbies in the school aged classroom. 3. There was a container of diaper cream with a warning label stored on a shelf under the changing table in the children's bathroom.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The facility will ensure all hazardous substances are ;labeled and kept in a locked area that will prevent access to the children.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-D
Description:	Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that cleaning and sanitizing materials are stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: There was a box of cereal on a shelf beside a container of bleach on a shelf in the back office/storage room.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The facility will ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials are physically stored on separate shelfs from food and labeled to ensure staff compliance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-E
Description:	Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that the facility has followed their procedures for administering medication. Evidence: The facility's medication procedures state that medication must be accompanied by written parent authorization for administration of the medication. There was albuterol stored for administration to child 4, however there was no written authorization from the parent for the administration of the albuterol.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The facility will ensure that (as per our policy) no medication is kept by the facility until all necessary paper required has been obtained.