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: Feb. 1, 2024

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

Comments:

A renewal inspection was initiated and concluded on 02/01/2024. The inspector arrived at 12:15 PM and departed at 1:45 PM. There were 14 children present, ranging in ages from 2 yrs to 5 yrs, with 3 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 3 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 #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that they have obtained a sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. The sworn statement or affirmation form for staff 4 indicated that staff 4 has lived in another state within the past five years but did not indicate the state in which the staff person lived. 2. Staff 1 confirmed that the sworn statement was not complete/correct for staff 4.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: Staff 4 has not lived outside of Virginia within the previous five years. Staff 4 checked the incorrect box on the sworn statement. This has been corrected.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based upon a review of records, the facility has not ensured that they obtain documentation that the child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of health before the child attends the facility, Evidence: The record provided for child 2 indicated that child 2 began attending on 6/23/2022. The record did not include documentation of immunizations.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The parent was immediately notified that documentation of immunizations is required. The child did have the required physical examination. All children's records will be re-checked to ensure that they are complete with documentation of immunizations.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-C
Description:	Based upon review of records, the facility has not ensured that there are at least two staff members with current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification present on the premises during the center's hours of operation. Evidence: Staff records included documentation of CPR certification but did not include first aid certification.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: All staff have first aid certification. They were issued the incorrect certificates following the combined first aid/CPR training.