Nurturing Minds of Value Academy
2810 Tidewater Drive
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 937-1107
Current Inspector: Trisha Brown (757) 404-2601
Inspection Date: Feb. 13, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on February 13, 2024 and concluded on February 21, 2024. There were 19 children in care ages infant through four years old. There were five staff and one administrator present during the inspection. A walking tour of the center inside and outside was completed. Children were observed teacher and self-directed activities including but not limited to nap, transitions, and restroom routines. Violations regarding unlocked chemicals, diaper changing, infant bottles, physical plant, staff records, emergency evacuation drill documentation and emergency equipment were observed and discussed with the program director during the exit meeting at the conclusion of the inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
The door leading from the toddler care room to the outside is very difficult to open and close and may pose a hazard during an emergency.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place.
Evidence:
In the infant care room there were cleaning and sanitizing substances stored on top of a cabinet, which was an unlocked place.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that staff wash their hands before changing diapers.
Evidence:
A staff in the infant room did not wash her hands before changing the diaper of a child in care.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that the diaper changing surface is sanitized after each use.
Evidence:
After changing the diaper of a child in care a staff sprayed the diaper changing surface with sanitizer and immediately wiped it dray without allowing time for the surface to air dry as required by definition of sanitized.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-E Description: Based on attempt to review documentation the center failed to ensure that emergency evacuation drills are practiced monthly.
Evidence:
The center began operation on November 22, 2023. However, there was not any documentation that emergency evacuation drills had been practiced since the facility opened.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Based on attempt to review documentation the center failed to ensure that emergency evacuation drills are practiced monthly.
Evidence:
The center began operation on November 22, 2023. However, there was not any documentation that emergency evacuation drills had been practiced since the facility opened.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-570-E Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that prepared infant formula are labeled with the date.
Evidence:
There are three infant bottles in the refrigerator in the infant care room that do not have any date on them.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.
