NOVA Safe Hands Academy
11240 Waples Mill Road
Ste 101
Fairfax, VA 22030
(571) 407-7724
Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718
Inspection Date: April 8, 2025
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION.
8VAC20-780 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
8VAC20-780 Physical plant.
8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Children and staff records, supervision during nap time.
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was initiated on 4/8/25 and completed on 4/14/25 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 3/27/25 relating to allegations of supervision and records. The inspector reviewed 1 child?s record and 1 staff record on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations.
The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegation; therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and the violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-50-A Complaint related: Yes Description: Children's records shall be made available to parents on request.
1. On 3/27/25, Child # 1's parent requested a copy of the child's record to include a copy of all signed documents and the health forms.
2. The parent stated that the center only provided them a copy of the health forms, and refused to provide a copy of all other signed documents.
3. Staff # 1 stated that they thought that documents other that the health forms were for the center only, and thought they did not have to release that information upon request.Plan of Correction: Children's records will be made available on parent's request.
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.
