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Nurturing Minds of Value Academy

Inspection · 2023-09-12

Date
2023-09-12
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Trisha Brown
(757) 404-2601
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
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

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was initiated on September 12, 2023 and concluded on September 27, 2023. There were 22 children ages 18months through four years old with eight staff and administrators. Children and staff records were requested and reviewed digitally. Children were observed in teacher and self-directed activities. A walking tour of the center's facilities were observed inside and outside. Additionally, practice emergency evacuation documentation, emergency postings/evacuation routes, required postings, fire and health inspections, medication, first aid kit and emergency equipment were reviewed. Violations were observed in the areas of medication, equipment and resilient surface. These violations appear on the violation notice and were discussed with provider at the conclusion of the inspection.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that resilient surfacing is in compliance with minimum safety standards.
Evidence:
1 - There is less than six inches of resilient surface under around and into the fall/use zone of climb and slide equipment on the playground.
2 - Staff present on the playground confirmed that there was not six inches of resilient surface under around and in the fall/use zone of climb and slide equipment.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation the center failed to ensure that the diapering surface is nonabsorbent.
Evidence:
The diaper changing pad in the toddler room is torn and therefore not a nonabsorbent surface.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-P
Based observation and interview the center failed to ensure that medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet.
Evidence:
1 - There is a rectal medication in the locked medication location. However, the child has not been present for care since the beginning of the summer session and the medication was not disposed of as required.
2 - The owner confirmed that the medication had not been disposed of as required.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-A
Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure nonprescription drugs and over-the counter skin products are not be kept beyond the expiration date of the product.
Evidence:
1 - There is a tube of diaper cream in the infant room that has an expiration date of February 2023.
2 - The owner confirmed that that diaper cream has expired.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services