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The Academy of Learning

A child day center in Norfolk, Virginia 23502

5329 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, Virginia 23502. (757) 578-2231.

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The short answer

The last 24 months 10 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean4
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

17 inspections on record, the latest on Oct 5, 2026.

10 violations cited in the last three years.

Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.

When those deficiencies happened

10 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.

10 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.

Oct 5, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection5 deficiencies
  • 22.1-289.035-A

    “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn statement for Staff 1 was overdue by a year and six months. The most recent sworn statement for Staff 2 was overdue by a year and one month. The most recent central registry search for Staff 2 was overdue by a year and eight months.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

  • 22.1-289.035-B-1

    “The center is required to obtain a complete sworn statement prior to an employee or volunteer’s first day of employment or volunteering. There was no documentation provided to verify that Volunteer 1 and Volunteer 2 had completed a sworn statement. Volunteer 1 and Volunteer 2 were observed working with children.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

  • 22.1-289.035-B-3

    “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the volunteer’s first day of volunteering. The record for Volunteer 2 did not contain documentation of a central registry search requested. Volunteer 2 was observed working with children.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

  • 8VAC20-780-550-G

    “Documentation,with all components required by the standards, shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills. The emergency evacuation log was missing the date of the drill conducted in September.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

  • 8VAC20-780-60-A

    “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. The records for Child 1 and Child 2 were missing a second emergency contact, other than parents. The records for Child 2 and Child 3 were missing the address of one emergency contact.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Nov 22, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
  • 22.1-289.035-B-3

    “The child day center shall request a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect against an employee prior to employ. The search of the central registry was not requested prior to the employ of staff 2.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

  • 8VAC20-780-60-A

    “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the work telephone numbers of the parents and the name and phone number of the child’s physician. The record for child 1 did not include the telephone number of a parent’s work and the child’s physician’s name. The record for child 4 did not include the telephone number of the parent’s work..”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Feb 1, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-770-60-B

    “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.”

    Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

  • 8VAC20-780-130-A

    “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.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-530-C

    “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.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-530-C.

Jul 12, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
  • 22.1-289.035-B-4

    The inspectors’ words, 198 words

    “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.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

  • 8VAC20-780-280-B

    The inspectors’ words, 112 words

    “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.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

  • 8VAC20-780-280-D

    “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.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-280-D.

  • 8VAC20-780-410-1

    The inspectors’ words, 116 words

    “Based upon review of video and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that the forbidden action of physical punishment, such as striking or roughly handling a child is not used by staff. Evidence: 1. Video footage revealed that in response to child 1 reaching for a box of flashcards, staff 2 slapped and box out of his hands and. when he reached for the box again, she slapped his hand out of the way. 2. Video recording of staff 2’s tone of voice indicated anger as child 1 was sent to his desk away from the table where the activity was occurring . 3. Staff 1 acknowledged that the actions of staff 2 were unacceptable.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

  • 8VAC20-780-510-E

    “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.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

Oct 20, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-780-530-A

    “Based on staff interview, the facility has not ensured that at least one staff person with first aid and CPR certification is in each area where children are present. Evidence: According to staff 1, staff 2, who drives the van to pick up children from elementary school, does not yet have first aid/CPR certification.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-540-A

    “Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that there is a first aid kit wherever children are in care. Evidence: Staff 4, a van driver, and staff 1 both stated that a first aid kit has not been taken on the van when picking up children from school.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-540-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-60-A

    “Based upon review of children’s records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each child’s record includes the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two persons to be contacted in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1. The record provided for child 1 did not include any persons to be contacted in an emergency other than the parents. 2. Staff 1 verified that the record for child 1 did not include emergency contact persons other than parents.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

All 17 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 5, 2026Subsidy health and safety inspection5 violations cited
Feb 24, 2026Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo violations cited
Aug 22, 2025Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
May 22, 2025InspectionNo violations cited
May 22, 2025Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Nov 22, 2024Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Nov 22, 2024Inspection2 violations cited
Feb 1, 2024Inspection3 violations cited
Feb 1, 2024Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Jul 12, 2023Inspection1 violation cited
Jul 12, 2023Inspection4 violations cited
Jul 12, 2023Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Oct 20, 2022Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Oct 20, 2022Inspection3 violations cited
Feb 23, 2022Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Feb 23, 2022InspectionNo violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Mar 4, 2028.
  • A current subsidy provider.
  • Ages: 2 years - 12 years.
  • Capacity: 44 children.
Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.

Has Virginia acted against it?

  • 0 complaint inspections on record.
  • No complaint allegations published with findings.

Who does the caring?

  • Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 143 child care providers in the City of Norfolk, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 13; this one had 10.
Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.

11 of the 143 in the City of Norfolk, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
St. Peters Episcopal ChurchNot given
THE YMCA OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS-INGLESIDE ELEMENTARY20
Norfolk Montessori Academy13
All About Children17
Blue Ribbon Results Academy28
All About Children Learning Center23
Valerie Knight10
Jewel Jones29
The Academy of Learning This child care provider10
Mini Miracles Learning Center 2 Inc.10
Portia Burston11
Tia’s Precious Love Childcare Center24

What the record doesn’t say

  • Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
  • Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
  • Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
  • A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
  • Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
  • Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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