VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Mimmie's Learning Academy
724 Baker Road
Virginia beach, VA 23462
(757) 965-3240

Current Inspector: Heather Harrell (757) 334-4329

Inspection Date: June 23, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A renewal inspection was initiated on 6/21/21 and concluded on 6/23/21. The center owner was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 15 children present and 3 staff. The inspector emailed the center owner a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 2 children's records and 2 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-130-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health was obtained before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 6/21/21) does not contain documentation of immunizations. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking documentation of immunizations.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Child 1 has a doctor's appointment on 6/28/21 and the parent will bring in documentation of current immunizations at that time.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-160-C
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years rom the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis test for staff 1 is dated 1/18/19. Staff 1 was due for an updated tuberculosis test or screening in January 2021. 2. Staff 1 confirmed that her tuberculosis test is overdue.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff 1 will obtain an updated TB test or screening as soon as possible.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each child's record contains all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 6/21/21) contains only one name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached, where two are required. Child 1's record also does not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking one of the two required emergency contacts and documentation that the child's birth certificate was viewed.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The parent of child 1 will be contacted to obtain the second emergency contact and to bring in the child's birth certificate for viewing.