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 22, 2022

Complaint Related: 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 6/22/22 from 10:40am until 12:15pm. At the time of the inspection, there were 17 children in care with 4 staff present. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Children were observed playing on the playground, participating in learning activities, eating lunch and preparing for nap time. Lunch service and restroom and handwashing procedures were also observed. First aid and emergency supplies, the emergency preparedness plan, documentation of emergency practice drills and required center postings were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law. Violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were discussed with the center owner during the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 8/2/21) does not contain documentation of immunizations. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for child 1 does not contain documentation of immunizations.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The parent of child 1 was contacted during the inspection and a copy of the most recent immunization record was requested. The parent will have the doctor fax over a copy of the immunization record to the center and it will be placed in the child's record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 8/2/21) does not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The center owner confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking documentation of a physical examination.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The parent of child 1 was contacted during the inspection and a copy of the most recent physical was requested. The parent will have the doctor fax over a copy of the physical to the center and it will be placed in the child's record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 5/31/22) contains documentation of a negative TB screening dated 2/6/22, which is more than 30 days prior to employment. 2. The center owner confirmed that the TB screening for staff 2 was completed more than 30 days prior to employment.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff 2 will obtain an updated TB screening. Going forward, center management will ensure new staff obtain TB screenings within the appropriate timeframe.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 3 contains documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 3/27/20. An updated TB screening for staff 3 was due in March 2022. 2. The center owner confirmed that the TB screening for staff 3 is expired.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff 3's last day working at the center is 6/24/22. Going forward, center management will ensure staff obtain their updated TB screenings every 2 years from the date of the last screening.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The records for staff 1 (date of hire: 6/13/22) and staff 2 (date of hire 5/31/22) do not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. The center owner confirmed that the records for staff 1 and staff 2 are lacking documentation of the required reference checks.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Reference checks for staff 1 and staff 2 will be completed today and documentation will be placed in each staff's record.