VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Mini Miracles Learning Center 2 Inc.
5036 East Princess Anne Road
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 222-3002

Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322

Inspection Date: July 20, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they obtained a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding 5 years. Evidence: 1.Staff #2 (date of hire 6/16/2023) did not contain documentation of a completed child abuse and neglect registry check. 2. Staff #2 confirmed that she had lived in another state in the preceding five years. 3. Staff #6 confirmed there was no out of state child abuse and neglect registry check for Staff #2.
Plan of Correction:	background paperwork submitted as well as search of Maryland Sex Offender Registry which revealed no charges.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review and interviews it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child enrolled contained all the required information. Evidence: 1.The record for Child #3 did not contain the home address and phone number and a work phone number for the father. 2.The record for Child #5 did not contain the mothers work phone number. 3. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of health information as required by 8VAC20-780-130, immunizations for children. 4. Staff #6 confirmed the information for Child #3 and Child #5 was not in the record. Staff # 6 contacted the parents immediately and updated the children?s record.
Plan of Correction:	Administration contacted the parent on the day of the inspection and received the missing information to complete the child's record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interviews it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the school age area there was a hole approximately 4? in diameter in the wall. The owner confirmed there was a hole in the wall that was on the repair schedule. 2. The half door between the two year old classroom and the infant classroom had wood trim work breaking off and a screw sticking out of the door which could cause entangled clothing or snag skin. The owner confirmed the top of the half door had peeling wood trim and a screw sticking up. 3. A book shelf display approximately 28? high was in use as a divider between the toddler and school age area. The shelf was not secured to the wall or floor and poses a tipping hazard. Staff #5 confirmed that the book display was a tipping hazard.
Plan of Correction:	Before the painting crew entered, the holes in the wall were covered up so no child could endanger themselves by touching or playing with them. The night before inspection, the paint crew moved all the furniture to the middle of the room as inspectors witnessed. Holes were repaired during painting. Doors were repaired as well by paint crew. Bookshelf was removed and a more permanently solution is being contracted.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A bottle of White Out liquid was stored in an accessible, unlocked drawer in the 3-4 year old classroom. The White Out label read "keep out of reach of children". Staff #3 confirmed that the liquid was stored in the unlocked drawer. 2. Cleaning supplies were stored on a large open shelf system in the staff bathroom. This storage area was adjacent to the children?s bathroom. There was no lock to prevent access by children. 3. The owner confirmed that while there was a lock if someone was using the bathroom, there was no lock to prevent a child from accessing the area if unoccupied.
Plan of Correction:	Teacher removed the white out during inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-F
Description:	Based on observation and interviews it was determined that the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1.A three year old child ran out of his classroom unsupervised by a staff member to use a bathroom in another area of the center. 2. The staff in his classroom did not have the child within actual sight and sound as he left the classroom. 3. The staff in the classroom adjacent to the bathroom did not see him go into the bathroom.
Plan of Correction:	We have an open center and children are taught not to run out of the room. This was an anomaly because our center was being prepped for painting, so therefore children were not in their original room. Teachers were instructed to watch the children at all time no matter what the conditions are.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-G
Description:	Based on observation and interviews it was determined that the center did not ensure that cribs were used for children under 12 months of age. Evidence: 1.In the infant room a nine month old child was placed on a cot to sleep. Staff #2 confirmed that the child was under 12 months of age.
Plan of Correction:	All employees know and understand our policies on infants and their sleep procedures. Director went over the procedures again with both infant teachers.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-A
Description:	Based on observation and interviews it was determined that the center did not ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: 1. An infant was seated in high chair #1. The high chair was missing one of the protective waist belts therefore the child was not secured in the high chair. The owner removed high chair #1 to replace the missing waist belt. 2. An Infant was seated in high chair #2. The protective belt of the chair was not fastened around the child?s waist therefore the child was not secured in the high chair. Staff #2 confirmed that the belt was not fastened.
Plan of Correction:	2 high chairs were removed and discarded. Ordered new ones for replacement. Held training on how to strap in all infants to ensure the highest amount of safety.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-580-I
Description:	Based on observation and interviews it was determined that the center did not ensure that before leaving on a field trip, a schedule of the trip?s events and locations shall be posted and visible at the center site. Evidence: 1. The day of the inspection four school age children were transported on a field trip by the center. There was no posting at the center showing the location of the field trip or the schedule of events. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that the field trip was not posted.
Plan of Correction:	Parents received all of the field trips but did not return them. The Director didn't follow up. I have instructed her to ensure we have all documentation prior to any field trips. We are also posting weekly field trips at the front of the center.