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: July 28, 2023

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

Technical Assistance:

Diaper disposal procedures were discussed with the owner during the inspection.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 7/28/23 from 10:10am until 11:40am. At the time of the inspection, there were 14 children in care with 2 staff present. A sample of 5 children's records and 4 staff records were reviewed. Children were observed participating in teacher-directed learning activities and engaging in free play. 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 #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that an employee of a licensed or registered child day program must be denied continued employment or volunteer service if the licensed child day program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for staff 1 (date of hire: 6/1/23) does not contain documentation of a central registry finding. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 lacking documentation of a central registry finding.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The central registry search request for staff 1 was submitted; however, was not followed up on when the results were not received after 30 days. The owner will contact OBI to follow up on the search request. Once received, the results will forwarded to the licensing inspector and placed in staff 1's record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Repeat Violation 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 6/16/20. An updated TB screening for staff 3 was due in June 2022. 2. The center owner confirmed that the TB screening for staff 3 is expired.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: An updated TB screening will be obtained for staff 3 and placed in the staff record.
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 record for staff 1 (date of hire: 6/1/23) does not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 6/26/22) contains documentation of only one reference as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment, where two are required. 3. The center owner confirmed that the required reference checks for staff 1 and staff 2 were not completed.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Reference checks for staff 1 and staff 2 will be obtained and written documentation will be placed in staff records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was a can of air freshener and a container of water clarifier tablests in an unlocked teacher's cabinet outside of the bathroom and were accessible to the children in care. 2. The center owner confirmed that there were unlocked hazardous substances in the teacher's cabinet.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The was corrected during the inspection. Staff were reminded to ensure all hazardous substances are locked when not in use.