Mini Miracles Learning Center 2

8VAC20-780-570-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“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.”

8VAC20-780-580-I

“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.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“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.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“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.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-440-G

“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.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“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.”

8VAC20-780-580-I

“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.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“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.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“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.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-440-G

“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.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The cabinet over the sink in the Two's classroom was not locked and contained several bottles of hazardous substances used for cleaning. 2. Staff #7 confirmed there were hazardous substances present in the cabinet that were not kept in a locked place.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-5

“Based on on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that for children, from the age of eligibility to attend public school through eight years, one staff member for every 18 children is maintained at all times children are in care. Evidence: 1. There were 20 children in the School age classroom with one staff. The staff present in the classroom stated that the youngest child present was five years old. 2. Staff #7 confirmed that the facility did not maintain the required staff-to-child ratio of one staff for every 18 children..”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that when food is brought from home it is labeled with the child's name and date. Evidence: 1. There were bottles of formula in the refrigerator located in the Infant classroom that were not labeled with the child's name or date. 2. Staff #7 confirmed that the bottles for the children in care were not labeled with the child's name or date.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The cabinet over the sink in the Two's classroom was not locked and contained several bottles of hazardous substances used for cleaning. 2. Staff #7 confirmed there were hazardous substances present in the cabinet that were not kept in a locked place.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-5

“Based on on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that for children, from the age of eligibility to attend public school through eight years, one staff member for every 18 children is maintained at all times children are in care. Evidence: 1. There were 20 children in the School age classroom with one staff. The staff present in the classroom stated that the youngest child present was five years old. 2. Staff #7 confirmed that the facility did not maintain the required staff-to-child ratio of one staff for every 18 children..”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that when food is brought from home it is labeled with the child's name and date. Evidence: 1. There were bottles of formula in the refrigerator located in the Infant classroom that were not labeled with the child's name or date. 2. Staff #7 confirmed that the bottles for the children in care were not labeled with the child's name or date.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The cabinet over the sink in the Two's classroom was not locked and contained several bottles of hazardous substances used for cleaning. 2. Staff #7 confirmed there were hazardous substances present in the cabinet that were not kept in a locked place.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-5

“Based on on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that for children, from the age of eligibility to attend public school through eight years, one staff member for every 18 children is maintained at all times children are in care. Evidence: 1. There were 20 children in the School age classroom with one staff. The staff present in the classroom stated that the youngest child present was five years old. 2. Staff #7 confirmed that the facility did not maintain the required staff-to-child ratio of one staff for every 18 children..”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that when food is brought from home it is labeled with the child's name and date. Evidence: 1. There were bottles of formula in the refrigerator located in the Infant classroom that were not labeled with the child's name or date. 2. Staff #7 confirmed that the bottles for the children in care were not labeled with the child's name or date.”