VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Precious Time, LLC
1600 Early Settlers Road
N. chesterfield, VA 23235
(804) 272-1062 (2)

Current Inspector: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157

Inspection Date: May 31, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-790 Introduction 8VAC20-790 Administration 8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training 8VAC20-790 Physical Plant 8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision 8VAC20-790 Programs 8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies 8VAC20-790 Special Services

Technical Assistance:

n/a

Comments:

A Subsidy Health and Safety Inspection was initiated on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 to review supplemental health and safety requirements. The inspection concluded on Friday, June 2, 2023. On May 31, the inspector was on site from 10:45am to approximately 2:05pm. There were a total of 72 children present in the direct care of 16 staff members. A member of management assisted the inspector throughout the inspection. Upon the inspector's arrival, the children and staff were observed in their respective classrooms. The children were observed during transitions, during free-play, and teacher-led activities. The center is equipped with age-appropriate materials and equipment for the children's use. Staff were engaged with the children and offered guidance when needed. The areas where children receive care were inspected and found to be in compliance. The required postings were observed. Transportation is provided and vehicles used for transportation were inspected. Medication is administered and medications and authorizations were reviewed. During the inspection, seven children's records and seven staff records were reviewed. Additional documentation was submitted electronically on June 2, 2023. A licensing inspection was also conducted this date; the two inspections combined cover all subsidy health and safety requirements. Only subsidy requirements that are not covered in licensing standards are reviewed during this supplemental inspection. Information gathered during the inspections determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-790-600-D-1
Description:	Based on a review of seven staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure three staff members had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #1, employed on 12/26/22, did not contain documentation that the staff member is certified in CPR. 2) The CPR certification in the record of Staff #2, employed on 03/14/22, was completed on 10/13/22, exceeding 90 days of the date of employment. 3) The record of Staff #4, employed on 05/16/22, did not contain documentation that the staff member is certified in CPR. 4) During interview, a member of management confirmed the CPR certification for Staff #2 was completed more than 90 days after employment and the CPR certification for Staff #1 and Staff #4 could not be located.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Center: The center is developing a plan to ensure all requirements are met within the required timeframes.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-600-D-2
Description:	Based on a review of seven staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure three staff members had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #1, employed on 12/26/22, did not contain documentation that the staff member is certified in first aid. 2) The first aid certification in the record of Staff #2, employed on 03/14/22, was completed on 10/13/22, exceeding 90 days of the date of employment. 3) The record of Staff #4, employed on 05/16/22, did not contain documentation that the staff member is certified in first aid. 4) During interview, a member of management confirmed the first aid certification for Staff #2 was complete more than 90 days after employment and the first aid certification for Staff #1 and Staff #4 could not be located.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Center: The center is developing a plan to ensure all requirements are met within the required timeframes.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-600-F
Description:	Based on a review of seven staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure two staff members who work directly with children completed the department?s health and safety update course annually. Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #2, employed on 03/14/22, did not contain the department?s health and safety update course. The course should have been completed no later than 03/14/23. 2) The record of Staff #4, employed on 05/16/22, did not contain the department?s health and safety updated course. The course should have been completed no later than 05/16/23. 3) During interview, a member of management reported the health and safety update course could not be located for Staff #2 or Staff #4.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Center: The center is developing a plan to ensure all requirements are met within the required timeframes.