Childtime Learning Center-Windmill
8226 Windmill Watch Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 730-0507
Current Inspector: Lauren Bickford (540) 280-0742
Inspection Date: April 27, 2023 and May 1, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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X 8VAC20-780 Administration.
X 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
X 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
X 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
X 8VAC20-780 Programs.
X 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
X 8VAC20-780 Special Services.
X 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
X 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
X 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
X 8VAC20-770 Background Checks
X 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
X 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was initiated on April 27, 2023 and concluded on May 1, 2023. The on site inspection was from approximately 9:35 am to 3:15 pm on April 27, 2023. The center director was on site throughout the inspection to answer any questions.
There were 74 children present, ranging in ages from 3 months to 5 years, with 12 staff supervising. A total of 8 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed on site. Additional documentation for staff records was provided for remote review on April 28, 2023.
The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition.
During the inspection, the children were observed in various activities, to include outside play and participating in picture day at the center. Staff were observed having positive interactions with the children. The center is equipped with toys and supplies and items were available to the children.
An additional interview was conducted with the center director on May 1, 2023 at approximately 1:00 pm to discuss findings for the staff records.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Please complete the plan of correction and date to be corrected for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Just writing the word corrected is not acceptable.
Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact NeShara Gaston, Licensing Inspector at 540-280-0742 or e-mail neshara.gaston@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a follow up tuberculosis screening for two staff members at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing.
Evidence:
1. The record of Staff (S) S1 documented tuberculosis screenings dated 10/10/2019 and 5/18/2022, which is beyond every 2 years.
2. The record of Staff (S) S5 documented tuberculosis screenings dated 8/21/2020 and 03/01/2023, which is beyond every 2 years.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards.
Evidence:
The record for Child #5, did not contain the address for the two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.
During an interview with the center director, it was acknowledged that the addresses were not documented.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. The Preschool / Pre-K classroom had visible chipped paint on both exterior sides of the bathroom door frame.
2. The Preschool / Pre-K classroom had a missing portion of the corner floor tile surrounding the exterior frame of the bathroom entrance, creating an uneven area.
3. The two toilets in the school age classroom had brown stains and liquid around the bottom of each toilet.
4.The floor surrounding both toilets had brown stains.
5. During the observation of the bathrooms, the center director stated, ?the toilets are not working properly? and leak at the bottom which creates an odor. The director also acknowledged the stains around the toilets and the floor.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-A Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the maximum group size limitations were followed whenever children are in care.
Evidence:
1. At approximately 10:50 am, the licensing inspector observed a total of 20 children (ages 18 months to 2 years of age) as one group in the toddler classroom supervised by one staff.
The maximum group size was exceeded by 5 children.
2. Four additional children (18 months to 2 years of age) were observed entering the room at approximately 11:00 am with a second teacher. The maximum group size was exceeded by 9 children.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Description: Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure the maximum group size is limited to 15 for children ages 16 months up to 24 months.
Evidence:
1. At approximately 10:50 am, the licensing inspector observed 20 children (18 months to 2 years of age) with one teacher supervising in the toddler room.
Three additional staff were required.
2. Four additional children (18 months to 2 years of age) were observed entering the room at approximately 11:00 am with a second teacher.
Three additional staff were required.
3. During observation and interview with the director, it was acknowledged that the toddler room was out of compliance with staff -to-child ratio requirements.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-520-C Description: Based on observation, record review and interview with staff, the center failed to ensure that if diaper ointment or cream is used written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained.
Evidence:
1. In a locked cabinet in the infant room, a Ziploc bag with the name of Child #6 on it contained Boudreaux?s diaper cream.
2. Teacher #1, stated during the inspection, that the diaper cream is used on Child #6 and should have an authorization form.
3. There was not a written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions for the diaper cream.
4. During an interview with the center director, it was acknowledged that an authorization for the cream was not documented.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
