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: Oct. 2, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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:

A renewal inspection was initiated October 2, 2023 and concluded on October 4, 2023. The inspector was on site from approximately 10:15 am to 2:15 pm on October 2, 2023. There were 54 children present, ranging in ages from 7 months to 4 years, with 11 staff supervising. A total of seven child records were reviewed on site. Records for 6 staff and background checks for one applicant were reviewed remotely. During the inspection, the children and staff were observed participating in a variety of activities. All areas of the facility including all classrooms, bathrooms and outdoor play areas were inspected. The required postings were reviewed and found to be in compliance. The center is equipped with toys and supplies and items were available to the children. 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:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on review of six staff records, the center did not ensure that one staff completed a criminal history record check every 5 years. Evidence: The record for Staff #1 documented a criminal history check dated 3/30/2018, a repeat check was required no later than 3/30/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on review of background checks for one applicant, the center did not ensure the applicant completed an out state central registry check every 5 years for the state where the applicant resides. Evidence: 1.The central registry findings for the state where the applicant resides is dated 12/5/17, a repeat out of state registry findings was required no later than 12/5/2022. 2. No additional information was provided.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	REPEAT Based on review of six staff records, the center did not ensure one staff had central registry findings by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #6 (date of employment: 9/19/22) did not document a central registry finding. 2. No additional information was provided.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	REPEAT Based on review of six staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed at the time of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #6 (date of employment: 9/19/22) documented a tuberculosis screening dated 11/1/22 which is beyond the date of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	REPEAT Based on a review of six staff records, the center did not ensue one staff completed the Virginia department of Education-sponsored orientation course with in 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #3 (date of employment: 11/14/22) did not document completion of the Virginia department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 2. Staff #1 confirmed via an email provided on 10/4/2023 that Staff #3?s record did not document completion of the required course.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-A
Description:	REPEAT Based on review of six staff records, the center did not ensure that one staff completed annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: The record for Staff #2, (employment date: 7/13/21) documented 7.5 hours of annual training from 7/14/2022-7/13/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	REPEAT 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 bunny room (16 months-2 year olds) had a gap in the wall within reach of children which created a snag risk. 2.The pre-school playground had a hole in the siding with sharp edges that could snag a child?s skin. 3.The plastic base of the portable basketball goal on the pre-k playground had torn sharp edges that could snag a child?s skin. 4.The bottom siding of the building on the Pre-k playground was loose creating sharp edges that could snag a child?s skin.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-420-E-3
Description:	Based on review of seven children's records, the center did not obtain at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the children?s records were up to date. Evidence: 1. Child #2 (enrolled 9/19/22), Child #3 (enrolled 5/3/21) and Child #6 (enrolled 8/22/22) did not have the parent confirmation that the required information in the children?s records were up to date annually. 2. During an interview with Staff #1, it was acknowledged that parent confirmations were not obtained.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-C
Description:	REPEAT Based on review of the medication authorization forms and interview, the center did not have written parental authorization to administer diaper ointment or creams for one child. Evidence: 1.Diaper ointment with Child #7?s name on it was observed in Child #7?s classroom. 2.There was no parent authorization on file for Child #7. 3.During an interview with Staff #1 it was acknowledged the diaper ointment is being administered on Child #7 and no authorization was on file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.