Toddler Time Child Development Center
603 Hansen Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 397-1974
Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519
Inspection Date: May 19, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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:
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Review of new standards.
- Comments:
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A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/19/2022, from 12:30pm to 2:20pm. There were 30 children present and nine staff. The Inspectors reviewed five children?s records and four staff records. The Inspectors observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during circle time, free play, naptime, and snack. Handwashing was observed. First aid kits and emergency preparedness documents were observed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented. The violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with the program director at the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they obtain a copy of the results of a criminal record and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Evidence:
1) The record for Staff #2, (date of hire 03/24/2022) did not contain documentation of a completed criminal record check and child abuse and neglect registry check from outside of the state of Virginia. The sworn statement, signed 3/01/2022, indicated by Staff #2 had previously lived outside of the state of Virginia within the last five years.
2) The record for Staff #3, (date of hire 03/28/2022) did not contain documentation of a completed criminal record check and child abuse and neglect registry check from outside of the state of Virginia within the last five years. The sworn statement signed 3/21/2022, by Staff #3, indicated that they had previously lived outside of the state of Virginia within the last five years.
3) Staff #1 confirmed the required out of state background checks were not obtained for the staff records of Staff #2 and Staff #3.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will request the required background checks for Staff #2 and Staff #3. Moving forward, the center will ensure that all required out of state background checks will be completed timely as required by Virginia Code.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, be maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. The Little Tike Bicycle in the play area has a cracked seat approximately 2 inches in length which poses a pinching hazard.
2. The plastic play table in the playground area has a 2 inch crack to the corner of the table top.
3. The center?s owner, Staff #1, confirmed that the children use both the Little Tike Bicycle and the plastic table while in the play area and acknowledged there were cracks in the equipment.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 disposed of the bicycle and will fix the cracked corner of the table top.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-I Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center be posted in a visible place at each telephone.
Evidence:
1. Two of the three landlines did not have emergency numbers posted and visible at each telephone.
2. The center?s owner, Staff #1, confirmed that the emergency numbers were not posted in a visible place at each telephone.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The center will post all emergency numbers visible to each landline telephone.
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.
