VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Childtime Learning Centers - Alverser
1220 Alverser Drive
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 379-8125

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: May 10, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 SANCTIONS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 22.1 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted today, May 10, 2023. The inspector was on site from approximately 12:50 pm until 4:00 pm. The director was present and assisted in the inspection. There were 63 children present, ranging in ages from three months to five years, with ten staff supervising. Children were napping upon the inspector?s arrival. Later children were observed working on beginning sounds and letters worksheet, listening to a story, having snack, center play and outdoor play on the playground. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of six child records and five staff records were reviewed. 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. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector. Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-840-8312 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record of staff #4, employed 11/7/2022, contained documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 11/10/2022, exceeding the date of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will ensure staff submit documentation of a tuberculosis screening prior to hire.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on review of children?s records and interview, the center did not obtain all required documentation for each child?s records. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1, with a diagnosed food allergy, did not have a written care plan to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. 2. The record of child #7, with a diagnosed food allergy, did not have a written care plan to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. 3. The director they did not have a written allergy care plan for child #1 and child #7.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will contact the parent tonight and have them provide allergy care plans for the records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The floor of bathroom in the pre-k classroom has a hole in the linoleum at the drain approximately 3 inches in diameter. The hole posses a tripping hazard. The wall of the bathroom in the pre-k classroom has a hole in the drywall, approximately 2 inches in diameter. The drywall is crumbling around the hole and creates jagged edges that could snag the skin of a child. 2. The outdoor preschool playground has wooden timbers around the perimeter closest to the sidewalk. The timbers have several areas where the wood has deteriorated creating jagged edges and splintered points in the wood. 3. The chain link fence separating the preschool playground and the toddler playground has curled upward along the bottom of the fence creating a tripping hazard and exposing sharp points along the fence. The curvature of the fence along the bottom creates space for possible entrapment.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I have submitted work order for repairs to the corporate office. I will follow-up with them to ensure repairs are completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-P
Description:	Based on review of medications and authorizations, the center did not ensure that when an authorization for medication expires, the parent is notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: The medication authorization for child #7 expired 01/18/2023. The medication was on site had had not been returned to the parent nor had an updated authorization form been obtained.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will have the parent complete an undated medication authorization form for the record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-A-1
Description:	Based on review of staff CPR certification certificates and interview, the center did not ensure that at least on staff in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #7, assigned to the preschool classroom did not have current CPR certification. The director acknowledged that the preschool classroom did not have a staff member present with current CPR. 2. Staff #1 and staff #6, assigned to the toddler classroom did not have current CPR certification. The director acknowledged that the toddler classroom did not have a staff member present with current CPR.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I have scheduled a CPR & First aid class for staff on May 25, 2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-A-2
Description:	Based on review of staff first aid certification certificates and interview, the center did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in first aid. Evidence: 1. Staff #7, assigned to the preschool classroom did not have current first aid certification. The director acknowledged that the preschool classroom did not have a staff member present with current first aid. 2. Staff #1 and staff #6, assigned to the toddler classroom did not have current first aid certification. The director acknowledged that the toddler classroom did not have a staff member present with current first aid.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I have scheduled a CPR & First aid class for staff on May 25, 2023.