VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Childtime Learning Center - Huntington
2272 Huntington Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 960-3690

Current Inspector: Karen Dickens (571) 423-6978

Inspection Date: Sept. 11, 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 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. ? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) ? 20 Access to minor?s records ? 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide ? 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect ? 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on September 11, 2023 from 9:45am-12:30pm. At the time of entrance, 60 children were in care with 10 supervising staff members present. The inspector reviewed 5 children's records and five staff records. Child were observed during handwashing, circle time, coloring, bottle feeding, centers, and group activities. The Emergency Preparedness Plan, Evacuation Drill logs were reviewed and complete. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice. Repeat violations were found and are identified within this report. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Karen Dickens at karen.dickens@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review of five staff records, the center did not update criminal history record reports every five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #3's record (Date of hire-08/18/2003) contained an expired criminal history record check. Documentation of a criminal history record check was dated 03/29/2018.
Plan of Correction:	The staff member will make an appointment to get their fingerprints taken. Once the results return to the center the results will be emailed to the Licensing inspector. Management has made a plan to document expiration dates for background checks using a spreadsheet.
Standard #:	22.1-289.058
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the child day center that serves preschool age children was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. The center that was built before 2015 was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that there was not one carbon monoxide detector in the center.
Plan of Correction:	A carbon monoxide detector was ordered at the time of the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on record review, staff members did not obtain and submit subsequent tuberculosis(TB) screenings. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's record (Date of hire-03/29/2021) did not contain a subsequent TB screening. Documentation of the last Tb screening was dated 03/25/2021.
Plan of Correction:	The staff member will make an appointment for a TB screening. Once results are received, the results will be documented in the record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on record review, children's records did not contain required information. Evidence: 1.Child #1's record (Start date-11/18/2019) did not contain documentation of child updates and confirmation of up to date information in the child's record.
Plan of Correction:	The parents will review the file and document any changes to the emergency information. Moving forward, management will have parents to review and document records in the month of August.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Two's classroom, the peddle operated trashcan was not operational. Staff members had to open the lid of the trashcan with their bare hands. 2. In the Dramatic Play area of the Early Pre-school classroom, one knob of the kitchen faucet was missing and exposing a protruding sharp one inch screw. 3. In the Pre-school classroom, there was not a peddle on the peddle operated trashcan. 4. On the playground, there were two tricycles with broken plastic seats that exposed sharp edges that could entangle clothing and snag skin.
Plan of Correction:	The center has purchased new peddle operated trashcans. The broken trashcans have been removed from the classroom. The sink in the dramatic play area of the Early Preschool classroom will be removed from the classroom. The two tricycles will be removed from the playground.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler classroom, a bottle labeled bleach and water was sitting on a high diapering table of the classroom and not locked up. 2. In the bathroom of the Early Pre-school classroom, a container of diaper cream was located in a basket with diapers on a low shelf accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	The bleach and water solution was locked up at the time of the inspection. The diaper cream was locked up at the time of the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-B
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on observation, cots were not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-K classroom, the cots were not identified for use by a specific child.
Plan of Correction:	The teacher will label the cots today with each child's name.