VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Childtime 1005
1431 Edenway North
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 436-1166

Current Inspector: Adrianna Walden (757) 404-2487

Inspection Date: Feb. 29, 2024

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

Technical Assistance:

BACKGROUND CHECKS: If a staff member has resided in a state outside of Virginia within the past 5 years, it is the center's responsibility to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from that state. SAFE SLEEP: Crib sheets should fit snug on the infant crib mattresses, however should not be so tight that the ends curl, creating space between the mattress and the crib.

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted on 02/20/2024. A tour of the facility was conducted, in addition to a record review and interviews with staff. The Inspector reviewed both children and staff records, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. The violations were reviewed during an exit meeting at conclusion of the inspection, with both the program director and district manager.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on a record review the center did not ensure all background requirements were met. Evidence: Staff #1 (hired 11/27/2023) indicated on the sworn statement of affirmation living outside the state of Virginia in the last 5 years. The center did not have documentation of a criminal record check, sex offender check or search for child abuse and neglect registry for Staff #1 for the state indicated on the sworn statement.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the District Manager: "The employee lived in another state but had only worked in Virginia. Center Director was under the assumption it was asking if they had worked in another state so she had not done the Out of State Background Check when completing the employee?s paperwork. Center Director has requested a login to submit the Out of State Background Check and will have that submitted by 3/1. Once we receive the results we will get these added to the employee?s file. "
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on a record review the center did not ensure each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance Evidence: Child #1 (start date 03/27/2023) did not have documentation of having physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance .
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the District Manager: "Center Director has contacted child?s family and requested an updated Physical Exam by the end of March. This child was enrolled under the previous Center Director. Moving forward, Center Director will not allow a child to start on day 1 without the Physical Exam on file. "
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the preschool room there was an unlocked cabinet that contained a can of spray paint and a can of wasp killer. 2. In the school-age room there was an unlocked cabinet that contained a bottle of sanitizing spray.
Plan of Correction:	"The following corrective action was provided by the District Manager:Teachers had forgotten to relock the cabinet up in the Preschool room after they opened it and the lock on the cabinet in the School Age room had just broken a few days prior. New cabinet locks have since been purchased and installed. Moving forward, Center Director will ensure teachers are aware the cabinets need to be locked at all times and that if a cabinet lock breaks, they need to notify management immediately so it can be replaced."
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-G
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances not kept in original containers were clearly labeled to indicate their contents. Evidence: In the school-age room there was an unlocked cabinet that contained a spray bottle with a pink substance. The program director confirmed the pink substance was sanitizing spray. The bottle was not labeled in a way that clearly indicated its contents.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the District Manager: "Moving forward, Center Director will ensure hazardous substances are properly labeled."
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-430-I
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure when personal articles are used, they shall be individually assigned. Evidence: There was an unlabeled bottle of hair detangler in a cabinet in the preschool room. The program director confirmed it belonged to a child.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the District Manager: "Hair Detangler was left from a previous child but was disposed of during the inspection. Moving forward, Center Director will ensure any individual items are labeled properly."
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-B
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure all sunscreen requirements were met. Evidence: In the school-age room there was a container of sunscreen that was not labeled with the child's name.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the District Manager: "Sunscreen was left from a previous employee but was disposed of during the inspection. Moving forward, Center Director will ensure Sunscreen is labeled properly."
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-I
Description:	Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure there was a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care maintained at the center. Evidence: The center did not have a one day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care. Infant staff and the program director confirmed the center did not have the required emergency supplies for infants.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the District Manager: "Center Director has contacted child?s family and requested an updated Physical Exam by the end of March. This child was enrolled under the previous Center Director. Moving forward, Center Director will not allow a child to start on day 1 without the Physical Exam on file."