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Childtime Learning Center

Inspection · 2022-04-25

Date
2022-04-25
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Rene Old
(757) 404-1784
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 04/25/2022 from 10:25 am - 1:12 pm. At the time of entrance there were 57 children in care with 10 staff supervising. The children ranged in age from infancy - five years. Children were observed during outdoor play, circle time and nap. Diapering was observed in the infant class. Records reviewed for four children and four staff.
Violations were found in the areas of physical plant and administration. These violations are listed on the violation notice and were reviewed with the program director at the conclusion of the inspection.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition.

Evidence:
1. Four areas of exposed landscape fabric was observed on the preschool playground.
a. This is a trip hazard.
2. An exposed tree root , measuring approximately seven feet, was observed near the sidewalk area of the preschool playground.
a. This is a trip hazard.
3. A fold up step ladder, measuring approximately four feet in height, was observed stored against the wall - beside a toilet in the three-year old bathroom.
a. Injury could occur if the ladder were to fall on a child.
4. Two pairs of adult scissors and three pieces of wrapped candy were observed in an unlocked drawer in the two-year old classroom. This drawer was accessible to the children in this class.
a. The adult scissors are not safe for children in this age group and the candy is of the size to be a choking hazard for children under the age of four years.
5. Standing water was observed inside of the water play table located outside near the Pre-K classroom door.
a. Standing water is a breeding ground for insects.
Plan of Correction: This will all be corrected within 30 days. Staff and management will do daily and monthly compliance checks to ensure any deficiencies are reported to management with 24 hours. All staff were retrained on safe environments. Management will check periodically to ensure compliance.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards.

Evidence:
Grass and weeds were observed growing in the mulch around the outer fall zone perimeter of the two-year old outdoor play structure.
Plan of Correction: This will be completed in 30 days. Staff will complete a playground checklist daily and report any deficiencies to management within 24 hours. Management will inspect periodically for compliance.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation and interview, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

Evidence:
1. A current allergy list was not available in each classroom where children were in care during the inspection.
2. The Program Director confirmed that an allergy list was not on file in any of the classrooms.
Plan of Correction: This was corrected on 4:26 and will be updated as needed or every 30 days. Staff and safety captain will inspect to ensure compliance and Management will inspect for compliance periodically.
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