VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Childtime Learning Center
1506 Kempsville Road
Virginia beach, VA 23464
(757) 474-1888

Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784

Inspection Date: April 18, 2024 and April 30, 2024

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Services.

Comments:

An unannounced complaint inspection was initiated on 04/18/2024 with an onsite inspection. The inspection was completed on 04/30/2029 where center video was reviewed at the administrative office for the facility. The complaint alleged non-compliance in the areas of care of children, activities for children and staff-to-child ratio. Based on the information gathered which included staff interviews, a review of center video and review of the facility the allegations regarding staff-to-child ratio and children's activities could not be substantiated therefore these concerns are found to be not valid. The allegation regarding care of children is found to be valid and a violation is listed on the violation notice issued to the facility.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-A
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on staff interviews and a review of center video, the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. Evidence: 1. Staff 2 stated that she observed staff 1, who was caring for children in the school age classroom state, "I quit," and then pick up a sealed bottle of Gatorade and throw it at the wall. a. Staff 2 stated the children in the classroom appeared startled. b. Staff 2 stated she felt she needed to get staff 1 "away from the kids" therefore she intervened and asked staff 1 to come to the office with her. c. While enroute to the office staff 2 indicated that staff 1 "shoved a cart" sitting in the hallway, into the kitchen and then proceeded to enter the office where he began "throwing stuff." d. Staff 2 stated that staff 1's demeanor was "agitated and angry" therefore, she took him outside and offered to call a spouse or relative to come and take him home. e. Staff 1 declined assistance and stated he needed to take the children to school. Staff 1 proceeded to reenter the facility and gathered multiple children that he transported to school in the facility bus. 2. A review of center video for 04/18/2024 at approximately 7:36 am shows staff 1 throwing a plastic bottle of a liquid beverage at the wall of the school age classroom. a. The bottle is thrown up agains the wall in a sudden and forceful manner. b. The children in the classroom appear startled and surprised. 3. Staff 3 stated that when she arrived at approximately 8:00 am on 04/18/2024 the office was in disarray and she learned from staff 2 that staff 1 was "upset" and had thrown a bottle of Gatorade up against the wall of the school age classroom. She additionally was told that staff 1 had thrown objects around the office afterward. a. Staff 3 confirmed that staff 1 had taken several children to public school in the center bus after this incident.
Plan of Correction:	Staff 1 had all the required Background Checks and training when first hired on. We had not had any concerns with Staff 1 before the incident on 4/18/24. Once upper management was alerted, Staff 1 was immediately removed from the building and has not returned. At the next staff meeting scheduled for 7/25, Center Director will review professionalism, appropriate behavior and interactions in the classroom, and have an open discussion on what the options are if you start feeling frustrated while in a classroom. We will continued to ensure the children's safety is our top priority.