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:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
- Comments:
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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:
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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: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
