Young Men’s Christian Assoc of Virginia’s Blue Ridge -Lexington

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Cots shall be identified for use by a specific child. 10 cots in the 3?s B class were not labeled for use by a specific child during naptime.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

8VAC20-780-70

“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: The record for Staff #1, employed for 10 months, was missing the following required component: Information, to be kept at the center, about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. The record for Staff #2, employed for 17 months, was missing the following required component: Information, to be kept at the center, about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment and returned within 30days.

“Staff #2, who had been employed for six months, before the central registry search was returned.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet the qualifications of six months experience and 24 hours of training within the six months before being promoted or beginning work or one month after being promoted.

“Staff # 4 did not have the required 24 hours of training to qualify for program leader.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire.

“Staff #5 has been employed over 90 days and has not taken the course.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children.

“In the bathroom used by the children, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

The center shall develop written procedures for injury prevention.

“The center did not have an injury prevention plan.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-I.

The center shall develop written playground safety procedures that shall have provision for active supervision by staff to include positioning of staff in strategic locations, scanning play activities, and circulating among children; and method of maintaining resilient surface.

“The center did not have a playground safety plan.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-N.

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“Evacuation drills for November and December of 2024 were not conducted.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Tables and highchair trays shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding.

“Sanitizing wipes were used to before and after lunch.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.

“The record for Child #3, enrolled for 2 years, was missing the following required components: address for one of the required designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for Child #5, enrolled for 3 months, was missing the following required components: addresses for both of the required designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on record review and interviews, the Center failed to inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention.

“EVIDENCE: On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at approximately 12:50 pm, Child #1 fingers were caught in the classroom door. Child #1 received outside medical care was received on 12/06/2023. The Center did not submit a Injury Requiring Outside Medical Attention (IROMPT) report.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B-2. From a complaint.

Based on record review, the Licensee failed to ensure staff members annually completes a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.

“EVIDENCE: Staff #3 did not complete 16 hours of annual training in 2023. Staff #3 completed a total of 12 hours of training. Staff #5 did not complete 16 hours of annual training in 2023. Staff #5 completed a total of 12.5 hours of training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed in the pre-school classroom on the lower level, an unlocked exit door that does not properly close/latch accessible to the children in care. The exit door leads to an attic storage area containing hazardous equipment and materials.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to ensure climbing portions of climbing equipment 36 inches or more is located over required amount of resilient surface.

“EVIDENCE: At least 6 inches of resilient surfacing was not provided underneath and surrounding the outdoor climbing/sliding playground equipment. Licensing Inspector measured 1 inch of rubber mulch.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-G.

Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure all staff who work directly with children complete the Virginia Preservice Training for child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment.

“EVIDENCE: Staff #1 (date of hire 11/27/2023) has not completed the 10 hour Virginia Pre Service Training. Staff #2 (date of hire 11/01/2023) has not completed the 10 hour Virginia Pre Service Training.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-B.

Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed in the pre-school classroom on the lower level, an unlocked exit door that does not properly close/latch accessible to the children in care. The exit door leads to an attic storage area containing hazardous equipment and materials.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to provide appropriate linens for children during the designated rest period.

“EVIDENCE: The Licensing Inspector observed in the lower level pre-school classroom, children were not provided a top and bottom cover during the designated rest period.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to ensure pillows used by the children in care are covered with pillow cases.

“EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed uncovered pillows in the preschool classroom during the designated rest period.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-D.

Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to comply with required handwashing procedures.

“EVIDENCE: Staff did not wash their hands nor the hands of a 2 year old after diapering”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to label children’s food containers.

“EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed multiple food containers that were not labeled with the child’s name and date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children.

“EVIDENCE: Written attendance for the 2 year old classroom was not maintained for Wednesday May 31st.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on record review, the Licensee failed to complete out-of-state Background Checks for staff members who have lived out of the State of Virginia within 5 years prior to the date of hire.

Rule 22.1-289-036-B-4.

Based on record review, the Licensee failed to censure each staff record contains documentation of all requirements.

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on review of the center’s policies and procedures, the License failed to develop written procedures for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.

“EVIDENCE: The center’s policies and procedures did not include procedures for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-K.

Based on review of the center’s emergency preparedness plan, the Licensee failed to include all procedural components.

“EVIDENCE: Procedures for Lockdown did not include continuity of operations to ensure that essential functions are maintained during an emergency.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-B.