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Effingham Street Family YMCA

Inspection · 2023-01-30

Date
2023-01-30
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
D'Nae Goodwin
(757) 404-3063
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.
8VAC20-820 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
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted from 9:30 -11:30 AM. At the time of the inspection, there were 30 preschool and school-age in care with four staff. Children were observed playing group games. The sample size was five staff and three children's records.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on a review of six staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that each staff member had a tuberculosis (Tb) screening within 30 days prior to coming into contact with children.

Evidence:
1. Staff #1 (date of hire 6/7/22) had a Tb screening on file dated 1/16/23 which was not within the prescribed time frame.
2. Staff #2 (date of hire 12/15/22) had a Tb screening on file dated 9/2/21 which was not within the prescribed time frame.
3. Staff #5 (date of hire 6/22/22) had a Tb screening on file dated 7/21/22 which was not within the prescribed time frame.
4. Staff #6 (date of hire 6/10/22) had a Tb screening on file dated 1/16/23 which was not within the prescribed time frame.
Plan of Correction: In the future, staff will have Tb screening conducted within prescribed time frames.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation and inspection of the physical plant, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all areas were safe and operable.

Evidence:
There cracks in the plastic finger guards on the doors leading to the classroom area.
Plan of Correction: All physical plant issues will be referred to the maintenance department for repair.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on a review of logs for emergency drills, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that it implemented monthly practice evacuation drills.

Evidence:
Evacuation drills were not conducted in July or August of 2022.
Plan of Correction: Monthly evacuation drills will be held and documented monthly.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on a review of six staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that each staff person had three references on file as to character and reputation prior to employment.

Evidence:
1. Staff #1 (date of hire 6/7/22) did not have documentation of references on file.
2. Staff #2 (date of hire 6/10/22) did not have documentation of references on file.
Plan of Correction: All references have now been checked. In the future, references will be checked prior to employment.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services