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YMCA of Metropolitan Washington - Reston

Inspection · 2022-05-25

Date
2022-05-25
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kara Vaughan
(703) 537-6241
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/25/2022 from 9:42am to 1:10pm. At the time of entrance,71 children were in care with 15 staff members present. Children were observed doing the following: infants playing on the floor, infants being held, playing in centers, playing outside and swimming in the pool. The site was clean, organized and contained an abundant supply of developmentally appropriate materials. Interactions between the children and staff were positive. A selection of staff and children records, the physical space, emergency supplies, evacuation drills and attendance records were reviewed. Five medications were reviewed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please contact me if you have any questions at Stacy.Doyle@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-0386.

Violations

7
Standard 8VAC20-780-245-L
Based on interview the center did not have at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.
Evidence:
1. Staff A stated they did not have anyone current in daily health observation.
Plan of Correction: DHO training-I will do by Tuesday as will Assistant Director.
Standard 8VAC20-780-260-A
Based on interview, the center could not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.
Evidence:
1. Staff A stated she did not have a copy of the annual fire inspection report during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: I will get copy of fire inspection by June 1.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were not
maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. In the Toddler classroom, an outlet was loose on the wall.
2. On the playground, the large gate had rust on it.
3. In the 4 year old classroom, the lower sink cabinet corner was chipped and the play kitchen sink was missing a part..
Plan of Correction: Maintenance items: I will ask our Facilities to repair chipped sink, light socket, sand/paint rust on gate, remove sink furniture and put in trash. Will request today.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the 2 year old classroom, an air freshener spray was on top of a high cabinet, but was not kept locked.
2. In the 4 year old classroom, an air freshener spray was in an unlocked cabinet.
Plan of Correction: Remind staff to review labels for hazardous material. Ensure they are kept locked. Air Freshener is an example.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-G
Based on observation, the center failed to
clearly date and label food containers when
food is brought from home.
Evidence:
1. Two food items from a child's home in the
infant classroom refrigerator were
not labeled with the child's name and date.
Plan of Correction: Remind parents to label w/name and date, remind staff to check daily. I will spot check weekly.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review, staff records did not include all required information.
Evidence:
1. Staff #4 (date of hire 9/08/2012) did not have documentation of two or more references in the staff file.
2. Staff #1 (date of hire 2/03/2021), Staff #2 (date of hire 9/21/2013) and Staff #5 (date of hire 3/29/2021) did not have documentation of orientation training.
Plan of Correction: I will redo orientation for Staff #2 by June 28th. I will redo orientation for Staff #3 and Staff#5 by May 31. Will locate 2 references for Staff #4 by June 1.
Standard 8VAC20-820-120-E-2
Based on observation and interview, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility was not posted.
Evidence:
1. The center had the inspection dated 11/10/2020 posted. The last inspection was on 3/01/2021 and was not posted.
Plan of Correction: I will ensure most recent inspection is posted.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services