Inspection · 2023-06-29
(757) 404-1784
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
Inspector Notes
A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/29/2023. The inspector arrived at the camp at 9:00 AM and departed at 2:48 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 12 child records were reviewed.
A staff record review of records provided by the facility on 7/24/2023 was conducted. Twenty three staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Camp site violations were discussed with staff 1 during the exit interview on site.
Violations
14Evidence:
The record provided for staff 4 indicated an employment date of 6/24/2023. A sworn disclosure statement was not completed until 7/6/2023.
Evidence:
The records provided for child 6 and child 8, both attending the camp, do not include documentation of immunizations
Evidence:
The record provided for staff 1 did not include documentation of a tuberculosis screening. Staff 1 was on duty with the children during the inspection.
Evidence:
1. The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record provided for staff 5 is dated 6/16/2021.
2. The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record provided for staff 11 is dated 6/18/2021.
3. The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record provided for staff 15 is dated 5/8/2021.
Evidence:
There were 6 children attending camp during the inspection for whom emergency medications have been prescribed for life threatening allergies. The camp director, staff 1, could not verify that each of these children were in a huddle with a Medication Administration (MAT) certified staff person.
Evidence:
1. A rotten, broken board was observed at the entrance to the fishing pier where the ground has also eroded away creating a tripping hazard and an area where a child?s foot could be entrapped. Should a child fall, the lake is in very close proximity. Staff 5 observed the rotten board.
2. A rotting board was observed on the deck of the fishing pier. Staff 5 acknowledged the rotting board.
3. Exposed tree roots were observed on the bank leading down to the fishing pier that are potential tripping hazards on the steep bank. Staff 5 observed the tree roots.
Evidence:
There is a corkscrew slide from the nature treehouse to the ground. The wood mulch used as resilient surfacing at the base of the slide has both washed away and decomposed.
Evidence:
At the time of the inspection, there were 6 children for whom the emergency medications have been prescribed due to life threatening allergies. These medications are kept in the main office of the camp. Staff 1 stated that in an emergency, a medication administration trained (MAT) staff person would get the medication and take it to the child via a camp golf cart. This practice does not ensure that a child could be administered the required medication in the necessary timely fashion as children may be anywhere from the lake across campus to the pool or to the alpine tower.
Evidence:
1. The buffalo and leopard huddles were observed eating snack at the picnic tables during huddle time. The children did not wash their hands before eating.
2. Staff 1 acknowledged that the children?s hands were not washed and stated that the children should not have been eating as it was not snack time.
3. The children in the kindergarten huddle did not wash their hands after eating lunch.
Evidence:
Staff was observed using a cloth rag when cleaning and sanitizing the picnic tables after lunch instead of spraying with the disinfecting fluid and allowing the tables to air dry.
Evidence:
1. A child was observed standing on the concrete beside the amphitheater during morning opening ceremony. The child was eating food from his backpack.
2. Stall 1 acknowledged the child eating and stated that sometimes children who arrive via the YMCA bus haven't had morning snack when they arrive, however the child should not have been eating while standing at the opening ceremony.
Evidence:
The record for child 3 includes the name address and telephone number for only one person to be contacted if a parent cannot be reached, instead of the required two persons.
Evidence:
1. There is an EpiPen stored for potential administration to child 1 in the event of an allergic reaction. There is no allergy management plan for child 1.
2. There is an EpiPen stored for potential administration to child 2 in the event of an allergic reaction. There is no allergy management plan for child 2.
Evidence:
1. The records provided for staff 3 and staff 4 included the job title of counselor (program leader). neither record included the needed documentation of six months programmatic experience required of program leaders.
2. The record for staff 22 did not indicate the date of hire.