YMCA School-Age Child Care @ Ghent Elementary
200 Shirley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517
(804) 622-9622
Current Inspector: Trisha Brown (757) 404-2601
Inspection Date: Oct. 24, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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
- Comments:
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An unannounced onsite renewal inspection was conducted from 4:30pm through 5:30pm. There were 31 children in care with two staff. Children present ranged in age from five to 12 years old. Children were observed in teacher and self-directed activities including snack, transitions and outside play. Violations observed include children's records, onsite staff records, allergy plans, emergency equipment, ratios.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A Description: Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that immunizations are obtained before the child can attend the center.
Evidence:
1 - There was not any documentation of immunizations available for review at the center during the inspection.
a. Child #1 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022.
b. Child #2 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022.
c. Child #3 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022.
d. Child #4 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022.
2 - Staff #1 and #2 stated that they did not have access to immunization records and did not know if the immunizations had been obtained.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each child has a physical examination on file before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
Evidence:
1 - There was not any documentation of physical examination reports available for review at the center during the inspection.
a. Child #1 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022.
b. Child #2 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022.
c. Child #3 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022.
d. Child #4 has a first date of attendance as September 6, 2022.
2 - Staff #1 and #2 stated that they did not have access to physical examination records and did not know if the reports had been obtained within required time frames.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: During the inspection Staff #2 stated that there was not allergy action plans available for children with documented allergies when they are in care. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that all required staff information is available at the center.
Evidence:
1 - There was not any emergency contact onsite for Staff #1 who was present and providing direct care to children during the inspection.
2 - Staff #1, who stated she was the site program director, stated that she had not had any training regarding the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-5 Description: Based on interview the center failed to ensure school age eligible children up to 9 years old the ratio of 1 staff to 18 children is followed.
Evidence:
1 - Staff #2 stated that from approximately 2:45pm through 3:40pm there were 44 children present with two staff ages five to 12 years old.
2 - Staff #1 and #2 confirmed that three staff were needed from approximately 2:45pm - 3:40pm.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-E Description: Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that the required nonmedical emergency supplies are available.
Evidence:
1 - There was not a battery operated radio or flashlight available for review during the inspection.
2 - Staff #1 and #2 confirmed that the emergency radio and flashlight were not available.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.
