Alleghany Highlands Young Men's Christian Association - Central
105 Central Circle
Low moor, VA 24457
(540) 862-0488
Current Inspector: Monique Anderson (540) 309-2397
Inspection Date: May 15, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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Licensing Inspector Anderson conducted an unannounced Monitoring inspection in response to a self report of an incident that occurred at the center on April 30, 2024. Licensing Inspector initiated the investigation on May 1, 2024 and conducted the onsite inspection on May 15, 2024. Findings were reviewed with the center on July 15, 2024. The Licensing Inspector reviewed 1 child record and 1 staff record, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete.
Violations have been cited related to information submitted by the Center. Please see Violation Notice for more details.
Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on
July 20, 2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Description: Based on interviews, written statements and video, the Center failed to ensure staff who are supervising children, always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
EVIDENCE:
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at approximately 12:15 pm, Staff #1 was escorting the 3 year old classroom outside to the playground. According to the video, Staff #1 and the children stopped at the corner of the gymnasium building when Staff #1 grabbed Child #1 by the wrist, picked them up off of their feet and carried them approximately 10-15 feet around the corner of the building because of their misbehavior.Plan of Correction: Staff resigned. The Code of Conduct on 4/13/2024. Staff had a challenging behavior training on 5/28/2024 held by United Way. Staff will continue child abuse training yearly.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Description: Based on interviews, written statements and video, the Center failed to ensure forbidden actions are not used as a means to discipline the children in care.
EVIDENCE:
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at approximately 12:15 pm, Staff #1 roughly handled Child #1. Video revealed that Child #1 was grabbed by the wrist, lifted off of their feet and carried approximately 10-15 feet around the corner of the building because of their misbehavior.Plan of Correction: Staff have been reminded of VDOE Licensing Standards & will be reminded frequently through the year. Staff have been reminded about forbidden actions and re-signed code of conduct.
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.
