Franklin County YMCA - Preschool

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on observation and record review, the center failed to have a person in each grouping of children who was currently certified in first aid and CPR. EVIDENCE: Staff 1 was alone with napping children during the inspection, and the record shows that first aid and CPR certification expired in 10/17/2023. Staff 1 stated they were scheduled to take it again on 11/14/2023, and this was confirmed by Staff 6.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on observation and record review, the center failed to have a person in each grouping of children who was currently certified in first aid and CPR. EVIDENCE: Staff 1 was alone with napping children during the inspection, and the record shows that first aid and CPR certification expired in 10/17/2023. Staff 1 stated they were scheduled to take it again on 11/14/2023, and this was confirmed by Staff 6.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to have some cleaning chemicals kept in a locked area. EVIDENCE: Bottles of bleach were stored in the unlocked staff bathroom in an unlocked cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that a child record had some required information. EVIDENCE: The record for Child 1 did not have a parent phone number.”

8VAC20-780-270-C

“Based on observation, the center failed to be maintained at no longer than 68 degrees Fahrenheit (F). EVIDENCE: The air temperature measured 63.1 degrees F on a digital thermometer.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to have some cleaning chemicals kept in a locked area. EVIDENCE: Bottles of bleach were stored in the unlocked staff bathroom in an unlocked cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that a child record had some required information. EVIDENCE: The record for Child 1 did not have a parent phone number.”

8VAC20-780-270-C

“Based on observation, the center failed to be maintained at no longer than 68 degrees Fahrenheit (F). EVIDENCE: The air temperature measured 63.1 degrees F on a digital thermometer.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that an employee must not be employed until the agency has the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 05/26/2022; the date on the sworn statement was 05/31/2022.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 05/26/2022; the date on the findings from the search of the central registry was 09/05/2022.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not contain the first date of attendance. 2. The record for Child 3 did not contain the documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record as required. 3. The record for Child 4 did not contain the following information: name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (the addresses for both designated people were incomplete); allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation; and the documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record as required. 4. The record for Child 5 did not contain the first date of attendance.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 05/26/2022. Staff 4 has not completed the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course as on 11/03/2022.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that medications, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician’s order, included refrigerated medication and staff’s personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Medication 1 and Medication 2 were observed in the Pre-K Class's first aid kit; the first aid kit was not locked. The medications were not kept in a locked place.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that an employee must not be employed until the agency has the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 05/26/2022; the date on the sworn statement was 05/31/2022.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 05/26/2022; the date on the findings from the search of the central registry was 09/05/2022.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not contain the first date of attendance. 2. The record for Child 3 did not contain the documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record as required. 3. The record for Child 4 did not contain the following information: name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (the addresses for both designated people were incomplete); allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation; and the documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record as required. 4. The record for Child 5 did not contain the first date of attendance.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 05/26/2022. Staff 4 has not completed the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course as on 11/03/2022.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that medications, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician’s order, included refrigerated medication and staff’s personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Medication 1 and Medication 2 were observed in the Pre-K Class's first aid kit; the first aid kit was not locked. The medications were not kept in a locked place.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals and snacks. Evidence: Child 2 was observed finishing their morning snack, throwing away their trash and immediately going to play. Child 2 did not wash their hands with soap and running water or a disposable wipe after eating a snack.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals and snacks. Evidence: Child 2 was observed finishing their morning snack, throwing away their trash and immediately going to play. Child 2 did not wash their hands with soap and running water or a disposable wipe after eating a snack.”

63.2(17)-1720.1-A

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that all employees shall undergo a background check in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to employment and every five years thereafter. Evidence: The most recently completed search of the central registry in the record for Staff 2 was dated 06/03/2015. The record contained documentation that a repeat search was requested in 2018, however, the results of the requested 2018 search were not in the record and were not available for review during the 11/22/2021 inspection.”

63.2(17)-1720.1-A

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that all employees shall undergo a background check in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to employment and every five years thereafter. Evidence: The most recently completed search of the central registry in the record for Staff 2 was dated 06/03/2015. The record contained documentation that a repeat search was requested in 2018, however, the results of the requested 2018 search were not in the record and were not available for review during the 11/22/2021 inspection.”