The YMCA Of South Hampton Roads-Mt. Trashmore Preschool

8VAC20-780-410-2 Complaint related: No

“The following actions are forbidden, enclosure in a space that a child cannot freely exit themself. During the rest period on 4/20/26 Staff restricted the movement of a two-year-old to keep them on a cot. 1. When Child A tried to move on the cot, Staff 1 restricted the child’s movement by leaning her body across the child to keep them on the cot. 2. Staff 1 repeatedly tucked the child under her arm when the child moved. 3. When Child A was moving their feet on the cot, Staff 1 held the child’s feet down with a hand.”

8VAC20-780-340-D Complaint related: Yes

“Repeat Violation Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #1, who was less than eighteen years old, was alone with a group of two-year-old children for 15 minutes during nap time.”

8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In a two-year-old classroom the direct egress was blocked by stacked chairs. In two preschool classrooms, cots were not stacked properly and posed a topple hazard. There was splintering wood in the bathroom behind the toilet.”

8VAC20-780-290-3 Complaint related: Yes

“Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed. In a three-year-old classroom there were uncovered outlets.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Repeat Violation When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. 1.Child #1 (4 years) fell on his hand on 11/17/25 at approximately 8:19am and came crying to Staff #1 to tell them he was hurt. Staff #1 did not see Child #1 fall and asked Child #1 what had happened and if he needed ice, which Child #1 declined. 2. Staff #1 provided no further assessment to determine if additional care was needed and none was provided to Child #1. When the parent arrived at 4:29pm to pick up their child the parent saw that Child #1?s hand was noticeably swollen and stated that it hurt him to put a coat on. 3. Child #1 was taken by the parent for outside medical attention/treatment and Child #1 was diagnosed with a fracture of the left hand.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“The required ratio for children aged 3 years to school age eligible is one staff member per ten children. In a preschool classroom on 11/17/25, Staff #1 was alone and supervising 12 to 17 children, 4-5 years of age from approximately 8:30am to 9:30am.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Repeat Violation In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets will have protective covers. There was an uncovered outlet in a three-year-old classroom, within reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards (6 inches) and be free of hazards. The mulch in front of the slide measured approximately 2 inches in depth and a root was protruding in the fall zone.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #2, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was alone for approximately 25 minutes with a group of four-year-old children in the classroom and on the playground.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. 1.Staff #1, who was responsible for supervising eight (four-year-old) children left the children on the pool deck without any other staff from the licensed childcare program. 2.Staff #2, the only staff member on the playground, turned her back to the play area to attend to another child. Staff #2 was unaware that a child, out of her line of vision because her back was turned, was hanging upside down from a metal bar that extended across the slide. 3. Staff #3 and Staff #4 were unaware that a child left the classroom to use the bathroom in the adjoining classroom.”

8VAC20-780-460-A

“When children are participating in a swimming activity there will be at least two staff members supervising. Staff #1 was the only program staff member supervising eight (four-year-old) children during a swim lesson.”

8VAC20-780-480-B

“The center shall maintain written permission from the parent of each child who participates in swimming. On 10/23/25 Child #1 participated in a swimming lesson. The swimming participation form completed by the parent indicated that the child was a non-swimmer and the parent did not give permission for the child to participate in swimming activities.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #2, alone with 8, four-year-old children was not certified in CPR and first aid.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. There were 5 lunchboxes and 4 water bottles in a preschool classroom that were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a safe and operable condition. In the bathroom of a four-year-old classroom there was peeling paint on the wall near the toilet, within reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Repeat Violation In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets will have protective covers. There was an uncovered outlet in a three-year-old classroom, within reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards (6 inches) and be free of hazards. The mulch in front of the slide measured approximately 2 inches in depth and a root was protruding in the fall zone.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #2, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was alone for approximately 25 minutes with a group of four-year-old children in the classroom and on the playground.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. 1.Staff #1, who was responsible for supervising eight (four-year-old) children left the children on the pool deck without any other staff from the licensed childcare program. 2.Staff #2, the only staff member on the playground, turned her back to the play area to attend to another child. Staff #2 was unaware that a child, out of her line of vision because her back was turned, was hanging upside down from a metal bar that extended across the slide. 3. Staff #3 and Staff #4 were unaware that a child left the classroom to use the bathroom in the adjoining classroom.”

8VAC20-780-460-A

“When children are participating in a swimming activity there will be at least two staff members supervising. Staff #1 was the only program staff member supervising eight (four-year-old) children during a swim lesson.”

8VAC20-780-480-B

“The center shall maintain written permission from the parent of each child who participates in swimming. On 10/23/25 Child #1 participated in a swimming lesson. The swimming participation form completed by the parent indicated that the child was a non-swimmer and the parent did not give permission for the child to participate in swimming activities.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #2, alone with 8, four-year-old children was not certified in CPR and first aid.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. There were 5 lunchboxes and 4 water bottles in a preschool classroom that were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a safe and operable condition. In the bathroom of a four-year-old classroom there was peeling paint on the wall near the toilet, within reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In a preschool classroom there were cans of shaving cream and spray paint in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Repeat Violation In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. There was one uncovered electrical outlet in a preschool classroom, within reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior. Child #1, a two-year-old, was running in the classroom. The child had a sock on one foot and a shoe on the other foot. Staff gave verbal direction to stop running but did not approach the child to redirect him to an appropriate activity or help the child put his shoe on. Child #1 continued to run back and forth, and his sock foot slipped out from under him. He fell awkwardly and sustained a serious injury.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals and snacks. Child #1 did not wash hands after eating afternoon snack.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not have documentation of a practice evacuation drill for January 2025.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. There were 4 beverage containers in a preschool classroom that were not labeled with a name and date.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. There were no reference checks in the record for staff #1.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. There was no documentation of orientation training for three staff members who had been employed for more than 30 days.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Repeat Violation The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent inspection dated 11/1/24 was not posted. The inspection posted was dated 12/29/23.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In a preschool classroom there was a TV on top of a 43? high, unsecured book tower. In a preschool classroom there was an unsecured bookcase in the middle of the room.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In three preschool classrooms there were multiple bottles of cleaning solutions and shaving cream in unlocked cabinets.”

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Repeat Violation Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food. In three preschool classrooms cleaning supplies were stored in the same cabinet as food products.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Repeat Violation In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. There were 5 uncovered outlets in a preschool classroom.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior. Child #1, a two-year-old, was running in the classroom. The child had a sock on one foot and a shoe on the other foot. Staff gave verbal direction to stop running but did not approach the child to redirect him to an appropriate activity or help the child put his shoe on. Child #1 continued to run back and forth, and his sock foot slipped out from under him. He fell awkwardly and sustained a serious injury.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals and snacks. Child #1 did not wash hands after eating afternoon snack.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not have documentation of a practice evacuation drill for January 2025.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. There were 4 beverage containers in a preschool classroom that were not labeled with a name and date.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. There were no reference checks in the record for staff #1.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. There was no documentation of orientation training for three staff members who had been employed for more than 30 days.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Repeat Violation The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent inspection dated 11/1/24 was not posted. The inspection posted was dated 12/29/23.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In a preschool classroom there was a TV on top of a 43? high, unsecured book tower. In a preschool classroom there was an unsecured bookcase in the middle of the room.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In three preschool classrooms there were multiple bottles of cleaning solutions and shaving cream in unlocked cabinets.”

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Repeat Violation Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food. In three preschool classrooms cleaning supplies were stored in the same cabinet as food products.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Repeat Violation In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. There were 5 uncovered outlets in a preschool classroom.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department. The facility had an outstanding fire code violation that was not corrected for more than 5 months.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Repeat Violation The required ratio for children ages 3 years old up to school age eligible is one staff per ten children. Staff #6 was observed supervising eleven children (youngest child 3 years old) by herself at 9:00am. Staff #2 returned to the classroom at 9:05am”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Repeat Violation Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. An electrical power bar in the three-year-old classroom and the four-year-old classroom did not have a protective covers.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the two-year-old classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The trim on a carpet in a four-year-old classroom was pulled away from the carpet, creating a trip hazard. A root in the sand on the playground was exposed. The root is in an area the children run and is a trip hazard. A wood dress up unit approximately 4 ? feet tall was not secured to a wall. The unit was placed in the middle of the room and wobbled when touched creating a fall hazard.”

8VAC20-780-240-I

“Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member's record, and shall include the staff member name, training topics, delivery method, the entity or individual providing training the date of training. There was no documentation of orientation training for Staff #2 (employed for 37 days) and Staff #3 (employed for 26 days).”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation Staff records shall be kept that include the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in in an emergency. The record for Staff #1 did not contain emergency contact information.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. The list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The allergy list in the four-year-old classroom was not current. The allergy list was dated over 18 months prior and contained names of children no longer in attendance.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 had no of a TB screening documentation and had been employed for two weeks. Staff #4 had no documentation of TB screening and had been employed for over 5 months. The TB screening for Staff #2 was dated two days after coming into contact with children.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. A child received an injury while engaged in unsafe play on the slide while under the supervision of staff. Staff had spoken to the child twice regarding safe play on the slide but did not redirect to a different play area or continue to monitor his play on the slide. Child #1 (age 5 years) ran down the slide, jumped over the playground edging and slipped on wet grass, falling and injuring his arm.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #4, employed for more than 160 days did not have current first aid certification.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #4, employed for more than 160 days did not have current CPR certification.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department. The facility had an outstanding fire code violation that was not corrected for more than 5 months.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Repeat Violation The required ratio for children ages 3 years old up to school age eligible is one staff per ten children. Staff #6 was observed supervising eleven children (youngest child 3 years old) by herself at 9:00am. Staff #2 returned to the classroom at 9:05am”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Repeat Violation Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. An electrical power bar in the three-year-old classroom and the four-year-old classroom did not have a protective covers.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the two-year-old classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The trim on a carpet in a four-year-old classroom was pulled away from the carpet, creating a trip hazard. A root in the sand on the playground was exposed. The root is in an area the children run and is a trip hazard. A wood dress up unit approximately 4 ? feet tall was not secured to a wall. The unit was placed in the middle of the room and wobbled when touched creating a fall hazard.”

8VAC20-780-240-I

“Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member's record, and shall include the staff member name, training topics, delivery method, the entity or individual providing training the date of training. There was no documentation of orientation training for Staff #2 (employed for 37 days) and Staff #3 (employed for 26 days).”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation Staff records shall be kept that include the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in in an emergency. The record for Staff #1 did not contain emergency contact information.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. The list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The allergy list in the four-year-old classroom was not current. The allergy list was dated over 18 months prior and contained names of children no longer in attendance.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 had no of a TB screening documentation and had been employed for two weeks. Staff #4 had no documentation of TB screening and had been employed for over 5 months. The TB screening for Staff #2 was dated two days after coming into contact with children.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. A child received an injury while engaged in unsafe play on the slide while under the supervision of staff. Staff had spoken to the child twice regarding safe play on the slide but did not redirect to a different play area or continue to monitor his play on the slide. Child #1 (age 5 years) ran down the slide, jumped over the playground edging and slipped on wet grass, falling and injuring his arm.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #4, employed for more than 160 days did not have current first aid certification.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #4, employed for more than 160 days did not have current CPR certification.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department. The facility had an outstanding fire code violation that was not corrected for more than 5 months.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Repeat Violation The required ratio for children ages 3 years old up to school age eligible is one staff per ten children. Staff #6 was observed supervising eleven children (youngest child 3 years old) by herself at 9:00am. Staff #2 returned to the classroom at 9:05am”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Repeat Violation Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. An electrical power bar in the three-year-old classroom and the four-year-old classroom did not have a protective covers.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the two-year-old classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The trim on a carpet in a four-year-old classroom was pulled away from the carpet, creating a trip hazard. A root in the sand on the playground was exposed. The root is in an area the children run and is a trip hazard. A wood dress up unit approximately 4 ? feet tall was not secured to a wall. The unit was placed in the middle of the room and wobbled when touched creating a fall hazard.”

8VAC20-780-240-I

“Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member's record, and shall include the staff member name, training topics, delivery method, the entity or individual providing training the date of training. There was no documentation of orientation training for Staff #2 (employed for 37 days) and Staff #3 (employed for 26 days).”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation Staff records shall be kept that include the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in in an emergency. The record for Staff #1 did not contain emergency contact information.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. The list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The allergy list in the four-year-old classroom was not current. The allergy list was dated over 18 months prior and contained names of children no longer in attendance.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 had no of a TB screening documentation and had been employed for two weeks. Staff #4 had no documentation of TB screening and had been employed for over 5 months. The TB screening for Staff #2 was dated two days after coming into contact with children.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. A child received an injury while engaged in unsafe play on the slide while under the supervision of staff. Staff had spoken to the child twice regarding safe play on the slide but did not redirect to a different play area or continue to monitor his play on the slide. Child #1 (age 5 years) ran down the slide, jumped over the playground edging and slipped on wet grass, falling and injuring his arm.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #4, employed for more than 160 days did not have current first aid certification.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #4, employed for more than 160 days did not have current CPR certification.”