YMCA of Pulaski County-Riverlawn Elementary

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on record review, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: The center did not document a practice evacuation drill for December, 2023.”

8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: No

“Based on review of video the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age are always in sight and sound supervision as required. Evidence: 1. On 2/29/24 staff #1 could not see children who had built a "fort" by using tumble mats that they positioned vertically in a tall standing circle. Staff #1 was seen on video sitting near the wall across the gym from this and could not see into this fort from her position. She did not get up and go over to the fort to check on the children; and did not provide sight supervision to these children. 2. A little while later, after the vertical "fort" was taken down by the children, another mat fort was built beside staff #1, who was still seated in the same place, which prevented her from seeing a small group of children that were to her right in the corner of the gym. Since she remained seated for the majority of the programs operation, she could not provide the required sight supervision of those children. Staff #2 was in and out of the gym during these times.”

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

“Based on review of video the center failed to ensure that supervising staff of children shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance as required. Evidence: On 2/29/24 staff #1 was seen on video sitting in a chair in the area used by the children (gymnasium) while 4 children were fighting, 2 boys and 2 girls. The video showed that the staff member was positioned to see this fight and did not intervene but continued to stay seated. The fight started at approximately 4:51pm and continued until approximately 4:55pm; according to the time on the video. Staff #1 did not ensure the care, protection, and guidance of these children during this as she did not intervene as required. The fight was not addressed in any manner until staff #2 returned to the gym and intervened at approximately 4:55pm.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based on review of medication the center failed to ensure that medication had not expired as required. Evidence: The medication (Benadryl) for child A had expired as of 02/2023. This medication was in the active medication box to be administered in case of allergic reaction.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based on review of medication the center failed to ensure that medication had not expired as required. Evidence: The medication (Benadryl) for child A had expired as of 02/2023. This medication was in the active medication box to be administered in case of allergic reaction.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on review of documentation and discussions with staff the center failed to ensure that monthly emergency escape drills are conducted. Evidence: Discussions with staff and review of documentation showed that there was no September 2022 emergency escape drill conducted as required.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observations and discussions with staff the center failed to ensure that children washed their hands before snack. Evidence: Children were observed to immediately enter the program, grab their snack bags and proceed to have snack without washing their hands as required. Children's hands are required to be washed before and after snack.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on review of documentation and discussions with staff the center failed to ensure that monthly emergency escape drills are conducted. Evidence: Discussions with staff and review of documentation showed that there was no September 2022 emergency escape drill conducted as required.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observations and discussions with staff the center failed to ensure that children washed their hands before snack. Evidence: Children were observed to immediately enter the program, grab their snack bags and proceed to have snack without washing their hands as required. Children's hands are required to be washed before and after snack.”

8VAC20-780-245-J-3

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not have staff who are MAT trained on site when a child was in care who is prescribed an epi-pen. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 arrived at the after-school program at 3:40 and was not MAT trained. Child #1 who is prescribed an epipen was present.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on record review, the center did not have an up to date annual fire inspection. Evidence: 1. The last fire inspection was 10/29/2020.”

8VAC20-780-340-I

“Based on observation,each child was not greeted upon arrival at the center. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed that center staff had not arrived in the cafeteria until 3:40 p.m. Children enrolled in the YMCA after-school program are supposed to be dismissed to the cafeteria at 3:05 p.m. Because no YMCA staff was present, children were kept in their classrooms at first and then in the cafeteria and supervised by school staff until YMCA staff showed up. School staff tried to call the main YMCA office to see if staff was on there way.”

8VAC20-780-510-H

“Based on observation, there was nonprescription medication not kept in the original container. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed 5 pills labled diphenhydramine 12.5 mg. in a blister pack. They were not in the original container and not labeled.”