Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond - MES
7425 Mechanicsville Elementary Dr.
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(434) 962-0839
Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312
Inspection Date: Feb. 27, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8 VAC20-780 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 SANCTIONS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
22.1 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION
- Comments:
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A renewal inspection was conducted on February 27, 2024. The inspector was on site from approximately 3:00 pm until 4:40 pm. The site director was present during the inspection. There were 20 children present, ranging in ages from six years to eleven years, with two staff supervising. Upon the inspector?s arrival, children were in the gym playing a group game of four corners. Later children transitioned to the cafeteria where they worked on homework, had a snack, and participated in activities of blocks, coloring, math worksheets and reading.
The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of five children?s records were reviewed. Three staff records were reviewed remotely on March 1, 2024.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector.
Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
804-840-8312
Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A Description: Repeat
Based on review of five children?s records, the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations for one child before the child attended the center.
Evidence:
1. The record of child #1, enrolled 08/22/2023, contained documentation of immunizations dated 09/26/2023, exceeding the first day of attendance.
2. A member of management confirmed the immunization record for child #1 was obtained after the first day the child attended the center.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Repeat
Based on review of five children?s records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical before the child?s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
Evidence:
1. The record of child #1, enrolled 08/22/2023, contained documentation of a physical dated 09/26/2023, exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance.
2. A member of management confirmed the physical for child #1 was obtained more than 30 days after the first day of attendance.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: Based on review of three staff records, the center did not ensure two staff completed a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.
Evidence:
1. The record of staff #1, employed 09/01/2020, contained 11 hours of annual training for the period of 09/01/2022 through 08/31/2023 when 16 hours is required.
2. The record of staff #2, employed 07/08/2021, contained 11 hours of annual training for the period of 07/08/2022 through 07/07/2023 when 16 hours is required.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-I Description: Based on observation, the center did not post in a visible place at each telephone, 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center.
Evidence:
1. The number 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center were not posted.
2. Staff #3 stated emergency numbers were in the licensing notebook. The notebook was kept in the storage closet.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-F Description: Based on observation, the center did not maintain a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snack during the one-week period.
Evidence:
A post-it note located on the licensing board was dated 02/26/2023 and listed sun chips and fruit for snack. There was no posting for today?s snack or the remaining three days for the week of February 26 through March 1, 2024.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.
