YMCA After School Program at Grassfield Elementary
2248 Averill Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-8180
Current Inspector: Kimberly Sampson (757) 354-7307
Inspection Date: Sept. 27, 2021
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.
- Comments:
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An unannounced complaint investigation was initiated on 9/27/2021 and was concluded on 9/28/2021 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 9/27/2021 regarding supervision. Interviews, record reviews, and observation were conducted relating to the allegations on 9/28/21. The information gathered during the investigation does support the allegation, so the complaint is determined to be "valid". If you have any questions, contact the licensing inspector at (757)354-7307.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that when children aged school eligible to nine years old are in care a ratio of 1:18 (staff:children) is maintained.
Evidence:
1. On 9/28/21 inspector observed:
- 2:32pm there were 75 5-9 year olds being supervised by staff #1 in the cafeteria
- 2:37pm there were 77 5-9 year olds being supervised by staff #1 and staff #2 in the cafeteria
- 3:32pm there were 43 6-9 year olds being supervised by staff #1 in the cafeteria
- 3:32pm there were 21 6-9 year olds being supervised by staff #3 in the gym
- 3:50pm there were 92 5-9 year olds being supervised by staff#1, #2, #3, and #4
2. Staff reported children get released from their classes to the after school program at 2:04pm and as of 9/2/21 there were 134 children on roster. Not at all staff are not available when the children begin to arrive. Staff #4 arrives daily between 2:45-3:00pm. Staff #5 arrives at 4:00pm.
3. Staff confirmed during this inspection that they have been out of ratio for at least some portion of the program's operating hours daily since school began 9/7/21.Plan of Correction: -
Disclaimer:
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