Y-ME Child Care Center
3200 Dill Avenue
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 624-9889
Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312
Inspection Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 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 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 8/4/2022 12:45 a.m. - 4:25 p.m. There were 13 children present on 08/4/2022 ranging in ages from 2 years to 11 years old with 3 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, qualifications and training, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies, nutrition, and transportation. A total of 6 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined violations with applicable standards. A violation notice was issued. If you have any questions related to this inspection, please contact Inspector Susan Ellington-Sconiers, at 804-588-2368 or susan.ellington-sconiers@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on staff record review, facility failed to obtain fingerprint check prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
S1 was employed by the facility from 01/02/2018 ? 03/02/2018. S2 was rehired 11/01/2021. Agency failed to obtain new fingerprints.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-40-D-6 Description: Based on staff record review, facility accepted a central registry finding that was dated more than 90 days prior to the date of employment.
Evidence:
S1 was employed by the facility from 01/02/2018 ? 03/02/2018. S2 was rehired 11/01/2021. Facility accepted a Central Registry dated 01/23/2018.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: Based on review of staff records and interview, the provider failed to ensure that two of three staff tuberculosis (TB) screenings were repeated within the required two year timeframe.
Evidence:
1. Staff record for S2 documented TB screening dated 03/12/2020. TB screening due by 03/12/2022. S2 reported the screening has not been completed.
2. Staff record for S3 documented TB screening dated 12/03/2019. TB screening due by 12/03/2021. S2 reported the screening has not been completed.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on a review of children?s records, the provider did not ensure that three of six children?s records contained all information required by 8VAC20-780-60.A.
Evidence:
1. The record for C6 (enrolled 06/20/22) did not document if the child has allergies or chronic health problems. The element on the form used to document this information was blank.
2. The record for C3 (enrolled 11/14/2017) did not document the confirmation of up-to-date information in the child?s record as required by 8VAC20-780-420-E.3.
3.The record for C3 (enrolled 11/14/2017) and C5 (enrolled 03/25/2019) did not contain evidence that written information regarding the child?s development, behavior, adjustment, and needs was provided to parents.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: Based on observation the center failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
Evidence: C1 observed in care on 08/04/2022 was neither signed in for 08/04/2022 nor signed out for 08/03/2022.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-C Description: Based on review of staff records, provider failed to ensure one of three staff received orientation training appropriate to the age of children in care and including all facility specific topics.
Evidence:
The staff record for S1 (date of hire 11/01/2021) failed to show orientation and training regarding shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children and the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food or other allergic reactions.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation and interview the provider failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: The utility closet located in the child day care was observed to be unlocked and had bottles of cleaning chemicals on the floor. The provider stated that she was unaware if there was a key for the lock for the utility closet and would need to consult with the building owner.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Based on observation and interview the provider failed to ensure that electrical outlets had protective covers.
Evidence: Multiple electrical outlets in the school age classroom were covered by clear packing tape. Provider stated she used the packing tape over the electrical outlets as the protective covers purchased by the center were being removed by other occupants of the building. A power strip located in the school age room did not have protective covers in unused outlets.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-420-A Description: Based on review of children?s records, the provider did not ensure that one of six children?s records documented before the child?s first day of attendance, that the parent was provided required information in writing.
Evidence:
The record for C2 (enrolled 07/06/2022) did not contain documentation that the parent was provided any of the written information required by 8VAC20-780-420.A. 1-14.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-450-A Description: Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that rest cots when being used by children had linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one piece covering that is open on three edges.
Evidence: Multiple children in two classrooms were observed resting directly on their cots without a bottom covering.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-G Description: Based on review of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained all of the required information.
Evidence:
The emergency drill documentation dated January 2022 ? June 2022 did not document the method used for notification of the drill; any special conditions simulated; problems encountered, if any.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.
