VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Altavista Area YMCA - Leesville Road
25 Lewis Way
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 369-9622

Current Inspector: Tara K Martin (804) 588-2371

Inspection Date: June 15, 2023

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Comments:

An unannounced complaint inspection was conducted on 06/15/2023. There were 37 children, ages 4years- 10 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed during arrival from a field trip and dismissal. Staff were interviewed, video footage 5 children?s records, and 3 staff records were reviewed. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 2:00 pm and departed at 5:13 pm. The information gathered during the course of the investigation did not support the complaint and therefore the complaint was determined to be not valid. The information gathered during the course of the investigation determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations unrelated to the complaint were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review and interviews, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunization required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for Child 5 indicated the first date of attendance as 06/05/2023. No immunization record was available for review. Staff 4 confirmed the immunization record was not available for review.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will obtain information from home office.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-580-I
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure before leaving on a field trip, a schedule of the trip?s events and locations shall be posted and visible at the center. Evidence: At approximately 2:00 pm on 06/15/2023, no children or staff were located at the center. The note on the door read ? 6/15/23 We are on the playground playing with waterballoons! Call 434-xxx-xxxx?. The playground was vacant. The number provided was called. Staff 4 confirmed the children and staff were at Venue Theater in Lynchburg and would return at approximately 3:45pm. The information on the door did not accurately reflect the field trip location or schedule.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will post accurate information.