VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Y-ME Child Care Center
3200 Dill Avenue
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 624-9889

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: Aug. 11, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

X 8VAC20-780 Administration. X 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. X 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. X 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. X 8VAC20-780 Programs. X 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies X 8VAC20-780 Special Services. X 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. X 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. X 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. X 8VAC20-770 Background Checks X 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education X 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on August 11, 2023 from approximately 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. There were a total of 16 children present, ranging in ages from 2 years to 10 years, with 3 staff supervising. A total of 5 child records and 4 staff records were reviewed. Background checks for the three applicants/agents were reviewed. The director was available throughout the inspection to assist and answer any questions. During the inspection, children were observed during free play, engaged in teacher lead activities, rest time and handwashing. Staff were observed having positive interactions with the children. The center is equipped with toys and supplies and items were available to the children. 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. Please complete the plan of correction and date to be corrected for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Just writing the word corrected is not acceptable. Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact NeShara Gaston, Licensing Inspector at 540-280-0742 or e-mail neshara.gaston@doe.virginia.gov. The inspection report was amended on 11/15/2023 and 12/29/2023.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that every applicant for licensure as a child center undergo a background check in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to issuance of a license and every five years. Evidence: 1.The most recent central registry findings for A1 is dated 9/25/17 and the most recent central registry findings for A2 is dated 10/03/17. 2.The most recent criminal record check for A3 is dated 8/7/18. 3. During an interview, the center director acknowledged the repeat checks had not been completed.
Plan of Correction:	Director will obtain paperwork and mail by 8/18/23 and fieldprint appointment will be scheduled by 8/12/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that every two years from the date of the initial testing or screening, staff members obtain and submit the results of a tuberculosis test or screening. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #3 documents a tuberculosis test dated, 5/11/21.
Plan of Correction:	Staff #3 will repeat the test if she cannot find more recent results.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-H
Description:	Based on review of documentation, the center failed to maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site. Evidence: 1. Documentation provided documents public liability insurance policies dated, 3/15/22 to 3/15/23 and 8/16/23 to 8/16/24. 2. During an interview, the center director acknowledged there was a gap in insurance coverage.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The boy?s bathroom had a large chipped paint area inside the stall within reach of children. 2. The baseboard under the sink in the boy?s bathroom was detached from the wall. 3. The bottom of the wall under the boy?s bathroom sink had peeling paint and deteriorating wood.
Plan of Correction:	Plan of Correction: Director made the Pastor of the church aware of the building maintenance issue during the inspection and will follow up by 8/18/2023.