VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Blue Ridge- Clearview
800 Ainsley Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 734-4517

Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835

Inspection Date: Nov. 8, 2023

Complaint Related: No

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 20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS 63.2 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/08/2023. There were 30 children, ages 3 years-5 years, and 5 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 arriving to the program, having an afternoon snack, participating in learning activities, and in large motor play outside. A total of 5 children?s records and 3 medications were reviewed; staff records will be reviewed on a later date at the administration office. The inspector arrived to the center at 2:35 pm and departed at 4:15 pm. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-F
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. Child 2 (4 years old) was observed, with Staff 4?s permission, walking down the hallway and into the classroom alone to get a snack. Child 2 was not within sight and sound supervision of staff while in the classroom. 2. Child 3 (4 years old) was observed, with Staff 4?s permission, walking down the hallway and into the classroom alone to get their lunchbox. Child 3 was not within sight and sound supervision of staff while in the classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Will keep a close watch on the children and review with the staff.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that children?s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: The children were observed using hand sanitizer after eating their afternoon snack. The children did not wash their hands with soap and running water or disposable wipes after eating a snack.
Plan of Correction:	Will use wipes or return to wash hands after snack.