Garver Memorial YMCA

The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed to lack documentation of completion of renewal of Mandated Reporter training, within 60 months. This was evidenced by the presence of a certificate dated 07/25/2019 in staff person #1 and #2's files and a certificate of completion dated 08/02/2019 present the file of staff person #3.

The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed to lack written evaluations of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. This was evidenced by no evaluations present in staff person #1 and #3 and an evaluation dated 11/28/23 present in staff person #2's file.

At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan lacked continuity of operations.

Observed an interior door in room #2 adjacent to the kitchen that was blocked with a shelfing unit in room #2 and contents in front of the doorway in the kitchen. Therefore, an exit from the room was blocked.

The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the enrolling parent.

The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The file of staff #3 had late clearances due to the fact they were dated 9-1-17 and 11-29-22.

During the inspection, cert rep observed staff#3 send a preschool age child to the restroom, which was located adjacent to, but outside the classroom.

There was no documentation of staff #1, #2, and #3 receiving training regarding the emergency plan annually due to the fact the only documentation showed they completed training 9-5-21.

Observed a power strip under the red rectangle shaped table in preschool #1 room that lacked 4 protective receptacle covers. Observed in the gym used by the children for gross motor, 3 electrical outlets accessible and lacking protective receptacle covers.

Observed in preschool #2 room, bingo dabbers labeled "keep out of the reach of children" stored in a bin on the bottom shelf accessible to children.

Observed in 2 non-lidded garbage cans in preschool #1 room and 1 non-lidded garbage can in preschool #2 room tissues that children had used to whip or blow their noses.

The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted in preschool room #2.

The 2 restrooms lacked hand washing signs at the toilets and sinks.

Observed in the restroom, a garbage can without a lid.

Observed rest equipment labeled for children #2, #3, #4, and #5 that was only bed linens.

The file of child #2 lacked documentation of immunizations or an exemption letter.

The files of staff #1, #2, and #3 lacked updated health assessments due to the fact the ones on file were dated September 2020.

The emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with special needs.

There was no documentation of an emergency plan drill conducted in 2021.

Based on documentation, fire drills were not held every 60 days on the following dates: 10-14-22 to none at the time of inspection on 12-14-22 = 61 days.

The facility lacked evacuation routes posted on the floor where child care takes place.

Teating of the smoke detection system is not done every 30 days based on the following dates recorded: 1-10-22 to 2-10-22 = 31 days; 3-2-22 to 4-8-22 = 37 days; 4-8-22 to 5-9-22 = 31 days; 10-14-22 to 11-16-22 = 33 days.

The emergency plan lacked an evacuation to a relocation and maps to the designated location.

At the time of the inspection, Cert Rep was not shown documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

At the time of the inspection, there was no documentation of notification sent to local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

At the time of the inspection, there was not a policy for Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.

The file of staff #2, a group supervisor lacked college transcripts to support the position.

The file of child #1 lacked an agreement.

"Professional Choice" bathroom cleaner was observed accessible under the bathroom sink for the front room and "Professional choice" bathroom cleaner and "Bathroom Plus" cleaner were observed accessible under the sink for the back room bathroom. All cleaners said keep out of reach of children on the labels.

The hot water temperatures in both bathrooms utilized by the children were observed having water temperatures of 150° F.

The fire drill log was observed having fire drills completed on 3/5/21 and 10/8/21, exceeding every 60 days.

The facility lacked a written record showing the fire detection system is being tested on a monthly basis beginning November 2020.

Staff person #1, #2, and #3 lacked fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional completed on an annual basis. No current training was observed on file.