AlphaBEST at Swans Creek Elementary
17700 Wayside Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 453-7108
Current Inspector: Shawanda Henderson (540) 216-1434
Inspection Date: April 12, 2024
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted with the director on April 12, 2024, beginning at 7:35 a.m. and ending at 8:21 a.m. There were 32 school-aged children in the direct care of 4 staff. The children were observed cleaning up art activities, hand washing, and getting breakfast. Five children?s records were reviewed and in compliance. Three staff records were reviewed and in compliance. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery-operated radio were observed and in compliance. Five medications and two allergy care plans were reviewed. The menu, daily attendance, and emergency drill log were reviewed. The most recent evacuation drill was documented as 3/22/2024. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was documented as 11/30/2023. The most recent lockdown drill was documented as 1/17/2024. The most recent health inspection was dated 10/18/2023. The most recent fire inspection was dated 10/31/2023.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact the licensing inspector at 540-216-1434.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on a review of documentation, the facility did not ensure that all children's records contained the required information. Evidence: Child A's record did not have a written care plan for a diagnosed food allergy. Plan of Correction: The facility has previously requested this information from the parent. The staff has contacted the parent again regarding the missing documentation. Once the missing documentation is received it will be placed in the child's record.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-B Description: Based on a review of documentation, the facility failed to obtain written authorization for all medication present at the center. Evidence: There was no written authorization for child A's medication. Plan of Correction: The facility has previously requested this information from the parent. The staff has contacted the parent again regarding the missing documentation. A 10-day medication authorization will be signed by the parent and placed in the record.
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.
