VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

AlphaBEST at Enterprise Elementary
13900 Lindendale Road
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 453-7120

Current Inspector: Angela Dudek (804) 629-8167

Inspection Date: Oct. 23, 2024

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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Technical Assistance:

Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new. Provided consultation on the following: 8VAC20-780-540C Two Triangular bandages are required for first aid kits. 8VAC20-780-560J Tables are required to be sanitized before and after eating.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 10/23/24 and completed on 10/23/24. The on-site inspection began at 7:30am and ended at 8:50am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 10 children present and 3 staff. The inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 3 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 10/31/24. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-50-A
Description:	The Center is required to treat staff and child records confidentially. Evidence: There were records posted at the center dated 3/13/24 and 11/6/23 that contained confidential children?s information including identifying them by name and birthdates.
Plan of Correction:	The correct Licensing summary will be posted.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to obtain documentation for child records that includes confirmation of up-to-date information in the child?s record. Evidence: The files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not contain confirmation of up-to-date contact information for one the children?s parents.
Plan of Correction:	Children's file will be updated with required documentation.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	(Repeat Violation) A written record of daily attendance is required for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: During inspection there were 7 children present, but the written record reflected there were 6 children present. The child who was missing from the written attendance record had been onsite for over 15 minutes.
Plan of Correction:	Written daily attendance will be updated as soon as children arrive/depart.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-A
Description:	The Center is required to ensure that staff complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: The center did not have documentation of 16 annual training hours for Staff #1.
Plan of Correction:	Staff trainings and certificate will be updated and placed in file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-F
Description:	The Center is required to ensure that children under 10 years of age always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: Upon arrival for the inspection, there were 3 children present in the cafeteria and there were no staff in the room and no staff in sight from the cafeteria.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will remain in sight and sound at all times.