AlphaBEST @ Simonsdale Elementary
4841 Clifford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 204-2851
Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322
Inspection Date: Jan. 26, 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 (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection and self-reported serious injury investigation was conducted on 1/26/2024 from 1:40pm to 3:40pm. Upon arrival there were 15 children in care and 1 staff member. The area manger arrived at 2pm to assist the Site Director. Children were observed participating in various activities including basketball, homework, and free choice activities. Records were reviewed for five children and four staff members. The area manager sent additional requested staff record information to the inspector. Evacuation drills, emergency supplies and other required records and postings were also reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Repeat Violation
Based on record review and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that fingerprint background checks are obtained prior to the first day of employment.
1.The records for staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 did not contain documentation that fingerprint background checks had been obtained prior to employment.
2.Staff #5 confirmed the background checks were not in the records.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B Description: Based on record review and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that a sworn statement or affirmation is obtained prior to the first day of employment or beginning to serve as a volunteer.
1. The records for staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 did not contain documentation that sworn statements had been obtained.
2.Staff #6 confirmed the documentation was not in the records.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on record review and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that an employee of a licensed child day program was denied continued employment if the program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer service.
Evidence:
1.The record for staff #2 did not include documentation of the central registry finding.
2.Staff #1 confirmed documentation of the central registry finding was not in the record.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on a review of 4 staff records, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.
Evidence:
1.The record for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 did not contain documentation of TB screenings.
2.Staff #6 confirmed the documentation was not in the record.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Repeat Violation
Based on review of children?s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child?s record contains all required information.
Evidence:
1.The records for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #5 did not include emergency addresses.
2.The record for child #1 did not include documentation that proof of identification and age was viewed.
Staff #1 confirmed the information was not in the record.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Repeat Violation
Based on a review of 5 staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information.
Evidence:
1.The records for staff #2, #3, #4 did not include documentations of qualifications, date of hire, employee address, proof of ID,
2.The record for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include documentation that 2 references were checked before hire.
3. Staff #6 confirmed the information was not in the records.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: Repeat Violation
Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure a that a
written daily record of children?s daily attendance, including arrival and departure times, was maintained.
Evidence:
1. The written attendance maintained by staff, did not include children?s arrival and departure times.
2. Staff #1 confirmed written arrival and departure times were not available.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: Based on the review of records and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course is completed within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence:
The record for staff #2 (hire date 9/20/23) did not contain documentation that the 10 hour Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation training was completed.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-B Description: Based on records review and interview the center did not ensure that staff complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
1.There was no documentation of orientation training for staff #3, staff #4.or staff #5.
2. Staff #6 confirmed this documentation was not in the record.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-C Description: Based on record review, observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that during the stated hours of operation, when one or more children are present there always shall be on the premises one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them.
Evidence:
1.On 10/19/2023 at 5:30pm staff #5 was the only staff member onsite supervising 8 children.
2.On 1/26/2024 from 1:40pm-2:00pm staff #1 was the only staff onsite supervising 15 children.
3.Staff #6 confirmed there had been only one staff member in the facility on 10/19/2023 and from 1:40pm to 2:00pm on 1/26/2024.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-A-1 Description: Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
1.Staff #5, the only staff member at the facility on 10/19/2023, did not have current CPR.
2.Staff #6 confirmed there was no documentation of CPR certification.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-A-2 Description: Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area have current first aid certification.
3.On 10/19/2023 a child was injured while in the care of staff #5.
4.Staff #5 was the only staff member at the facility on 10/19/2023 and did not have current first aid certification.
5.Staff #6 confirmed there was no documentation of first aid certification for staff #5.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-C Description: Repeat Violation
Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that there shall always be at least two staff members with current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
Evidence:
1.On 10/19/2023 the facility did not have two staff members with current CPR and first aid certification. There were 8 children in care.
2. On 1/26/2024 from 1:40pm to 2:00pm there was only one staff member with current CPR and first aid certification. There were 15 children in care.
3.Staff #6 confirmed the facility did not have the required number of staff with certification.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
