AlphaBEST @ Simonsdale Elementary
4841 Clifford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 204-2851
Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322
Inspection Date: June 11, 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,
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 6/11/2024 from 4:15pm to 6:15pm. There were 16 children in care and 2 staff members. Children were observed participating in free choice activities. Records were reviewed for five children and three staff members. 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 #: 22.1-289.011-F Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
1.The most recent Inspection Summary dated 1/26/2024 was not posted.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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 record for staff #3 did not contain documentation that the required fingerprint print based criminal history background check was completed prior to employment.
a.Staff #1 confirmed the background check was not in the record.
b.Staff #1 confirmed staff #3 was employed, scheduled, and routinely working at the facility.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B Description: Repeat Violation
Based on record review and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that an employee of a licensed child day program was not employed until the facility has the person?s completed sworn statement or affirmation.
Evidence:
1.The record for staff #2 (date of hire 1/30/24) and staff #3 (date of hire 10/30/23) did not include documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation.
a.Staff #2 confirmed she had not completed a sworn statement.
b. Staff #1 confirmed the records for staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain completed sworn statements.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Repeat Violation
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 #1 (date of hire 2/8/2024) 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 #: 8VAC20-780-60-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 #3 and child #4 did not include emergency addresses.
2.The record for child #1 did not include documentation that proof of identification and age was viewed.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Repeat Violation
Based on a review of staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a complete record was kept for each staff member with all the required information.
Evidence:
1.The records for staff #2 and staff #3 did not include an emergency contact.
2.The record for staff #3 did not include documentation that 2 references were checked.
4.Staff #1 confirmed the required information was not in the record.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: Repeat Violation
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.
1.The record for staff #3 did not contain documentation that the 10-hour Virginia Department of Education orientation training had been completed.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-G Description: Repeat Violation
Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the record of emergency evacuation drills contain all the required information.
Evidence:
1.The emergency evacuation log did not contain the weather at the time of the drill, the number of staff participating, the method used for notification of the drill, and any special conditions simulated.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.
