VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

AlphaBEST @ Churchland Elementary
5601 Michael Lane
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 807-0869

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

Inspection Date: March 11, 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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance was provided and licensing standards regarding cleaners and bathrooms were discussed.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on March 11, 2024 from 4:35pm to 5:15pm. At the time of the inspection there were 20 children in care and 2 staff members. Children were observed participating in various activities including free choice play, homework and snack time. Records were reviewed for five children and two staff members. Evacuation drills, emergency supplies and other required records and postings were 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 with the director during the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289-036-B-4
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of hire 11/06/2023), present at the center caring for children, signed on the Sworn Statement Disclosure on 11/01/2023, that they lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years. 2. Staff #2 (date of hire 02/12/2024), present at the center caring for children, signed on the Sworn Statement Disclosure on 02/08/2024, that they lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years. 3. There were no out of state background check results for Staff #1 and Staff #2 in their record.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22.1-289.011-F
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: 1. The most recent violation notice from October 5, 2023, was not posted on the parent board. 2. Staff #1 (Assistant Director) confirmed that the most recent inspection from October 5, 2023, was not posted.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	8VAC20-780-140 A Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1 was enrolled into the program on 9/4/2023 and did not have a physical in their child record. 2. Staff #1 (Assistant Director) confirmed that the child did not have a physical in their record.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening and was working with children at the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that there was no documentation of a tuberculosis screening in the record.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review, it is was determined that the center did not ensure that documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Evidence: The record of Staff #1 did not contain any documentation of program leader qualifications.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-E
Description:	Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that within 30 days of the first day of employment, staff must complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 11/6/2023. There was no documentation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or first aid in the record.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was an unlocked cabinet with dish soap, shaving cream and a bottle liquid starch accessible to children. These all have warning labels to keep away from children. 2. Staff #1 (Assistant Director) confirmed that the items were unlocked and accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.