AlphaBEST @ Park View Elementary
260 Elm Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 204-2851
Current Inspector: Brandie Viscayda (757) 636-3427
Inspection Date: Feb. 21, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring visit and facility tour was conducted on 2/21/2024. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 16 infant to school aged children in care with 1 staff member. Children were observed interacting with staff, arrival, departure, snack,and hand washing. A sample of 5 children's records and 3 staff records were reviewed. Director reported that there have been no injuries and medications are not being administered at this time. Areas of noncompliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed with the director in an exit meeting at the conclusion of this inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A Description: Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
Evidence:
1. The records for child #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7, all in attendance during inspection did not contain documentation of immunizations.
2. Staff confirmed there was no immunization documentation available for child #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician.
Evidence:
1. The records for child #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7, all in attendance during inspection did not contain documentation of a physical exam.
2. Staff confirmed there was no physical exam documentation available for child #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child contained all of the required information.
Evidence:
1. The records for child #1-5 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment for each parent has custody.
2. The records for child #1-5 did not contain the complete address for the required emergency contacts.
3. Staff #1 confirmed that this information was not available during this inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-C Description: Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, are on the premises and on field trips when one or more children are present.
Evidence:
1. At the time if the inspectors arrival and throughout this inspection staff #1 was alone with 16 school aged children.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that staff #2 was not coming into to work at the center today and there was no other staff present during this inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure monthly practice evacuation drills were practiced.
Evidence:
1. There was no drill recorded for January 2024.
2. Staff #1 confirmed an evacuation drill was not practiced in January 2024.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.
