AlphaBEST @ Victory Elementary
2828 Greenwood Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 807-0612
Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322
Inspection Date: Jan. 31, 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
- Technical Assistance:
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8VAC20-780-320-B-4
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted and concluded on 1/31/24 from 4:20pm to 6:15pm. At the time of the inspection there were 14 children in care and 3 staff members. Children were observed participating in snack time, homework, and free choice activities. Records were reviewed for five children and three staff members. Medication is not given at this facility. 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 #: 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(hire date of 3/13/2023) and staff #2 (hire date of 9/18/2023) did not include documentation of the central registry finding. Both staff members were supervising children at the time of the inspection.
2.Staff #1 confirmed 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 record for child #1 did not contain documentation of the child?s first day of attendance, emergency contact addresses, documentation of annual updates, and documentation of health information (physical and immunizations).
2.The record for child #3 did not contain documentation of the child?s first day of attendance, and documentation of annual updates.
3.The record for child #4 did not contain documentation of the child?s first day of attendance, 2nd emergency contact person, documentation of annual updates, and proof of viewing documentation of child?s identity and age.
4.Staff #1 reviewed documentation and confirmed the required information listed above, was not in the available children?s records.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on a review of staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member.
Evidence:
1.There was no record at the facility for staff #3. Staff #3 was supervising children during the inspection.
2. Staff #1 confirmed the program did not have the record for staff #3.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a that a
written daily record of children?s daily attendance, including arrival and departure times were 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 #: 8VAC20-780-90-A Description: Repeat Violation
Based on record review it was determined the center did not have the required signed parental agreements between the parent and the center in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance.
Evidence:
1. The record for child #1, child #3, and child #4 did not contain the required signed parental agreements.
2. Staff confirmed signed parental agreements were not in the children?s records.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-200-B Description: Repeat Violation
Based on a review of three staff records and interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that the has a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation.
Evidence:
1.Upon arrival at the facility the inspector asked to speak with the program director. Staff #1 stated they did not have a director. Staff #1 stated the previous director?s last day at the facility was 1/19/2023.
2. There was no documentation in the staff records to demonstrate that any of the staff met one of the Program Director qualifications.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-D Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials were not located above food, food equipment, utensils, or single-serve articles and were not stored in an area physically separate from food.
Evidence:
1. In a storage cabinet there were containers of disinfectant wipes, Awesome cleaner and dish soap stored in the same area as snack foods.
2.Staff #1 (Site Director) confirmed the cleaning products were stored in the cabinet with snack foods.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-E Description: Repeat Violation
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure the required nonmedical emergency supplies were available on each floor of the building.
Evidence:
1.The flashlight included with the emergency equipment and first aid was not working.
2. Staff #1 confirmed the flashlight did not work.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.
