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AlphaBEST at Potomac View Elementary
14601 Lamar Road
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 453-7127

Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057

Inspection Date: Sept. 13, 2023

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.
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted 9/13/2023 from 3:45pm through 4:45pm. There were 16 children directly supervised by 2 staff and the group was within ratio. The physical plant, programming, menu, 2 staff records, 6 children?s records, 1 medications, emergency drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in quiet table top activities and eating snack which consisted of orange slices and a cheese stick. One staff on site has CPR/First Aid certification but no staff were present with Daily Health Observation training or Medication Administration Training. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.

Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 10/10/2023. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description: Based on record review, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

Evidence: Child #6 has a diagnosed food allergy but did not have a written allergy care plan on file.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-245-J-1
Description: Based on medication review and staff interviews, the center has agreed to administer medication but did not always have a staff member on site with current Medication Administration Training (MAT).

Evidence: Neither of the two staff members present at the time of inspection had current MAT certification and there was an emergency medication on site.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-245-L
Description: Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure that there is always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation (DHO) of children.

Evidence: Neither of the two staff present at the time of inspection have DHO training.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-C
Description: Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure that there is always at least two staff members with current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises during the center's hours of operation.

Evidence: There was only one staff, Staff #2, who had current CPR and first aid certification at the time of inspection.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Disclaimer:
This information is provided by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which neither endorses any facility nor guarantees that the information is complete. It should not be used as the sole source in evaluating and/or selecting a facility.


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