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AlphaBEST @ Churchland Primary Elementary
5700 Hedgerow Lane
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 204-5871

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

Inspection Date: Oct. 5, 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.
8VAC20-820 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 given and licensing standards regarding children sitting while they are eating and drinking were discussed.

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on October 5, 2023 from 4:20pm to approximately 5:15pm. There were 15 children present and two staff members. A sample size of seven records were reviewed which included five children?s records and two staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during dinner, snack, homework, and group activity. First aid kits were observed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented. The violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with the site director at the exit interview.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A
Description: 8VAC20-780-130. A.
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure to that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
Evidence:
1. Child #1 and Child #2 (date of enrollment are both 9/05/2023) do not have their immunization documentation required prior to attendance in their records.
2. Staff #2 confirmed that Child #1and Child #2 do not have their immunization records in their case file.

Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will speak with Child #1 and Child #2?s parents to obtain the child?s immunization record and place it in their file.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A
Description: Based on record review 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 and Child #2 (date of enrollment for both are 9/5/2023) do not have physical examination documentation in their record.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1 and Child #2 do not have physical examination documents in their record.

Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will speak with Child #1 and Child #2?s parents to obtain the child?s physical. The center will audit the files and request from the parents any missing physicals to the record.

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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