VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Alpha Beta Cappa Christian Academy
7425 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 857-5215

Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322

Inspection Date: March 11, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance was provided in the following areas of the standards: Background checks; 22VAC40-185-(2)-60-A (Children's records); 22VAC40-185-(3)-240 (Annual training); 22VAC40-185-(4)-330 (Play areas); 22VAC40-185-(7)-500-B (Diapering); 22VAC40-185-(8)-580 (Transportation)

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 3/11/19 from 9:30am - 12:15pm. During the inspection there were 28 children ages two years old through five years old in care with 6 staff. Children were observed participating in various activities in the classrooms and eating lunch. Records were reviewed for five children and five staff. There was no medication at the center. Emergency procedures and emergency supplies were reviewed during the inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed during the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-130-A
Description:	Based on a review of five children's records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the center obtains 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 record for child #3, present during the inspection, did not contain documentation of an immunization record. 2. Staff #6 reviewed the record for child #3, and confirmed there was no immunization record available for viewing during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded: Child #3 has a signed religious exempt as it appears on the physical - a faxed copy was sent to L.I. and received. We were unaware of it having to be notarized. Vice principal will monitor and Principal will ensure.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-140-A
Description:	Based on a review of five children's records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that each child in attendance had a completed physical within one month of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for child #5 did not contain a physical examination. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that the record for child #5 did not contain a physical examination, and had been enrolled for more than 30 days.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded: Physical was brought in on 3/12/19. It was an oversight. It was immediately brought in and faxed to L.I.. Vice principal will monitor and Principal will ensure.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-160-C
Description:	Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4, contained documentation of TB screening that was dated 10/14/16. 2. The record for staff #5, contained documentation of TB screening that was dated 10/14/16. 3. Staff #6 reviewed the record for staff #4 and staff #5, and confirmed that an updated TB screening had not been received for either staff.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded: It was an oversight by Vice Principal. It was taken 3/12/19 and received next day. It was faxed to L.I. Both staff #4 & #5 have been employed 5 years and staff #5 has been employed 12 years. We are presently going through all employee records. Vice principal will monitor and Principal will ensure.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The yellow metal play structure shaped like a car had two exposed bolts with more than two threads where a tire used to be attached. 2. In the Pre-K classroom, there is a section of the wall next to the sink where drywall is falling off. 3. Staff #6 confirmed the items listed above were not in a safe and operable condition.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded: 1. The metal bolts have been cut off by the Principal the next day 3/12/19. No one has been injured. Vice principal will monitor and Principal will ensure. 2. The classroom will be repaired by the painter & repainted.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-580-B
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined that any vehicle used by the center for the transportation of children shall the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles and shall be kept in satisfactory condition to assure the safety of the children. Evidence: 1. Van #1004, used for the daily transportation of children to and from the local public schools, had seven seat belts that were not secured in the seat. the seat belts were laying underneath the seats. 2. Van #1005, used for the daily transportation of children to and from the local public schools, had six seat belts that were not secured in the seat. the seat belts were laying underneath the seats. 3. Van #1002, used for the daily transportation of children to and from the local public schools, had one seat belt that were not secured in the seat. the seat belts were laying underneath the seats. 4. Staff #6 confirmed that all vans did not have all of their seat belts secured in the proper location.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded: We have assigned our Director of B & A to check seat belts daily. The ones that are not stitched will be repaired. We are currently looking to replace vans. W e have searched dealers and they are trying to find new vans for ABCCA. Vice principal will monitor and Principal will ensure.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on a review of five staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that an employee is allowed to begin employment without a completed national criminal history record check (finger printing). Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3 (date of hire 6/19/18), working during the inspection, did not contain documentation of a completed national criminal history record check (finger printing). 2. Staff #6 reviewed the record for the staff #3 and confirmed that she had not received the results of the finger print background check (finger printing).
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded: Staff #3 did go to finger printing appt., was finger printed but did not show i computer. He rfinger printing was done and in file as of March 13, 2019. Vice principal will monitor and Principal will ensure.