VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

Inspection Date: Feb. 1, 2022

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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

This inspector spoke to the staff during this inspection about medication authorization forms.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews, and an in person tour of the program. A renewal inspection was initiated on 02/01/2021 and concluded on 02/09/2021. The director was contacted by email to initiate the inspection. There were 10 children present and 2 staff. The inspector emailed the director/provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 3 staff records, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child enrolled contained all of the required components. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2 (enrolled 9/14/21) did not contain the addresses of the two required emergency contacts and proof of age and identification. 2. 3 of 3 children's records did not contain documentation of previous or concurrent day care or schools attended by the child. 3. Staff confirmed this information was not available during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	-
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff record contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. 3 of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of emergency contacts, qualifications, and orientation training. 2. Staff confirmed that these documents were not available during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	-
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-210-A-1
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a program leader qualified with each group of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 and staff #3 were the only staff on duty during this inspection. 2. The records for staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain documentation to demonstrate program leader qualifications. 3. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	-
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-L
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: 1. 3 of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of daily health observation training. 2. Staff could not confirm that they had completed daily health observation training when asked during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	-
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There were 9 different chemicals in containers on the floor in the gymnasium where children were in care. 2. Staff confirmed that there was no lock for the cabinet where chemicals are kept until one was brought to the center by staff during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	-
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-C
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there were were at least two staff members trained in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and rescue breathing as appropriate to the children in care who is on the premises during the center's hours of operation and also one person on field trips and wherever children are in care. Evidence: 1. Records for staff #1, #2, and #3 did not contain documentation of current certification in CPR and First Aid. 2. Staff #2 and #3 were the only staff working at the center during this inspection. 3. Staff confirmed that they did not have current certification in CPR and First Aid.
Plan of Correction:	-
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and relocation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown. Evidence: 1. There was no emergency preparedness plan available during this inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that there was no emergency preparedness plan available during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	-
Standard #:	8VAC20-820-120-E-2
Description:	Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the center were posted on the premises. Evidence: 1. The results for the most recent inspection was not posted in the center. 2. Staff confirmed that the most recent inspection results were not posted.
Plan of Correction:	-