AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary
1300 Horne Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 204-2851
Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322
Inspection Date: Jan. 31, 2022 and Feb. 2, 2022
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a in-person tour of the program A renewal inspection was initiated on 1/31/22 and concluded on 2/2/22. The provider was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 16 children present and 2 staff. The inspector emailed the director/provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 4 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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Based on a review of four 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 #1 did not contain a physical examination.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that the record for child #1did not contain a physical examination, and had been enrolled for more than 30 days.Plan of Correction: The facility responded: Have staff continue following up with parents in order to obtain physical, immunization, and birth certificates by having parents sign a release so that AlphaBEST Site Director will be able to retrieve documents from the school nurse. Redirect staff to obtain emergency contact
information and previous childcare providers if any on children?s registration.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on a review of four children's records and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that they maintain and keep at the center a complete record for each child enrolled that contains all required information.
Evidence
1. The record for child #1 did not indicate whether or not the child had previously attended child care.
2. The record for child #2 did not indicate whether or not the child had previously attended child care.
3. The record for child #3 did not indicate whether or not the child had previously attended child care.
4. Staff #1confirmed that the records for child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain all of the required information.Plan of Correction: The facility responded: Have staff continue following up with parents in order to obtain physical, immunization, and birth certificates by having parents sign a release so that AlphaBEST Site Director will be able to retrieve documents from the school nurse. Redirect staff to obtain emergency contact
information and previous childcare providers if any on children?s registration.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-E Description: Based on a review of the emergency supplies at the center, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that there is one working battery-operated radio in each building used by children.
Evidence:
1. There was not a working battery-operated radio or a battery-operated flashlight available during the inspection.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that there was not a battery-operated radio or battery-operated flashlight available during the inspection.Plan of Correction: The facility responded: Battery operated flashlight and radio will be delivered to site in order to stay within compliance
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-A Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the center shall have 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. The Licensing Inspector was not able to view the facility's emergency preparedness plan during the inspection.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that the facility's emergency preparedness plan was not available for viewing during the inspection.Plan of Correction: The facility responded: Emergency Preparedness Plan to be generated and delivered to site as requested.
Standard #: 8VAC20-820-120-E-2 Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility were posted on the premises.
Evidence:
1. The results from the most recent inspection (12/7/21) was not posted anywhere in the facility.
2. When asked if the results from the most recent inspection were posted, staff #2 confirmed that the results were not posted.Plan of Correction: The facility responded: Inspections for the site are posted on the parent board and are current and up to date
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.
