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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. 17, 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.
8VAC20-770 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: Licensing standards were reviewed regarding children and staff files.

Comments:
An unannounced inspection was conducted on October 17, 2022 from 7:10am to approximately 9am. There were 14 children present and three staff members. A sample size of 8 records were reviewed which included five children?s records and three staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during free play, coloring, and morning snack. 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 #: 8VAC20-780-60-A
Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the work phone number of each parent who has custody.
Evidence:
1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 9/06/22) did not have their mother?s work phone number in their record.
2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 9/06/22) did not have their mother?s work phone number in their record.
3. Child #3 (date of enrollment 9/06/22) did not have their father?s work phone number in their record.
4. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1, Child #2, and Child #2 did not have the work number of their custodial parent.

Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will obtain the work phone numbers for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 at pick up this afternoon.

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 from the most recently inspection was not posted in the center.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that the most recent inspection results was not posted in the center.

Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will post the acknowledge form from today?s inspection and post all future inspections in the center.

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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