AlphaBEST @ Churchland Elementary
5601 Michael Lane
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 807-0869
Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519
Inspection Date: Oct. 20, 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.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
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:
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Technical Assistance given and Licensing Standards were reviewed regarding posting requirements.
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was conducted on October 20, 2022 from 3:40pm to 4:30pm. There were 13 children present and two staff members. A sample size of 11 records were reviewed which included 7 children?s records and 4 staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during dinner and free play. 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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: 8VAC20-780-60. A.5
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the address of two designated people to call in an emergency of a parent cannot be reach.
Evidence:
1. Child #3 did not have the addresses for their emergency contacts listed to their record.
2. Child #4 did not have the addresses for their emergency contacts listed to their record.
3. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #3 and Child #4 did not have the emergency contact addresses to their record.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will obtain the emergency contact addresses for the children.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: 8VAC20-780-60. A.3
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep 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 9/02/22) did not have their father?s work phone number in their record.
2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 9/02/22) did not have their mother?s work phone number in their record.
3. Child #3 (date of enrollment 9/02/22) did not have their parents? work phone number in their record.
4. Child #4 (date of enrollment 9/02/22) did not have their mother?s work phone number in their record.
5. Child #5 (date of enrollment 9/02/22) did not have their parents? work phone number in their record.
6. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 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 the parents.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A-8 Description: Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each enter shall keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Evidence:
1. Child # 5 does not have an allergy action care plan with instructions from a physician regarding the child?s food allergy.
2. Child # 6 does not have an allergy action care plan with instructions from a physician regarding the child?s allergy to shellfish.
3. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #5 and Child #6 does not have an allergy action care plan to their record.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will speak to the parents to obtain the allergy action care plan and place it to the child?s record.
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.
