Alpha Beta Cappa Day School, Inc
7425 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 857-5215
Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322
Inspection Date: Aug. 15, 2023
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/15/2023 from 10:05 am to 3:45pm. At the time of the inspection there were 76 children in care and 9 staff members present. The records sample size consisted of 7 children?s records and 5 new staff records. Children were observed watching television, playing games and coloring. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit interview
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that fingerprint background checks are obtained prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. The record for Staff #5 contains a fingerprint background check dated October 27, 2022. However, the documented date of hire is October 17, 2022. The staff member started 10 days prior to receiving the fingerprint result.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on a review of 5 staff records, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.
Evidence:
1. The record for Staff #3, hired 5/9/2023 did not contain documentation of a TB screening.
2. Staff #7 confirmed the record did not contain TB screening results.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: Based on a record review of 5 staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening as stated.
Evidence:
1. The tuberculosis (TB) screening for Staff #2 expired 3/3/2023.
2. Staff #7 confirmed an updated TB screening was not in the record,Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-H Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the sponsor shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site with a minimum limit of at least $500,000 each occurrence and with a minimum limit of $500,000 aggregate.
Evidence:
1. The documentation of liability insurance provided by the center had expired on 8/12/2022.
2. Staff #7 (Program Director) confirmed the documentation of liability insurance provided had expired.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on a review of 5 staff records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member with all required information.
Evidence:
1.The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of staff orientation training.
2. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of staff orientation training, the address of an emergency contact, and documentation that 2 or more references were checked prior to employment.
3.The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of date of employment, staff orientation training, the address of an emergency contact, and documentation that 2 or more references were checked prior to employment.
4.The record for Staff #5 did not contain documentation of staff orientation training.
5. Staff #7 (Program Director) confirmed the staff records listed above did not contain all of the required information.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence:
1.The record for Staff #3, hired 5/9/2023 did not contain documentation that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed.
2. The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed.
3.The record for Staff #5, hired 10/17/2022 did not contain documentation that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed.
4. Staff #7(Program Director) confirmed the records above did not contain documentation that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-260-A Description: Based on record review and interviews it was determined the center could not provide to the licensing inspector a current annual fire inspection report.
Evidence:
The documentation provided of the latest fire inspection report was dated 1/31/2022.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. (repeat violation)
Evidence:
1. In the school age building there were 5 electrical outlets that had broken or missing face plates. The broken faceplates allowed children access to the electric components.
2. In the school age classroom/gym there was a broken sink. The pipe was loose and not fixed to the sink.
3. In the bathroom of the school classroom/ gym there was a strike plate and door knob that was separated from the door causing a pinch hazard.
4. In the school age classroom/gym there was peeling paint on the walls.
5. There was a broken paper towel dispenser in the Gators classroom.
6. There was a broken toilet tank lid with a sharp edge in the Gators classroom.
7. On the large playground a cable draped across the play area approximately 4' off the ground. The cable was attached to a storage building and to a pole on the playground.
8.The metal faceplate was missing from the drinking fountain. This exposed the inside of the unit and rusting metal where the children put their hands to operate the fountain.
9. There was a broken floor tile in the 3/4 year old classroom.
10. In room #105 there was an electrical outlet that had a broken faceplate.
11. Staff 6 confirmed the items listed above were not in safe and operable condition.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-C Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group.
Evidence:
1.At 10:30am the licensing inspector observed Staff #3 alone and supervising 40 children in the ?Sharks? school age classroom. The children present were ages 5 years old to 12 years old. The center had not maintained the required 1 staff for every 18 children.
2. At approximately 12:30pm there was 1 staff member and 40 school age students lined up in the hall waiting to go on a field trip. Staff #3 stated Staff #6 was getting the vans.
3. Staff #3 confirmed that the classroom was not in ratio.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that disposable diapers are disposed of in a system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.
Evidence:
In the toddler classroom the foot pedal on the diaper pail did not work. Staff #8 confirmed that in order to dispose of a diaper the lid must be lifted by hand.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
