AlphaBEST @ Churchland Academy Elementary
4061 River Shore Road
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 204-5871
Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519
Inspection Date: Oct. 5, 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.
8VAC20-770 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 with regards to children?s records
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was conducted on October 5, 2023 from 5:15pm to approximately 6pm. There were 11 children present and three staff members. A sample size of eight 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 homework and free play. The majority of the children were being dismissed to their parents. 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 #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
Evidence:
1. Child #3 (date of enrollment 9/05/2023) did not have a physical examination in their record.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #3 did not have a physical examination in their record.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 has informed the parent for Child #3 that the physical examination is required however the center has not received it. Staff #1 will request it from the parents again and will ensure that the physical is in the child?s record
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: 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 and the address of two designated people to call in an emergency of a parent cannot be reach.
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Evidence:
1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 9/05/2023) did not have the addresses to their emergency contact in their record.
2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 9/05/2023) did not have the addresses to their emergency contact in their record.
3. Child #3 (date of enrollment 9/05/2023) did not have the addresses to their emergency contact in their record.
4. Child #4 (date of enrollment 9/05/2023) did not have their mother?s work phone number in their record.
5. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have the emergency contact address and a work number of their custodial parent.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will obtain the addresses and the work phone number from the parents at pick up and morning drop off.
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.
