AlphaBEST @ Hodges Manor Elementary
1201 Cherokee Road
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 204-2851
Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322
Inspection Date: Jan. 30, 2024
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
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 1/30/2024 from 3:50pm to 5:15pm. At the time of the inspection there were 16children in care and 3 staff members. Children were observed participating in various activities including homework, supper, and group choice activities. Records were reviewed for five children and three staff members. The playground, bathroom and main activity room was toured. Emergency supplies, evacuation drills, and other required records and postings were reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on record review and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that an employee of a licensed child day program was denied continued employment if the program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer service.
Evidence:
1.The record for staff #3 (hire date of 10/24/2023) did not include documentation of the central registry finding.
2. Staff #1 confirmed the central registry finding was not in the record.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-B Description: Based on records review and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that staff complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
Evidence:
1.There was no documentation of orientation in the record for staff #2 (date of hire 8/20/21).
2.Staff #1 confirmed the orientation documentation was not in the record.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-D Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials were not located above food, food equipment, utensils, or single-serve articles and were stored in an area physically separate from food.
Evidence:
1.In a storage locker there were Ajax dish soap and bottles of hand sanitizer stored on a shelf above boxes of juice, crackers, and snack supplies.
2.Staff #1 (Site Director) confirmed the cleaning and sanitizing products were stored in the cabinet with the food supplies.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.
