VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Alpha Beta Cappa Day School, Inc
7425 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 857-5215

Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322

Inspection Date: Jan. 29, 2024

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 1/29/2024 from 10:30am to 2:15pm. At the time of the inspection there were 40 children in care and 6 staff members. Children were observed participating in various activities including music, outdoor play, and nap time. Records were reviewed for 8 children and 5 staff members. The playground, bathrooms and classrooms were toured. Evacuation drills and other required records and postings were reviewed. There was no medication at the center. 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:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Repeat violation Based on a review of 5 staff records, it was determined 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 screening for Staff #1 expired 6/7/2023. 2. The Director 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-M
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure the current list of children?s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions are maintained in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: The allergy list in the 4-5 year old classroom showed children?s names, allergies and sensitivities in a manner that any person coming into the classroom could see this confidential information.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on review of children?s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child?s record contains all required information. The record for child #8 did not contain the addresses for two emergency contacts.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Repeat violation Based on the review of records and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course is completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1.The record for staff #1 did not contain documentation that the 10-hour Virginia Pre-service training was completed. 2.The Director confirmed the documentation was not in the staff 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 #1 (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 #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe and operable condition. 1.On the playground there was peeling paint on the top surfaces of three picnic tables and the side walls of a shed that was accessible to children. 2.There was peeling paint on a wall in the preschool four?s classroom approximately 4-6? from the floor. 3.There were 7 tricycles on the playground that had rust and peeling paint on the wheels, handlebars, and frames. 4.On the playground there were two broken fence boards. The first board was laying on the ground with the point of the nail protruding from it. The second board was broken at the bottom, approximately 6? from the ground with two nail heads protruding. 5. On the small playground around the swings, grass and weeds were growing in the resilient surfacing. 6. In the preschool 3-4 classroom there was a broken ball basket and a TV that was unstable and wobbling in the stand when touched. 7. In the preschool 3-4 classroom the netted surface of 9 out of 15 cots were stretched out and frayed, posing a scratch and entanglement hazard by the loose netting. 8. In the two-year-old classroom there was a cracked toilet tank lid.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the 3-4 year old classroom there was a can of Febreze on a shelf in the bathroom.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-4
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on observation and interviews it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 for children ages 3 years to school age eligible was maintained. Evidence: 1.In the Preschool 4?5-year-old classroom there were two staff members with 15 children. Staff #3 took one child to the office, leaving staff #4 out of ratio with 14 children. 2.Staff #4 confirmed the classroom was out of ratio.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-G
Description:	Based on a review of the emergency evacuation drill logs and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all of the required information was documented. 1.The drill logs for September 2023 through January 2024 did not contain the number of staff participating in the drill and the weather conditions. 2. The Director confirmed this information was not included.
Plan of Correction:	The Director has added to the drill logs,the number of staff participating in the drill and the weather conditions.