AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary
1300 Horne Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 204-2851
Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322
Inspection Date: Feb. 22, 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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 2/22/2024 from 4:15pm to 6:00pm. At the time of the inspection there were nine children in care and two staff members. Children were observed participating in homework time, supper, and free choice activities. Records were reviewed for five children and two staff members. Evacuation drills, emergency supplies and other required records and postings were also 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 #: 22.1-289.011-F Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspections were posted.
Evidence:
1.The findings from the most recent, complete inspection documentation dated 9/27/2023 and sent to the facility on 9/29/2023 was not posted.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Repeat Violation
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.
Evidence:
1. The record for child #3 and child #5 did not contain the parent work number and address for emergency contacts.
2. The record for child #5 did contain documentation of viewing proof of the child?s age and identity.
3. Staff #1 confirmed these documents were not in the records.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Repeat Violation
Based on a review of 5 staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member that contains all of the required information.
Evidence:
1.The record for staff #1 did not contain the staff members address, emergency contact information, and documentation of education and qualifications.
2.The record for staff #2 did not contain emergency contact information, or reference checks.
3.Staff #1 confirmed the documentation was not in the record.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-430-K Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a provision was made for an individual place for each child?s personal belongings
Evidence:
1.There were no individual areas for children belongs. Their book bags and jackets were piled on top of a table in the cafeteria.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-C Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the first aid kit contain all the required components.
Evidence:
1.The following items were not in the first aid kit: tweezers, thermometer, first aid manual.
2.Staff #1 confirmed these items were missing from the first aid kit.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-D Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the required emergency supplies were available at the center.
Evidence:
1.There were no ice packs or cooling agents in the first aid kit, or available during the inspection.
2.Staff #1 confirmed there were no ice packs.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.
Evidence:
1.There were no evacuation drills documented for the months of September, October, November, December 2023.
2.Staff #1 confirmed the evacuation drills were not documented.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-E Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that shelter in place procedures were practiced a minimum of twice per year
Evidence:
1.There was no documentation of two shelter in place practice drills in 2023.
2.Staff #1 confirmed the shelter-in-place drills were not documented.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-F Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually.
Evidence:
3.There was no documentation of one lockdown drill in 2023.
4.Staff #1 confirmed the lock down drill was not documented.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.
