AlphaBEST @ Churchland Academy Elementary
4061 River Shore Road
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 204-5871
Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519
Inspection Date: March 11, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
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 and licensing standards regarding required postings were discussed and reviewed.
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on March 11, 2024, from 5:30pm to approximately 6:30pm. There were 14 children present and two 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. There are no medications administered at the center at this time. 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 both staff member?s present at the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
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. Four of the five children?s records reviewed did not have documentation of a physical examination in their record.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have a physical examination documentation in their records.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will request a copy of the most recent physical examinations from the parents and will ensure that the physicals are in the children?s record.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: Based on record review and interview, 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.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 and Staff #2 both have their tuberculosis tests last dated December 20, 2021, which is expired.
2. Staff #2 confirmed that both tuberculosis tests expired on December 20, 2023.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff#1 and Staff #2 will complete an updated tuberculosis screening this week and place the results in their case records.
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.
