VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

AlphaBest at Bristow Run Elementary
8990 Worthington Drive
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 453-7114

Current Inspector: Angela Dudek (804) 629-8167

Inspection Date: Aug. 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 8/29/24. The on-site inspection began at 6:25am and ended at 7:35am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 9 children present and 5 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 9/6/24. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on review of documentation and interview with the staff, the center did not maintain a current and dated written list of children?s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that was accessible to all staff in each group or area where children are present. Evidence: The allergy list did not contain Child #1 or Child #2?s diagnosed food allergies so the list was not current.
Plan of Correction:	Site director will correct and maintain a current and dated written list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-90-A
Description:	Based on review of 3 child files, the center did not obtain by the first day of the child?s attendance, the written agreement between the parent and the center as required. Evidence: The file for Child #1 did not contain documentation of the written agreement between the parent and the center including 1. A statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if requested by the center 2. A statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life threatening diseases which must be reported immediately.
Plan of Correction:	Site director will obtain first day attendance dates and provide them on the registrations. Site director will obtain written agreements from all parents.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-420-E-3
Description:	Based on review of 3 child records, the center did not ensure annually that parent confirmation of the required information in the child record is up to date. Evidence: The file for Child #1 did not have documentation that the parent had confirmed the updated record annually. The last parent signature on file for the updated record was dated 6/24/23.
Plan of Correction:	Site director will ensure parent confirmation on updated records annually.